North West Restaurant & Guesthouse
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include a communal living room and a picnic area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include a communal living room and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a library and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of North West Restaurant & Guesthouse, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
Located in Hvammstangi, North West Restaurant & Guesthouse is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Kolugljúfur Canyon and Kolufossar Falls. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Lake Vesturhópsvatn and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Borgarvirki.
What's nearby
Kolufossar Falls(5.2 miles)
Kolugljúfur Canyon(5.2 miles)
Lake Vesturhópsvatn(5.7 miles)
Borgarvirki(7.7 miles)
Woolfactory Shop Gallery(11.7 miles)
Icelandic Seal Center Museum(12.1 miles)
Vatnsdalur Valley(13.4 miles)
Chapel at Groef(13.9 miles)
Thingeyrar(15.9 miles)
Hvitserkur(18.1 miles)
Sea Ice Exhibition Centre(24.1 miles)
Textile Museum(24.1 miles)
Blonduos Church(24.2 miles)
Museum of Handicrafts(24.4 miles)
Illugastadir seal watching(27.8 miles)
Akureyri (AEY)(115.6 miles)
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)(154.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Cycling
Location
Víðigerði, Hvammstangi, Iceland
Kolufossar Falls (5.2 miles)
Kolugljúfur Canyon (5.2 miles)
Lake Vesturhópsvatn (5.7 miles)
Borgarvirki (7.7 miles)
Woolfactory Shop Gallery (11.7 miles)
Icelandic Seal Center Museum (12.1 miles)
Room options
4
Single Room
Room details
1 Twin Bed
91 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
11
Double Room, Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
118 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of North West Restaurant & Guesthouse
7.8
Good
Based on 663 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
66%
Family
12%
Group
22%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, North West Restaurant & Guesthouse is a convenient Ring Road stop with friendly staff and a well-liked restaurant for dinner, while rooms are generally small and some guests mention road noise or occasional bathroom odors.
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What guests think
Across reviews, North West Restaurant & Guesthouse is a convenient Ring Road stop with friendly staff and a well-liked restaurant for dinner, while rooms are generally small and some guests mention road noise or occasional bathroom odors.
Many appreciate the on-site common lounge with coffee and a fridge, but there is no elevator and access involves stairs. Breakfast ranges from simple to limited and may be unavailable in parts of the year. Expect a basic, functional overnight stop rather than a long-stay base.
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Facilities
Facilities are simple: a guest lounge with coffee/tea and a shared fridge is available, and access to rooms is via stairs with no elevator. Parking is provided, though the lot can be rough or uneven.
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Kaitlyn
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay at this hotel! The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view from our window was absolutely beautiful—definitely a highlight. There’s a restaurant on-site that looked great, though we didn’t have the chance to try the food this time. One thing to be aware of: there are stairs to get to the rooms, which made carrying luggage a bit challenging. Also, the parking lot is a bit beat up with some uneven spots, so just be cautious when pulling in or walking through. Despite those minor issues, the overall experience was great. A peaceful, scenic place that we’d definitely consider returning to.
We had a lovely stay at this hotel! The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view from our window was absolutely beautiful—definitely a highlight. There’s a restaurant on-site that looked great, though we didn’t have the chance to try the food this time. One thing to be aware of: there are stairs to get to the rooms, which made carrying luggage a bit challenging. Also, the parking lot is a bit beat up with some uneven spots, so just be cautious when pulling in or walking through. Despite those minor issues, the overall experience was great. A peaceful, scenic place that we’d definitely consider returning to.
8
Concettina
Sep 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
A primo impatto rimani un pò basito perchè da fuori sembra una catapecchia abbandonata poi entri dentro e ti ritrovi in un allegro American Bar frequentato da locali e camionisti. Le stanze sono abbastanza grandi per lo standard Islandese, pulite, c'è caffè e un frigo a disposizione per gli ospiti. Cena tipica a base di agnello e colazione molto buone.
A primo impatto rimani un pò basito perchè da fuori sembra una catapecchia abbandonata poi entri dentro e ti ritrovi in un allegro American Bar frequentato da locali e camionisti. Le stanze sono abbastanza grandi per lo standard Islandese, pulite, c'è caffè e un frigo a disposizione per gli ospiti. Cena tipica a base di agnello e colazione molto buone.
8
Karen
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
There’s no getting away from the fact this is an isolated spot, but we knew that when we booked. The in-house restaurant has a great choice of dishes and our food was lovely. Nice communal lounge for guests to use. Great choice for those travelling the ring road
There’s no getting away from the fact this is an isolated spot, but we knew that when we booked. The in-house restaurant has a great choice of dishes and our food was lovely. Nice communal lounge for guests to use. Great choice for those travelling the ring road
10
Lisa
Jun 11, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Von außen waren wir erst verunsichert, ob wir wirklich reingehen wollen. Es liegt direkt an der Ringstraße und sieht sehr in die Jahre gekommen aus. Wir sind dann rein und waren positiv überrascht. Man stand zwar direkt im Restaurant, aber das Personal war sehr freundlich. Einen Fahrstuhl gibt es nicht. Das Zimmer war passend groß, das Bad könnte etwas größer sein. Leider hatten wir ein Zimmer direkt über der Küche. Die Dunstabzugshaube oder etwas ähnliches verlief direkt bei uns lang, wodurch es echt laut war (ein ständiges Brummen). Auf Anfrage, kam eine Dame mit aufs Zimmer und hat es sich angehört. Sie hat uns direkt ein anderes Zimmer angeboten, aber sie sagte auch, dass es nach dem Schließen der Küche leiser wird. Das war dann zwischen halb 12 und 12 abends. Es war ok, aber hätte ich gewusst das es so lange dauert, hätte ich das Zimmer doch gewechselt. Das Frühstück war ok, aber auch kein Highlight, es war aber alles da, um satt zu werden. Für eine Nacht vollkommen ausreichend und eben direkt an der Ringstraße gelegen. Drum herum ist aber nichts sonst zu finden, außer eine Tankstelle. Wir würden es dennoch weiterempfehlen.
Von außen waren wir erst verunsichert, ob wir wirklich reingehen wollen. Es liegt direkt an der Ringstraße und sieht sehr in die Jahre gekommen aus. Wir sind dann rein und waren positiv überrascht. Man stand zwar direkt im Restaurant, aber das Personal war sehr freundlich. Einen Fahrstuhl gibt es nicht. Das Zimmer war passend groß, das Bad könnte etwas größer sein. Leider hatten wir ein Zimmer direkt über der Küche. Die Dunstabzugshaube oder etwas ähnliches verlief direkt bei uns lang, wodurch es echt laut war (ein ständiges Brummen). Auf Anfrage, kam eine Dame mit aufs Zimmer und hat es sich angehört. Sie hat uns direkt ein anderes Zimmer angeboten, aber sie sagte auch, dass es nach dem Schließen der Küche leiser wird. Das war dann zwischen halb 12 und 12 abends. Es war ok, aber hätte ich gewusst das es so lange dauert, hätte ich das Zimmer doch gewechselt. Das Frühstück war ok, aber auch kein Highlight, es war aber alles da, um satt zu werden. Für eine Nacht vollkommen ausreichend und eben direkt an der Ringstraße gelegen. Drum herum ist aber nichts sonst zu finden, außer eine Tankstelle. Wir würden es dennoch weiterempfehlen.
10
Molly
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
8
Courtney
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient. Room was small but there was a shared space with a refrigerator which was helpful
Convenient. Room was small but there was a shared space with a refrigerator which was helpful
10
James
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Parking lot was pretty rough from lots of transfer trucks
Parking lot was pretty rough from lots of transfer trucks
10
Raymond
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel has a restaurant and an common area with hot water boiler and a refrigerator upstairs where the guestrooms located. This is very convenient, especially for a group of travelers like us.
The hotel has a restaurant and an common area with hot water boiler and a refrigerator upstairs where the guestrooms located. This is very convenient, especially for a group of travelers like us.
8
Ashok
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay in Ring road itself. Very limited rooms.. Free breakfast & free parking.!! Enjoyed the stay.!!
Great place to stay in Ring road itself. Very limited rooms.. Free breakfast & free parking.!! Enjoyed the stay.!!
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Denise
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was basic. Clean. Common area for coffee or tea. No elevators and narrow winding s
The room was basic. Clean. Common area for coffee or tea. No elevators and narrow winding s
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms very clean, but others reported bathroom odors (often sulfur or musty) and a few maintenance or general cleanliness issues.
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Ricky
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very noisy. Shower head was half plugged
Very noisy. Shower head was half plugged
10
Kirsten
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay! Excellent food and clean, quiet accommodations.
Great place to stay! Excellent food and clean, quiet accommodations.
2
Jeffrey
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
smells bad
smells bad
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Keith
May 28, 2023
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This is a hard review to leave. The staff was fantastic. The restaurant was also fantastic. The rooms were yuck! Our room smelled so bad we had to sleep with windows open in the cold. The rooms are just in horrible shape. The worst of all our stays in Iceland. But for sure stop for dinner!
This is a hard review to leave. The staff was fantastic. The restaurant was also fantastic. The rooms were yuck! Our room smelled so bad we had to sleep with windows open in the cold. The rooms are just in horrible shape. The worst of all our stays in Iceland. But for sure stop for dinner!
8
Michael
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place was a bit rustic, but we enjoyed our stay. The attached restaurant was good and served a simple but nice breakfast. The hot water in the bathroom gave off a sulfur odor due to - I think - geothermal heating. Overall, though, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
The place was a bit rustic, but we enjoyed our stay. The attached restaurant was good and served a simple but nice breakfast. The hot water in the bathroom gave off a sulfur odor due to - I think - geothermal heating. Overall, though, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
10
myra
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great stay for the one night we needed before heading back to Reykjavik! Very convenient as it is right off the 1 HWY, loved that there was a communal fridge upstairs for the guests and the restaurant downstairs was excellent! The bathroom smelled moldy when the water ran...other than that the room was great!
This was a great stay for the one night we needed before heading back to Reykjavik! Very convenient as it is right off the 1 HWY, loved that there was a communal fridge upstairs for the guests and the restaurant downstairs was excellent! The bathroom smelled moldy when the water ran...other than that the room was great!
10
Jessica
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a good stop on the ring road when there are not many options in the north. Room was clean, cozy comfortable and adequate. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good. Breakfast was greatly appreciated, but there was not as many options as other hotels we had stayed at previously. Overall a good choice for a one-night stay.
This was a good stop on the ring road when there are not many options in the north. Room was clean, cozy comfortable and adequate. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good. Breakfast was greatly appreciated, but there was not as many options as other hotels we had stayed at previously. Overall a good choice for a one-night stay.
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Jennifer
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It wasn’t clean. And it was right on the highway so it was too loud to open the windows. Although diner was good the included breakfast was meager at best. It really needs a good scrub.
It wasn’t clean. And it was right on the highway so it was too loud to open the windows. Although diner was good the included breakfast was meager at best. It really needs a good scrub.
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Rebekah
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right off main highway so was a little noisy at times. It does have a restaurant but any other options are a bit of a drive. Room was very clean but there was an odor in the bathroom. At times it smelt like sulfur and other times like cat urine. For a one night stop it was clean and easy to find. I wouldn’t stay here more than one night. But it did the trick!
Right off main highway so was a little noisy at times. It does have a restaurant but any other options are a bit of a drive. Room was very clean but there was an odor in the bathroom. At times it smelt like sulfur and other times like cat urine. For a one night stop it was clean and easy to find. I wouldn’t stay here more than one night. But it did the trick!
10
Lyle
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and often small, with very compact bathrooms; some guests mention comfortable beds and scenic views. Traffic noise can affect road-facing rooms.
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Ricky
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very noisy. Shower head was half plugged
Very noisy. Shower head was half plugged
8
Kaitlyn
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay at this hotel! The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view from our window was absolutely beautiful—definitely a highlight. There’s a restaurant on-site that looked great, though we didn’t have the chance to try the food this time. One thing to be aware of: there are stairs to get to the rooms, which made carrying luggage a bit challenging. Also, the parking lot is a bit beat up with some uneven spots, so just be cautious when pulling in or walking through. Despite those minor issues, the overall experience was great. A peaceful, scenic place that we’d definitely consider returning to.
We had a lovely stay at this hotel! The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view from our window was absolutely beautiful—definitely a highlight. There’s a restaurant on-site that looked great, though we didn’t have the chance to try the food this time. One thing to be aware of: there are stairs to get to the rooms, which made carrying luggage a bit challenging. Also, the parking lot is a bit beat up with some uneven spots, so just be cautious when pulling in or walking through. Despite those minor issues, the overall experience was great. A peaceful, scenic place that we’d definitely consider returning to.
8
Randy
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a true gem. Roadside motel just like the old days. The restaurant was fantastic and our room was accommodating. Very cool spot !
This is a true gem. Roadside motel just like the old days. The restaurant was fantastic and our room was accommodating. Very cool spot !
8
Namrata
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
-The room was spacious and nice. The bathroom was small. -Restaurant downstairs was amazing. We tried their lamb and it was really good. The chef is great. -The best part of out stay was their restaurant.
-The room was spacious and nice. The bathroom was small. -Restaurant downstairs was amazing. We tried their lamb and it was really good. The chef is great. -The best part of out stay was their restaurant.
8
Alison
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very small room and tiny bathroom but had everything we needed. Nice that breakfast was included.
Very small room and tiny bathroom but had everything we needed. Nice that breakfast was included.
10
Lisa
Jun 11, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Von außen waren wir erst verunsichert, ob wir wirklich reingehen wollen. Es liegt direkt an der Ringstraße und sieht sehr in die Jahre gekommen aus. Wir sind dann rein und waren positiv überrascht. Man stand zwar direkt im Restaurant, aber das Personal war sehr freundlich. Einen Fahrstuhl gibt es nicht. Das Zimmer war passend groß, das Bad könnte etwas größer sein. Leider hatten wir ein Zimmer direkt über der Küche. Die Dunstabzugshaube oder etwas ähnliches verlief direkt bei uns lang, wodurch es echt laut war (ein ständiges Brummen). Auf Anfrage, kam eine Dame mit aufs Zimmer und hat es sich angehört. Sie hat uns direkt ein anderes Zimmer angeboten, aber sie sagte auch, dass es nach dem Schließen der Küche leiser wird. Das war dann zwischen halb 12 und 12 abends. Es war ok, aber hätte ich gewusst das es so lange dauert, hätte ich das Zimmer doch gewechselt. Das Frühstück war ok, aber auch kein Highlight, es war aber alles da, um satt zu werden. Für eine Nacht vollkommen ausreichend und eben direkt an der Ringstraße gelegen. Drum herum ist aber nichts sonst zu finden, außer eine Tankstelle. Wir würden es dennoch weiterempfehlen.
Von außen waren wir erst verunsichert, ob wir wirklich reingehen wollen. Es liegt direkt an der Ringstraße und sieht sehr in die Jahre gekommen aus. Wir sind dann rein und waren positiv überrascht. Man stand zwar direkt im Restaurant, aber das Personal war sehr freundlich. Einen Fahrstuhl gibt es nicht. Das Zimmer war passend groß, das Bad könnte etwas größer sein. Leider hatten wir ein Zimmer direkt über der Küche. Die Dunstabzugshaube oder etwas ähnliches verlief direkt bei uns lang, wodurch es echt laut war (ein ständiges Brummen). Auf Anfrage, kam eine Dame mit aufs Zimmer und hat es sich angehört. Sie hat uns direkt ein anderes Zimmer angeboten, aber sie sagte auch, dass es nach dem Schließen der Küche leiser wird. Das war dann zwischen halb 12 und 12 abends. Es war ok, aber hätte ich gewusst das es so lange dauert, hätte ich das Zimmer doch gewechselt. Das Frühstück war ok, aber auch kein Highlight, es war aber alles da, um satt zu werden. Für eine Nacht vollkommen ausreichend und eben direkt an der Ringstraße gelegen. Drum herum ist aber nichts sonst zu finden, außer eine Tankstelle. Wir würden es dennoch weiterempfehlen.
8
Christine
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice overnight stay. Dinner was delicious. The room was very small. We enjoyed the common area.
Nice overnight stay. Dinner was delicious. The room was very small. We enjoyed the common area.
10
Tanja
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely one night stay at North West. Great service from lovely staff. Our room was clean and inviting, and the bed comfortable. The food we had in the restaurant was absolutely delicious! I will be dreaming about the parmesan & garlic bread sticks for a long time. The bathroom was small, but no complaints as to cleanliness or functionality.
Had a lovely one night stay at North West. Great service from lovely staff. Our room was clean and inviting, and the bed comfortable. The food we had in the restaurant was absolutely delicious! I will be dreaming about the parmesan & garlic bread sticks for a long time. The bathroom was small, but no complaints as to cleanliness or functionality.
6
Rebekah
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right off main highway so was a little noisy at times. It does have a restaurant but any other options are a bit of a drive. Room was very clean but there was an odor in the bathroom. At times it smelt like sulfur and other times like cat urine. For a one night stop it was clean and easy to find. I wouldn’t stay here more than one night. But it did the trick!
Right off main highway so was a little noisy at times. It does have a restaurant but any other options are a bit of a drive. Room was very clean but there was an odor in the bathroom. At times it smelt like sulfur and other times like cat urine. For a one night stop it was clean and easy to find. I wouldn’t stay here more than one night. But it did the trick!
6
Enrico
May 10, 2023
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Sieht von außen sehr ausladend aus, ziemlich heruntergekommen. Wenn man die ankommenden Autos am Parkplatz beobachtet hat, konnte man bei jedem „ist es das wirklich“ aus dem Gesicht lesen. Die Einrichtung der Zimmer ist ganz passabel und würde man so nicht erwarten beim Anblick von außen. Die Fensterscheiben sind nur einfach verglast und entsprechend laut ist es, wenn man ein Zimmer in Richtung Straße (Ringstraße 1) hat. Es ist ein beliebter Halt für Trucker, einige halten hier und lassen den Motor lange laufen. Das Badezimmer hat kein Tageslicht und riecht sehr muffig. Das Wasser aus dem Wasserhahn riecht nach Schwefel. Das Zimmer ist ziemlich klein, wir hatten 2 normal große Koffer und einen Handgepäck-Koffer. Zum Öffnen war kein Platz, man musste das auf dem Bett erledigen. Vom Restaurant waren wir positiv überrascht. Ist schön eingerichtet und die Preise sind echt in Ordnung. Geschmeckt hat es uns auch. Das Personal im Restaurant war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Frühstück wird anscheinend erst ab Mitte Mai angeboten, aufpassen!! Bei unserer Buchung steht „inbegriffenes Frühstück“ und wir haben den Zusatz mit Mitte Mai nicht gesehen. Irreführend!
Sieht von außen sehr ausladend aus, ziemlich heruntergekommen. Wenn man die ankommenden Autos am Parkplatz beobachtet hat, konnte man bei jedem „ist es das wirklich“ aus dem Gesicht lesen. Die Einrichtung der Zimmer ist ganz passabel und würde man so nicht erwarten beim Anblick von außen. Die Fensterscheiben sind nur einfach verglast und entsprechend laut ist es, wenn man ein Zimmer in Richtung Straße (Ringstraße 1) hat. Es ist ein beliebter Halt für Trucker, einige halten hier und lassen den Motor lange laufen. Das Badezimmer hat kein Tageslicht und riecht sehr muffig. Das Wasser aus dem Wasserhahn riecht nach Schwefel. Das Zimmer ist ziemlich klein, wir hatten 2 normal große Koffer und einen Handgepäck-Koffer. Zum Öffnen war kein Platz, man musste das auf dem Bett erledigen. Vom Restaurant waren wir positiv überrascht. Ist schön eingerichtet und die Preise sind echt in Ordnung. Geschmeckt hat es uns auch. Das Personal im Restaurant war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Frühstück wird anscheinend erst ab Mitte Mai angeboten, aufpassen!! Bei unserer Buchung steht „inbegriffenes Frühstück“ und wir haben den Zusatz mit Mitte Mai nicht gesehen. Irreführend!
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. A few guests noted slow restaurant service when busy.
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Wayne
Apr 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very nice and friendly. Room was adequate. The property is a bit old and worn but very clean.
Staff was very nice and friendly. Room was adequate. The property is a bit old and worn but very clean.
10
Pierre
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bon accueil, très bon déjeuner, chambre très satisfaisante, service un peu lent au resto le soir, bien situé
Bon accueil, très bon déjeuner, chambre très satisfaisante, service un peu lent au resto le soir, bien situé
10
Molly
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
10
Johannes H
Jun 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
das North West war eindeutig das beste Preis/Leistungsverhältnis das wir auf dieser Islandreise gebucht haben. Freundlicher Check in, hilfsbereites Frühstückspersonal, kleines angenehmes Zimmer mit Fernseher. Eigene Dusche und WC. Von außen wirkt es etwas schäbig, aber das täuscht. Das glutenfreie Angebot dürfte aber besser sein. Doch der Preis überzeugt allemal.
das North West war eindeutig das beste Preis/Leistungsverhältnis das wir auf dieser Islandreise gebucht haben. Freundlicher Check in, hilfsbereites Frühstückspersonal, kleines angenehmes Zimmer mit Fernseher. Eigene Dusche und WC. Von außen wirkt es etwas schäbig, aber das täuscht. Das glutenfreie Angebot dürfte aber besser sein. Doch der Preis überzeugt allemal.
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Keith
May 28, 2023
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This is a hard review to leave. The staff was fantastic. The restaurant was also fantastic. The rooms were yuck! Our room smelled so bad we had to sleep with windows open in the cold. The rooms are just in horrible shape. The worst of all our stays in Iceland. But for sure stop for dinner!
This is a hard review to leave. The staff was fantastic. The restaurant was also fantastic. The rooms were yuck! Our room smelled so bad we had to sleep with windows open in the cold. The rooms are just in horrible shape. The worst of all our stays in Iceland. But for sure stop for dinner!
6
Karl
Aug 1, 2023
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A basic, small room. Friendly staff. The restaurant was really busy but as residents at the hotel we were looked after well.
A basic, small room. Friendly staff. The restaurant was really busy but as residents at the hotel we were looked after well.
10
Danielle
May 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I stayed at this place for our first night traveling around the ring road. The employees were super nice and very helpful. Would stay here again. The bbq burger was delicious!
My husband and I stayed at this place for our first night traveling around the ring road. The employees were super nice and very helpful. Would stay here again. The bbq burger was delicious!
10
Tanja
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely one night stay at North West. Great service from lovely staff. Our room was clean and inviting, and the bed comfortable. The food we had in the restaurant was absolutely delicious! I will be dreaming about the parmesan & garlic bread sticks for a long time. The bathroom was small, but no complaints as to cleanliness or functionality.
Had a lovely one night stay at North West. Great service from lovely staff. Our room was clean and inviting, and the bed comfortable. The food we had in the restaurant was absolutely delicious! I will be dreaming about the parmesan & garlic bread sticks for a long time. The bathroom was small, but no complaints as to cleanliness or functionality.
10
John
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was so nice and welcoming! I even go to see the Northern Lights!!!
The staff was so nice and welcoming! I even go to see the Northern Lights!!!
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Wonuk
Feb 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
친절한 응대가 너무 감동적이였습니다. 숙박 이외의 질문도 친절히 답해주셔서 감사했습니다.
친절한 응대가 너무 감동적이였습니다. 숙박 이외의 질문도 친절히 답해주셔서 감사했습니다.
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Location
Right on Route 1, it is convenient for Ring Road travel and easy to find, though the setting is isolated with few nearby options. Some report road noise, while others enjoyed scenic mountain views.
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Karen
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
There’s no getting away from the fact this is an isolated spot, but we knew that when we booked. The in-house restaurant has a great choice of dishes and our food was lovely. Nice communal lounge for guests to use. Great choice for those travelling the ring road
There’s no getting away from the fact this is an isolated spot, but we knew that when we booked. The in-house restaurant has a great choice of dishes and our food was lovely. Nice communal lounge for guests to use. Great choice for those travelling the ring road
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Molly
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
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Mollie
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and ways to find. Friendly staff. Restaurant stays open later so was able to get dinner. Room was exactly as described and perfect for 1 person.
Great location and ways to find. Friendly staff. Restaurant stays open later so was able to get dinner. Room was exactly as described and perfect for 1 person.
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myra
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great stay for the one night we needed before heading back to Reykjavik! Very convenient as it is right off the 1 HWY, loved that there was a communal fridge upstairs for the guests and the restaurant downstairs was excellent! The bathroom smelled moldy when the water ran...other than that the room was great!
This was a great stay for the one night we needed before heading back to Reykjavik! Very convenient as it is right off the 1 HWY, loved that there was a communal fridge upstairs for the guests and the restaurant downstairs was excellent! The bathroom smelled moldy when the water ran...other than that the room was great!
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Jessica
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a good stop on the ring road when there are not many options in the north. Room was clean, cozy comfortable and adequate. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good. Breakfast was greatly appreciated, but there was not as many options as other hotels we had stayed at previously. Overall a good choice for a one-night stay.
This was a good stop on the ring road when there are not many options in the north. Room was clean, cozy comfortable and adequate. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good. Breakfast was greatly appreciated, but there was not as many options as other hotels we had stayed at previously. Overall a good choice for a one-night stay.
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Rebekah
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right off main highway so was a little noisy at times. It does have a restaurant but any other options are a bit of a drive. Room was very clean but there was an odor in the bathroom. At times it smelt like sulfur and other times like cat urine. For a one night stop it was clean and easy to find. I wouldn’t stay here more than one night. But it did the trick!
Right off main highway so was a little noisy at times. It does have a restaurant but any other options are a bit of a drive. Room was very clean but there was an odor in the bathroom. At times it smelt like sulfur and other times like cat urine. For a one night stop it was clean and easy to find. I wouldn’t stay here more than one night. But it did the trick!
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Lyle
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
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Ashok
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay in Ring road itself. Very limited rooms.. Free breakfast & free parking.!! Enjoyed the stay.!!
Great place to stay in Ring road itself. Very limited rooms.. Free breakfast & free parking.!! Enjoyed the stay.!!
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Bernhard
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was ideally situated between Akureyri and Isafjördur, so we could have a good break
The hotel was ideally situated between Akureyri and Isafjördur, so we could have a good break
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Ying
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in the mountains. The area is quite quiet and beautiful.
The hotel is in the mountains. The area is quite quiet and beautiful.
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Dining
The attached restaurant earns strong praise for tasty dinners and good portions. Breakfast feedback is mixed—often simple or limited and, in some periods, not provided.
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Thomas J
Jul 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice guesthouse with restaurant attached. Great food at the restaurant.
Very nice guesthouse with restaurant attached. Great food at the restaurant.
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Namrata
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
-The room was spacious and nice. The bathroom was small. -Restaurant downstairs was amazing. We tried their lamb and it was really good. The chef is great. -The best part of out stay was their restaurant.
-The room was spacious and nice. The bathroom was small. -Restaurant downstairs was amazing. We tried their lamb and it was really good. The chef is great. -The best part of out stay was their restaurant.
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Kirsten
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay! Excellent food and clean, quiet accommodations.
Great place to stay! Excellent food and clean, quiet accommodations.
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Molly
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
The property was right on Route 1. There's a restaurant on the first floor and they have really amazing food. There are lots of places to go to, but you’ll have to drive by the mountains which all had mostly paved roads.The room itself is clean. There's a common room for coffee and tea, and a fridge that can be used. The staff were friendly.
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Ingrid
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Pas de petit déjeuner (on avait été prévenu)
Pas de petit déjeuner (on avait été prévenu)
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Jessica
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a good stop on the ring road when there are not many options in the north. Room was clean, cozy comfortable and adequate. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good. Breakfast was greatly appreciated, but there was not as many options as other hotels we had stayed at previously. Overall a good choice for a one-night stay.
This was a good stop on the ring road when there are not many options in the north. Room was clean, cozy comfortable and adequate. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good. Breakfast was greatly appreciated, but there was not as many options as other hotels we had stayed at previously. Overall a good choice for a one-night stay.
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Vikas
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were clean but there was some smell outside. Bathrooms are small. Restaurant food was good but not many options for breakfast
The rooms were clean but there was some smell outside. Bathrooms are small. Restaurant food was good but not many options for breakfast
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Jennifer
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It wasn’t clean. And it was right on the highway so it was too loud to open the windows. Although diner was good the included breakfast was meager at best. It really needs a good scrub.
It wasn’t clean. And it was right on the highway so it was too loud to open the windows. Although diner was good the included breakfast was meager at best. It really needs a good scrub.
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Lyle
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
Very clean with great views from room. Excellent resturant for supper.
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Dany
Apr 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tres decevant, Chambre toute petite, la literie n'est pas confortable. Pour le petit dejeuner, une box vous attend avec certes 1 sandwich, 1 fruit, 1 boisson, 1 muffin que vous devez prendre dans la chambre ! . Mais si vous voulez du lait c'est pas possible, pas de pain.... bref c'est reduit au minimum. Ce qui est regretable car cela fait restaurant ... mais il n'ouvre qu'a 11h ! Beaucoup trop cher au rapport qualite/prix
Tres decevant, Chambre toute petite, la literie n'est pas confortable. Pour le petit dejeuner, une box vous attend avec certes 1 sandwich, 1 fruit, 1 boisson, 1 muffin que vous devez prendre dans la chambre ! . Mais si vous voulez du lait c'est pas possible, pas de pain.... bref c'est reduit au minimum. Ce qui est regretable car cela fait restaurant ... mais il n'ouvre qu'a 11h ! Beaucoup trop cher au rapport qualite/prix
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Oren
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Its not the fancy but nice cozy staff are super friendly we ddnt try the resturant bellow but looks very nice.
Its not the fancy but nice cozy staff are super friendly we ddnt try the resturant bellow but looks very nice.
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Jenni
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast and good food at the restaurant.
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast and good food at the restaurant.
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Brett
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately, this was our worst stay in Iceland. After a long day of driving, we were looking forward to sleeping, but construction directly outside our window continued until 1:00 a.m. The room was hot, but opening the window meant listening to construction all night. Check-in was frustrating because the front desk is inside the restaurant, which was closed, leaving no staff available to help. We had to contact our third-party booking company just to reach the property. The hotel also advertised a continental breakfast and a lake view. The breakfast was extremely disappointing, and there was no lake view as advertised. The ongoing construction also created several apparent safety hazards, and the property did not appear to be accessible for guests with mobility impairments. Very disappointing overall, and not a place we would recommend.
Unfortunately, this was our worst stay in Iceland. After a long day of driving, we were looking forward to sleeping, but construction directly outside our window continued until 1:00 a.m. The room was hot, but opening the window meant listening to construction all night. Check-in was frustrating because the front desk is inside the restaurant, which was closed, leaving no staff available to help. We had to contact our third-party booking company just to reach the property. The hotel also advertised a continental breakfast and a lake view. The breakfast was extremely disappointing, and there was no lake view as advertised. The ongoing construction also created several apparent safety hazards, and the property did not appear to be accessible for guests with mobility impairments. Very disappointing overall, and not a place we would recommend.
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Iris
Jul 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It was a terrible decision to rent from this place. There is no lake view, late night/ early morning construction, very basic breakfast with very few choices, no staff to assist with concerns and dirty dining room from dinner service the night before. I would absolutely not recommend this place to stay
It was a terrible decision to rent from this place. There is no lake view, late night/ early morning construction, very basic breakfast with very few choices, no staff to assist with concerns and dirty dining room from dinner service the night before. I would absolutely not recommend this place to stay
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Anxhela
Jun 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice stay
Nice stay
FAQs about North West Restaurant & Guesthouse
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is limited and does not require a reservation.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, continental breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately ISK 1900 per person. Please note that breakfast is not available from mid-October to mid-May.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for instructions.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Hvammstangi, approximately 12 minutes by car from Kolufossar Falls, 5.7 miles from Lake Vesturhópsvatn, and 7.7 miles from Borgarvirki. Public transport options may be available nearby.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers cribs and rollaway/extra beds, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve them. Additional charges may apply.
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The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Please note: Breakfast is not available at this property from mid-October to mid-May.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 1900 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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