Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Hotels
8.7 (1682 reviews)
Egilsstadir 1-2 , Egilsstadir , is
+354 471 1114

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Free
Children 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:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Comfortable and cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Expensive
Limited daylight in winter

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
General sentiment indicates a well-maintained environment.
Service
9
Several reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.04
Great location near the lake with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.49
Comfortable rooms with good amenities.
Amenities
8.52
Spa and breakfast options are appreciated.
Value for Money
8.48
Generally perceived as worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.03
Many positive remarks on the quality and variety of food.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:39

Property Description

Renovated Farmhouse Setting:
Experience a charming stay at our guest house nestled in a renovated farmhouse by Lake Lagarfljót in Eglisstadir village.

Modern Amenities:
Enjoy the comfort of bright and modern rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room features a seating area, tea/coffee making facilities, and elegant wooden floors. Select rooms even offer picturesque lake views.

Dining and Relaxation:
Indulge in delicious international cuisine at our in-house restaurant and unwind in the communal lounge, complete with a computer and newspapers for your entertainment.

Book your serene getaway at Lake Hotel Egilsstadir for a memorable stay in Egilsstadir village.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside of check-in hours, please inform Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir in advance.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1682 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 9
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.49
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 9.03
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Kornowski • couple • il
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Ugur • extended_group • tr
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • couple • it
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Radousky • couple • us
7
Pros:

Hotel was fine. Room very comfortable and spacious. Nice spa area.

Cons:

Disappointed no way to stroll or paths by the lake from the hotel. No clear view of the lake from the dinning hall.

Aldi took over 30 min before we were able to check in. A huge party without reservations was talking to them and trying to help. The check in clerk ignored us and we stood and waited until a second clerk came who also ignored us untill we aggressively asked if he could help since we have waited a long time.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sunil • couple • us
10
Excellent Hotel - 5 Star Experience!
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay here! Right from the second we pulled up, everything was smooth sailing, parking was a total breeze. The room was super spacious, super clean, and felt so cozy right away. Also, can we talk about that shower? Seriously amazing! To top it all off, the breakfast was super fresh and hit the spot every morning. We had the best time and can’t wait to come back!

Cons:

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2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sonja • extended_group • it
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • ch
9
Schönes gemütliches Gästehaus in schöner Lage
Pros:

Tolle Lage am See, hübsche gemütliche Innenausstattung . Gutes Frühstück.

Cons:

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2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • de
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Hanne • couple • es
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Comfortable stay on scenic property.
Pros:

The rooms were clean and comfortable. The property was kept up and scenic. We liked the lake view.

Cons:

We only wish it was not rainy. We were hoping to see the northern lights.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Yvette • solo_traveller • sg
7
Pros:

Good water pressure.

Cons:

There is no ventilation in the room. If you open the windows, manure smell will drifting in from nearby cow barn.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • couple • de
5
Pros:

Sauna und Hot Tub

Cons:

Rezeptionschef, der partout unseren schon vorab via Mail geäußerten Wunsch nach getrennten Betten nicht erfüllen wollte, obwohl wir die teuerste Kategorie gebucht hatten und der Wechsel in ein günstigeres Zimmer gewesen wäre, was wir also überbezahlt haben. Wir mussten ewig auf den Mann warten und ewig mit ihm diskutieren und uns erklären lassen, warum unser erstes Zimmer so toll sei. Als wir dann wechseln durften, ging nach kurzer Zeit der Zimmercode nicht mehr und ich stand nass von der Sauna lange an der Rezeption und wartete wieder auf diesen Mann. Service schlecht, der Typ nur grummelig.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • couple • us
8
Nice location, good breakfast, pricy room.
Pros:

Breakfast was very nice- good selection. Staff was very friendly. Happy hour in the bar was a good touch.
Lots of convenient parking.

Cons:

The room's "view" was obstructed by trees and there was construction going on under the window. However, it did not keep us from sleeping. Our room was over the dining room, in the older portion and we did hear noises later in the evening- furniture moving etc.
I wish they had a walk along the lakefront- it is a nice location, but there isn't much of a trail.
The dinner food at the restaurant was just "ok". We went out for pizza on the second night.
I felt the price was rather high in both the restaurant and for the room.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Benny • couple • il
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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WEN-JUEI • family_with_children • tw
9
Pros:

這家非常古典的旅館，在有歷史的建築卻現代化的內裝。餐廳很棒，湖景也很棒，有旅館獨有的小徑可抵達湖邊散步。非常的詩情畫意。旅館的地點更是很方便好找，而且停車位豐富，交通也非常好，我們自己駕車，以旅館當中心四處玩都非常方便

Cons:

無

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Gert-Jan van den • extended_group • nl
7
Prima hotel !
Pros:

Prima hotel !
Niet modern maar wel knus en gezellig ingericht.
Eten in restaurant was heerlijk.
Ontbijt simpel maar okay.

Cons:

Men heeft een spa maar moet je voor bijbetalen.
Jammer van de bomen die het uitzicht op de lake wegnemen.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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henk • solo_traveller • be
10
Prachtig hotel
Pros:

De hottubs zijn heerlijk, het ontbijt was heel goed, de kamers zijn ruim met een terras met schitterend zicht, de matrassen zijn van goede kwaliteit

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • at
8
Pros:

Lage am See, freundliches Personal, gutes Frühstück

Cons:

sehr teuer

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Pedroso Crespo • couple • us
10
Excellent night, food and service.
Pros:

The facilities and the staff.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Nomad Reporters • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee