Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding location next to the glacier
Very good breakfast and several praises for the restaurant
Comfortable beds and generally clean rooms
Friendly and welcoming owner/staff (several mentions)
Easy parking and simple check-in reported
Cons:
Perceived poor value for money / high price
Small rooms and tiny showers mentioned multiple times
Restaurant can be expensive and service inconsistent
Some facilities could use upgrades; occasional noise/soundproofing issues
Payment handling (card/commission) reported as inconvenient by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Multiple reviewers mention rooms and facilities being clean (e.g., 'room clean', 'comfy and clean'); no significant cleanliness complaints.
Service
8.1
Generally positive hospitality noted (owner and staff described as sweet and helpful), but a few reports of less friendly restaurant service and an offensive staff gesture temper the score.
Location
9.3
Repeatedly praised as an excellent location next to the glacier and close to walks/cascades; described as 'perfect' for glacier explorations and 'majestic'.
Room Quality
8
Beds are frequently described as comfortable and rooms renovated, but rooms are often small and some mention tiny showers and poor soundproofing.
Amenities
7.4
Limited amenities noted (some facilities could be upgraded, isolated location, tiny showers, no automatic complimentary coffee/water though provided on request).
Value for Money
6
Several guests explicitly call the hotel overpriced or 'not worth the money', citing poor value relative to size/price and extra card/commission issues.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast and the hotel restaurant are often praised as excellent and among the best on the route, though a few mention high prices and occasional service quality issues.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall positive experience driven by outstanding location, comfortable beds and good food, offset somewhat by price concerns and small rooms/amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:53

Property Description

Stunning Views and Comfortable Rooms

Hotel Skaftafell offers guests breathtaking views of Iceland's highest mountain and Europe's largest glacier. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a work desk, satellite TV, and a private bathroom for a comfortable stay. WiFi is also available for guests' convenience.

Exciting Excursions and Delicious Dining

The hotel's staff can organize exciting excursions to explore the surrounding volcanoes, glaciers, and wildlife, ensuring a memorable experience for guests. Indulge in delicious à la carte dishes and buffet breakfast at the on-site restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the fully licensed bar with stunning glacier views on the 2nd floor.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Conveniently situated by Route 1, Hotel Skaftafell is just a short drive away from the mesmerizing glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, allowing guests easy access to explore the wonders of Iceland.

Experience the beauty of Iceland at Hotel Skaftafell - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KEF

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 3808 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8.1
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
S
Susan • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Basic smallroom but very comfortable bed with a private bath.
Nice breakfast included.
Best part was the path from the hotel to a glacier lagoon

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Rajarshi • extended_group • de
7
Good Stay
Pros:

Located in the middle of Jokursarlen and the Glacier. Decent property. Neat and Clean

Cons:

Did not like the way front desk lady behaved. Breakfast menu is very basic .

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
Adriana • solo_traveller • br
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
Marco Antonio • couple • it
7
Posto ok… potrebbero migliorare ma la posizione li premia
Pros:

Letti comodi, buona colazione, personale gentile.
Ottima posizione

Cons:

La stanza non emanava proprio un buon odore… ho aperto la finestra appena sono entrato.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
R
Riccardo • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

The breakfast is nice, the staff is very welcoming

Cons:

Pricy!!!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
P
Pei-Hsuan • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

飯店後面的有可以走到冰川的步道，櫃檯人員也有詳細說明。早餐還可以，位置很方便。

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jörg Gerner • solo_traveller • at
8
wenig auswahl an alternative
Pros:

die lage zu den gletschern ist perfekt

Cons:

hotel mit minimalaustattung zum high end preis

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
T
Tsjou Tsjou Shan • couple • nl
5
Pros:

Ich fand das Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Lage des Hotels war top.

Cons:

Das Bett war sehr unangenehm, weil es sehr weich war.

Zudem fand ich die Austattung des Badezimmers nicht ansprechend, die Duschtrennwand hatte Gebrauchtspuren und Korrosionsflecken.

Es gab beim Frühstück kaum vegane Optionen.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jörg Gerner • solo_traveller • at
7
es gibt nicht viel andere möglichkeiten
Pros:

die lage ist perfect zum gletschergebiet

Cons:

das preis/leistungsverhältnis passt nicht, kein wellnessbereich, kantinen image in restaurant und barbereich

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
L
Laurie • couple • us
9
A perfect place to stay to enjoy the glaciers!
Pros:

Location was great. We had a room in the back strip with a view. Enjoyed the bar upstairs. Very wonderful staff! Nice breakfast.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
P
Piotr • couple • pl
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Simona • family_with_children • it
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
P
Patrice • solo_traveller • fr
2
Cons:

Hôtel bas de gamme sur tous les plans. Des fois il faut signaler que le restaurant très bien

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
H
Heinrich • couple • at
10
lage, service und ausstattung generell sehr gut und gemütlich
Pros:

familiengeführtes hotel mit zahlreichen wandermöglichkeiten direkt ab hotel, nähe zu den gletschern des vatnajökull, service und allgemeiner "geist des hauses" sehr gut.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lenka • family_with_children • cz
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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edward • couple • us
7
Expensive and small, but comfortable
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Cost was way too high for amenities received

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • extended_group • il
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Jouhsuan • extended_group • tw
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Jirong • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Good location. Dinner tasted great.

Cons:

The room was small, price was high.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandra • solo_traveller • us
6
Good location. Expensive for what it is. Walls are paper thin and you can everything your neighbors do…everything.
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff.

Cons:

Quality for price. Walls are paper thin and you can everything your neighbors do…everything.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee