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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Hotel in Skaftafell with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Hiking
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785
  • Skaftafell Camping
    5 min drive
  • Vatnajokull
    5 min drive
  • Matsedill
    1 min walk
  • Fagurholsmyri (FAG)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1006)
The price is NZ$457
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

About the area

Skaftafell

At Hotel Skaftafell you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Vatnajökull National Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Vatnajokull. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this 3-property class Skaftafell hotel you'll find Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 5 min drive
  • Vatnajokull - 5 min drive
  • Fjallsárlón - 33 min drive
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 40 min drive
  • The Thorbergur Center - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingasala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffiterían Skaftafelli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glacier goodies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matsedill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel in Skaftafell with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 50 square feet (5 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Skaftafell hotel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 50 sq ft of conference space
  • 5 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Skaftafell offers 63 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Skaftafell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre (50 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Skaftafell

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Skaftafell?

Hotel Skaftafell offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Skaftafell?

Yep, Hotel Skaftafell has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Skaftafell serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give top marks to the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Skaftafell?

No, Hotel Skaftafell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Skaftafell?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Skaftafell?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 893 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 893 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overnight Stay in Skaftafell
Hotel Skaftafell is the only hotel located in Skaftafell and we chose it to be close to the National Park for a glacier hike. The view out of our room was of a glacier and there was a short trail to it. Hotel staff were helpful upon arrival and informed us that our only options for dinner were the hotel or the convenience store across the street. We opted for the convenience store since we were heading to the glacier lagoon. The beds were not very comfortable so glad it was only a one night stay. Breakfast was included and it was good. If you’re traveling the Ring Road and need a place to stay for one night I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Hotel Skaftafell was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room and facility was clean and quiet. Our continental breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful very nice. Very nice breakfast was included. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grossly overpriced for what it is. The shower had the lowest water pressure I have ever experienced and was lukewarm. It felt like camping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice trail behind the property to edge of glacier. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tzivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and very basic. Not meant for parties more than 3 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great, but can only accommodate up to three people per room, so our family of five had to book two rooms. The rooms were simple and clean. Bathroom shower was a little outdated and small. Bed we’re comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a place to stay, nothing more, nothing less. No frills, no thrills. Served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are wonderful hiking trails right out the back door. You can hike to 2 glaciers. The food in the restaurant was excellent, but very pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Night checkin person was great at helping resolve the incorrect number of guests and getting an extra bed for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Digesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in lady was not friendly at all. We went little early than check in time, I told her that I was not feeling well if we can check in little early, she said rooms are not ready, and we only went 45 minutes earlier than check in time 4 o’clock, we had two rooms and she could have given us at least one room. Also bathroom shower was very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service!
The front desk staff told me in detail how to access the trail to the glacier behind the hotel. They also very kindly put my cold food in the restaurant refrigerator overnight as our room had no fridge. They gave me ice the next morning as I was leaving. Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice, clean, and basic hotel. Across the street is a well-stocked gas station, convenience store, and cafe. Behind the hotel is a lovely, short hike that overlooks 2 glaciers. This was the most expensive overnight stay that we had in Iceland, but you're paying for the location here as there isn't much available so close to Jokulsarlon and the sights in between. The complimentary breakfast was very nice. Dinner again was the most expensive meal we had, but it was delicious and beautifully presented. Overall, we were very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Aashma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I recently stayed at your hotel and wanted to share my thoughts. While the staff was friendly and the breakfast was good, there were a few areas that fell short of my expectations. The hotel rooms were quite small, and the pillows were old and worn out, which affected the comfort of my stay. Additionally, I found that there were limited vegetarian options not only at the hotel but also in the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Close to glacier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024