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The Viking Country Club

3.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 hot tubs

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Mountain view
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers, lifeguards on site
Dining
Property grounds
Viking Country Club welcomes outdoor enthusiasts with 36 holes of golf, a marina, and ski-in/ski-out access. Hike, bike, or snorkel to explore. Recharge in the sauna or steam room, or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and a waterslide.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Yard
Patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 8 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

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Yard
Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
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  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Yard
Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

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Yard
Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Yard
Patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
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Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Family Suite

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 48 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hjalteyri, The Viking Country Club is in a rural area and near the beach. Akureyri Botanical Garden is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Richardshús, Hjalteyri, Northeast Region, 0601

What's nearby

  • University of Akureyri - 24 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 25 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Akureyri Church - 25 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 26 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Forest Lagoon - 31 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingahús Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baccalá Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Eyri - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kortonnin - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Hjalteyri - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Viking Country Club

Family-friendly guesthouse adjacent to a golf course
Consider a stay at The Viking Country Club and take advantage of a marina, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. With amenities like ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage, this guesthouse is a great place to hit the slopes. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and snorkeling. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, bicycle parking, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Viking Country Club boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's dinnerware
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Private yards, composting, and communal kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: ISK 10 to 20 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Video library
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1938
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Washer/dryer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately ISK 10 to 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 6000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Viking Country Club Guesthouse Hjalteyri
Viking Country Club Guesthouse
Viking Country Club Hjalteyri
Viking Country Club
The Viking Country Hjalteyri
The Viking Country Club Hjalteyri
The Viking Country Club Guesthouse
The Viking Country Club Guesthouse Hjalteyri

Frequently asked questions

Does The Viking Country Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is The Viking Country Club pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Viking Country Club?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Viking Country Club?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Viking Country Club?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Viking Country Club provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–8 PM on request. A fee of ISK 6000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Viking Country Club located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Hjalteyri guesthouse is next to a golf course and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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