Hotel Skaftafell

Property class: 3

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At Hotel Skaftafell, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a bar. In addition to a conference centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$426
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Skaftafell, Hotel Skaftafell is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vatnajökull National Park and Skaftafell Camping. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Skaftafell travel guide
Map
Skaftafelli 2, Skaftafell, 785

What's nearby

  • A glacier with icebergs in a body of water.
    Fjallsárlón
    35 min drive - 52.4 km
  • A glacier with icebergs in a body of water, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky.
    Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    38 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Skaftafell Camping
    5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Skaftafell Visitor Centre
    5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Svartifoss Waterfall
    23 min drive - 10.2 km

Restaurants

  • Glacier goodies
    5 min drive
  • Veitingasala Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Matsedill
    1 min walk
  • Árnanes
  • Nýja Fjárhúsið
    4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Skaftafell

  • Hotel in a national park
  • Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a bar at Hotel Skaftafell. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a restaurant.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Luggage storage, helicopter/aeroplane tours and smoke-free property
    • A 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 53 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre (50 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 8100.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 8100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Skaftafell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Skaftafell?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Skaftafell on 19 Oct 2026 start from NZ$426, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Skaftafell?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Skaftafell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Skaftafell?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Skaftafell located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Vatnajökull National Park, Vatnajokull and Svínafellsjökull Glacier. Skaftafell Visitor Centre and Skaftafell Camping are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Skaftafell Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, comfortable and located in a beautiful spot. On site restaurant had really good food and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, great breakfast, scenic location with nice hiking trail nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, upstairs bar perfect place to relax before dinner. Dinner menu and food outstanding - well prepared and fresh ingredients. Beautiful surroundings with a trail in back of hotel leading to a glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with hiking trails to glaciers at back door and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful 20-30 minute walk to the glacier. Rooms are very clean and spacious. The restaurant serves great food. All of the staff are very polite and helpful! We loved this hotel. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room with professional staff, nice bar area and great location. Breakfast (included) was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, national park nearby and hikes nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel was nice and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was included and was a buffet of very good food with many choices!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room and nice staff. Shower is bit small. Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small basic rooms which were very comfortable. Ours looked out on the snow capped mountains. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Best part was the trail access from behind the hotel to the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildflowers within walking distance. Loved the location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms were quite small. Very dated. We had the supposedly large room with 3 twin beds that literally just had those beds with little room to walk around and a small desk. the shower is small - there is no refrigerator. Yes this is more basic, and options are limited as to where to stay in the area, but for what they charge for a room, I expected more. They do provide breakfast which was okay. Did have a nice view of the glacier in the back. It is convenient to Svartifoss falls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I didn’t love being put in an outer building. Had to get all bundled up just to get breakfast in the main building. As soon as we walked into the outer building, which is still in need of some final construction touches, I got an instant headache from all the off-gassing of the brand new carpets, upholstery, and other building materials. It was helpful to have a gas station with decent food choices across the street. Overall, we had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breafast menu was fine, but would have like to have seen some dried fruit options as well as better toasters for bread. The rooms were nice and spacious, beds comfortable for a great night's rest, and the bathroom was a better size than most we experienced so you didn't feel like you had to turn in place to move around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was perfect and the food in the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

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It’s a great place to stay if you are looking for a small hike for an up close glacier view in the morning which is right behind the hotel. Breakfast is included which is great. They should definitely improve on the overall hygiene and room space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nearby access to hiking trails was awesome. Friendly staff for both the hotel and the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, very nice hiking trail to glacier next to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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We enjoyed our stay here. The service was fantastic and we enjoyed being greeted by a huge smile and welcoming disposition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel,great breakfast, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The room is small, basic and clean. It had three twin beds that were very comfortable and clean. Staff were very nice. The breakfast was outstanding. The location is remote but suited our trip to the Glacier and allowed us to see the Iceberg lagoon and Diamond beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location for exploring the glacier region.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Friendly staff. Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast menu was excellent. The northern lights were so bright when we stayed. The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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I would recommend this hotel. Great location and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025