Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Location: Lindarbakki, Höfn, 781, Hofn, IS
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Scenic Views and Modern Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden, and enjoy complimentary wireless internet access.
Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Convenient Facilities
Benefit from amenities like a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self-parking is available.
Immerse yourself in comfort at Fosshotel Vatnajokull. Book now for a memorable stay near the airport.
Important Information
- One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Electric car charging station
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free self parking
- Electric car charging station
- Housekeeping on request
- Banquet hall
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Suite
1 Double Bed
484-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Economy Double or Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Standard Double or Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Family Connecting Rooms
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
463 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Laptop workspace, phone, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting rooms available
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Economy Double Room Single Use
1 Twin Bed
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Guest Reviews
- Sabrina (10/5): - Great rooms with beautiful view
- Darrell (6/5): - This hotel was ok, but the room was very outdated and absolutely tiny. Staff was nice, and the breakfast was pretty standard. There is no elevator so you will have to carry your luggage upstairs.
- Diana (10/5): - The hotel is about a 10 minute drive to Hofn but the views are absolutely breathtaking, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has a bar and restaurant in case you don’t want to drive to Hofn.
- Sylvia (8/5): - Staff was very nice. Parking is limited. Rooms are out dated and don’t look like the picture
- Vanessa (10/5): - Economy room perfect for our short stay. Dinner and breakfast services were fantastic!
- Rika (10/5): - We loved staying at this hotel. It was a beautiful setting where we were able to see two Glaciers from our window. When we finally arrived at the hotel after driving for 5 hours, we were exhausted, but dinner revived us—the lamb and Arctic char dishes were amazing! My husband said it was the best lamb he had ever tasted, and I agreed! We were so glad that we decided to eat at the restaurant in the hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. We had a good night sleep, and we were ready to go hiking nearby Glaciers. We had a wonderful stay. Thanks for hosting us!
- Michael (10/5): - Nice, new facility , great staff, excellent dinner. Recognizable room features Will be back
- DIANE (10/5): - Clean and comfortable
- Elizabeth (10/5): - The hotel was kept up nicely. The staff was warm and friendly. You must remember you are in Europe so they are small is size. Breakfast buffet hit the spot.
- Aaron J (6/5): - Good breakfast and comfortable bed. Very loud noises from ceiling tiles at night. Difficult to sleep.
- Pavel (10/5): - Beautiful location. Friendly staff. Good food. Spacious room with great views. Loved my stay here!
- Sam (10/5): - The staff were very helpful and friendly.
- Arnold (6/5): - Room met our expectations.
- Kai (8/5): - There were very few lodging options for the Hofn area as I booked last minute. I have always been satsified with Fosshotel facilities before, so I decided on this one despite the extreme expense. I realized once I arrived at the beautiful room that it was very expensive because it was a suite. I loved everything about it until it came time to sleep. 3 young men in the room below me kept me awake all night. I complained to the front desk and she spoke with them, but the noise continued until it was time for me to get up.
- vipin (8/5): - Property was very clean and nice experience
- Susan (10/5): nice! - Very nice hotel. VERY small bathrooms, like most of Iceland!
- Henry (10/5): - Close to Hofn, nice view.
- Sam (10/5): - The best sleep in this whole trip! Mattress felt like my own and same is the blanket. We booked a family room with two king size bed and two bathrooms (one is extremely large). The breakfast is standard, staff are very friendly! Talked to us about their experience coming to Iceland and offered travelling advice in her own country! Will definitely stay again!
- Abhishek (10/5): - Great location, awesome views, very pristine and excellent staff
- Phillip (10/5): - Great place to stay
- Ila (10/5): - Good hotel to stay at especially with the glacier view in the distance. My qualm is I think the hotel is due for renovation - seems older with old carpets and bathroom tile grout. Stayed at another Foss hotel on a previous trip and that one was way newer and cleaner. Other qualm is I think they forgot to add bedsheets. We were too tired to ask for them and just slept. But staff are amazing, welcoming and respectful - it’s why we know Foss Hotel is one of Iceland’s best hotel companies in Iceland.
- Emily (10/5): - Awesome. Walls were thin though in the hotel rooms though.
- Michael (10/5): Beautiful setting with exceptional staff - We arrived late (10:00) and had a quick check-in. Parking was tight, but we found a spot. Room was comfortable and clean; access to the outdoors by sliding door was a fantastic plus. The highlight of the stay were the staff, however. We sat for a couple hours and chatted with the bartender (Polish fellow whose name I've forgotten) and receptionist (Mika), both of who were charming and just lovely people. Those are the kinds of experiences that make international travel memorable.
- Chandra (10/5): - Location was great. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good. Amenities could have been better. No shampoo or conditioner provided.
- Sujuan (10/5): - Great location, Skútustaðir is just across the street. Room is spacious and clean
- Doug (6/5): - No screens on the windows and mosquitos/biting bug in the area, so staff asked that we keep windows closed. A very hot night. Shower was tiny and stinky. Old, black out curtains didn't block 30% of the light. Not a great room and this was the most expensive hotel on our trip at above $325 for a night. Front staff was not friendly upon arrival. Checking out was fine. Find another accommodation.
- Abraham (10/5): - The hotel was nice and the staff friendly. They make a good latte not from an automatic machine. Shower in the room had an odd placement as it was a split shower/toilet in two separate locations. You exit shower directly to sleeping area which was odd. Overall though, nice hotel and would stay here again.
- Robert (10/5): - Clean convenient nice restaurant only disadvantage no elevator but help was offered with luggage if required
- Margaret (6/5): - This hotel is clean and the staff is friendly but the area we stayed in, which may have been the old part of the building, was very dated feeling. The room was quite a let-down. The bathroom was tiny-could barely fit in the shower. Breakfast was expensive and very average. The views were lovely.
- Samantha (8/5): - Pros: Great view of the glacier and great staff! Cons: TV channels did not work and it’s an isolated location.
- Kerstin (10/5): - Lovely clean room. Plenty of space. Saw some wild reindeer just over the road too which made the stay even better. Would recommend.
- Caroline (8/5): - not quite as nice at some of the other fosshotels
- Rahul Anil (10/5): - Great property, nice staff! Bar is great with awesome views. We had a simple room on 1st floor, although a corner room but lacked any views for the price.
- Yunbo (8/5): - Nice hotel, good experience
- christine (6/5): - Easy location if you’re on your way to Vik.
- Rick (6/5): - Good view
- Matthew (10/5): - Amazing views
- Lindsey (10/5): - .
- Mei (10/5): - Nice hotel and very clean.
- RAHUL (10/5): - Great Experience
- Michelle (10/5): Night at Fosshotel Vatnajokull. - This Hotel is exceptional, the dinner was outstanding, the room was warm and comfortable with views to die for. We would recommend this Hotel to anyone who comes here.
- Larissa (10/5): - Absolutely amazing with wonderful views.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - This was a good hotel to stay at but the food was way overpriced. The layout of the room was unique. The shoer was in a sperate room from the toilet and sink, which helped 2 people get ready at once. I liked that part.
- DONALD (6/5): - Good location
- Maude (10/5): - We had an amazing stay. Very comfortable and nice set up in the room. We loved our experience.
- Yi (8/5): - Very nice, but no elevator, which made it hard to move the luggage to the second floor.
- Silke (10/5): - The hotel is very nice. The breakfast was great. It has incredible views but best of all, on my two nights I was able to see some of the best Northern Lights from the parking lot. The hotel is a bit far from other places so that helped a lot to see the northern lights. I would definitely stay at the hotel again. The girls at the reception and the bar were too kind. I give them a 10/10
- Fatimah (8/5): - Breakfast should be included
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Clean place. Nice rooms and restaurant.
- CHI CHING (10/5): - Good to see aurora just outside hotel
- Michael (10/5): - Large corner room with living room, windows everywhere, heated bayhroom floor, great enclosed shower, separate toilet room.
- Wai Yee (2/5): - I’ve requested a clean room with better view. Though no guarantee, how come the reception arranged a room with a metal scaffold outside the window without prior notification & my consent ? I found this when I checked the room. The way out is to get curtain down throughout the stay. Next morning, workers on the scaffold made peace and quiet gone. Repair is necessary but downgraded my room charging at the same room rate, ridiculous!! A male staff who looks like the Manager, was rude. He pointed to me to instruct me stop photo taking capturing other guests. Again, ridiculous!! There were so many guests that day, that means no picture or he should help clear the venue for guests who need photo taking? This hotel was the poorest one in my Iceland trip for 12 night-stay. THE POOREST!
- Stefano (10/5): - A great hotel with great amenities! The rooms are very spacious and its super comfortable. i totally recommend it!
- Laura (4/5): - Very little actually worked in our room, it was outdated and very basic.
- Philip (10/5): - Everything was top notch!
- Karie (4/5): Awkward room design - Hotel room was a weird design. The toilet/sink on one side and the shower only on the other side where the office area was. This means you leave your toiletries on one side and take a shower on the other side and walk out in your towel into the office area! It was very cramped for me & my husband and were not large at all. I would not stay here again. Location was nice but had to drive about 15 minutes to eat out. The hotel restaurant had limited selection and average price for entree was about $48 USD.
- Megan (10/5): - Great staff, excellent location and property. Highly recommend.
- Praveen (10/5): - Excellent..
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great hotel - Lovely location overlooking the mountains and also glimpses of the glaciers from the room we got Room was really good sized and had all amenities needed Property in clean condition although the electric car charger wasn’t functional and the staff had no information about it Breakfast spread was decent, although have seen better options Parking plenty but the hotel is slightly outside the town of Hofn
- AFTAB (8/5): - Friendly staff. Some construction in adjacent rooms was not ideal, made a lot of noise am.
- Prashant (10/5): - The hotel was clean, comfortable, convenient, and courteous staff.
- Clayton (6/5): - Receptionist told us that we were upgraded only to find scaffolding was set up next to our window, with works startung at 8:00. For the rest it is a nice hotel with excellent service.
- Natasha (10/5): Beautiful, New, & they Do Laundry - Our View could see a Waterfall, in the nearby Mountain on one side, & the next morning the Glacier was Visible from the other side when there was Clear Skies! We did a load of laundry, & it was Handled with Care! Loved this service, & the Front Desk Lady!! Wish I would have saved her name. The Food is Delicious, & just like the rest of Iceland… a little Expensive. The Hoffel Hot Tubs are a short drive, & were a Nice end to our Long Day of Hiking. We would stay here again!
- Michael (10/5): - Just staying for 1 night. Staff are friendly and professional. Room is clean. Door in restaurant was very good. I would stay here again.
- Wilmari (10/5): - Excellent
- Cynthia (10/5): - Amazing service and our dinner there was excellent.
- Peter (10/5): - A very beautiful property in a stunning part of Iceland. Our rooms were spectacular. The breakfast was excellent. However it is the staff that makes the hotel a special place. Make sure to check out the Pakkhus Restaurant in nearby Hofn.
- Cris (10/5): - This was a very nice property and very clean. There is 24 hour concierge service. Breakfast buffet was included with a decent spread. There is a bar and restaurant on the premises. Great views of the mountains. Overall, excellent place to stay.
- STEVEN (6/5): Paid to much - Very disappointed I reserved my room 2 months before when I checked in other guests checking in before me had a lower rate by 40$
- Seyed gholamreza (8/5): - Very clean and food is good
- margaret (10/5): - Great food nice views super welcoming and helpful staff
- Anna (10/5): - Lovely place, convenient and beautiful location
- Avi (10/5): - Good
- Dipanjan (8/5): - Great rooms, beautiful location. However, we found the bathroom smelling of cigarette and we did mention it to the management that the cleaning staff should have taken notice. We wanted an iron/ironing board and we were surprised to learn that they do not have any. It is a good place to spend the night but we expect a bit better service for the money that was charged. Given the service, I would say its overpriced
- Sheng (8/5): - Breakfast buffet was amazing
- Emanuel (10/5): Recommendation for stop on route 1 - Wonderful hotel for stop on ring route. Good restaurant on site with fantastic staff.
- Julia (10/5): - Staff was excellent. Room was lovely. Needs better blackout curtains!
- Jeffrey (8/5): - Nice place to stay. Quiet area
- Rory (10/5): - Friendly staff and a nice place to stay.
- James (8/5): - Property was clean. Friendly staff. Great breakfast buffet. Great hotel restaurant. Your room assignment could make or break your experience here. Unless you are willing to upgrade your room, expect to stay in a room in the basement with very little space and a tiny shower. 15 min drive to Hofn.
- Digesh (10/5): - Everything was very good, my only complaint is they didn’t have black out window curtains, it was very bright in the room whole night, couldn’t sleep well
- Garner L (10/5): - The shower was pitiful. No curtain just open air. Bathroom floor slippery when made wet by shower. Your service people were excellent. You are too expensive for the value.
- Moussa (10/5): - Quiet, clean and easily accessible.
- Kirsty (10/5): A great stay - A great stay. Enjoyed the views and dinner. Comfy bed and modern bathroom
- Frank (10/5): - Love the Hotel, would be able to spend much mire time there. great staff, very clean and quite. Will be back...
- Susan (8/5): - Easy to get to and quiet area.
- Thomas (8/5): - More consideration on architectual style than function. Very nice hotel but lacking in consideration for how guests function. Tiny bathroom - almost hit tiny sink Separate shower facing bed with glass door - no private dressing area. Did have a fridge that was old and rattled Had a nice deck but was shared with room next door that you could see into Breakfast very limited Room was small with minimal room for luggage. Room darkening curtains were very ineffective.
- Gisli (10/5): - Beautiful views. Friendly staff! Nice rooms.
- Kristen (8/5): - The setting is ideal, it's such a great place to escape. The bar/lounge area is the best place to enjoy sunset with a cocktail (happy hour is 6-7 every day). The breakfast was great, the dinner was shockingly delicious. The room could use an update (our bench was broken but we didn't care enough to say anything about it while we were there so that's on us) but also has everything you need. Would stay here again!
- Ryan (8/5): - The view from our room was spectacular. We were in a corner suite with a lot of windows. We loved the town of Höfn as well and wish we had more time to explore. I did find the room to be in bad condition as far as the furniture. The couch was cloth. It was covered in stains and smelled badly. It made us uncomfortable to lounge in the suite that we paid extra for.
- Jorge (10/5): - I really enjoyed my stay, the hotel is quite elegant, clean and the bartender was awesome with the margaritas!!
- Mom (10/5): - Loved the "remote" location and view of the glacier. Staff was wonderful. Great stop along the Ring Road at a good stopping point if you're starting a drive from Akureyri.
- Jack (10/5): Excellent! - Amazing hotel! The setting is excellent overlooking the glaciers, and the restaurant/bar area have a nice feel to them. Food was good also and staff were very helpful
- John (10/5): - Nice hotel with a great restaurant. Would stay here again. We saw the northern lights right out front which made our stay very memorable.
- luz (10/5): - Nice deck in the back to wait for Northern Lights ( we saw them) Very modern and comfortable atmosphere
- gareth (6/5): - We stayed one night. The property was clearly given a superficial update: the lobby, facade, dining area, but everything beyond that was very dated and worn out. The brown carpet in the hallways was very worn, the room and bathroom finishes were outdated and not in the best of shape. If you are a side sleeper I might skip this hotel as the beds are incredibly firm. The shower in our room did not drain and the walls were paper thin, everything downstairs and the room next door could be heard. Breakfast was good. The only appeal of this property is the view from the dining room.
- James (10/5): - Nice place but mattress was terrible! They do offer mattress pads
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Staff was friendly and courteous, great views and relative location to Vik but dissatisfied with the room condition for the price point.
- Leah (10/5): - Great location, well managed, nice staff, comfortable bed, nice views.
- Richard (8/5): - Very good experience.
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