Syðra-Skörðugil, 560 Varmahlid, Iceland
#8 of 14 hotels in Varmahlid
Guests' ChoiceBased on 76 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.3
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Jane
United StatesWould have been nice to meet owner but everything was set up well so not necessary.
Located a few kilometers north of Varmahlið on a horse farm, very nice guesthouse with 5 rooms and 2 shared baths. Extensive kitchen facilities. Breakfast was self served from refrigerator which worked well even with multiple guests. Showers warm, room decent size with comfortable beds. Hot tub outside was popular with all! Horse rides available for reservation on site. Owner had set everything up so never met him/her. Parking spaces fine. WiFi worked well.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Michael
FranceVery nice guesthouse, very good equipment, clean, nice breakfast - we particularly enjoyed the Hot Tub under the pouring rain 😁
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Fr
FranceNothing
Let me say that it was just perfect to stay within this guesthouse, we did a lot during our trip and this is just wonderful. Everything is new, beautiful, well furnished and comfortable! In addition to all kind of attentions for breakfast, hand towels... and with amazing horses! Deserve a 5 stars +++
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Laura
United KingdomGravel outside extremely hard to manoeuvre with a wheelchair.
The bathrooms worked well and the room was spacious enough for my husband to use his wheelchair. Beautiful view and horses outside. Plenty in fridge to breakfast with and everything was clean. Other guests were respectful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Sheri
United StatesPrice was a bit high.
Very clean, wonderful breakfast, comfortable beds, beautiful view.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Adele
United StatesWow, we loved this place!!! There was initially a mistake in our booking (we needed twin beds, not a double), so they kindly gave us two rooms. Kitchen was very well fitted out and we had fun making our dinner. Geothermal hot tub in the light rain surrounded by grazing horses. Met lovely people sharing the guesthouse. So much fun and so beautiful and clean!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Rinisch
PortugalThere is only 2 toilet room and showers to all 5 room.
The room was very clean and nice, The kitchen was fully equipped with all needs.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Christine
AustraliaGood location near to our rafting. Horses up close to the house. Lovely friendly and helpful people. Good breakfast provided. Good cooking facilities.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Saskia
GermanyVery nice guest house!☺️ We felt very comfortable. The house is cosily furnished, has everything you need and even a hot tub outside. There was food in the fridge which we used to prepare a delicious breakfast. I can well imagine that on clear nights you can see the northern lights very well.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Einar
IcelandStayed one night only. Came in late and went early morning after. Very clean and comfy small room. Very quiet and good nights sleep. Cosy and lovely feel, as walking through grandmas house. Self service breakfast and coffee was very nice early in the morning. Enough choices for light breakfast. Had a nice chat with other guests, in the living room before departure :) Very homey feel. There was a hot tub and grill outside which we did not have a change to use, but looked nice. Environment beautiful with the winter sunrise in the morning.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Vala
IcelandThe room temperature was set and you could not change it. For me it was a bit to hot for me during the night. I think also it would have been great to have more information available in the common area about the breakfast, the amenities, the hot tub etc. Also I asked for a twin room but got a double bed.
Breakfast was self-serve which was good. There were plenty of clean towels and washcloths, cotton pads and buds. Bed was comfortable and felt clean. Black out curtains where good and mesh shutters in windows to keep flies and bugs out. And the room was very roomy with plenty of space to keep your belongins.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Anna
GermanyAccomodation smells fresh & clean. There are extra towels in the bathroom, free coffee and tea. Hot tub with a view, if you like to take a warm bath. Water comes from a natural source via drill hole. Owner lives across the street and is available for further questions. You wake up to a stunning view ❤️.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Curt
United StatesNA
The place was very clean and interacting with the other guests was nice. Best part was the hot tub, sitting out under the stars and seeing the northern lights.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Michele
United StatesNo complaints
We had the family room with bunkbeds and the queen bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was self serve and you had your choice of eggs, cold cuts, cheese, yoghurt, fruit, coffee and juices.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Pitcher
United StatesFlies in the house, but to be expected on a horse farm
The views, the hot tub, the cleanliness, the bed
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Stefanía
IcelandThe hot tub is a nice bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Friðbjörg
United KingdomThe hot tub was not clean
It was very clean and cozy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Jan
Czech RepublicHot tub was warm rather than hot and thus was not suitable for long dips.
Lots of food available for breakfast, more than fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed with nice views to the surrounding. Room was spacous, shower was nice and the house was easily accessible. We would book again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Silke
GermanyJust perfect
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Janice
United StatesSelf served breakfast. The reason we chose this place was it said free breakfast. Since we had been traveling all day, and had to get going the next day, we were hoping for full service to minimize time to get going in the morning. Fruits, yogurt, cheese, ham, eggs , drinks…etc we’re available in the fridge, but we also had some of these items with us. Dishes were also dirty so we had to re-wash them before and after use. To be fair booking does not differentiate between full service and self service breakfast.
It was quiet and good view of the Northern lights. Hot tub was also available. Very clean and plenty of kitchen amenities.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
J
Puerto RicoOur room was in front of the kitchen and we would hear everything the other guests would do, which is understandable when it's a guesthouse, but we could still hear them making noise even late at night. Just to keep in mind and case you prefer to sleep early.
Good location when doing the ring road. The communication with the host was great. The kitchen was well supplied, and everything was clean.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Ekaterina
LuxembourgWe are family of 4 and stayed in a family room. it was a bit tight as there was a bunk bed to accommodate the whole family. although, it was ok for one night and we spent the rest of the time in the common area. the guest house was well equipped, including washing machine and a drier that was really a big plus after several days of travelling.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Benjamin
IcelandHaving the hot tub with the natural hot spring water was the seller. I loved soaking in at the end of the day. The fridge was well-stocked. The place was worth it.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Betsy
United Stateslovely comfortable space, thoughtful details
Stayed in May 2023
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