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Skálatjörn Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Riverfront guesthouse in Selfoss

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Garden view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Panoramic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Luxury Studio, Mountain View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Studio, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Basic Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio (Disability access) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Studio (Disability access)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 322 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free parking
Free WiFi
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134)
The price is $164
includes taxes & fees
$142 per night
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
Skálatjörn, Selfoss, 0801

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Turf House - 20 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Knarraros Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Kerid Crater - 34 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 66 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi Vöðlakot - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Café María - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bookkaffi - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Skálatjörn Guesthouse

Situated on the bay, Skálatjörn Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Selfoss. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Icelandic

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Concierge services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 20 2024 to January 15 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Skálatjörn Guesthouse Selfoss
Skálatjörn Selfoss
Skálatjörn Guesthouse Selfoss
Skálatjörn Guesthouse Guesthouse
Skálatjörn Guesthouse Guesthouse Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

Is Skálatjörn Guesthouse currently open?
This property is closed from December 20 2024 to January 15 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Skálatjörn Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Skálatjörn Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Skálatjörn Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Skálatjörn Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Skálatjörn Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Skálatjörn Guesthouse and nearby?
Skálatjörn Guesthouse has a garden.
What's the area around Skálatjörn Guesthouse like?
Skálatjörn Guesthouse is located by the river. Popular attractions include Thingvellir National Park, which is 48 minutes away by car.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful night
Kristina, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely farm 10 min from Selfoss
Lovely remote farm outside of Selfoss. Close to Golden Circle. We caught the Northern lights. Helena was friendly and welcoming. We missed her 6pm goat tour but hope to come back again.
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and comfortable with a well-equipped kitchenette. It's in a perfect location for viewing the Northern Lights when the sky is clear, if you're able to stay up late enough. Helena was very attentive and responsive and even gave us a tour of the farm, introducing us to her very friendly, adorable goats and of course the barn cat that looks after them :-)
Elon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

jen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simply the best.
Myungkeun, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Meh place. No goats. Nothing around.
Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay with Helena and Stefan was wonderful. It was great to learn about the Icelandic goats and the farm is so pretty. Rooms are clean and very convenient to have kitchen amenities.
Bonnie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This beautiful property has a goat farm! The goats are very friendly and we even got a tour of their facilities. The apartment was clean with a nice fridge, stove, very comfortable bed. It was calm and peaceful and convenient to the Golden Circle. And it was very economical!
Barbara, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I loved staying at Skálatjörn for our first 3 nights in Iceland! Helena is an excellent host, and we loved how quiet the property was. Plus, they have goats, a cat, and a dog!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Solid spot
Good stay, fit our needs well
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Country oasis
Beautiful large apartment with three bedrooms, bath, kitchen and dining/sitting area. Plenty of room for 5 people. Absolutely loved the location out in the countryside with great views. The host and hostess were incredibly friendly and helpful. There were goats on the property and tours were given each night at 6. Something special you would not get elsewhere that enhanced our experience in Iceland. Highly recommend.
William, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The setting is wonderfully Rural. The farm is well cared for and the facilities are very nice! The location was great for seeing the south coast. The owner is fantastic and very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again!
Todd, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Omer, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Would recommend the goat tour. Thank you for the accommodations!
Garrett, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

margaret, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Helena and Stephan were very accommodating and have a wonderful guesthouse on a sprawling property close to Selfoss. We shopped for breakfast groceries before checking in because the kitchenette had everything needed. Very clean and comfortable beds. One of the highlights was the goat farm tour where we met the extended family, including Max.
Susan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our host Helga was very nice. We had a large 3 bedroom apartment attached to the barn. When we first walked in we were worried that we would continually smell the goats but that did not happen. We made it in time to go on the goat tour. It was wonderful. The apartment had all the facilities needed for our stay - refrigerator, cooktop, coffee maker...
Ann, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Helena, as the owner, wonderful. She did a tour of her goats (and the kids were so cute). The room was great, including the bathroom.
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is ok, not as impressive as we want but it served the purpose. We booked the property at the last minute and need some place to stay and cook the food ourselves. The room has very thing we need, a mini electronic cooktop, pots, and pans. Though, the road to get into the property was very rough. We came from Vik and were driving on route 1 and made exit and that was when we found out that the gravel road was difficult to drive. Other than that, every was okay.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and the room looked brand new!
Alan, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

We stayed here for 4 nights while visiting Iceland. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. It was convenient to Selfoss and easy to get to. The guesthouse is about 100 meters from where the owners stay. Need to pick up the key there. The goats and cat are cute.
Robert, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed staying in a studio apartment. It was well stocked with kitchen supplies for simple meals. We didnt get to see any animals but we did arrive later in the v evening and left in the early AM. Great place to stay.
Roger, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property. Wonderful and cozy stay!
Margarita, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The accommodations were very clean and kitchen was very well stocked. Helena was very kind showing our group to our room. Definitely a unique experience and best place we stayed at during trip to Iceland, would come back here again in the future.
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the beds and shower! We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!
Cory, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review