Dalshöfdi Guesthouse

Dalshöfdi, 881 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 881 Dalshöfdi, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>826</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
825 reviews

It was simple and quiet. Just what we needed after a long day of being out. The waterfall just a few mins walk from the property was a nice surprise. Oh and what a nice surprise—we had waffles for the morning.

Ekta United States of America
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Dalshöfdi Guesthouse

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With unspoiled views towards the Vatnajökull Glacier, this countryside guest house is 16 mi from Kirkjubæjarklaustur village. Hiking can be enjoyed directly from the property, and free WiFi is available. Dalshöfdi Guest house offers light rooms with a neutral décor and shared bathroom facilities. Each bedroom has a sink and looks out onto the garden and surrounding landscapes. There are two apartments available, four twin rooms with shared facilities and one single room with shared facilities. Skaftafell National Park is 29 mi from Dalshöfdi Guest house, while the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Fjadrárgljúfur Canyon are 62 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
3 twin beds
4 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Dalshöfdi
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  • Ekta
    United States of America United States of America
    “It was simple and quiet. Just what we needed after a long day of being out. The waterfall just a few mins walk from the property was a nice surprise. Oh and what a nice surprise—we had waffles for the morning.”
  • M
    United States of America United States of America
    “It was the perfect place to see the northern lights! The dining area is also the best spot to watch the sunrise”
  • Rizki
    Hungary Hungary
    “The location is in the middle of nowhere (in a good way) Nice View Love the Waffle Shower Gel + Shampoo Well equipped kitchen Free Hot chocolate”

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 739 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our names are Baldur & Díana, the owners of Dalshöfði Guesthouse and our hosts We used to live in Hafnarfjörður in the capital area but took over the guesthouse in 2017

Property info

We are a family run guesthouse with 4 twin rooms and 1 single room with shared facilities. All the rooms in the guesthouse have a sink and then there is the shared facilities that are 2 bathrooms with shower, fully eqviped kitchen where the guests can cook their own dinner and a dining room. We also have 2 private apartments, One bedroom apartment for 3 persons and Two bedroom apartment for 5 persons.

Neighborhood info

Guesthouse in the southeast of Iceland, close to varied interesting attractions. The farm is located in splendid and beautiful surroundings, 5 km (3 mi) from the Ring Road, and a short distance from the regions of main attractions. The lava field produced during the massive eruption Skaftareldar of 1783 are a prominent trait of the lowlands, whereas moors and highlands are a smorgasbord of Icelandic nature, shaped by ice and fire. We are open all year. Interesting sights to visit from Dalshöfði are Skaftafell, Vatnajokull national park 72 km Jokulsarlon 106 km Lomagnupur 10 km Fjarðaragljufur 32 km Lakagi­gar 82 km Nearest restaurant is only 9 minutes away Nearest supermarket is 20 minutes away

Languages Spoken

English,Icelandic

Area info

Amenities of Dalshöfdi Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 28 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 28 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Dalshöfdi Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Dalshöfdi Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Dalshöfdi Guesthouse include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Apartment

  • Yes, Dalshöfdi Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Dalshöfdi Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Dalshöfdi Guesthouse is 1,650 feet from the center of Dalshöfdi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dalshöfdi Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking