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Set by the spectacular Skogafoss Waterfall, this hotel offers an in-house restaurant and guest rooms with free WiFi and a tiled bathroom with shower. The Route 1 Ring Road is 0.6 mi away and Vik is 19 mi away. All guest rooms at Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels have a satellite TV and private bathroom. Using local ingredients, the spacious restaurant offers a menu of traditional Icelandic foods and modern-day favorites . Guests can relax with a drink in the hotel bar. Additional facilities at Skógafoss Hotel include a tour desk and shared lounge. The hotel is located at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. The open-air Skógar Folk Museum is a 5-minute walk away. Hvolsvöllur town center is 31 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dmitrii
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is incredible - we saw the waterfall from the window. Very chill hotel with beautiful views.
  • Diana
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is excellent for viewing the falls, which is right in the parking lot. It had a nice although small bar upstairs with observation deck attached. Could see the aurora borealis from there, even with the lights from the hotel breakfast was...
  • Susie
    United States of America United States of America
    Right next to the waterfall, nice room & breakfast!
  • Cristina
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortable beds, close to Skogafoss Waterfall, good food at the restaurant for dinner. Great included breakfast buffet - drinks, cereals, milk, yogurt, granola and toppings, cold cuts, several breads, jams, peanut butter, butter, nutella, small...
  • Pratyush
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location near Skogafoss. Breakfast was great, and staff was polite and efficient despite being overstretched.
  • Brittany
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely stunning location, beautiful facilities, comfortable beds, clean, delicious breakfast.
  • Dacia
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the location, the proximity to the waterfall. We also loved that the Skogar museum and Kvernufoss waterfall were so close by also. We thought the bed was comfortable and enjoyed the comforters. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and...
  • Gordon
    United States of America United States of America
    We were planning to do the waterfall hike (10 mile round trip) and staying right there at the start allowed us to enjoy the beautiful location and get an early start!
  • Holly
    United States of America United States of America
    Conveniently located by the Skogafoss waterfall. Busy when we got there, but we were able to enjoy the waterfall after all the tours left. Great location.
  • Bradley
    United States of America United States of America
    Location! Staff was great, good food at the restaurant, and good breakfast.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, is it possible to check in at 3am on the 21st of October? We would stay until 24th

    Hello, Yes, a late check in is available. We have a reservation for 3 nights starting 22nd October. Would you like to move it to 21-24 October?
    Answered on 17 October 2021
  • How can I book a family room with a waterfall view?

    Hello, Our family rooms don´t have a waterfall view, sorry.
    Answered on 20 October 2022
  • Do I need a dinner reservation if I am staying at your hotel?

    Dear, A reservation is not needed, but you can ask for one upon arrival. Best regards, Hotel Skogafoss Team
    Answered on 30 March 2023
  • Hi. We were looking to book to stay with you on the night of 12 July and doing the Fimmvorduhals trek to stay at Porkmork volcano huts on 13 July 2023..

    Hello, You can check with Arcanum company if they offer this type of tours. Southcoast adventures might offer it too. Best regards, Hotel Skogafoss Team
    Answered on 15 May 2023
  • Is there a hairdryer in the apartment please?

    Hello, Yes, the apartment has a hairdryer. Best regards, Hotel Skogafoss Team
    Answered on 20 December 2021
  • Can you provide transfer from Reykjavik Airport on 24th December and return on 29th for 2 people? We can also pay if needed

    Thank you for your message! Unfortunately, our hotel does not provide transfer. We would suggest contacting the local taxi companies from Keflavik re..
    Answered on 21 September 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 4 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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside of reception opening hours you are kindly requested to inform the property in advance.

Please note that daily cleaning is not included in the Apartment with Terrace and Studio with Mountain View. All other room types have daily cleaning included.

FAQs about Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels

  • Room options at Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Double
    • Single

  • The prices at Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels is 2,800 feet from the center of Skogar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet