Guesthouse Vellir

Location: Vellir, Skeidflotur, 871, Skeidflotur, IS

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Concierge service
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Free self parking

Rooms Available

• Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

  97-sq-foot soundproofed room with ocean and mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

  210-sq-foot room with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  1 Twin Bed

  97-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

• Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

  172-sq-foot room with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

  1 Queen Bed

  215-sq-foot room with ocean views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 20-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Patricia (8/5): - We enjoyed that it was in the country
• Ella (6/5): - Clean motel in beautiful area. Unfortunately the only place you can take advantage of the view is the picnic table in the parking lot. Small window in room with no view of much and the room with all the windows and seating that is advertised is only open for breakfast. Too much money for a bed and a bathroom with poor water pressure.
• Ilya (4/5): - The owner is greedy. Requested to remove the shoes at the entrance, but asked ~$35 for breakfast and no free coffee during the day, only Nescafe with dry creamer. Room is small, not all rooms have bathroom in the room. :(
• Jonathan (6/5): - Location and views from property were unique and beautiful. Rooms were very small with no TV. Shower had very low pressure. Cost was over $300 a night.
• Chun sang (8/5): - Located in a quiet and scenic area close to some must see attractions. However, food options are limited. Overall, an interesting place to spend a night.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Quaint place near Vik - At first it was a little shocking because it was in the middle of nowhere. Check in was a little confusing. Be sure to let them know in advance when you are arriving. The rooms were clean and the common area cute. We didn’t have breakfast. It was close to Vik.
• Sandra (10/5): - Very helpful staff and good restaurant.
• Cheryl (10/5): - Out in the countryside, surrounded by mountains & farm fields!
• Sharon (10/5): - Room was very clean and had everything we needed
• Libbi (10/5): - The property is perfectly located. It’s nothing fancy but with the prices the way they are in Iceland. I think this is just perfectly lovely. The room has twin beds, sink, and mirror, storage for your bags, a chair , nightstands, and a hot pot with teabags and coffee cups. It has a shared bathroom and a shower in the bathroom.There is a very nice dining room. I wish we had not brought so many groceries and had eaten in the dining room for me to be able to give a review. They do have a small group refrigerator and microwave. If you fly into Reykjavík one day, the Guest house is just the right distance. The next warning we got up and went horseback riding Vik, then explore the black beach and there are so many other places to go down south.
• Jennifer (10/5): - Wonderfully welcoming and had beers to purchase after a long day adventuring! Lovely room and views.
• Martin (10/5): - Quite
• Kelsey (10/5): Amazing staff - We arrived slightly after 9 pm after calling in a panic. The woman at the front desk was extremely kind and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay there and loved the beautiful location.
• Trevis (10/5): - Very nice and clean guesthouse with great view of Elf Church which I assume was Lutheran if Luther was OK with elves..
• Bryan (8/5): - Cozy one night stay, very quiet would recommend!
• Abiram (8/5): - Friendly staff, cozy room, great location
• JAMIE (10/5): - It was a lovely and quiet place and just what we were looking for. Wish we hd more time to spend there!
• Beatriz (10/5): - Perfect room for an overnight. Very clean and comfortable.
• Susan (6/5): - The property was older and had an odour. It was overpriced for the room especially as it did not include breakfast. Breakfast was also expensive.
• Rena (10/5): - Clean & comfortable room, helpful proprietor, quiet & beautiful spot 15 minutes from vik. Highly recommended.
• Verified traveler (2/5): Never again - The place has nothing which can qualify as hotel . Location bad , infrastructure nil , cleanliness zero, no service is the only service. How such properties get listed in Hotels.com is a question. I felt like completely cheated by Hotels.com
• Jonathan & Vanessa (6/5): - Good distance from Vik as well as the ferry. We were disappointed that there were no common dining facilities to eat our dinner as the dining room was only open at breakfast if you paid to get their breakfast. No food allowed in the common tv room either. There is a fridge and microwave but not dishware so bring some if you intend to eat your own food. Room and bathrooms are clean and comfortable and the sink in the room was convenient. The hostess was very nice!
• Brandy (6/5): - Guesthouse Vellir is a hostel that I only ventured into the hallway where my room was. I’m not sure how many rooms, but in my hallway, there were 11 with 2 bathrooms. The room I was in was ok, but definitely not great. The bed was not very comfortable, though better than some I have slept in. The area is fairly quiet, but a bit far from the road. The woman running the hostel is quite nice and very welcoming.
• Bethany (10/5): - Peaceful
• Colleen (6/5): - I chose the property because it said breakfast was included and there was a restaurant on the property. There was no breakfast or restaurant. They had an area for it but is was closed down. The walls were thin. I could here the person in the next room snoring all night. Closest town was about 15 to 20 minute drive. The online pictures were a little deceiving.
• Kim (10/5): - The room was very nice and so was the owner. We chatted with her for a bit about the property and her Darion the area. It was very nice. The room was nice and clean too. Would stay there again!
• Diem (10/5): - Quiet area near Vik. Nice beds and easy check-in/check-out. Saw the northern lights!
• Kacie (10/5): - The guesthouse is surrounded by pure beauty of which we were in awe. The host was so sweet and we felt safe & comfortable during our stay. We were satisfied with our room and felt like it met our needs well. It’s a great place to see the aurora, because there is no light pollution. We would definitely return. Highly recommend!
• Denisse (10/5): Great Stay! - Exceeded my expectations, friendly host who waited for us since we arrived 20 minutes passed the end of check out time (call ahead though if you’re running late). We stayed in the room with the private bathroom and bathroom was nice (renovated) and very clean. Would stay here again! Only downside was the breakfast was very expensive per person
• Margaret (10/5): - This was exactly as described. My sister and I shared a double twin bed room with shared bathroom. We never dealt with unclean bathrooms and showers were readily available despite plenty of other guests. The decor was charming and heart felt and the common space was comfortable and inviting. The surrounding area was gorgeous and we got to see the northern lights in the pitch black of the countryside, just hearing the sheep bleeting at us and ocean waves crashing behind them.
• Justin (10/5): - Was a perfect stay for exploring the area.
• Albert (8/5): - well ... breakfast should be included for this price we think 🤔
• Karen (10/5): - The Staff were there within a few minutes of our arrival! Very friendly, courteous, and helpful.
• Robin (8/5): - This guesthouse was quite remote from any restaurants. We drove 20 minutes to get our dinner. However, the room was pretty clean and the location was off the main road by about a mile, so it was a quiet place. There is no signage on the main road. We would have missed it without GPS. We declined to purchase breakfast, as the price was quite high. Friendly staff.
• Diane (4/5): - Check-in was at 4pm, we arrived at 4:15 to a “closed” sign and no one around. We then drove to the closest town to call, the host answered and told us to come back! The amount of stress we experienced due to the remote location and possibly finding a different “guest house” was not good. We went back and the women at the desk was very nice but lacked any empathy to the inconvenience. We left early to find a particular waterfall and when we return there was a gentlemen who spoke little to no English asking us to leave! Check-out was 11am and we returned to the property at 10am. We quickly showered and left.
• Eli (4/5): - We messed up. Booked too late, everything else was sold out, so we ended up here—a $400-a-night hostel. Weird waterfall mural scotch taped to the wall. Prison bathroom with plastic sheets in the corner for the shower. Truck stop industrial toilet paper and soap dispenser. $400. Breakfast? Thirty more bucks. Per person. Not included in the $400. For context, four nights later, we stayed in a suite at the Reykjavik Hilton for less. (full breakfast included.) Iceland is beautiful but getting so little value for so much $ off like this will hurt your soul and diminish your experience. So learn from us: plan ahead. Don't wait until the last minute to book a room or you will end up here and you will be sad and poor.
• Yisong (8/5): - Great location
• Christopher (8/5): - Great little place to stay and relax. Small rooms but that is to be expected. No tv in room and breakfast is not included which was noted beforehand. A little pricier for what you are getting but overall it was a very comfortable stay.
• Jeffrey (8/5): - The guesthouse location was convenient for our time in the southern coast of Iceland. We spent 2 nights there and had the end room, so there was plenty of light coming into our small room. The shower fixture was not working well, so it was difficult to take a relaxing shower and the room walls were thin, but overall we enjoyed our time at the hotel. We did not buy the breakfast, but it appeared tasty. Parkimg was ample and free. We had to take off our shoes before entering the lobby and our rooms. We were provided comfy slippers or could walk about in our socks.
• Adam (10/5): Definitely would recommend staying here - The establishment was clean and the staff were very friendly. The room was plenty big enough with a private bathroom and shower and the bed was very comfortable. This guesthouse has that at home feeling which was nice
• David (10/5): Unique convenient fantastic - Fantastic. Unique and comfortable. Convenient to other locations.
• Linda (10/5): - The host was friendly and helpful. There is a nice living room to hang out in during the evening. There is a small community refrigerator if you want to keep a few things cold during your stay.
• Brian (2/5): - cold, thoughtless management. Do not stay here
• Rachel (10/5): - Wonderful and cozy! Perfect after driving all day
• Mark (6/5): - Average place at above average price
• luis (2/5): - They never let me get in! They never gave me the room
• Kara (10/5): - We stayed in the superior double room with private bathroom and it was lovely. Lots of space, a refrigerator and an upgraded bathroom. It was convenient to Skogafoss, Vik, Cape Dyrholeay where we saw puffins, and the Black Sand beach. This was our first stay in a "guesthouse" and I did not realize we needed to check in by 9pm and call ahead. Of course I was shocked after traveling all day to the southern coast and arriving at 11pm to find an empty front desk with a phone number to call. They were so kind though.
• Tracy (6/5): - Was a small guesthouse about 15-20 min driving distance from the town of Vik. Run by one woman who was very kind. Breakfast was extra and was very limited. When we arrived we were planning to have dinner at the guesthouse but we were told there was no dinner that night and so after a long day we had to drive into Vik to eat. We had to remove our shoes every time we entered. Overall was fine for 2 nights but if I return I would stay in Vik proper.
• Samantha (10/5): - Enjoyed our one night stay. Check-in and check-out was quick. There was a small, common fridge and microwave that we could use. The blankets were the right thickness for the summer as we found blankets at other hotels were too hot for us for the summer. There was a nice character lounge area that we enjoyed in the evening.
• SANDRA (10/5): - Beautiful property and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.
• Steven (8/5): - I stayed in one of the single rooms, no private bathroom. The bed was very comfortable, the space was very comfortable to use as I explored the south of Iceland and it is close to many wonderful sights, and near enough to Vik for amenities. The breakfast option was an additional cost, and too expensive to be worthwhile for me. It is a no frills experience, very simple and straightforward. Check in is at 4 PM and no staff is present until then, making it a bit stressful if you arrive and don't know that.
• Xifan (10/5): - Very good place to stay.
• moloud (10/5): - Stayed there in end of June. Quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed our night. Thanks.
• Nancy (8/5): - Nice stay overall. The room was clean, the owner was nice . Great location !
• Roman (6/5): - Descent place for short stay. One-two nights max.
• TJ (10/5): Wonderful and charming - It was wonderful and cozy place to spend the bight. Super charming and clean. Easy to find, quit and with a beautiful landscape. We had a room with a private bathroom and was great
• William (10/5): - Comfortable and clean
• Tim (6/5): - Thin walls meant you could hear your neighbours talking. Also found many hairs on linen and towels.
• Carly (2/5): - Sadly booked the wrong date and customer service was extremely unhelpful and unwilling to assist. Lost out on over three hundred dollars.
• monica (10/5): Quiet country guesthouse on the way to Vik - Lovely remote guesthouse with great views. We stayed in room 12 with the winter white theme and loved it. Totally renovated. A few hooks in bathroom as well as a mirror in the room would be a good addition. Standard kettle with instant coffee and tea as well as fridge and hairdryer and bathrobes provided in Our room. Bed was comfy. Room was clean. Tracy, the owner was lovely and her dog Nero is the sweetest. We saw the northern lights here and it was out of this world. So many stars and the darkness was magical! They do have a restaurant but it is just for breakfast so need a car as it’s remote. Thank you Tracy for your help!!
• Susan (10/5): - We loved out stay here. Our home cooked dinner and breakfast were wonderful. The hostess is such an interesting person! Her art is beautiful. Thank you!
• Nick (10/5): - Great location in between a lot of spectacular sites!
• Robert (10/5): - Secluded property with distant view of ocean and mountains.
• Cynthia (8/5): - The views on both sides of the property are beautiful- the ocean on one side and a glacier on the other. The guesthouse is one story with only about 10 rooms with private baths. There is an optional breakfast in a breakfast room with those great views. The beds are comfortable. We were traveling with our adult son for a wedding and we were all comfortable. The owner is very nice and we loved their dog!
• Heidi (10/5): - Gracious hostess at a comfy inn near Vik. You’ll need a car to get to and from town, but was very pleased with our stay.
• Xiaowen (10/5): - The hotel was in a relatively remote area but was very updated, cozy and comfortable. The view was great. The host was friendly. There was a little kids corner in the living room with play kitchen and toys that our daughter LOVED. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
• Cynthia (8/5): - Beautiful area; owner is very kind.
• Miyuki (8/5): - We stayed 2 nights, breakfast was available with extra fee (3000 ik) it was really good. Room was nice with view it came with fridge.
• Matthew (10/5): - Nice property. Comfortable beds.
• Thea (10/5): - Very helpful to have a small fridge and microwave in the hallway. Cute dog on premises.
• THAI (8/5): - There was no desk in the room.
• JINHE (6/5): - Overall the property is overpriced. It is located at very remote area, and overall condition is not very good.
• Xing (8/5): - Very quiet
• Martha (8/5): - The accommodations were exactly what we needed. Clean and good location.
• Erna (10/5): - Great place
• Heather (10/5): - Very pleasant father and son to host our stay. Easy and quick to the airport. Good meal the night before at nearby restaurant. Full of interesting nicknacks which we didn't have time to examine. No other guests when we were getting up so not having a private bathroom wasn't a problem.
• Megan (8/5): - The only thing I didn’t love is that upon check in we were told we couldn’t wear shoes inside. We were expected to wear slippers or sandals and if someone didn’t happen to pack that, they were expected to wear community sandals. Wearing sandals that countless strangers before you once wore is pretty gross. Other than that, great place to stay. Just be sure to pack sandals.
• Katarzyna (10/5): Amazing stay - Wow! I cannot say enough great things about this beautiful unique and special guesthouse. It was clean and comfy and felt like home. Our room (room 9) had the most incredible view of the horses behind the home just roaming around and the sunshine hit the windows so perfectly. It was just fantastic. What made our stay even more special was Tracey (the owner) she instantly became like family to me. She was so sweet and kind and loving caring! She shared with us stories and about life in Iceland. Honestly it felt like visiting a relative more than staying in a hotel. I just cannot tell you all how special this place is, you have to see for yourself. Highly recommend and will absolutely be back to visit!
• Indira (10/5): - Great place to stay, friendly owners.
• Anna (8/5): - Simple quiet accommodation close to Vik. The room was simple, quite clean and even the shared bathroom was always kept clean. This is no frills but a great spot to stayovernight. The property view is beautiful.
• Shivani (10/5): - super clean and comfy! easy to check in and out, friendly people, safe and about 15-20 min drive from Vik
• Kenneth (8/5): - We were looking for a good clean very comfortable room
• James (10/5): - Great property, easy parking, friendly staff!
• Michael (10/5): - This guesthouse is a hidden gem. The room was fantastic and the beds were very comfortable. The hostess, Tracy, was an absolute champion. She will go out of her way to help and assist any concerns you have. She is also a wealth of info about Iceland and I really enjoyed talking to her. The guesthouse has amazing views of the coastal mountains and is very quiet and secluded. Highly recommended as a place to stay.
• Heidi (10/5): Southern Iceland stay - Centrally located in the southern part of Iceland. The front desk was helpful with information and suggestions for our visit. No shower toiletries, be sure to bring your own.
• Mukul (8/5): - An ok-ok place but at an amazing location. 6 mins drive to Plane Wreck parking. And right at the foot of an amazing mountain. Its definitely seen better days, but you get what you pay for.
• Virginia (6/5): - You had to remove your shoes. Quite inconvenient. Having slippers available would be great. No place to hang things. Uncomfortable bed. HOT comforter. Way too thick. Not enough light. No tissues. Etc
• Elizabeth (10/5): - Very clean, comfortable and close to the black sand beach, and waterfalls. The reception was very kind.
• Monica (8/5): - Don’t eat at the restaurant/ no prices and 36$ for Costco fish fries and cake!
• Anne (6/5): - This is a no-frills guest house. It served its purpose and was clean. They offer two dinner options (chicken or fish), if you choose to eat on-site. I wish I’d remembered the breakfast wasn’t included in the rate because if I had, we would have skipped that offering in the morning.
• Gil (10/5): - A nice,isolated guest house with very good breakfast (with salmon!)
• Alexis (10/5): - We loved our stay at Guesthouse Vellir! It was very clean and comfortable. The owner gave us a free upgrade, as we were the only guest at the time, and the superior room is beautiful and complete with a comfortable and large bed. 5 star stay!
• Karthik (10/5): - Clean and tidy, got a free upgrade and the breakfast was awesome...right place to see the northern lights provided the skies are clear..!!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Enjoyed stay. Simple in remodeled cow barn. —————-
• Thomas (10/5): Another wonderful stay at Guesthouse Vellir! - This was my second time staying at the guesthouse Vellir and this visit was just as wonderful as my previous stay. Clean comfortable room and common areas and a friendly hostess.
• Merav (2/5): There are better alternatives in the area - The guesthouse has lots of potential but it seems the owners are not very accommodating and can be more service oriented. The room is very small and there was hardly place to put our luggage. Breakfast had very limited selection. No hot dishes or eggs. Very pricey for what is given.
• Michele (10/5): - We arrived late so we weren’t able to spend much time at the guesthouse, but our time spent was wonderful. We were greeted upon check in and provided options for dinner in Vik since we hadn’t eaten yet. The room was very clean, well appointed, and I got a great nights sleep. Breakfast was wonderful with an assortment of breads, jams, meats & cheeses. They offered a warm drink station and juice, along with water on the table. The breakfast room was bright and clean, the service was impeccable.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - We were surprised to find breakfast was included. It was an ok breakfast, nothing special, just a simple buffet. Staff was friendly. Not fond of taking off our shoes at the entrance.
• Alan (6/5): Comfortable but overpriced - Tidy guesthouse which seemed a little like an updated hostel which made it very expensive for what was offered. Rooms are comfortable enough. Service good without anything special. Some distance from eateries etc. (but that is the VIK area)
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Good location, was what we were looking for. Close to water and road.

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