Hotel Smyrlabjörg

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Property highlights

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About this property

Situated next to Iceland’s Ring Road, this family-run farm hotel offers brightly decorated rooms with a TV and a private bathroom. The Hoffell Hot Springs are 25 km away. All rooms at Hotel Smyrlabjörg feature country house-style décor. Some rooms have views of the Atlantic Ocean, while others overlook the mountains. Homemade dishes based on local produce are served at the in-house restaurant. A breakfast buffet and lunch are also available. Drinks can be enjoyed in the bar. Free WiFi is available in public areas at Hotel Smyrlabjörg. A gift shop is located at the hotel. Staff can help arrange tours to the Vatnajökull Glacier, 1 km away. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 30 km from the hotel. Höfn town centre is a 35-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nicola
Australia Australia
“As described a good old fashion hotel with great rooms and staff. Bar was open along with the restaurant in the late afternoon for a drink prior to a lovely dinner made using local ingredients where possible.”
Karnit
Israel Israel
“Nice room with a great view! Large window opens to the surrounding nature. We had a great show of the moon from our bed. We loved it. Nice restaurant and nice breakfast. Very clean and tidy.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a cosy, warm, and welcoming feel. Traditional feeling hotel. We really enjoyed our stay. Location was great with stunning views and a nice walk to a local waterfall.”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to access, easy to find, parking handy. Food was good, rooms were comfortable. Even saw the Aurora”
Luca
Switzerland Switzerland
“The Lamb bourger is really really tasty, jucy and well done! Quiet room with bouncy but medium hard matraces. Really big and good breakfast serving in the morning!”
Tihomir
Serbia Serbia
“Very good athmosfere. Breakfast excellent with lot of hand made things. Location extraordinary.”
Irth2709
Iceland Iceland
“Everything was very clean, towels and linen where really nice and a bit more standard than in many 4 star hotels on our way around Iceland :) Breakfast was simple, but everything fresh and clean, I am not a big eater in the morning but the...”
Megan
Australia Australia
“The hotel is in a convenient location for visiting Diamond Beach. It is quite large but had good service and we were very happy with the accommodation and breakfast.”
Stasmir
Portugal Portugal
“FaNtastic place! Great food, friendly staff, wonderful beds!”
Vasiliki
Greece Greece
“Country style hotel. Large rooms. Comfortable. Clean. Good breakfast. Excellent staff. Good dinner.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

Restaurant #2
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hotel Smyrlabjorg in advance.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.