Kast Guesthouse

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Free Wifi

9.8

Set in the quiet countryside of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, this family-run guest house is 45 minutes’ drive from Stykkishólmur town center. It offers free Wi-Fi, along with an on-site restaurant and bar. The bright, simply decorated rooms at Kast Guest house all have wooden floors and views of the surrounding nature. Guests can choose rooms with either private or shared bathroom facilities. Communal areas include a TV lounge. Guest house Kast staff arranges fishing licenses, as well as horse riding tours and hiking trips. A swimming pool with naturally carbonated geothermal water is just 0.6 mi away, while Snæfellsjökull National Park is 28 mi from the property. Reykjavík is a 2-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Michelle
United States United States
“Lovely and quiet location. Beautiful views of mountain. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Included breakfast which was replenished frequently. Comfortable beds. Near many of the sights of the peninsula.”
Abhay
United States United States
“Clean and well maintained. Great location - midway in Snæfellsnes peninsula. Great breakfast!”
Thomas
United States United States
“Both the dinner and the breakfast were delicious. It was raining steadily the entire time we were there so sadly, we didn't get to venture around the property or the local area.”
Teresa
United States United States
“Rooms were very comfortable and clean. Not fancy but had everything we needed. Staff was very friendly and spoke English. Location was excellent for visiting around the peninsula. We also had dinner at the Resturant and even though it is...”
Bunny
United States United States
“The dinner was amazing, staff was super friendly, you are surrounded by horses, next door to a natural bath house, and literally at the base of a national park and a magic mountain/volcano that as you cross over it the fog opens up and you truly...”
Paul
United States United States
“Super clean, excellent staff, great food, quiet locarion.”
Sheila
United States United States
“As the property is in a rural area, it was a big plus that they have a restaurant. There were only 4 selections each night, but all were quite tasty. The Arctic Char was particularly good. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. And the views...”
John
United States United States
“Breakfast included is a huge benefit and one of the reason we booked it. Room was clean and comfortable.”
Sandra
United States United States
“Loved the location. Especially that it is so close to the riding stables. We were a group of 6, and 4 stayed in a family room, which was spacious, and 2 in a smaller room with a shared bathroom. Breakfast was nice.”
Vivian
United States United States
“Location was excellent for what we wanted to do on the peninsula Beds were comfy Shared bathrooms were very clean Breakfast was included which was a big bonus and was delicious”

Managed by Lydia Fannberg

Company review score: 9.3Based on 1,146 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a family of horse riders. Our guesthouse is close to our farm which has many horses and foals, which you´re more than welcome to come and cuddle. We offer horseback riding tours with private guide.

Property info

Our Guesthouse is perfectly located between mountains and sea. Our family's goal is to share our culture and folklore with travelers from all around the world staying at our guesthouse, with comfort, cleanliness and a smile.

Neighborhood info

A natural swimming pool with a fantastic view on the mountains is just 2 minutes walking distance from the guesthouse. Ytritunga, the famous beach where you can see seals is only 5 minutes driving, the Snæfellsjoküll glacier is 20 minutes driving and is visible from our guesthouse when the sky is clear. Hiking trails are in the mountain behind the guesthouse and the beach is only 2 minutes driving. In the middle of Snæfellsnes peninsula, our guesthouse is perfectly located between mountains, sea, black beaches, volcano and glacier.

Languages Spoken

Czech,German,English,Spanish,Icelandic

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Veitingastaður #1 kast Guesthouse

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Amenities of Kast Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

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After booking, you will receive check-in instructions from the property via email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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