Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Hotels
8.7 (1606 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

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 1606 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
אילן • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Efstratios • couple • gr
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jónatan • couple • is
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Spillschlass SARL • couple • lu
10
Excellent
Pros:

C’est était excellent !!!

Cons:

Absolument tout!!Personel très sympa,petit déjeuner parfait,chambre manifique,propre!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Paquot • couple • be
9
Excellent sejour dans un hotel confortable plein de charme par sa déco desuette!
Pros:

Petit déjeuner parfait. Dinner très bon.
Chambre très confortable avec meme un fer à repasser !

Cons:

Un plus grand choix de plats pour le dinner.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Baiyu • couple • de
10
会再次到访的观光酒店
Pros:

地理位置非常好，就在湖边，推窗见景。
空间比较大，淋浴水流充足，床品卫生不错。

Cons:

早餐种类不多，味道一般。

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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AnKaStyria • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Belle chambre personnel accueillant bien
Placé

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gp
7
Réserver une chambre côté lac en été.
Pros:

L emplacement près du lac. Et près du centre ville.
Le restaurant est excellent.

Cons:

Il fait très chaud dans La chambre en été côté parking. Un ventilateur a été rajouté dans la chambre.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Metzner Dr. • family_with_children • de
10
Einfach perfekt !
Pros:

Ein traumhafter Platz mit schönem Blick auf den See ... wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt

Cons:

Wir haben nichts auszusetzen. Wunderschön.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Staudenmann • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Zimmer sehr gross und viel Ablageflächen. Sehr sauber. Nettes Personal. Sehr reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet.

Cons:

Zimmer werden sehr warm, wenn die Sonne scheint.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mario • family_with_children • at
9
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal. Restaurant und Frühstück sehr gut. Geräumige funktionelle Zimmer.

Cons:

Leider im Aussenbereich aktuell Umbauarbeiten

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Gitit • couple • il
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Karl-Heinz • couple • de
8
Schönes Hotel mit Seeblick
Pros:

Tolle Lage
Schönes Zimmer
Tolles Frühstück und Abendessen

Cons:

Einige Mitarbeiter hätten freundlicher sein können.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Nirmal • family_with_children • ae
1
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Sigrun • couple • is
9
Fantastic Lakeside Hotel, Highly Recommend.
Pros:

We love coming back to this place when we are in the area. Lovely little hotel with nice dinner place and a lovely breakfast buffet. Management is doing well in this business.

Cons:

Some staff needs to be better trained.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Bjarnadóttir • solo_traveller • is
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Célio Mauro • couple • br
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Fgfortson • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Very good location. The room was nice.

Cons:

The bed was comfortable, but the pillows were horrible. They were flat like sleeping on only a pillowcase.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee