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
J
Julien • couple • fr
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Sara • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Siamo stati in questo hotel per 2 notti, siamo rimasti soddisfatti!
Letti comodi e bagni puliti.

Cons:

Dovrebbero migliorare la colazione, è un punto molto importante. Siamo rimasti un po' delusi!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
L
Leyre • couple • es
10
Pros:

Personal muy majo, paraje increíble, servicio de despertador de auroras y desayuno súper variado y bueno

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jyothi • family_with_children • za
10
Glacier in your backyard
Pros:

Stunning location with a glacier a short walk away. Comfortable spacious room. Friendly reception staff. Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
G
Gunnar • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great location

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jordi • couple • es
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Naohiro • family_with_children • jp
10
Pros:

スカフタフェルからのアクセスが良い。
朝ごはん美味しいです。
ハッピーアワーもあります。

Cons:

特になし。

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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CECILIA • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
L
Lorenzo • couple • it
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Matteo • family_with_children • it
10
Location spettacolare a 10 minuti a piedi dal ghiacciaio
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato una notte in questo hotel e siamo stati molto contenti sia delle stanze, semplici ma funzionali, che dell'ottima colazione, molto abbondante.
La posizione dell'hotel è spettacolare, a circa 10 minuti a piedi dalla lingua del ghiacciaio.
Di fronte alla struttura c'è un negozio utile per fare un po' di spesa e rifornimento di carburante.
È un'ottima base d'appoggio per visitare il Parco Nazionale di Skaftafel

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
F
Frederick • couple • de
8
Pros:

Gute Lage und gutes Frühstück. Kleine Heizung im Zimmer. Nettes Personal.

Cons:

Leider viel zu teuer für die gebotene Leistung/Zimmergrösse.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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SHU LING • extended_group • tw
10
Excellent
Pros:

距離冰川只有7分鐘的車程，入住隔天的早餐非常好吃

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • couple • it
6
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Prezzo

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
I
Ines • solo_traveller • hr
8
Pros:

Osoblje

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
W
Wei-Chun Hu • couple • tw
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dayle • extended_group • ca
9
This hotel is in a great location. With a fabulous breakfast and great staff. I highly recommend it.
Pros:

Of all the places I’ve stayed in Iceland in the two weeks I was there, Skaftafell have the best breakfast. It was terrific.
My sister and friend and I shared a room which was a bit small for the three of us but very comfortable. We got to look at the glacier out our window which made up for everything. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is situated in the middle of many places to go hiking and sightseeing. I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

A bigger room for three people. But that is not a huge issue

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • solo_traveller • it
7
Prezzo un po' alto
Pros:

L'hotel è in un'ottima posizione per le escursioni sul ghiacciaio. La struttura era pulita e la camera grande e comoda. La colazione è inclusa.

Cons:

Lo staff non spiccava per simpatia. Il ristorante dell'hotel ha dei prezzi altissimi anche per l'islanda, per fortuna di fronte c'è un benzinaio con la tavola calda. La colazione potrebbe migliorare, la parte dolce era minima.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
G
Gras • couple • es
9
Hotel muy bien ubicado y con bonitos paseos para hacer. Todo estaba muy correcto.
Pros:

Al lado del glaciar y se pueden hacer paseos agradables cerca del hotel. Cenamos allí y estaba muy bueno.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • gr
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeannette • extended_group • de
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee