Farmhotel Efstidalur

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.4

This hotel is set on a farm within the Golden Circle Region, 15 minutes’ drive from Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir hot water springs. It offers horse riding during the summer season, traditional cooking and a geothermal outdoor hot tub. At Farmhotel Efstidalur, the rooms comes with a private bathroom and a hairdryer. The simple yet fresh accommodations features wood-paneled walls and tiled floors. Free WiFi is offered throughout Farmhotel. Free parking is also available on site. Efstidalur Farmhotel has Icelandic horses for hire, which is an ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside. Lake Laugarvatn is 7.5 mi away.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Kelly
United States United States
“A simple yet very comfortable and clean in near many sites on the Golden Circle in Iceland. The rooms are nicely appointed and the bathroom and shower were excellent. Bed comfy with double duvets. There is a great outside glass house for...”
Robin
United States United States
“Eating ice cream and looking at cows can't be beat! Children would live this. Very clean rooms with a lovely enclosed " greenhouse" to sit in outside. Located close to the Laugaras Lagoon.”
Kara
United States United States
“Clean, spacious room. Easy check in. The ice cream here was amazing and you can view cows while you eat. Very short distance to Bruarfoss.”
Teresa
United States United States
“Location, clean, modern and of course, the ice cream!”
Melissa
United States United States
“Very thoughtfully designed and the stay was wonderful. Terrific rooms, helpful staff, wonderful wonderful restaurant, along with a “view” of the cows, absolutely delicious ice cream, and a little store to buy cheese and gifts. This is higher...”
Marlys
United States United States
“It was conveniently located to many sights. We enjoyed the farm environment. The ice cream was great! The breakfast was good with excellent bread and enough choices. And they had Icelandic Sheepdogs! Part of our party went horseback riding and...”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Absolutely love staying here. The hotel is modern and beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed the geothermal hot tub. . The loaded fries at the restaurant are to die for and a meal in themselves. Some of the best ice cream we’ve had and what a fun...”
Eileen
United States United States
“This was a unique property- a little different than what I expected. It’s an actual hotel built on a farm. Separate building house a restaurant and ice cream shop. Room was nice and spacious, though we got assigned the handicap room which probably...”
Mohamed
Morocco Morocco
“Loved everything in this hotel Definitely worth it And want to come back ASAP”
John
United States United States
“Was in the center of everything. The restaurant was first class good. Rooms were great”

Hosted by Sölvi

9.1
Host Review Score
Sölvi
In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farmlife in Iceland. This familyfarm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous icecream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food.
Efstidalur II is run by four siblings and their families. We recently took over the business from our parents that started and developed the concept with us as it is today. We are the 7th generation living on the property but our family has been living on Efstidalur II since around 1750. We are dairy farmers first and foremost, but since 2002 the business has developed with increased tourism in the area. In 2013 we opened the restaurant and café and began to make our own products from our milk that we offer our guest to taste and enjoy.
The local area is very scenic, lots of good views over the valley, the lake and of course the Golden circle! Great place to experience the northern lights
Languages spoken: Czech,German,English,Icelandic,Polish,Romanian

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Farmhotel Efstidalur

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 20:30 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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