Set on a farm by Vatnajökull National Park, just 600 metres from the Ring Road, is this family-owned guest house. It offers a furnished terrace and an on-site restaurant with bar. Views of the surrounding mountains can be enjoyed from all rooms at Guesthouse Skálafell, along with wooden floors and a wardrobe. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas, such as the communal TV lounge. Skálafell’s breakfast buffet provides homemade jams, pancakes and waffles, while dishes made from local produce and meat are served for dinner. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 40 km away and Skálafellsjökull Glacier is 3 km from the guest house. Other area activities include hiking, jeep excursions and horseback riding trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tom
    Netherlands Netherlands
    - Nice staff - Great breakfast - large room with nice view - Everything is clean and neat - Nice view
  • Joaquin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was included and there and you can hiking in the national park from Skalafell.
  • Thi
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Including breakfast. good breakfast. room was inside the main building, so easy to go to get breakfast in your PJs. staff helped us with a restaurant nearby since there was no restaurant or kitchen at the guesthouse. only affordable...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guesthouse Skálafell
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Guesthouse Skálafell takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 22 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Guesthouse Skálafell accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 18:00 please inform Guesthouse Skálafell in advance.

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Guesthouse Skálafell

  • The prices at Guesthouse Skálafell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guesthouse Skálafell is 100 yards from the centre of Skálafell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Guesthouse Skálafell include:

    • Twin
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Guesthouse Skálafell is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guesthouse Skálafell offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking