Reviews of Hotel Skaftafell 3 stars
Freysnesi, 785 Skaftafell, Iceland
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is fantastic just minutes from glacier, hiking trials and waterfalls. The room was clean, the breakfast was the best we had so far in Iceland. Dinner was excellent but I felt somewhat over priced. There is a bar upstairs overlooking the glacier which we enjoyed while playing cards in the evening.
No refrigerator in room, this was the most expensive place we stayed during our week in Iceland. The location is awesome and that’s basically what you’re paying so much for.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, beautiful view and nice breakfast.
Expected more with the high price, but it was merely because of the location. The room smelled funky and the cheap toilet paper caused skin irritation.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable beds. Receptionist was so nice. Had a great view of the mountains and glaciers. Loved having coffee in our room. (Room 311) Breakfast was good with a variety of items.
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location as we were close to the national park where we went for the glacier walk.
The rooms are super small and the bathroom too. one can barely stand in the shower. The entire hotel including rooms, bathrooms is very dated.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is amazing if you plan to take the southern tour, can't beat it.
Hotel is a little older....don't get much for the price. Room was plain and no amenities for what you pay for. Breakfast is just simple.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and view, good restaurant
Room very small, not a good scent…could be improved
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, gorgeous views, good restaurant
Too small and old room and bathroom, miniature bed, some renovation would be appreciated; it feels overpriced
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was good. It was peaceful since there were no tour groups. Bar opens until 11pm.
Room was quite small.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is perfect in terms of reaching Skaftafell. You can walk to the glacier. We decided to drive and the view of the glacier is just great. The dinner and breakfast is also great.
It is a little pricy given its prime location.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is good, very close to the glacier. After dinner, taking a walk to the glacier is absolutely a pleasure. Breakfast is quite good.
NIL
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and convenient for visiting the glaciers. Nice breakfast.
It was costly, you pay for the location
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was good
The staff was very unfriendly, unhelpful and borderline rude
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Like a dorm Very simple accomodation High price
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewlocation
outdated, very small room
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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