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Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Hotel in Skaftafell with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Triple Room
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785
  • Place, Vatnajokull
    โ€ช15 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Skaftafell Camping
    โ€ช6 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    โ€ช48 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Skaftafell

At Hotel Skaftafell you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Vatnajรถkull National Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Vatnajokull. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this 3-property class Skaftafell hotel you'll find Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Vatnajokull - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Skaftafell Camping - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Svartifoss Waterfall - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fjallsรกrlรณn - 40 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 48 min drive - 62.6 km

Restaurants

  • โ€ชVeitingasala - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ชGlacier goodies - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชKaffiterรญan Skaftafelli - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชMatsedill - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • รrnanes

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel in Skaftafell with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 50 square feet (5 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Skaftafell hotel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 50 sq ft of conference space
  • 5 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Skaftafell offers 63 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Skaftafell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre (50 square foot 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Skaftafell

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Skaftafell?

Hotel Skaftafell offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Skaftafell?

Yep, Hotel Skaftafell has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Skaftafell serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give top marks to the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Skaftafell?

No, Hotel Skaftafell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Skaftafell?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Skaftafell?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Yin Yen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms are very cramped and the walls are paper thin. You can hear your neighbours murmuring. The most disappointing was the service from the old lady at the front desk. She gave the worst instructions as to how to get to the glaciers behind the property. She also claimed that there was no way to drive to the glacier for a quicker walk when Google Map said otherwise. We lost about an hour of our precious travel time because we took the wrong turn at the fork behind the property. If you want to see the glaciers, take the left turn. But it is faster to drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shirlee

Travelled with partner
Room was clean but very cramped. No tissues, no washcloths. Breakfast buffet was adequate but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel we found in Iceland. It is more expensive, but worth it. Excellent restaurant in the hotel. Also good food at the Bistro near the Activity Center. The rooms have lots of space, with large showers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the hotel. We had a fantastic dinner there and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The staff were so friendly and wonderful. It also was a perfect location for our glacier adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Enjoyed walking right out of the back of the hotel and seeing the beautiful glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This place was just average. Food was better than average (except for the price, which was high), beds were worse than average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murphey

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Reception was Great

The Reception Staff were very friendly and gave us lots of help with a few things, and pointed us in the direction of a couple of wonderful Hikes. They were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yang

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinfan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, the staff is very friendly. And we saw northern light at here in August which is sooooooo lucky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rajarajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel had all the essential amenities, but it was quite basic for the cost. The restaurant was excellent but also expensive. No concerns with the hotel overall, just feels expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesly, West Vancouver

Extremely overpriced vs other similar properties
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is kinda pricey for a simple hotel room. You're definitely paying for the location which is very convenient. To make it worth it, do the hike behind the hotel and stuff yourself at breakfast:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel within walking distance to the glaciers. The overall hotel is peaceful and surrounded by raw beauty. All the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The rooms comfortable and clean. The restaurant was outstanding and we had a great dinner and breakfast during our visit. Ample parking available. My only regret is we didn't stay for an extra night at the hotel. Would highly recommend visiting Hotel Skaftafell!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is phenomenal providing easy access to the national park. The hotel also has a couple of walking/hiking paths that allow for an enjoyable evening walk. The dining room provided excellent dinner options along with breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with family
bed really soft, room smallish and breakfast just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anush

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful locale, nice and convenient hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Overpriced Hotel close to Skaftafell glacier

Most expensive Hotel stay on our Iceland trip yet the room was like a cheap US motel, very basic, small and furnished cheaply. Breakfast buffet was disappointing. Hotel is in gretaa area though with a hike to the glacier at the back of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025