Hotel Skaftafell

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near Vatnajökull National Park

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Hotel Skaftafell

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Aerial view
Triple Room
Restaurant
Lobby

Overview of Hotel Skaftafell

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The price is €176
Price available on 9/4/2024

Check out the area

Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785
  • Popular LocationSkaftafell Camping5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFjallsárlón33 min drive
  • Popular LocationJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon40 min drive
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Room options

Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Skaftafell

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. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Skaftafell Camping - 5 min drive
  • Vatnajokull - 5 min drive
  • Fjallsárlón - 33 min drive
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 40 min drive
  • The Thorbergur Center - 50 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

Hotel in a national park
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a bar at Hotel Skaftafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak well of the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish

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–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

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

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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 any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Skaftafell?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Skaftafell on 9 Apr 2024 start from €176.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Skaftafell?

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?

Checkout 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 Camping is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 811 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 811 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 811 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 811 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 811 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

6/10 Okay

annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a three star property. It was clean and the staff was nice. However Everything is oks. The walls are thin and you hear every sound from surrounding rooms. There are limited electrical outlets. The towels were thin and very hard. It met our basic needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised that we could walk to a glacier from the property in 30 minutes! One of the best events of our trip. Dinner and complementary breakfast were outstanding . Five stars for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehtab

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here with a gorgeous view and kind staff! Would definitely come back and recommend to friends/family!! Food was so delicious as well! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were nice, but I ate something bad at the restaurant and was puking all night. Avoid the restaurant, which was also pricy.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Convenient location for exploring the South Coast. Very clean, good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and as described in advertisement. One desk clerk had a bit of an attitude but maybe it was just an off day for her. Wake up call offered for Northern Lights! Dinner was OK. Breakfast Buffet was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Laszlo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was OK. Clean and served the purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for northern lights
Location great for activities in Skaftfell area. Cosy and comfortable room. Northern lights alert was brilliant & much appreciated. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh-Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Saumya

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was just ordinary. As lot of other reviewers mentioned, the only advantage of this hotel is its location. Its just 20mins walk away from one of the tails of Vatnajokull glacier - Svínafellsjökull Glacier. Apart from location, this hotel is more like a motel which is in dire need of renovation. Rooms are small and old and beds are very low height. There are generally no views from the room and the radiator is not effective enough. Staff were just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023