Fosshotel Vatnajökull

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Fosshotel
8.2 (1199 reviews)
Lindarbakki, Hótel Vatnajökull , Höfn , is

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive staff
Beautiful views
Comfortable rooms
Good food options
Cons:
High prices
Some cleanliness issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.76
Some reviews mention cleanliness but also indicate problems, leading to a slight deduction.
Service
8.93
Positive comments about staff being attentive and helpful reflect high service quality.
Location
8.77
The location is praised for its beautiful views and suitability for northern lights viewing.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms were mentioned as comfortable but some comments about being dated.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities were generally well-received, especially the jacuzzi and spa.
Value for Money
7.41
There were comments about high prices that did not seem justified by the room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast and dinner received good reviews, enhancing perception of food quality.
Overall Experience
8.43
Positive experiences shared, despite some niggles with cleanliness and size.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:52

Property Description

Breathtaking Glacier Views
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull, from the comfort of your heated room at Fosshotel Vatnajokull.

Exciting Activities
Embark on guided glacier tours, explore the Jokulsarlon lagoon on a boat trip, or opt for a guided hiking adventure to Skaftafell National Park during your stay.

Scenic Dining and Convenience
Indulge in delicious meals at the in-house restaurant while enjoying panoramic views, and unwind with a drink at the bar. With the Icelandic Route 1 Ring Road nearby and Hofn town center just a short drive away, convenience is at your fingertips.

Book now for an unforgettable Icelandic getaway at Fosshotel Vatnajokull!

Important information:

Please note that GPS coordinates are not always accurate for this area. You should contact Fosshótel Vatnajökull for directions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1199 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.76
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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GABRIELLE • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Marjoleine • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

The location was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was plentiful and good. Dinner was a little expensive but worth every penny, very good!

Cons:

The room was very hot and we were told not to open the window, because of some annoying little flies.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Henk • solo_traveller • nl
3
Meer verwacht van dit hotel
Pros:

Locatie bij goed zicht op de gletsjer. Kamer was schoon en netjes.

Cons:

De kamer was erg klein.Tussen het bed en muur 15 cm ruimte aan één kant. Luchtafvoer in toilet werkte niet. Soms onvriendelijk personeel in het restaurant. Geen bagage kruk voor je koffer. Prijs kwaliteit verhouding niet in orde.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • couple • de
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

Extremely gorgeous surrounding scenery and beautiful atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Cons:

During our stay there was a biting midge outbreak. We could not open the windows and (obviously) the hotel did not provide any support. When we arrived there were already tons of these bugs that would bite us during the night. Sleeping was near impossible as the room was hot and there were many little mosquito-like bugs flying around.

Another problem occurred when a foul stench came from our bathroom. It smelled like sulfur and most likely came from the sewers. It stunk up the whole room before we even got there.

One minor problem that we had was that the TV was virtually unusable (broken-ish screen and only 10+ channels), but I had little problem with that.

One more minor issue is how expensive the food was. Since there were no other places to each in a 30+ minute or so radius we had to eat at the restaurant. While it was pretty good it was extremely overpriced compared to the other areas.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Noa • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

Great location, big room, the ciew is stunning

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Lage ist sehr gut.
Lobby, Bar und Frühstücksraum sind gut gestaltet.
Frühstücks Buffet war gut und reichhaltig.

Cons:

Leider die Zimmer renovierungsbedürftig, schlecht gedämmt, sehr hellhörig, Zimmertür hatte großen Spalt, Vorhänge vielen aus der Halterung, somit konnte das Zimmer nur bedingt verdunkelt werden.
Viele Geräusche vom Eingangsbereich, Nachbarzimmer, Flur. Hatte das Pech über dem Eingang das Zimmer zu haben !
Die Übernachtung war mit Sicherheit nicht die 389 € wert !!!

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Kas.0131 • solo_traveller • pl
9
Pros:

Nowoczesny hotel z przepięknymi widokami. Pyszne śniadanje, różnorodny wybór dań. Przemiły personel, który ma czas porozmawiać. Czyste wnętrza, cisza i spokój wokół.

Cons:

Jedyna rzecz, która nam się nie podobała to to, że nikt nie uprzeda, żeby nie zostawiać na noc otwartego okna. Rano w pokoju była ogromna ilość malutkich muszek, która straszliwie pogryzła jedno z nas. Warto byłoby o tym wspominać gościom. Poza tym brak innych zastrzeżeń

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Modern hotel

Cons:

No hiking trails or activities around the hotel

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Preeti • couple • us
6
Pros:

The staff was amazingly helpful and the location is gorgeous !

Cons:

Old property, tiny rooms and old furnishings

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Ignacio Jose • couple • ar
4
Decepcionante
Pros:

Nada, una decepción

Cons:

Nos dieron una habitación en un ala vieja del hotel, habitación vieja, con una sola mesita de luz, baño chico e incómodo, con un calefactor eléctrico, inconcebible en Islandia con el sistema de calefacción gratis que tiene el país. Pagamos 350 dólares por esta habitación que nos pareció un despropósito, el resto del hotel se ve moderno pero nos mandaron al peor lugar, quisimos cambiar y no tenían lugar.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Gylfi • couple • is
7
Þægileg dvöl í frábæru umhverfi og björtu veðri
Pros:

Mér líkaði fyrst og fremst stórkostlegt umhverfi og frábær sýn til jöklanna í þessu góða veðri þennan dag.

Cons:

Of hátt verð miðað við gistingu án morgunverðar. Veitinga- og morgunverðaraðstaðan mætti vera betri.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Oren • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Angelo • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Gerlinde • couple • de
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Dagmar • extended_group • au
9
we had an enjoyable stay in a beautiful location
Pros:

lovely sun drenched restaurant with good food, nice deck with great views, friendly staff, good rooms

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Moritz • couple • de
5
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • ch
8
Emplacement très sympa et pratique pour les visites au glacier, mais mieux vaut se restaurer à Höfn
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Salle de bain pas très pratique avec lavabo dans la partie chambre
Personnel un peu froid
Restaurant cher

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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andrea • extended_group • de
9
Sehr schönes Hotel mit Stil
Pros:

Lage und Stil des Hotels sind wunderbar, Zimmer komfortabel. Die Bar nett.

Cons:

Die Karte des Restaurant hatte im web mehr versprochen. Wie schade. So waren wir auswärts essen

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • ca
7
Pros:

The view was stunning.

Cons:

Rooms were uncomfortably hot. There are no screens on the window, so when we opened them, we were harassed by black flies all night long.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee