Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 11 for children. A pre-made breakfast plate must be ordered at least a day prior to arrival.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Snæfellsbær, within a 5-minute drive of Arnarstapi Cliffs and Rauðfeldsgjá. It is 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from Kirkjufell Mountain and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Vatnshellir Cave.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Arnarstapi Hotel in Arnarstapi

Average nightly price at Arnarstapi Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$134
February	US$128
March	US$156
April	US$155
May	US$220
June	US$354
July	US$395
August	US$414
September	US$270
October	US$203
November	US$157
December	US$165

What guests think

Arnarstapi Hotel offers a scenic, remote base beside cliffs with simple, clean rooms; many appreciate convenient parking, but expect limited hot water at times, basic room features, and outdoor walks between buildings.

Direct access to coastal trails and frequent ocean or mountain views make it convenient for sightseeing and, in clear weather, Northern Lights. Service feedback is mixed, with friendly staff noted alongside delayed or closed reception and limited check-in information. The on-site restaurant is often praised, though several guests find prices high, breakfast not included or expensive, and hours and local alternatives limited. Expect a beautiful, no-frills stay focused on nature.

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Facilities

Parking is generally convenient, but rooms are reached via outdoor walkways and can require a trek from the lot, with limited spaces near some buildings.

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Louise

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basically a bare bones room - but a good size room with lots of storage area. The room was very clean but the march to the room from the parking lot is a bit of a hike (slightly uphill). Not easy for handicapped people.

10

David

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

nice room, clean quiet, parking is good, restaurant is good but a bit pricy. we had view of mountain which was amazing

8

Marina

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is next to the shore so if it's a nice day, you can walk and the view will be amazing but if it's raining, have in mind that the walk to your room is open space (no roof). Btw, the apple map drives you further, the hotel reception is at the restaurant.

6

Michael

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rather strange place. Long way to walk in the snow to my room even though Hotel was not busy. Check in even though I was there before 2200 hrs the reception was closed and I had difficulty contacting anyone. Did not get an email regarding the key box code. However room was ok. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast expensive though the staff were very nice and helpful. ( from Ukraine)

10

Stephen

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay here. The property was clean and modern. The exterior access to the rooms was unique. A couple nice dining options. Direct access to hiking was very convenient.

8

bev

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Construction everywhere!

10

Falguni

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking lot is convenient for the guests, safe place !!

6

Jenny

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a room with a view of the ocean which was wonderful. The area is incredibly small with limited options to eat, but there are a few walkable places. We had desert at the restaurant at the hotel. We were there on an incredibly windy night. Thr wind was so strong in sounded like it would blow the door open. There's not a lot of parking near the rooms. We had no hot water which was terrible. There are even signs in the room that says they are in a cold area and hot water is limited. Our hot water with non existent. The heat in the room was also very poor, we were cold when we slept. We didn't see anyway to adjust the heat. Other than that the room was comfortable and looked very nice. The stools for night stands are a little odd. It would have been a much better stay if the hot water and heat had been working. I mentioned the water to the front desk and they offered me hot coffee.

8

Wenjun

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spa and sauna is nice to have after a long day

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as clean, with many noting tidy spaces.

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Louise

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basically a bare bones room - but a good size room with lots of storage area. The room was very clean but the march to the room from the parking lot is a bit of a hike (slightly uphill). Not easy for handicapped people.

10

Alfonso

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the proximity to the Arnarstapi cliff area. Room was clean, simple. Restaurant on site had good food.

10

Tesa

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

It was a beautiful location- rooms were clean- shower was hot- had a great view and hike! Dinner was lovely!

8

Hong

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, walking distance to several sightseeing places. For check in, we had to wait a bit as the staff also work at the restaurant . The room is clean, a bit small for 3 people. There is limitation on hot water usage which is understandable.

6

Michael

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rather strange place. Long way to walk in the snow to my room even though Hotel was not busy. Check in even though I was there before 2200 hrs the reception was closed and I had difficulty contacting anyone. Did not get an email regarding the key box code. However room was ok. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast expensive though the staff were very nice and helpful. ( from Ukraine)

10

Mario

11 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean and modern hotel with easy access to sights around the area.

10

Brian

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food and service; the rooms are very cozy and clean, and our room had a beautiful view of the ocean.

8

Abigail

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area by this hotel is amazing. It was clean and nice, though on the smaller side. Hot water is limited but shouldn’t be an issue if you take quick showers.

8

Richard

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Nice staff. Clean rooms. Seemed expensive especially cost of breakfast for what it is. Location is super in every regard

10

Paola

18 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel in bella posizione, pulito e confortevole

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and sometimes small, though many find them comfortable with pleasant views; some lack furnishings like a table. Several reviews mention limited hot water and occasional bedding or heating issues.

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Brittany

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice room. We had a family room that had a king size bed and twin in one room and a twin bed in another room. Also had a small fridge, microwave, table and chairs, and small couch — best part was two bathrooms. The location was awesome, such beautiful shoreline and mountains. Only complaint is breakfast wasn’t included.

8

Yukari

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smooth check in and good restaurant. Standard room is a bit small and not much space for big luggage. it’s a good location and it works to stay for the night as there is not much option.

6

Fiona

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok but the bed wasn’t great, mattress dipped one side and you had to be careful with water use

4

Anne Caroline

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Décevant. Le logement est propre. Mais peu pratique : pas de poubelle dans la chambre, une bouilloire électrique impossible à brancher sauf sur la prise du sèche serviette donc par terre dans la salle de bain, un frigo branché mais seulement sur hors gel donc pas froid, etc. La literie est très moyenne (un oreiller mou et quasiment plat par personne et des lits qui grincent). L’accès à la chambre lorsqu’il se fait dans la neige n’est pas du tout pratique avec les valises. Nous avons testé le restaurant le soir (seul restaurant ouvert en cette saison à des kms à la ronde). Il faut arriver avant 19:30, la nourriture est fade et clairement hors de prix. Très déçu de ce séjour. Le moins bon de notre road trip en Islande et pourtant pas le moins cher.

8

Fernando

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Localização excelente, quarto básico e serviço de refeições algo limitado, não obstante a simpatia do pessoal

10

Earl

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful area. Nice quiet room with a view of the mountains.

10

rohini

6 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has amazing views. Unfortunately if you are more then 2 people, your view is of the mountain and not the sea, but still pretty amazing. The rooms were comfortable.

8

Abigail

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area by this hotel is amazing. It was clean and nice, though on the smaller side. Hot water is limited but shouldn’t be an issue if you take quick showers.

6

Jenny

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a room with a view of the ocean which was wonderful. The area is incredibly small with limited options to eat, but there are a few walkable places. We had desert at the restaurant at the hotel. We were there on an incredibly windy night. Thr wind was so strong in sounded like it would blow the door open. There's not a lot of parking near the rooms. We had no hot water which was terrible. There are even signs in the room that says they are in a cold area and hot water is limited. Our hot water with non existent. The heat in the room was also very poor, we were cold when we slept. We didn't see anyway to adjust the heat. Other than that the room was comfortable and looked very nice. The stools for night stands are a little odd. It would have been a much better stay if the hot water and heat had been working. I mentioned the water to the front desk and they offered me hot coffee.

8

Rubin

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A small table where you can eat or use your laptop would be nice. We had 2 chairs but no table. Check in was quick. We were given our keys and nothing else. No other information about the area or anything else.

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Service

Staff impressions are inconsistent: friendly teams and smooth or quick check-ins contrast with delayed or closed reception and minimal arrival information.

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Yukari

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smooth check in and good restaurant. Standard room is a bit small and not much space for big luggage. it’s a good location and it works to stay for the night as there is not much option.

8

Hong

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, walking distance to several sightseeing places. For check in, we had to wait a bit as the staff also work at the restaurant . The room is clean, a bit small for 3 people. There is limitation on hot water usage which is understandable.

8

Fernando

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Localização excelente, quarto básico e serviço de refeições algo limitado, não obstante a simpatia do pessoal

6

Michael

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rather strange place. Long way to walk in the snow to my room even though Hotel was not busy. Check in even though I was there before 2200 hrs the reception was closed and I had difficulty contacting anyone. Did not get an email regarding the key box code. However room was ok. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast expensive though the staff were very nice and helpful. ( from Ukraine)

10

Gilberto

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We liked this hotel. It was very clean and comfy. Nice bed. We saw the aurora borealis just outside our room, that was amazing! We didn't have the best experience with the breakfast. Eggs were gone and when we asked the lady about them she wasn't very nice about it. Otherwise I believe they are a very good choice to stay around the area!

10

Brian

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food and service; the rooms are very cozy and clean, and our room had a beautiful view of the ocean.

4

Juan Pablo

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

mala actitud del personal las habitaciones parece que están inconclusas

8

Richard

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Nice staff. Clean rooms. Seemed expensive especially cost of breakfast for what it is. Location is super in every regard

8

Rubin

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A small table where you can eat or use your laptop would be nice. We had 2 chairs but no table. Check in was quick. We were given our keys and nothing else. No other information about the area or anything else.

6

Mark

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No frills lodging option that was adequate on its own without unwelcoming staff. When we entered the reception area, we had a very cold and delayed check-in by staff who were more preoccupied with cleaning dishes than addressing their guests. It felt like we were a bother and verbal check-in instructions were unclear. The shower also had an all-in-one shampoo, conditioner and body wash. While satisfactory, this was not a standout.

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Location

Scenic coastal setting with direct access to walking trails and easy sightseeing; remote area with few alternative dining options and strong Aurora potential in clear weather.

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Anthony

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location and excellent viewing of Northern Lights

10

Michael

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and best hotel in the area. Try the fish and chip stall at the top road too!

10

Alfonso

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the proximity to the Arnarstapi cliff area. Room was clean, simple. Restaurant on site had good food.

8

Sheela

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice modern property with great water views. At the start of the cliffs walking trails so great for an evening and morning walk with amazing vistas.

8

JULIA

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I recently stayed at this hotel and had a pleasant experience. The room was nice and had a good atmosphere. It was clean and modern, leaning more towards basic rather than chic. The location, though, was truly beautiful and perfect for witnessing the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis. One thing to note is that the restaurant closes at 9 pm, so be sure to arrive before then or have some food with you, as there are no dining options nearby. Other than that, it's a great place for nature enthusiasts and Aurora chasers.

10

Michael

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is absolutely beautiful. Right on the ocean. In a very cool spot. We would definitely come back.

10

Michael

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an especially easy hotel and very nice and simple rooms. The area is stunning and close to the national park too. I can’t wait to go back!

10

Jessica

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow! Quelle belle localisation! La vue est magnifique!

10

Steven

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a little gem situated in a naturally beautiful part of Iceland. Walking distance from the hotel one finds themselves surrounded by the ocean, volcanic cliffs, birds, mountains and Waterfalls. Jump in the can and explore even more, and if you have a 4X4 take the F-Roads up toward the glacier and see the natural marvels this area offers. There is weather, so pack or wear protection against rain and wind — but this is Iceland, so you are proibably already equipped.

10

Mario

11 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean and modern hotel with easy access to sights around the area.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant is frequently praised, but several guests note high prices and breakfast not included or expensive, with early closing and limited nearby alternatives.

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Brittany

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice room. We had a family room that had a king size bed and twin in one room and a twin bed in another room. Also had a small fridge, microwave, table and chairs, and small couch — best part was two bathrooms. The location was awesome, such beautiful shoreline and mountains. Only complaint is breakfast wasn’t included.

10

Alfonso

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the proximity to the Arnarstapi cliff area. Room was clean, simple. Restaurant on site had good food.

10

Tesa

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

It was a beautiful location- rooms were clean- shower was hot- had a great view and hike! Dinner was lovely!

8

JULIA

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I recently stayed at this hotel and had a pleasant experience. The room was nice and had a good atmosphere. It was clean and modern, leaning more towards basic rather than chic. The location, though, was truly beautiful and perfect for witnessing the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis. One thing to note is that the restaurant closes at 9 pm, so be sure to arrive before then or have some food with you, as there are no dining options nearby. Other than that, it's a great place for nature enthusiasts and Aurora chasers.

8

Yukari

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smooth check in and good restaurant. Standard room is a bit small and not much space for big luggage. it’s a good location and it works to stay for the night as there is not much option.

4

Anne Caroline

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Décevant. Le logement est propre. Mais peu pratique : pas de poubelle dans la chambre, une bouilloire électrique impossible à brancher sauf sur la prise du sèche serviette donc par terre dans la salle de bain, un frigo branché mais seulement sur hors gel donc pas froid, etc. La literie est très moyenne (un oreiller mou et quasiment plat par personne et des lits qui grincent). L’accès à la chambre lorsqu’il se fait dans la neige n’est pas du tout pratique avec les valises. Nous avons testé le restaurant le soir (seul restaurant ouvert en cette saison à des kms à la ronde). Il faut arriver avant 19:30, la nourriture est fade et clairement hors de prix. Très déçu de ce séjour. Le moins bon de notre road trip en Islande et pourtant pas le moins cher.

6

Michael

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rather strange place. Long way to walk in the snow to my room even though Hotel was not busy. Check in even though I was there before 2200 hrs the reception was closed and I had difficulty contacting anyone. Did not get an email regarding the key box code. However room was ok. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast expensive though the staff were very nice and helpful. ( from Ukraine)

8

JURI

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

La struttura è perfetta in un piccolissimo paese. Il servizio di ristorante dell'hotel è di alta qualità. Le stanze con 3 letti sono piccole, ma confortevoli. Per essere ad Arnastapi hai il massimo in un contesto unico.

10

Brian

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food and service; the rooms are very cozy and clean, and our room had a beautiful view of the ocean.

8

Richard

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Nice staff. Clean rooms. Seemed expensive especially cost of breakfast for what it is. Location is super in every regard

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