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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Skaftafell hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Triple Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Hiking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Conference centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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฿6,090 total
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10 Dec - 11 Dec
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About the area

Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Vatnajokull - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fjallsárlón - 33 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 40 min drive - 51.6 km
  • The Thorbergur Center - 50 min drive - 64.9 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

When visiting Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 63 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Conference centre (50 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Fosshotel Hotel Skaftafell
Fosshotel Skaftafell
Skaftafell Fosshotel
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Fosshotel Skaftafell Hotel Skaftafell
Fosshotel Skaftafell Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell currently open?
The property is closed during January and December.
Does Hotel Skaftafell offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Skaftafell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Skaftafell?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Skaftafell?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Skaftafell?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Skaftafell and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and mountain climbing. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Skaftafell?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Toby, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heated floors 😳
This was one of my favorite stays on my entire trip!!! All because of the heated floors 😂 loved that they called for an Aurora wake up call and I didn’t even have to go outside, I just opened my window and there they were. Breakfast was great and it was early which I loved so I could start my day.
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Teeny tiny room
Tiniest room ever to sleep 3 people. Barely fit 3 twin beds.
Jodie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Krista, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jolana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Yi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tzivia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Abhay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable rooms and very basic. Not meant for parties more than 3 people.
Stacy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stacy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It was a place to stay, nothing more, nothing less. No frills, no thrills. Served its purpose.
Chai, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Meredith, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Night checkin person was great at helping resolve the incorrect number of guests and getting an extra bed for us.
Martin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Digesh, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Anastasia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very helpful
Thomas, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Christine, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Aashma, 1-night family trip
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