Álfaás, Vellir, 701 Egilsstadir, Iceland
#1 of 9 hotels in Egilsstadir
Guests' ChoiceBased on 454 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Tarnow
IcelandAmazing! By far the best place around Egilstadir!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Jennifer
United StatesAmazing property with a lovely view of the lake. Comfortable room with large windows and a cute sitting room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Nicola
United StatesN/A
Beautiful location, modern, very clean accommodations, delicious dining in the restaurant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Anouck
CanadaFloor to ceiling windows provided a beautiful view of the forest
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Lois
United StatesI liked everything
Nice room with good amenities-delicious food-gorgeous location overlooking the lake-friendly staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Nirali
United StatesGreat location and excellent staff. They allowed check in upon our early arrival
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Wendy
United KingdomWe were unable to have dinner at the property as they were fully booked. I would have expected to have been able to get food as we were staying.
The Hotel was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Jakub
Czech RepublicNothing
Great atmosphere and good hommade like kitchen
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Jiří
Czech RepublicWe had a really awkward start when the key could not open our room's door. One of the owners came and showed us we werent using enough brute force. So before we locked/unlocked the door, we always spent 2 minutes fighting the doorlock with all we had. Or maybe its time to change the lock. :)
We enjoyed this hotel overall. It is modern, the hot tub was nice and you can go for a short walk by the side of the lake. Definitely a good option to stay in the Egilsstadir area. Seemed popolar with the "package holiday" bus tours.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Oleh
Ukraine- Lack of amenities in the room. No kettle. No coffee machine. - No drier or heater to dry clothes.
- Staff was very nice and friendly - Hotel is located in the middle of the nature on the bank of lake near the forest. - We’ve got a room with nice lake view and you have your terrace in front of the room. - We’ve been offered a golf cart to bring our luggage to the room. - They have a restaurant on site which have only few items on the menu but they really cook them well. - Breakfast was quite good as well. - Bed and shower was good.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Anne
United KingdomNA
Beautiful spacious room and bathroom. Large comfortable bed. Spotlessly clean. Lovely views. Lovely lounge and dinning area. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Good plentiful breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Jenny
Swedenlovely surroundings, good breakfast and good service. comfortable bed
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Mohammad
CanadaThis was our best stay in Iceland! The room was modern, and spacious. The staff were kind and friendly, accommodating our very late check in, and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Dorothy
AustraliaNo screen on the shower and the water went everywhere
Very welcoming Very comfortable Rooms and bathroom were quite roomy Food was great both dinner and breakfast Staff were all very nice and very helpful Plenty of hot water
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Marjana
SloveniaSlightly on the expensive side, but everything met our expectations
The hotel is located about a 7-minute drive from the center. The road leading to it is unpaved, so we were a bit unsure what to expect, but the property turned out to be great – everything is on the ground floor. The room was spacious, with a very comfortable bed, a large closet, and a refrigerator. The bathroom was fully equipped with everything we needed. Everything was spotlessly clean and looked brand new. The view of the lake was an added bonus. Hot tubs are available, but they close at 10 p.m. Breakfast was excellent, with a variety of cereals, fruit, yogurts, cold cuts, cheese, sweets, vegetables, and boiled eggs – no hot dishes, though. There was no kettle in the room, but when we needed boiling water, it was provided in thermos bottles upon request – no problem at all. The staff were very nice and helpful. Just a tip: restaurants close at 9 p.m., and the local grocery store even earlier – so keep that in mind if you're arriving late. Free parking is available on-site.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Kannika
ThailandNothing
Very nice hotel with a stunning view. Not far from the town. Super clean and nice breakfast. Staff are super nice.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Leah
United StatesNot having privacy blinds . The family next door always walked up our path and cut across our patio rather than using their own.
The fresh air and peacefulness of the property was very conducive to a good night's sleep, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast buffet was delicious.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Kei
Hong KongCleanliness and breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Hsiao-wen
TaiwanExcellent hotel! Well worth the price! Very beautiful scenic view with a nice trail. Hot tub was also great.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Robert
United StatesThey need to provide fans during a heat wave,
Spacious clean room with beautiful views. The food was also excellent.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Faye
CanadaNo cups or glasses in the room. Would also have been great to have a kettle or coffee machine in the room.
Location! Amazing view of the mountains and lake from the window ,very quiet. Clean and Spacious rooms. Friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Phil
United StatesBright shiny and new. Loved the place. Off the beaten path. Woodsy. Zero noise.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Suvinai
ThailandCan not see the view from the room
Cozy and clean
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Elliot
United KingdomI wasnt there long enough
Absolutely amazing location. Far exceeded expetation I thought I was at the wrong hotel! Lake view is beautiful. Much appreciated to all the staff and owner (who i woke up by arriving late) for an unforgettable stay.
Stayed in July 2025
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