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Lava Guesthouse

Property class: 2.5

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A hallway with wooden floors, a bed in a lofted room, and pendant lighting. - Lava Guesthouse (Vestmannaeyjar)
A room with a wall-mounted light fixture displaying a silhouette of a continent. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a bed with white bedding. - Lava Guesthouse (Vestmannaeyjar)
A room with two beds, a TV, and a small table. - Lava Guesthouse (Vestmannaeyjar)
A staircase with a wooden door at the top, carpeted steps, and a handrail. - Lava Guesthouse (Vestmannaeyjar)
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Lava Guesthouse provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table, a radiator, and a window with a view of the sky.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, compact room with two single beds, a desk with a lamp, and a window overlooking a building.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

A small, cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a heater, and a window with blinds.

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a white mattress and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a light blue chair.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, and a window.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a nightstand with drawers, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom

A room with three beds, wooden paneling, a radiator, a small table with a lamp, and large windows with blinds.

Family Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Vestmannaeyjar is home to Lava Guesthouse. DC-3 Airplane Wreck is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Heimaklettur and Eldfell Volcano. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Vestmannaeyjar travel guide
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Bárustígur 13, Vestmannaeyjar, South Region, 900

What's nearby

  • Surtseyjarstofa
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sæheimar
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skansinn
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Eldfell Volcano
    11 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Heimaey (VEY-Vestmannaeyar)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Canton
    4 min walk
  • Vigtin
    3 min walk
  • Voruhusid
    1 min walk
  • Næs
    6 min walk
  • Tanginn
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
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

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 141457

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava Guesthouse 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 Lava Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lava Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lava Guesthouse located?

Situated in Vestmannaeyjar, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Sagnheimar Byggðasafn, Surtseyjarstofa, and Sæheimar. Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast and Eldfell Volcano are also within 1 mi (2 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

Lava Guesthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lava Guesthouse is well-located in the centre of Westman Island and has basically all the amenities required. There are enough bathrooms for all the guests and those are clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable and sheets clean. The blackout blind in the bedroom was not super effective however. The kitchen is quite good. Modern, clean and stocked with basics. Especially good was the dishwasher, and also some hot chocolate powder we found which hit the spot on a cold afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and location, wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashlea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stay to see the puffins! Quiet, clean, comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Amenities
Perfect family room for three of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute & good location

Great little place for a night. The fridge was helpful to store some food for breakfast. Good location. The restaurant, Tanginn, was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lava Guesthouse was immaculate! The kitchen and bathroom facilities were extremely clean. Overall, a great stay for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was cozy and very clean. The owner was friendly and helpful—he personally showed us where everything was during check-in. Great experience overall!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Room 2, on the ground floor and had a private bathroom. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Very convenient location to restaurants and shopping. Despite being on the ground floor next to the road, it was fairly quite at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

The best in Westman Islands

Hotel is in a great location on the beautiful island. Very comfortable and very friendly host. Kitchen available with a Bonus around the corner. You found the best place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the center of town. Easy check-in. Clean room, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hrafnhildur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place. Very clean. Good kitchen. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Neat, Shared Kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Amenities
Everything very clean and tidy. Ideal location in the middle of town. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelby

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

What a guesthouse stay should be.

For a guesthouse/shared kitchen this was perfect stay. Everything was simple with check in, owners were present and friendly, kitchen was well stocked with plates utensils. Bathrooms were clean and were 2 per floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family room with the priate bathroom. Its on the first floor and was a lovely room with a modern bathroom. Its right next to the kitchen, but its alsp on the ground floor so you may hear some noise from the upstairs guests. This guesthouse is right next to Gott, which is a FABULOUS restaurant at which we dined for both lunch and dinner. It's within a few blocks of a pharmacy and one of the hiking trailheads.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Cute guest house, affordable and simple.

While the area doesn't have a lot of accommodations to choose from, staying at Lava Guesthouse was a great fit for us. The location is great for the downtown walking area, and is walkable from the ferry. If you do bring a car over, there was plenty of available street parking in front of or around the block. The room was as photographed. The shared bathrooms are small, two exist with showers and another is just a toilet. As long as you aren't trying to get ready at the same time as other guests, it's not a problem. We visited in July and it doesn't really get dark. It would have been nice to have better light-blocking curtains or sleep masks provided to keep the light out, but it was an issue easily solved for my partner by having him sleep with a towel over his eyes. Note most rooms are upstairs. We didn't use the kitchen but it did appear well stocked if you were staying multiple days and wanting to keep food costs down. The house asks that you remove your shoes just inside the main door, so that could be an issue for some people but it meant you didn't have as much noise from other guests walking around the hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! The room was very cute and the shared kitchen very well stocked. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay. Clean and comfortable. Heated bathroom floors! Plenty of room for our family of 4 in the quad room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Clean modern showers Kitchen and fridge access was very helpful to use our groceries
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and accomodating statf
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MIchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Our room was right by the ATM so another room might be better. Gott was awesome! Very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yongge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is right in the center of this beautiful small town on the island of Westman. The room was spacious since we booked a family room. It was on the first floor but was very quiet at night. The kitchen was really nice with everything you need. You could walk everywhere from this place. We took the host's recommendation: We went to the town pool that has 3 hot tubs and an indoor swimming pool as well as a steam room. We also went to the next door Gott for dinner. A great place to stay if you want to visit this wonderful island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, comfortable and clean. No staff, there’s an email with check in information. Excellent restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 6 upstairs. It's exceptionally easy to hit your head in this room due to the way the beds are positioned. Otherwise it is was a good stay at a lovely old guesthouse. The kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the lava guest house was a perfect stay for a quick overnight on the island. It was centrally located in the main village and close to the ferry. The host was quick to respond to our questions and gave links on what to see on the island. Our room was clean and worked well for our family of 4. Despite our late night arrival, access to get in was easy and without issue. Our room right off of the kitchen which was nice as we got to meet other travelers who were staying there. The communal kitchen was stashed with coffee, not chocolate, tea and more. It was our first day in this type of lodging and happy to say it was a positive experience. We would definitely recommend the lava guest house for your future stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026