Hotel Skaftafell

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

The amazing location of Hotel Skaftafell provides guests with stunning views of Iceland's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnjukur and the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. All rooms at Hotel Skaftafell have a work desk, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. WiFi internet access is available. Staff can help arrange excursions to the beautiful surroundings with volcanoes, glaciers and a rich wildlife. À la carte dishes, as well as a buffet breakfast, are available in the hotel restaurant. The hotel has a fully licensed bar on the 2nd floor with magnificent glacier views. The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón is only 40 minutes drive from Hotel Skaftafell. The hotel is located by the Route 1 road.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Eyal
Israel Israel
“Excellent location for nearby hiking, including behind the hotel itself. Helpful receptionist.”
Walford
United States United States
“Great location for our journey around Ring Road. Loved proximity to walks and the glacier!”
Kelli
United States United States
“easy to park, simple to check in, room clean, window opens, soft pillow, comfy bed, food great!It was easy to park, the check-in process was simple, the room was clean, the window opened, the pillows were soft, the bed was comfy, and the food was...”
Song
United States United States
“Best location, right by the glacier where Interstellar's Mann's Planet was filmed - we had the whole glacier to ourselves at night and took some amazing photos. The restaurant was excellent and breakfast was the best one we had during our 10 days...”
Nancy
United States United States
“Clean facilities with good breakfast and decent restaurant”
Abraham
United States United States
“Loved the location at the base of the mountains. Couldn't be better. The breakfast was great also. Room was clean and spacious.”
Tiffany
United States United States
“The location is perfect for any of the tours on the glacier or for seeing diamond beach. I just wished the staff would have been more communicative about the trails out the back of the hotel to the glacier. The information is in the room but by...”
Christina
Canada Canada
“It was conveniently located for our trip. The rooms were very clean. The breakfast provided was very good with a great selection.”
Gil
Israel Israel
“Lovely hotel at prime location. Amazing rooms. The price is exaggerated in some way. But then again thats the it has been with this hotel for years. Overall great stay it can fathom the price”
Shuying
Canada Canada
“Great location. Close to glacier hike tour, decent breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local

Amenities of Hotel Skaftafell

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel Skaftafell takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

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