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Skjaldarvik Guest House

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

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Lounge
Outdoor spa tub
Horseback riding
Garden
Free daily buffet breakfast

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
  • Mud Pots
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Akureyri
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Akureyri

At Skjaldarvik Guest House, you'll be 5.1 km (3.1 mi) from Mud Pots and 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from University of Akureyri. Highlights at this beach guest house include free buffet breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the Hot tub along with access to horse riding/hire and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Akureyri guest house include Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts.
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What's nearby

  • University of Akureyri - 9 min drive
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 10 min drive
  • Akureyri Church - 10 min drive
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 11 min drive
  • Forest Lagoon - 14 min drive

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
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A hot tub, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Skjaldarvik Guest House. Self parking is free.

This Akureyri guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1965
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Skjaldarvik Guest House offers 28 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Akureyri guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 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
  • Library
  • Ski passes
  • Spa tub
  • 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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Skjaldarvik Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Skjaldarvik Akureyri
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

Skjaldarvik Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

Yep, Skjaldarvik Guest House has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Does Skjaldarvik Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

No, Skjaldarvik Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Skjaldarvik Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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