About this property
Set on a farm by Vatnajökull National Park, just 600 metres from the Ring Road, is this family-owned guest house. It offers a furnished terrace and an on-site restaurant with bar. Views of the surrounding mountains can be enjoyed from all rooms at Guesthouse Skálafell, along with wooden floors and a wardrobe. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas, such as the communal TV lounge. Skálafell’s breakfast buffet provides homemade jams, pancakes and waffles, while dishes made from local produce and meat are served for dinner. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 40 km away and Skálafellsjökull Glacier is 3 km from the guest house. Other area activities include hiking, jeep excursions and horseback riding trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Somosan
Canada“We booked a double room with a shared bathroom. The room was very clean and functional. The beds were quite comfortable. Again, we arrived late, but the host was very accommodating and was available for a late check-in. The shared bathroom was...” - Bojan
Slovenia“Very nice and convenient stay on the Ring road. The rooms are really tastefully decorated, comfortable, spacious for 2 people, with nice view of surrounding meadows. We enjoyed the wake-up call from the sheep. Also the breakfast offers nice...” - Aap
Estonia“Nice hard beds, spaceous rooms, good breakfast, private bathroom and shower, quiet, glacier river and other attractions nearby. Parking right outside the house.” 
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Spain“The view, the warmth. The place was cozy, the environment nice, the location was very convenient.”- Teemu
Finland“Wonderful place in beautiful location. Beautiful surroundings.” - Sheena
United Kingdom“Lovely quiet location but not too far away from tourist locations, perfect for us as we like being away from the busier areas. Lovely breakfast and staff too. Highlight was the marked hike up to the Glacier at the back of the property, but make...” - Benjamin
Germany“very nice hosts, very good breakfast, beautiful location” - Alen
Croatia“Very big room, decent breakfast, and very polite staff. Great for people who seeks peace and quite. Bonus: Super cute dog Saga that you can hang out with, even take her for a hike to the mountain.” - Franz Germany“Everything was as or better than expected in addition the hosts were very friendly and helpful and gave valuable tips for things to do in the area”
- Hans Germany“Very quiet, just 2 appartments occupied. Very nice hosts. Breakfast ok (4 guests only, maybe different in summer). Restaurant closed at this time of the year. We already booked 2 nights in summer 2025.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive after 18:00 please inform Guesthouse Skálafell in advance.
Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
