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.
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 horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Hvammstangi travel guide
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.
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
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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
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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.
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Reviews
North West Restaurant & Guesthouse Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
Lyle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Michael
Jun 25, 2025
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.
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.
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
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Namrata
Aug 14, 2024
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.
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.
Mollie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Karl
Aug 1, 2023
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.
Karl
6/10 Okay
Rebekah
Aug 1, 2025
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!
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!
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.
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.