Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

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Set by the spectacular Skogafoss Waterfall, this hotel offers an in-house restaurant and guest rooms with free WiFi and a tiled bathroom with shower. The Route 1 Ring Road is 1 km away and Vik is 30 km away. All guest rooms at Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels have a satellite TV and private bathroom. Using local ingredients, the spacious restaurant offers a menu of traditional Icelandic foods and modern-day favourites . Guests can relax with a drink in the hotel bar. Additional facilities at Skógafoss Hotel include a tour desk and shared lounge. The hotel is located at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. The open-air Skógar Folk Museum is a 5-minute walk away. Hvolsvöllur town centre is 50 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Double or Twin Room
161 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$128 per night
Original price
US$569.40
Black Friday Deal
- US$172.51
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Total before taxes
US$396.89
US$128 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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30% off
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Black Friday Deal
Black Friday Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Included: € 10 Service charge per stay
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Double or Twin Room with Waterfall View
161 feet²
Mountain view
Landmark view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$142 per night
Original price
US$626.91
Black Friday Deal
- US$189.77
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Total before taxes
US$437.14
US$142 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Black Friday Deal.
Black Friday Deal
Black Friday Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Included: € 10 Service charge per stay
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
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Double Room with Waterfall View
  • 1 large double bed
161 feet²
Mountain view
Landmark view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$142 per night
Original price
US$626.91
Black Friday Deal
- US$189.77
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Total before taxes
US$437.14
US$142 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Black Friday Deal.
Black Friday Deal
Black Friday Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Included: € 10 Service charge per stay
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
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Deluxe Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
269 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$180 per night
Original price
US$788.96
Black Friday Deal
- US$238.38
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Total before taxes
US$550.58
US$180 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Black Friday Deal.
Black Friday Deal
Black Friday Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Included: € 10 Service charge per stay
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • •
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
248 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$180 per night
Original price
US$788.96
Black Friday Deal
- US$238.38
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Total before taxes
US$550.58
US$180 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Black Friday Deal.
Black Friday Deal
Black Friday Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 20 Nov 2025–31 Dec 2026.
Included: € 10 Service charge per stay
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mitchell
Australia Australia
“Incredible location with Skógafoss a short walk away. Tidy compact room to stay in with a warm bed and solid options for breakfast.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice hotel. It's literally minutes away from the waterfall. The breakfast, the customer service and the room were great. Highly recommended”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel and great family room. Loved being so close to the waterfall. Lovely meal in restaurant too.”
Keyi
China China
“An exceptional location right next to the majestic Skogafoss waterfall, which is perfectly framed by the room's window. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the on-site restaurant served a fantastic breakfast and dinner. The room...”
Galvin
Ireland Ireland
“Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious dinner and drinks. Great variety for breakfast. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean. It’s close proximity to the amazing Skógafoss waterfall. Free parking.”
Gayle
Australia Australia
“Great location, staff were excellent, so friendly and assisted us with requests.”
Daniel
United States United States
“Room comfortable, Nespresso machine+, staff was professional, breakfast solid.”
Amendigo
Australia Australia
“Great location right next to Skogafoss meant we could visit the waterfall at any time which was ideal for midnight sun The beds were clean and comfortable”
Susan
Oman Oman
“Great hotel with excellent location next to Skogafoss waterfall. We stayed in a family room and my kids were thrilled with the bunk beds. Breakfast was good and the coffee was excellent. The 24/7 access to the hot beverage making station was a...”
Annabelle
Australia Australia
“So close to the waterfall! I think Apple Maps will take you to the wrong place for the reception, so just be wary of that. Otherwise a good stay to experience the waterfall intimately - visit at 10pm-1am without the bus loads of tourists.”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mitchell
Australia Australia
“Incredible location with Skógafoss a short walk away. Tidy compact room to stay in with a warm bed and solid options for breakfast.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice hotel. It's literally minutes away from the waterfall. The breakfast, the customer service and the room were great. Highly recommended”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel and great family room. Loved being so close to the waterfall. Lovely meal in restaurant too.”
Keyi
China China
“An exceptional location right next to the majestic Skogafoss waterfall, which is perfectly framed by the room's window. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the on-site restaurant served a fantastic breakfast and dinner. The room...”
Galvin
Ireland Ireland
“Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious dinner and drinks. Great variety for breakfast. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean. It’s close proximity to the amazing Skógafoss waterfall. Free parking.”
Gayle
Australia Australia
“Great location, staff were excellent, so friendly and assisted us with requests.”
Daniel
United States United States
“Room comfortable, Nespresso machine+, staff was professional, breakfast solid.”
Amendigo
Australia Australia
“Great location right next to Skogafoss meant we could visit the waterfall at any time which was ideal for midnight sun The beds were clean and comfortable”
Susan
Oman Oman
“Great hotel with excellent location next to Skogafoss waterfall. We stayed in a family room and my kids were thrilled with the bunk beds. Breakfast was good and the coffee was excellent. The 24/7 access to the hot beverage making station was a...”
Annabelle
Australia Australia
“So close to the waterfall! I think Apple Maps will take you to the wrong place for the reception, so just be wary of that. Otherwise a good stay to experience the waterfall intimately - visit at 10pm-1am without the bus loads of tourists.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Hótel Skógafoss by EJ Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

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.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside of reception opening hours you are kindly requested to inform the property in advance.

Please note that daily cleaning is not included in the Apartment with Terrace and Studio with Mountain View. All other room types have daily cleaning included.