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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast while taking in panoramic views from this private retreat before heading out to explore the natural surroundings

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Hotel Skaftafell offers a warm breakfast buffet and stunning views. Enjoy a relaxing terrace and WiFi for planning adventures, with helicopter and airplane tours available. Guests praise the attentive staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vatnajökull National Park and Skaftafell Camping. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing, and horse riding. Visit our Skaftafell travel guide
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Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • A glacier with icebergs and a mountain in the background.
    Fjallsárlón
    35 min drive - 32.6 miles
  • A glacier with icebergs in a body of water, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky.
    Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    38 min drive - 39.3 miles
  • Skaftafell Camping
    5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Skaftafell Visitor Centre
    5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Svartifoss Waterfall
    23 min drive - 6.4 miles

Restaurants

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

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center (50 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Skaftafell located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajökull National Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vatnajokull. Skaftafell Visitor Centre and Skaftafell Camping are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with hiking trails to glaciers at back door and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with professional staff, nice bar area and great location. Breakfast (included) was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was included and was a buffet of very good food with many choices!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Gang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff. Shower is bit small. Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, national park nearby and hikes nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small basic rooms which were very comfortable. Ours looked out on the snow capped mountains. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Best part was the trail access from behind the hotel to the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildflowers within walking distance. Loved the location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breafast menu was fine, but would have like to have seen some dried fruit options as well as better toasters for bread. The rooms were nice and spacious, beds comfortable for a great night's rest, and the bathroom was a better size than most we experienced so you didn't feel like you had to turn in place to move around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suhas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay if you are looking for a small hike for an up close glacier view in the morning which is right behind the hotel. Breakfast is included which is great. They should definitely improve on the overall hygiene and room space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and the food in the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small, basic and clean. It had three twin beds that were very comfortable and clean. Staff were very nice. The breakfast was outstanding. The location is remote but suited our trip to the Glacier and allowed us to see the Iceberg lagoon and Diamond beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The service was fantastic and we enjoyed being greeted by a huge smile and welcoming disposition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are very basic, motel like but clean. And the shower had good hot water and pressure. The included breakfast was very good with a wide variety of food options but the coffee was awful! We did not eat dinner here so can’t comment on quality but prices are very high. A great location between Vik and Hofn with access to all the spectacular natural sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Murphey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nearby access to hiking trails was awesome. Friendly staff for both the hotel and the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

JING

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very nice hiking trail to glacier next to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was excellent. The northern lights were so bright when we stayed. The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly staff, great breakfast but room was a little small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for exploring the glacier region.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, excellent breakfast buffet included with gluten free options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Carol B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel. Great location and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific on site restaurant. The room was clean and spacious. The location is very convenient and close to many beautiful stops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay and lovely welcome to hotel. Peaceful location and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

stevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good food,good hiking trails
Stayed 1 night in May 2025