Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately ISK 4000 for adults and ISK 2000 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details regarding wheelchair-accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Skeidflotur, within a 15-minute drive of Skógar Museum and Kvernufoss Waterfall. It is approximately 10.8 miles from Skogafoss and 12.8 miles from Black Sand Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

No, the property does not have a swimming pool.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 5 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of ISK 12000 per night. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or rollaway beds.

Guesthouse Vellir in Rangárvallasýsla

What guests think

Guesthouse Vellir sits in a quiet countryside setting with wide views of mountains and ocean, about 15–20 minutes from Vik, making it a practical base for South Coast sights and, on dark nights, spotting the northern lights.

Rooms are simple and often small; some have private bathrooms, but thin walls, low water pressure, and a lack of TVs or desks are mentioned, while many still find the beds comfortable. Staff are frequently described as friendly and welcoming, though a few guests report check-in frustrations, limited staffing hours, and a strict shoes-off policy. On-site dining leans toward paid breakfast that some enjoy and others find pricey; dinner is usually unavailable, common areas are basic with a shared fridge and microwave, and free parking is available. Expect a no-frills stay best suited to travelers with a car.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: a lounge and breakfast room, shared fridge and microwave, and free parking; there is no guest kitchen and on-site dinner is rarely offered. Guests must remove shoes indoors, and drinks for purchase at reception are occasionally noted.

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Florian

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wir waren eine Nacht auf der Durchreise und wirklich nur zum Schlafen in der Unterkunft. Das Wichtigste: wir haben hervorragend geschlafen! Das Zimmer hatte alles was man braucht (inkl Wasserkocher Instantkaffee) und dazu noch sehr bequeme Betten. An der Rezeption kann man zusätzliche Getränke kaufen. Es gab keine Wartezeit bei den geteilten Badezimmern. Alles sehr sauber. Wir würden wiederkommen!

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Occidental

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Te hacen quitar los zapatos al entrar al hotel

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Libbi

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is perfectly located. It’s nothing fancy but with the prices the way they are in Iceland. I think this is just perfectly lovely. The room has twin beds, sink, and mirror, storage for your bags, a chair , nightstands, and a hot pot with teabags and coffee cups. It has a shared bathroom and a shower in the bathroom.There is a very nice dining room. I wish we had not brought so many groceries and had eaten in the dining room for me to be able to give a review. They do have a small group refrigerator and microwave. If you fly into Reykjavík one day, the Guest house is just the right distance. The next warning we got up and went horseback riding Vik, then explore the black beach and there are so many other places to go down south.

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Marloes

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

De kamers waren erg klein en de prijs was zeer hoog. Ook was er geen keuken beschikbaar om zelf iets te bereiden terwijl optioneel ontbijt en optioneel diner erg duur waren.

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monica

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely remote guesthouse with great views. We stayed in room 12 with the winter white theme and loved it. Totally renovated. A few hooks in bathroom as well as a mirror in the room would be a good addition. Standard kettle with instant coffee and tea as well as fridge and hairdryer and bathrobes provided in Our room. Bed was comfy. Room was clean. Tracy, the owner was lovely and her dog Nero is the sweetest. We saw the northern lights here and it was out of this world. So many stars and the darkness was magical! They do have a restaurant but it is just for breakfast so need a car as it’s remote. Thank you Tracy for your help!!

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Jonathan & Vanessa

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good distance from Vik as well as the ferry. We were disappointed that there were no common dining facilities to eat our dinner as the dining room was only open at breakfast if you paid to get their breakfast. No food allowed in the common tv room either. There is a fridge and microwave but not dishware so bring some if you intend to eat your own food. Room and bathrooms are clean and comfortable and the sink in the room was convenient. The hostess was very nice!

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Jennifer

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderfully welcoming and had beers to purchase after a long day adventuring! Lovely room and views.

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Anka

Aug 7, 2023

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Individuell und gemütlich eingerichtet mit Wohlfühlfaktor, schönes Superior-Zimmer, gutes Frühstück mit frischen Waffeln, freundliche & hilsbereite Inhaber. Sehr ruhig, kostenlose Parkplätze, bequeme Betten. Einziger kleiner Minuspunkt: Dusche brauchte für warmes Wasser sehr lange, geringer Wasserdruck. Wir würden wieder buchen!

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Jeffrey

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The guesthouse location was convenient for our time in the southern coast of Iceland. We spent 2 nights there and had the end room, so there was plenty of light coming into our small room. The shower fixture was not working well, so it was difficult to take a relaxing shower and the room walls were thin, but overall we enjoyed our time at the hotel. We did not buy the breakfast, but it appeared tasty. Parkimg was ample and free. We had to take off our shoes before entering the lobby and our rooms. We were provided comfy slippers or could walk about in our socks.

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Thea

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful to have a small fridge and microwave in the hallway. Cute dog on premises.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and bathrooms and tidy common areas, with some noting renovated private baths. A few report issues such as lingering odours or hairs on linens.

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Florian

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wir waren eine Nacht auf der Durchreise und wirklich nur zum Schlafen in der Unterkunft. Das Wichtigste: wir haben hervorragend geschlafen! Das Zimmer hatte alles was man braucht (inkl Wasserkocher Instantkaffee) und dazu noch sehr bequeme Betten. An der Rezeption kann man zusätzliche Getränke kaufen. Es gab keine Wartezeit bei den geteilten Badezimmern. Alles sehr sauber. Wir würden wiederkommen!

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Sharon

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean and had everything we needed

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Tim

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thin walls meant you could hear your neighbours talking. Also found many hairs on linen and towels.

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Adam

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The establishment was clean and the staff were very friendly. The room was plenty big enough with a private bathroom and shower and the bed was very comfortable. This guesthouse has that at home feeling which was nice

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TJ

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was wonderful and cozy place to spend the bight. Super charming and clean. Easy to find, quit and with a beautiful landscape. We had a room with a private bathroom and was great

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Beatriz

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect room for an overnight. Very clean and comfortable.

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Rena

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & comfortable room, helpful proprietor, quiet & beautiful spot 15 minutes from vik. Highly recommended.

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Margaret

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was exactly as described. My sister and I shared a double twin bed room with shared bathroom. We never dealt with unclean bathrooms and showers were readily available despite plenty of other guests. The decor was charming and heart felt and the common space was comfortable and inviting. The surrounding area was gorgeous and we got to see the northern lights in the pitch black of the countryside, just hearing the sheep bleeting at us and ocean waves crashing behind them.

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Trevis

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean guesthouse with great view of Elf Church which I assume was Lutheran if Luther was OK with elves..

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Susan

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was older and had an odour. It was overpriced for the room especially as it did not include breakfast. Breakfast was also expensive.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and often small; some upgraded options offer private bathrooms and more space. Common drawbacks include thin walls, low water pressure, no TV, and occasional maintenance issues, though many still find the beds comfortable.

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Florian

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wir waren eine Nacht auf der Durchreise und wirklich nur zum Schlafen in der Unterkunft. Das Wichtigste: wir haben hervorragend geschlafen! Das Zimmer hatte alles was man braucht (inkl Wasserkocher Instantkaffee) und dazu noch sehr bequeme Betten. An der Rezeption kann man zusätzliche Getränke kaufen. Es gab keine Wartezeit bei den geteilten Badezimmern. Alles sehr sauber. Wir würden wiederkommen!

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Colleen

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose the property because it said breakfast was included and there was a restaurant on the property. There was no breakfast or restaurant. They had an area for it but is was closed down. The walls were thin. I could here the person in the next room snoring all night. Closest town was about 15 to 20 minute drive. The online pictures were a little deceiving.

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Christine

Sep 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre peu spacieuse. Les murs sont très fin. Le petit déjeuner entre 8 et 9 heures plusieurs personnes ont renoncé à cause de l'heure. Douche avec très peu de débit. On ne refera pas cet hébergement.

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Ella

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean motel in beautiful area. Unfortunately the only place you can take advantage of the view is the picnic table in the parking lot. Small window in room with no view of much and the room with all the windows and seating that is advertised is only open for breakfast. Too much money for a bed and a bathroom with poor water pressure.

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Denisse

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded my expectations, friendly host who waited for us since we arrived 20 minutes passed the end of check out time (call ahead though if you’re running late). We stayed in the room with the private bathroom and bathroom was nice (renovated) and very clean. Would stay here again! Only downside was the breakfast was very expensive per person

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Christine

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Le calme absolu. Jolie decoration, lit tres confortable, vue splendide.

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Jeffrey

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The guesthouse location was convenient for our time in the southern coast of Iceland. We spent 2 nights there and had the end room, so there was plenty of light coming into our small room. The shower fixture was not working well, so it was difficult to take a relaxing shower and the room walls were thin, but overall we enjoyed our time at the hotel. We did not buy the breakfast, but it appeared tasty. Parkimg was ample and free. We had to take off our shoes before entering the lobby and our rooms. We were provided comfy slippers or could walk about in our socks.

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Christopher

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little place to stay and relax. Small rooms but that is to be expected. No tv in room and breakfast is not included which was noted beforehand. A little pricier for what you are getting but overall it was a very comfortable stay.

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Kara

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in the superior double room with private bathroom and it was lovely. Lots of space, a refrigerator and an upgraded bathroom. It was convenient to Skogafoss, Vik, Cape Dyrholeay where we saw puffins, and the Black Sand beach. This was our first stay in a "guesthouse" and I did not realize we needed to check in by 9pm and call ahead. Of course I was shocked after traveling all day to the southern coast and arriving at 11pm to find an empty front desk with a phone number to call. They were so kind though.

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Jonathan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location and views from property were unique and beautiful. Rooms were very small with no TV. Shower had very low pressure. Cost was over $300 a night.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-ins for many. However, some guests faced closed reception or rigid policies leading to stressful arrivals or unhelpful responses.

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Kacie

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The guesthouse is surrounded by pure beauty of which we were in awe. The host was so sweet and we felt safe & comfortable during our stay. We were satisfied with our room and felt like it met our needs well. It’s a great place to see the aurora, because there is no light pollution. We would definitely return. Highly recommend!

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Kelsey

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived slightly after 9 pm after calling in a panic. The woman at the front desk was extremely kind and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay there and loved the beautiful location.

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Diane

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was at 4pm, we arrived at 4:15 to a “closed” sign and no one around. We then drove to the closest town to call, the host answered and told us to come back! The amount of stress we experienced due to the remote location and possibly finding a different “guest house” was not good. We went back and the women at the desk was very nice but lacked any empathy to the inconvenience. We left early to find a particular waterfall and when we return there was a gentlemen who spoke little to no English asking us to leave! Check-out was 11am and we returned to the property at 10am. We quickly showered and left.

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Abiram

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, cozy room, great location

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Rena

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & comfortable room, helpful proprietor, quiet & beautiful spot 15 minutes from vik. Highly recommended.

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Carly

Dec 8, 2023

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Sadly booked the wrong date and customer service was extremely unhelpful and unwilling to assist. Lost out on over three hundred dollars.

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Karen

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Staff were there within a few minutes of our arrival! Very friendly, courteous, and helpful.

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SANDRA

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.

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Brian

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

cold, thoughtless management. Do not stay here

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luis

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They never let me get in! They never gave me the room

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Location

Rural location with beautiful, quiet views; typically 15–20 minutes from Vik and convenient for South Coast attractions. Limited nearby dining means a car is needed, and some find the setting less convenient.

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Pik Kwan Peggy

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and nice view but location is not convenient.

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Haoyuan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place with amazing view.

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Robin

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This guesthouse was quite remote from any restaurants. We drove 20 minutes to get our dinner. However, the room was pretty clean and the location was off the main road by about a mile, so it was a quiet place. There is no signage on the main road. We would have missed it without GPS. We declined to purchase breakfast, as the price was quite high. Friendly staff.

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Nick

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in between a lot of spectacular sites!

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Chun sang

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located in a quiet and scenic area close to some must see attractions. However, food options are limited. Overall, an interesting place to spend a night.

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Rena

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & comfortable room, helpful proprietor, quiet & beautiful spot 15 minutes from vik. Highly recommended.

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Justin

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a perfect stay for exploring the area.

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Yisong

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

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Patricia

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed that it was in the country

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Jonathan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location and views from property were unique and beautiful. Rooms were very small with no TV. Shower had very low pressure. Cost was over $300 a night.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited: breakfast is optional and widely considered expensive, though several guests found it good. Dinner is usually not offered, so most travelers drive 15–20 minutes to restaurants in or near Vik.

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ENRIQUE JUAN

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El precio es excesivamente elevado para el servicio ofrecido. Fue el alojamiento mas caro de toda nuestra estancia en Islandia, y ni siquiera incluían el desayuno. No lo recomiendo.

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Robin

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This guesthouse was quite remote from any restaurants. We drove 20 minutes to get our dinner. However, the room was pretty clean and the location was off the main road by about a mile, so it was a quiet place. There is no signage on the main road. We would have missed it without GPS. We declined to purchase breakfast, as the price was quite high. Friendly staff.

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Ella

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean motel in beautiful area. Unfortunately the only place you can take advantage of the view is the picnic table in the parking lot. Small window in room with no view of much and the room with all the windows and seating that is advertised is only open for breakfast. Too much money for a bed and a bathroom with poor water pressure.

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Albert

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

well ... breakfast should be included for this price we think 🤔

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Jonathan & Vanessa

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good distance from Vik as well as the ferry. We were disappointed that there were no common dining facilities to eat our dinner as the dining room was only open at breakfast if you paid to get their breakfast. No food allowed in the common tv room either. There is a fridge and microwave but not dishware so bring some if you intend to eat your own food. Room and bathrooms are clean and comfortable and the sink in the room was convenient. The hostess was very nice!

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Ilya

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner is greedy. Requested to remove the shoes at the entrance, but asked ~$35 for breakfast and no free coffee during the day, only Nescafe with dry creamer. Room is small, not all rooms have bathroom in the room. :(

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Anka

Aug 7, 2023

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Individuell und gemütlich eingerichtet mit Wohlfühlfaktor, schönes Superior-Zimmer, gutes Frühstück mit frischen Waffeln, freundliche & hilsbereite Inhaber. Sehr ruhig, kostenlose Parkplätze, bequeme Betten. Einziger kleiner Minuspunkt: Dusche brauchte für warmes Wasser sehr lange, geringer Wasserdruck. Wir würden wieder buchen!

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Miyuki

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed 2 nights, breakfast was available with extra fee (3000 ik) it was really good. Room was nice with view it came with fridge.

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Susan

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was older and had an odour. It was overpriced for the room especially as it did not include breakfast. Breakfast was also expensive.

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Tracy

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a small guesthouse about 15-20 min driving distance from the town of Vik. Run by one woman who was very kind. Breakfast was extra and was very limited. When we arrived we were planning to have dinner at the guesthouse but we were told there was no dinner that night and so after a long day we had to drive into Vik to eat. We had to remove our shoes every time we entered. Overall was fine for 2 nights but if I return I would stay in Vik proper.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $251	2 $376	3 $376
4 $376	5 $376	6 $547	7 $542	8 $542	9 $376	10 $539
11 $398	12 $542	13 $259	14 $370	15 $248	16 $177	17 $598
18 $273	19 $244	20 $192	21 $192	22 $277	23 $547	24 $547
25 $598	26 $192	27 $175	28 $603	29 $547	30 $542	31 $547

Guesthouse Vellir

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