About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Guest house Gimbur in Reykjarhóll offers a garden, terrace, and open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a lounge, hot tub, ski equipment hire, and a ski pass sales point. The property features a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, American, or buffet breakfast is served with local specialties, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in skiing, walking tours, and hiking. The property is 72 mi from Akureyri Airport and offers mountain and sea views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, American, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sherrie
    United States United States
    Best stay in Iceland! House is far superior to what was expected/ online photos. Perfect location for Northern Lights viewing. Immaculately clean, organized, and well stocked house. Everything needed for a perfect stay.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Friendly local hosts. Great breakfast.
  • Traveler_chris
    United States United States
    Fantastic guesthouse in an awesome location! Everything about my stay was perfect. The host provided a great stay in a very clean and comfortable house. Besides the great hot tub my favorite part of my stay was enjoying dinner and breakfast on the...
  • Paul
    United States United States
    Cleaner than a whistle! Hot tub! Comfortable bed! Kind and helpful staff — we neglected to arrange breakfast, but our hostess very kindly found a way to accommodate us.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    The location and lodgings are lovely and just right! The hot tub and view were wonderful. The real stars were the welcoming hosts!
  • Carol
    United States United States
    Location was beautiful. Host was very nice when we had to stay for an extra day due to weather.
  • Aaron
    United States United States
    Got to see the northern lights while sitting in the hot tub heated by the water from a nearby hot springs. Nice and dark away from city lights and with a view over the ocean.
  • Xuefei
    France France
    The place is very clean very tidy, great position and well equipped ! The owner is lovely!
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Stunning location and views Warm and welcoming host Very clean Kitchen facilities were great Spacious even with other guests in attendance
  • Baudry
    France France
    Beautiful place, in a secluded area. The hosts are amazing. The house they renovated has been done with so much taste ! The upper floor with all the windows and views is amazing. We really appreciated our stay there. Thanks again !

Managed by Sjöfn and Jón

Company review score: 9.9Based on 158 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love hiking in our beautiful nature and to explore the animals and plants. Sjöfn is educated art therapist and teacher and Jón is sociologist and golfer. We also love to cook and welcome visitors who appreciate the nature at the property of Gimbur

Property info

Our property has unspoiled nature with natural hot and cold springs with hot tub on the veranda. Perfect place to enjoy midnight sun in summer and northern lights in winter. Friendly and cozy atmosphere and good facilities.

Neighborhood info

Siglufjörður is 30 min drive (museums & restaurants). Hofsós 15 min drive with fabulous swimming pool, basalt columns on the coast and restaurants. Endless hiking possibilities within the property and all around both in mountains and by the coastline.

Languages Spoken

Danish,English,French,Icelandic,Swedish

Area info

House rules

Guesthouse Gimbur takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Guesthouse Gimbur of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 19:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.