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Skjaldarvik Guest House

2.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with bar/lounge and hot tub

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Family dining
Reception
Garden
Outdoor spa tub
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Road 816, Skjaldarvik, Akureyri, 601
  • University of Akureyri
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Akureyri

Skjaldarvik Guest House places you within a 10-minute drive of Mud Pots and University of Akureyri. This 28-room guesthouse welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • University of Akureyri - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Akureyri Church - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Forest Lagoon - 18 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ak-inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greifinn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leirunesti - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Krua Siam - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Skjaldarvik Guest House

Mountain ski retreat with bar/lounge and hot tub
Guests of Skjaldarvik Guest House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with tours or tickets, and offer sightseeing advice. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a library.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms are shared.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Icelandic

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

Skjaldarvik Guest House offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Skjaldarvik Guest House?

This guesthouse is located in Akureyri, close to Akureyri Church, Akureyri Botanical Garden, and Forest Lagoon. You'll also find Mud Pots and Glerártorg within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Skjaldarvik Guest House have a casino?

No, Skjaldarvik Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, free breakfast, and a garden at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

Yes, this guesthouse has a spa tub.

Does Skjaldarvik Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Skjaldarvik Guest House serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Will Skjaldarvik Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Skjaldarvik Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Skjaldarvik Guest House?

The closest major airport to Skjaldarvik Guest House is Akureyri (AEY), which is 7.3 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Skjaldarvik Guest House.

Skjaldarvik Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 258 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MAO, Naperville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stayed. Enjoyed outdoor warm spring water bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Chandlers Ford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location overlooking the fjord. Very warm welcome from the staff. Warm comfortable room. Well equipped kitchen. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We checked in behind a bus So check in with slow. The guests staying at the property were very loud running up and down the hallway and slamming doors close to midnight. The property itself is in a beautiful location. I would not stay at a property with communal bathrooms again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and gave a tour upon arrival. Property and setting were beautiful. Hot tub at the end of day looking over the fjord was amazing. Breakfast was the best we had by far in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Staci

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Be forewarn

I am very sensitive about writing a negative review for I’m in the service industry and know how reviews can be bologna, but you should know what you’re getting with a stay here. The service was spectacular. Everyone that worked there was super nice, the breakfast was very good and the property was beautiful. The rooms, while boring, we’re very spacious and the beds were cozy. The bathrooms are shared bathrooms and I knew that going in. I was ok with it and if you’re accustom to it I’m sure it’ll be fine but my wife wasn’t. The bathrooms were relatively clean but the shower drain needed a plunging as the water pooled up around my feet during my shower, gross! Here’s why I wouldn’t stay here again. The hotel consists of two interior hallways with maybe ten rooms in each. The minute we got into our room and closed the door I knew sleep would be tough. It is impossible to close any doors without the locks making a loud banging sound. The hallway acts as an echo chamber amplifying the sound and it is very loud inside your room. Every time anyone left their room to use the bathroom or whatever, you heard that loud banging sound in your room. As well, anyone talking while in the hallway sounded like they were in your room with you. Sleep was hard to come by with the semi constant noise issues. We were only there one night thankfully for I would’ve found another place to go so I could sleep if we’d been booked longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Alan

Traveled with family
Hot tub was nice. Hallways can get noisy and shared bathrooms during the pandemic are more risky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Wonderfully spotless guesthouse. Welcoming staff, beautiful location. Amazingly friendly dogs outside. Nice buffet and cold beer if you need it. Hopefully be back one day, I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything just perfect. This is the best stay I had in my 11 nights in Iceland. Even is shared bathroom, but no problem at all. The bathroom is big and clean. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good and while soaking in their hot pot we did see the northern lights. The hotel keep it dark enough to see them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has sauna ; it a bit out of town which good to see the aurora but yet not too far from town, the staff is very friendly, room is clean.. The only thing I don't like is it can't cook
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

YEN-TANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

Even though it’s a guesthouse with shared bathrooms, Overall experience was great. Friendly and warmly staffs and delicious breakfast are the best part.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the horses! The evening ride followed by dinner was great, but after the ride when we were able to let the horses into the back field to run was amazing!! What a cool experience 😁 The staff were super friendly and very helpful the rooms were clean and bed were comfy. And after a long day a soak in the giant hot tube was perfect 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we just came in, the front desk girl show me around facility friendly . Wash room with bath is very clean and have towels . Very happy and relax, there is hot tube that we enjoy it after long driving. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic guesthouse in an amazing location. Great attention to details. It makes you feel you are at home. The breakfast is the best we have ever had in Iceland. I wish we could have stayed longer..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being relatively remote from the city it is a very unique site. The rooms are a little bit small and the bathroom is outside but still I think it was a good idea to go over-there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This facility had shared bathrooms but truly it wasn’t a problem. Everything was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jamieson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All of the staff that I dealt with were extremely nice and helpful The restaurant has a limited but rotating menu and all the dishes that I had were excellent. There is a very nice lounge with an honor bar with beer,wine and snacks and a complimentary self serve coffee machine in the reception area. I would highy recommend this guest house to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quiet and comfortable place. Happy with the way i was treated by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019