Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Hotels
8.7 (1494 reviews)
Egilsstadir 1-2 , Egilsstadir , is

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 11 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 100 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1494 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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Liya • solo_traveller • us
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Wonderful hotel. Very clean, quiet. Beautiful sun-filled rooms if you're facing the lake. Friendly staff.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Yen-Cheng • couple • tw
7
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Oskar • extended_group • au
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • nl
10
Fantastisch!
Pros:

De sfeer van een kleinschalig sfeervol hotel in combibatie met vriendelijkheid en uitstekende eten!

Cons:

Niks

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Jiao • extended_group • cn
9
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay and especially the very friendly staff🫶🏼 Our dinner was delicious and we enjoyed a nice cocktail at the bar (great selection!) Perfect stop! Thank you for your kindness 🥰

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Bárbara • family_with_children • es
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Essie123 • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Zeer goed hotel, uiterst behulpzaam personeel, prachtige ligging aan het meer.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
8
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Steffen • couple • de
8
Sehr schönes & klassisches Hotel mit Charme und Historie, direkt am See
Pros:

Sehr schönes & klassisches Hotel mit Charme und Historie. Direkt am See gelegen, sehr gute/funktionale Ausstattung, sowie die Bar und vor Allem auch das Restaurant sind sehr empfehlenswert. Sehr freundliches & aufmerksames Personal- Top!

Cons:

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2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect location on Lake Myvatn
Pros:

The location by the church and Lake Myvatn was very special. Beautiful area. Everyone was super nice.
The food was awesome. Thank you!!

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr erholsamer Wellnessbereich, sehr freundliches Personal.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Gunnar tor • solo_traveller • is
9
Pros:

Húsið er blandað af gömlu og nýju. Út um gluggann er fljótið,fuglar og tré. Mjög rómantískt

Cons:

Dýnan í rúminu var komin að lokum, en það slapp til.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Helms • extended_group • us
10
Booked on a last minute whim & was awesome
Pros:

Views & food

Cons:

It was excellent

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Istvan • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Helgi Þór • couple • is
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Ieva • family_with_children • is
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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valentina • couple • it
9
Pros:

Stanza grande con doppia finestra affacciata sul lago. Usufruito della spa con incluso accappatoio e asciugamano per un piccolo break. Pulito e arredamento ricercato. Ristorante in struttura molto buono

Cons:

Nulla

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Roxana • family_with_children • ch
8
A very nice hotel with very nice stuff
Pros:

Very good breakfast with hot and cold foods. The location is great, close to supermarkets and restaurants. The room was spacious and clean.
The hotel has a sauna and a hot tub, which was very relaxing.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee