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River Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Skinnastadur with free parking

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Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
The River Guesthouse, at the water's edge, offers a peaceful escape with free WiFi in every room and laundry facilities. Guests enjoy afternoons on the sunny terrace and riverside barbecues. Past visitors consistently praise this welcoming retreat.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Skúlagarður, Skinnastadur, 671

What's nearby

  • Ásbyrgi - 17 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Jokulsargljufur National Park - 25 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Húsavík Whale Museum - 48 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Husavik Harbour - 49 min drive - 39.1 miles
  • Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths - 49 min drive - 39.3 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veggur - ‬10 min drive

About this property

River Guesthouse

Property highlights
River Guesthouse provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at River Guesthouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, free infant beds, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 (single-level property)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 15 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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River Guesthouse Skinnastadur
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Frequently asked questions

Is River Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Guesthouse located?

Situated in Skinnastadur, this guesthouse is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Ásbyrgi and within 20 mi (32 km) of Jokulsargljufur National Park and Tjornes Lighthouse. Dettifoss and Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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