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North West Restaurant & Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Travelers can unwind on the sun-drenched terrace or lose themselves in a good book from the library at this peaceful countryside retreat

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The North West Restaurant & Guesthouse offers a rural escape with a charming garden. Guests relax on the sunny terrace, browse the library with free WiFi, and enjoy lunch and dinner at the restaurant, creating a complete quiet getaway experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hvammstangi, North West Restaurant & Guesthouse is in a rural area. Borgarvirki and Chapel at Groef are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kolufossar Falls and Lake Vesturhópsvatn. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Hvammstangi travel guide
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Vidigerdi, Vestur Hunavatnssyslu, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, IS-531

What's nearby

  • Kolufossar Falls
    10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn
    13 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Vatnsdalur Valley
    15 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum
    18 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Borgarvirki
    22 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    144 min drive

Restaurants

  • North West Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Víðigerði
    1 min walk
  • Ferdapjonustan Daeli
    11 min drive
  • Vidugardi
  • Kaffi Sveitó
    1 min drive

About this property

North West Restaurant & Guesthouse

Hotel in a rural location
At North West Restaurant & Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at North West Restaurant & Guesthouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 1,900 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note: Breakfast is not available at this property from mid-October to mid-May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 1900 per person

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

North West Hotel Hvammstangi
North West Hvammstangi
North West Hotel Restaurant
West Restaurant & Hvammstangi
North West Restaurant & Guesthouse Hotel
North West Restaurant & Guesthouse Hvammstangi
North West Restaurant & Guesthouse Hotel Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

Is North West Restaurant & Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at North West Restaurant & Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North West Restaurant & Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is North West Restaurant & Guesthouse located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kolufossar Falls, Lake Vesturhópsvatn, and Borgarvirki. Icelandic Seal Center Museum is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

North West Restaurant & Guesthouse Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a comforting and homely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the mountains. The area is quite quiet and beautiful.
The farm you can see from the hotel window
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room and tiny bathroom but had everything we needed. Nice that breakfast was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was ideally situated between Akureyri and Isafjördur, so we could have a good break
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a true gem. Roadside motel just like the old days. The restaurant was fantastic and our room was accommodating. Very cool spot !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay. Dinner was delicious. The room was very small. We enjoyed the common area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service! Great stay!

The staff was so nice and welcoming! I even go to see the Northern Lights!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was a bit rustic, but we enjoyed our stay. The attached restaurant was good and served a simple but nice breakfast. The hot water in the bathroom gave off a sulfur odor due to - I think - geothermal heating. Overall, though, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at North West!

Had a lovely one night stay at North West. Great service from lovely staff. Our room was clean and inviting, and the bed comfortable. The food we had in the restaurant was absolutely delicious! I will be dreaming about the parmesan & garlic bread sticks for a long time. The bathroom was small, but no complaints as to cleanliness or functionality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid stopover

Warm welcome. Friendly, family place. Popular with locals and truck drivers. Food portions good and tasty Bedrooms comfortable but bathrooms a little tired. A value for money stopover in a useful location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Namrata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
-The room was spacious and nice. The bathroom was small. -Restaurant downstairs was amazing. We tried their lamb and it was really good. The chef is great. -The best part of out stay was their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A basic, small room. Friendly staff. The restaurant was really busy but as residents at the hotel we were looked after well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great location and ways to find. Friendly staff. Restaurant stays open later so was able to get dinner. Room was exactly as described and perfect for 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay for the one night we needed before heading back to Reykjavik! Very convenient as it is right off the 1 HWY, loved that there was a communal fridge upstairs for the guests and the restaurant downstairs was excellent! The bathroom smelled moldy when the water ran...other than that the room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amrutha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, small shower but bad smell when turned the heat on. Overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness
Right off main highway so was a little noisy at times. It does have a restaurant but any other options are a bit of a drive. Room was very clean but there was an odor in the bathroom. At times it smelt like sulfur and other times like cat urine. For a one night stop it was clean and easy to find. I wouldn’t stay here more than one night. But it did the trick!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean but there was some smell outside. Bathrooms are small. Restaurant food was good but not many options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Excellent food and clean, quiet accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean room, great restaurant, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I booked this place because of the breakfast only to find out after booking it that there was no breakfast in the winter. Check in is at the bar and the rooms are up stairs. The room was clean and small. I got a single. The water smells of sulfur. These things happen. There isn’t anything close by so I had dinner in Hvammstangi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're traveling to northern Iceland, it's a great option for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice guesthouse with restaurant attached. Great food at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023