Name: Hotel Jökull
Address: Nesjum, Höfn, Iceland, Höfn, Eastern Region, IS
Price range: US$186–US$491 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

Across many reviews, Hotel Jökull is described as a clean, simple stop along the Ring Road with friendly staff, spacious if basic rooms, and easy parking, though recurring drawbacks include hallway noise and compact bathrooms with awkward shower layouts.

The location is just outside Höfn and right off Route 1, making it convenient for sightseeing yet a bit removed from town life. Breakfast draws regular praise for variety and fresh bread, and the on-site restaurant is appreciated though occasionally slow or closed. Other notes include mixed bed comfort, some dated or very simple decor, occasional blackout-curtain issues, and the absence of an elevator. Overall, expect a straightforward, clean stay suited to road-trippers who value convenience over character.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant is commonly appreciated, though service can be slow or closed at times. Parking is easy with ample space, and several reviews note no elevator.

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CINDY

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy access, nice quiet accommodations. Thoughtful coffee/tea station near the rooms. Lovely dining area with filling breakfast options and hospitable hosts. Would definitely return. Great value in Iceland!

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Elias

19 Jun 2023

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Sauberes Zimmer. Restaurant war zum Zeitpunkt der Reise (Anfang Juni 23) geschlossen.

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Tim

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had no complaints about the room, just a nice quiet place to spend the night despite being close to the ring road. Breakfast is included and was very nice. The receptionists are friendly and wifi works without issues. Parking is not a problem as there is a big parking lot available.

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Richard

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Out of the way from town and quiet Elevator was not working but staff was willing to help with the luggage Breakfast was typical European and not american which was fine with us Plenty of free parking

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Salvador

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lugar bonito. Se ven auroras desde el hotel. No tiene asensores !

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Ashley

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was older but clean, the restaurant had good food, but they were bringing out orders one by one and as food was cooked it seemed. A little disorganized.

10

Bhavani

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the fact that there were good vegetarian options in their dinner menu and the fact that there was a second dining room called living room, away from the throng of diners.

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Knud

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel and rooms. Excellent restaurant.

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LOIS

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good. Breakfast was plentiful in buffet style and good. Staff was helpful in seeing northern lights - which we did! Parking very easy and convenient.

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David

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is neat; has a spa, warm pool, and a great restaurant. The only thing we were not expecting was to use a shared restroom but over all is a good place.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point, with many guests calling rooms and common areas very clean. A few reports mention issues like flies or occasional hallway messes.

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Sarah

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay. Clean, simple, breakfast buffet was simple and good.

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Terri

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was our 2nd time staying at Hotel Jokull and would definitely stay again. The rooms were very clean and had everything we needed. There were 3 adults and we never felt cramped in the triple room. Breakfast was great. The area is beautiful and only a short drive to Höfn. We highly recommend staying here.

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Jason

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and up to date. Nice staff and good breakfast.

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Matthew

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom was horrible. It had the smallest sink I’ve ever seen, fit for a prison cell. The shower had a flimsy curtain around it so the water got everywhere in the bathroom, had to use towels to soak up water. The room had flies and I overheard another guest complain about flies in her room.

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Samuel

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and great price. Staff and breakfast were wonderful

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DARSHANA

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and seems newly built. Share a washroom there are 2 so it is convenient fingers crossed 😌

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Howard

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant basic hotel with clean rooms. Not much else you need in a hotel. Windows don’t open apart from a tiny central bit which is all as well since the wind would have ripped the main windows off their hinges!

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Mary

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quite spacious and very clean. The breakfast was great--especially the freshly baked breads! While some reviews had labeled the hotel as "outdated", we found the room to be lovely. Would definitely stay here again.

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Juan Carlos

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and nice

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Chihhui

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and simple, with some pleasant views. Recurring drawbacks include thin walls, small sinks and curtain showers that wet the floor, occasional ventilation or blackout-curtain issues, and mixed bed comfort.

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Jessica

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was clean and an easy spot to stop right off the highway for a night which was nice ! Staff were super friendly and helpful and ver reasonably priced Private bathroom shower design makes the entire bathroom get wet when turned on, and also the hotel was quite noisy. You could hear every door open/close and every conversation in the hall or the rooms beside.

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Judith

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel, spacious bedroom with two beds and were easily pushed together. Linen was crisp and clean. The room was warm and welcoming. The bathroom, although shared, was super clean and the water was really warm! The restaurant served great food and the breakfast was fantastic. I would highly recommend this place to any traveler.

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Cameron

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the Spacious rooms

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Ashlee

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in and check out. Friendly staff. Could hear everything through the walls. Bathroom was basic and the bed was not so comfortable.

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Laura

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had what we needed but very cramped room , shower flooding, atmosphere sterile, no real charm or character. Fine for 1 night.

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Samuel

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent enough place, but the paper thin walls made sleeping difficult. I could hear every single small thing in the room next to me, which led to a crummy night of sleep.

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Penny

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were spacious. The staff was friendly. The issue with the shower wetting the whole bathroom floor was a problem especially when there are no shelves or hooks to keep your toiletries and clean clothes. Breakfast was good.

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Jenifer

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress was worn out; it had divets (indentations) on both sides. It was not supportive.

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FRANK

21 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My expectations based on the photos was different - but on second look, the published and carefully framed photos are from the property. So at first I was disappointed by what appeared to be an aging 1970s concrete building. However, the interior is modern and furnished with a good eye for interior design. The breakfast is great and the service very good. Our room (213) had poor ventilation and I would make sure not to book 213 or 211. We saw the interior of other rooms from the hallway and those were very nice. I would recommend this and stay here again.

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Jennifer

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were no blackout curtains, which negatively impacted our sleep as we traveled at the height of summer.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with staff offering tips and managing bus groups calmly. A few guests reported lapses such as absent or brusque reception.

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Geoffrey

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and the woman at the front was very friendly and even gave us some recommendations of places to check out in Höfn. All in all, very good stay and at a very good price too.

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Kenneth

23 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I want to especially mention the great staff. It appears to be family staffed with the owner, Artur, manning the daytime reception. He was a great gentleman and very helpful giving information on local sights to see. When our next stop at Media Luna Guesthouse in Seydisfjördur went bad because we were not given the check-in codes until very, very late, it was an easy decision to stay a third night at Hotel Jokull. This is a great place to view the nearby Vesturahorn range, Skutafoss, and the Red Chair.

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Josh

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Very comfortable and clean and the receptionists was super friendly and helpful

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Tim

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had no complaints about the room, just a nice quiet place to spend the night despite being close to the ring road. Breakfast is included and was very nice. The receptionists are friendly and wifi works without issues. Parking is not a problem as there is a big parking lot available.

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Vanessa

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked room only with private bathroom for one night while touring as a solo round Iceland. Room very clean and comfortable. Reception staff helpful in recommending somewhere to eat in Hoffn as their restaurant wasn’t open time I visited

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Samuel

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and great price. Staff and breakfast were wonderful

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Judith

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff are very accommodating and friendly. Lovely breakfast buffet with helpful staff preparing/ serving. Room was clean, design is simple yet very functional. Location very convenient to go into Hofn or up the road to sight seeing places!

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stevens

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Personne à l’accueil, personne dans l’hôtel et surtout personne le matin

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Mark A

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our experience with this location to be a good one. The room was fine, the WC was nearby and all was good. The breakfast was very good and they were dealing with two buses of people, including a really rude female tour guide that barged into the kitchen and was making what we felt were unjustified complaints and demands. we have travelled by ourselves and with small group tours and have never had a tour guide act so inappropriately - fussing and being rude about non-issues. The hotel staff handled it respectfully. We would stay here again.

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LOIS

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good. Breakfast was plentiful in buffet style and good. Staff was helpful in seeing northern lights - which we did! Parking very easy and convenient.

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Location

Just off Route 1 and a short drive from Höfn, it’s convenient for Ring Road travel and nearby sights like glaciers and Vestrahorn. The setting is quiet with mountain views but removed from town amenities.

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emily

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay to visit the glacier lagoons

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Gabrielle

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel located off the main road, easily accessible to downtown

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Tim

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had no complaints about the room, just a nice quiet place to spend the night despite being close to the ring road. Breakfast is included and was very nice. The receptionists are friendly and wifi works without issues. Parking is not a problem as there is a big parking lot available.

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Daniel

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located just outside Hofn, the hotel room was suitable for our needs. It was clean and the staff was friendly. The room setup was a bit odd, but it was just one night, so it's all good

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Lorraine

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and pleasant guesthouse with restaurant. Friendly and accommodating staff. Bed was fine; flat pillows :| Great location if you are doing a Ring Road trip to see sights. Amazing sights within an hour-ish each way.

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Iti

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views of the mountains

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Nina

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located on Ring Road.

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Phoebe

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel views and close drive to town and other attractions. Lovely breakfast selection as well.

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Elizabeth

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Whitney

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a bit out of town from Hofn where there are a couple great restaurants. Comfortable and attentive staff.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and fresh bread, and many enjoyed the on-site restaurant. Some guests found pricing or inclusion unclear and noted occasional disorganization.

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Alastair

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room very pleasant & spacious. Bedding not great, two single quilts covering 3 single beds pushed together ! Location about 5 miles out of hofn, coach trips staying not great as all arrive & leave at same time, Breakfast really poor, only hint of hot was the coffee & toaster, really anniying as made to pay extra for this, booked thru hotels.com, well over £200 per night, hotel site said breakfast complimentary- but it seems not if Expedia related, location too remote to go elsewhere when on tight schedule.

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Harish

14 Jun 2023

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Breakfast was good. Freshly baked bread was tasting amazing. nice location , we stayed only for a night. We checked in late and checkout next day morning as part of our ring road drive.

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Shiu-Ying

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the cleaness of the hotel. The breakfast buffet is a little pricey.

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Samuel

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and great price. Staff and breakfast were wonderful

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Ashley

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was older but clean, the restaurant had good food, but they were bringing out orders one by one and as food was cooked it seemed. A little disorganized.

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Matthew

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great views of the mountains from the room, Nice large breakfast area. Good stop along the diamond loop

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JANET

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the great warm bread at breakfast.

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Bhavani

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the fact that there were good vegetarian options in their dinner menu and the fact that there was a second dining room called living room, away from the throng of diners.

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Knud

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel and rooms. Excellent restaurant.

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LOIS

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good. Breakfast was plentiful in buffet style and good. Staff was helpful in seeing northern lights - which we did! Parking very easy and convenient.

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Month	Average price
February	US$211
March	US$224
April	US$160
May	US$190
June	US$285
July	US$311
August	US$336
September	US$272
October	US$212
November	US$136

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $483	2 $483	3 $474
4 $324	5 $475	6 $435	7 $255	8 $255	9 $483	10 $255
11 $186	12 $186	13 $281	14 $276	15 $186	16 $186	17 $221
18 $186	19 $186	20 $186	21 $255	22 $186	23 $186	24 $186
25 $186	26 $359	27 $483	28 $186	29 $186	30 $186	31 $483

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Economy Double Or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room with Bathroom

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20 $488	21 $489	22	23 $324	24 $372	25 $255	26 $255
27 $373	28 $491	29 $491	30 $491