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North West Restaurant & Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hvammstangi with a restaurant and a bar

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Exterior
Meeting facility
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Vidigerdi, Vestur Hunavatnssyslu, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, IS-531

What's nearby

  • Kolufossar Falls - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn - 18 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Borgarvirki - 24 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Chapel at Groef - 24 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwest Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Víðigerði - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪North West Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ferdapjonustan Daeli - ‬11 min drive
  • Vidugardi

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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
Please note: Breakfast is not available at this property from mid-October to mid-May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at North West Restaurant & Guesthouse?

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: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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.

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Reviews

North West Restaurant & Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very noisy. Shower head was half plugged
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I stayed at this place for our first night traveling around the ring road. The employees were super nice and very helpful. Would stay here again. The bbq burger was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a restaurant and an common area with hot water boiler and a refrigerator upstairs where the guestrooms located. This is very convenient, especially for a group of travelers like us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at this hotel! The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view from our window was absolutely beautiful—definitely a highlight. There’s a restaurant on-site that looked great, though we didn’t have the chance to try the food this time. One thing to be aware of: there are stairs to get to the rooms, which made carrying luggage a bit challenging. Also, the parking lot is a bit beat up with some uneven spots, so just be cautious when pulling in or walking through. Despite those minor issues, the overall experience was great. A peaceful, scenic place that we’d definitely consider returning to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and friendly. Room was adequate. The property is a bit old and worn but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There’s no getting away from the fact this is an isolated spot, but we knew that when we booked. The in-house restaurant has a great choice of dishes and our food was lovely. Nice communal lounge for guests to use. Great choice for those travelling the ring road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient. Room was small but there was a shared space with a refrigerator which was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok stay.

My stay was ok. The outside of this hotel needs urgent renovation. The inside is nice but the room and bathroom was really small, couldn’t open my bag. Bed was good and breakfast was basic but good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great although the Hvammstangi address was confusing for non-Icelandic folk. The room itself could have had some more light so we could see a bit better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a hard review to leave. The staff was fantastic. The restaurant was also fantastic. The rooms were yuck! Our room smelled so bad we had to sleep with windows open in the cold. The rooms are just in horrible shape. The worst of all our stays in Iceland. But for sure stop for dinner!

10/10 Excellent

MEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
近くに燃料や充電ステーション、十分にあるお部屋のサイズ、美味しい朝食、輝くスタッフの笑顔、200M/sの高速wifi。 一人旅の私にとっては五つ星ホテルのような場所です。 強くオススメします。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good stop on the ring road when there are not many options in the north. Room was clean, cozy comfortable and adequate. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good. Breakfast was greatly appreciated, but there was not as many options as other hotels we had stayed at previously. Overall a good choice for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t clean. And it was right on the highway so it was too loud to open the windows. Although diner was good the included breakfast was meager at best. It really needs a good scrub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it had a restaurant and close to the road. I don’t like that it was hard to get luggage up to room and the beds were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Eemeli Tapani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rakennus on vanha ja kaipaisi remonttia. Kylpyhuoneesta tuli sänkyyn homemainen haju. Huone oli pieni. Ilmanvaihto vähän huono. Hinta-laatusuhde ei ollut kovin hyvä. Nukutti silti hyvin ja aamupala oli ihan hyvä. Palvelu ystävällistä. Ravintolassa söimme reissun parhaat burgerit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

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