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Great View Guesthouse

2.5 star property

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape, furnished with leather sofas, a coffee table, and various decorative items.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, an orange armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a window overlooking a snowy yard.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a large window with a view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Jódísarstaðir 4, Akureyri, 601
  • Place, Forest Lagoon
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Akureyri Botanical Garden
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Akureyri Church
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A spacious living room with a large window, leather furniture, and a coffee table.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, and wall-mounted lamps.

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 96 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Terrace)

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Akureyri

Great View Guesthouse places you within a 15-minute drive of Forest Lagoon and Laxdal House. This 4-room guesthouse has a golf course, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Akureyri Church - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ketilkaffi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Strikið - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kaffistofan - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pylsuvagninn Hafnarstræti - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Great View Guesthouse

At Great View Guesthouse, guests have access to a golf course, a full-service spa, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa guesthouse include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include ovens, stovetops, and coffee makers. Bathrooms are shared.
Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the heated pool.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Great View Guesthouse?

Great View Guesthouse provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Great View Guesthouse?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great View Guesthouse on Jul 14, 2026 start from $155, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Great View Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Akureyri, close to Forest Lagoon, Akureyri Botanical Garden, and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. You'll also find Icelandic Aviation Museum and Sulur nearby.

Will I be able to park at Great View Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is a spa located at Great View Guesthouse?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this guesthouse.

Does Great View Guesthouse feature a casino on the premises?

No, Great View Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Great View Guesthouse?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Great View Guesthouse?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a separate bathtub and shower and bathrobes as well as a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Great View Guesthouse?

No, but this guesthouse does have a steam room.

Does Great View Guesthouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Great View Guesthouse offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Great View Guesthouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Great View Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Great View Guesthouse?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Great View Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Great View Guesthouse is Akureyri (AEY), which is 7 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Great View Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Great View Guesthouse that offer a balcony.

Great View Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ghazwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, awesome host, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host, beautiful views, clean, aesthetically pleasing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay one night on our way through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Huizhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B style accommodation, and very helpful and friendly wife and husband hosts. The house is beautifully decorated with artistic tastes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were fantastic and room was what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Waiken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home and lovely hosts. Really enjoyed the time around the breakfast table with the other guests. Do yourself a favor and make time just to sit in the living room and enjoy the incredible views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place to stay in Akureyri! I would easily give it 100000/10. The views are stunning, the breakfast is excellent, and the overall experience exceeded all expectations. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This guest house and its surroundings are absolutely gorgeous. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

danni

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

A wonderful place to stay

Best place we stayed in Iceland. Thank you for sharing your wonderful house with us. The location is great and breakfast is very good. We're very pleased!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best hotel of our iceland trip. Very nice room with a hot tub. The house is so nice and the host is very gentle. We had luck, we stayed 2 nights here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Quin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thora & Ivar are very welcoming. They have a lovely home, very modern and well maintained. Very clean. Easy 10 min drive into town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Guesthouse is a great place to be! We felt sooo well with the very kind and helpfull hosts. The Guesthouse is so beautiful decorated, everthing clean, a big bathroom and last but not least the extraordinary breakfast with all you can have, including the amazing delicous self-baked bread. We can highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dharika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb house !!! Lovely hosts, access to kitchen and great breakfast. We could see northern lights right above the house. The house is full of art.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were amazing. Kind, attentive and caring. Delicious homemade breakfast. The great room is so perfect to take in the view. And finally, Ivar’s recommended sightseeing were the cherry on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give them 8 stars out of 5 I would. This place is a gem. The owners are so welcoming and helpful and the guesthouse (which the owner designed) is beautiful. So beautifully decorated and warm and homey. The breakfast was perfect. HOMEMADE BREAD! and so many other choices. A perfect Icelandic breakfast. We are so happy we stayed there two nights. By far this was the best place we stayed at in Iceland!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

A guest house that lives up to its name!

I cannot speak more highly of our stay at this guesthouse. It lives up to its name with truely stunning views, scenery only outdone by the wonderful hospitality and warm welcome we recieved. We came on my partners 40th birthday, which i let them know in advance - they made such a fuss of us on his Birthday, decorating our room and bringing us a birthday cake! The guesthouse is increadibly clean and the beds where soooo comfy (exactly what we needed after the drive from reykjavik!). Breakfast was also lovely, and getting to eat it with views that only iceland can offer was special. Close enough to the centre to Akureyri that you can access everything you would want from the city, but far enough away that you feel in a rural oasis. A truely special place, hosted by wonderful people. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Best place to stay in Akureyri

The stay is in the host's house which is new and immaculate. They are very friendly. The view out the front window is amazing. The photos simple don't do this place justice as everything is so nice and well decorated. The beds were the most comfortable of the 6 different places we stayed in Iceland. The hosts make quite a nice breakfast every morning with many choices. They own a few horses and we got to see a foal while we were there. For the price, this is an exceptional value and a great stay for those traveling the Ring Road. You will not get this combination of great features in any other stay in this price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

anthony

Liked: Staff & service
We arrived to a private home. Waited 10 min or so as the owner/managers we grocery shopping. They arrived and were very nice. We then find out our room is just a tiny bedroom in someone's house without a view and a cat was on our bed. Hubby is allergic! None of this disclosed on listing. We ended up having to drive 1 hour away and pay 2x to sleep last night. Not happy at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bela casa, muito limpa e organizada, linda vista ( apesar da neblins), café da manhã generoso.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura, davvero molto nuova ed estremamente pulita. Comoda la cucina, anche questa molto moderna. Molto simpatici e disponibili i proprietari. Casa davvero molto bella!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jae-Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique한 숙박 경험으로, 하숙집이나 Air BNB 에 가까운 형식 이었습니다. 따로 사용이 가능한 부엌도 있어서 편했습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Albano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recomendado 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Eleonore

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

Super séjour

Super séjour , belle et grande maison accueillante . L’hôtesse est très prévenante et répond à toutes les questions . Chambre et salle de bain au top. Petit déjeuner extra, varié et avec des pâtisseries faites maison. Si je repasse par la , j’y retournerai avec plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and comfortable house, very convenient to Akureyri. The hosts were very gracious and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021