Svínavatni, 541 Svínavatn, Iceland
#2 of 2 hotels in Svínavatn
Guests' ChoiceBased on 114 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Pilar
SpainThe kitchen was very well equipped and spacious. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Manuel
SpainPrice is too high as everywhere else in Iceland.
Well located in a lake. Quiet area not far from main road. Kitchen is huge and with all you need. Nice view. Rooms are nice and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Yim
United KingdomPillow can be with better quality and firmness. Kitchen utensils can be with wider range for example bowls.
Check in/out and usage of facilities is very easy. View is scenic. Staff is very helpful!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Lilja
United StatesBased on reviews and ad, i knew we had to bring our own food, but some sugar and creamers would have been a nice added touch.
We stayed in two rooms as there was not one room large enough for the 5 of us and this was ok. The property is quiet and absolutely beautiful. My only issue was that I had thought there was breakfast with the rental, but there is not. You have to make sure you bring all of your food and drinks with you. There is a shared kitchen area with a coffee machine and tea kettle (we were only ones there that evening so had it to ourselves which was nice). Had we known we would have brought coffee, creamer and sugar as the closest town is about 20 minutes away. I would stay here again, but wish I had planned better to accommodate for some breakfast and morning coffee. Host quick to respond and there was a person on site to let us in to the building where the rooms were. Rooms and bathroom were clean. We even had ravens greet us early in the morning.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Terri
United StatesNo food options.
The facility was very clean and provided a good location for our travels.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Hulda
IcelandNone.
Clean and neat, good accommodation with shared kitchen and dining area in very good condition. Quiet and out of main area. Margeta took very good care of things and was very helpful and warm persona. We cannot find anything wrong with this place at all.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Tom
BelgiumThere are four bedrooms with doors that open directly into the dining and living area. Fortunately, everyone went to bed on time.
In a quiet location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Catherine
United Kingdomthe only very small downside is that all the rooms face the shared common area but honestly , everything else was just perfect
lovely place, quiet, beautiful landscape and very warm welcome upon arrival ! A big thank you to the lovely lady who greeted us so kindly and showed us the little chapel
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Melissa
United StatesIt was very nice. No complaints.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Inma
SpainKitchen area small, just one table for the guest rooms that they have
Second time staying here. Location and room were great
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Claudette
United StatesExcellent stop for the drive between Blonduos and Akureyri. Beautiful farm house overlooking the lake. Definition of peacefulness.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Vivian
United StatesBreakfast is pretty basic with few selection of meat and eggs. Shared bathroom is adjacent to another guest room with loud toilet flushing so we are hesitant to use it at night.
Very friendly staff. Super helpful!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Sebastian
SwitzerlandToo hot in the room No proper shutters
Nice place Good price to value
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Kimberlee
United StatesToo many flies in the kitchen.
The view of the lake. The breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Robert
United StatesOff the beaten trail and sits on a lake. Is part of an operating farm. Had the opportunity to talk to someone about how the farms operate. Full kitchen available for an evening meal. Breakfast was excellent. Could not ask for better services. On departure I left our coats on a bench by the door while putting on our shoes. Owner of the property mailed them to a hotel we were staying in later in the trip.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Sean
United StatesWalls a little bit thin but everyone was respectfully quiet after 10pm
Very easy to find and the hosts met us and showed us to our room and various amenities. Beds were comfy and the common areas (a living room/dining room combo and a kitchen) were very helpful!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Dorothea
GermanyThe building with the rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen is not so soundproof , e.g. a door to the kitchen would help.
Great location with a beautiful view and nice hosts. Room totally sufficient.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Zafrir
IsraelA very basic room, a remote but magical place. Definitely worth it
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Sebastian
GermanyVery warm and comfortable rooms. Great view.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
K
Netherlandsnoise from neighbours in the building
location, and options to use kitchen
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Emilia
United StatesIt would be nice to have fresh milk in the kitchen to have with the tea that the hosts kindly provided.
The location is amazingly beautiful. We also really enjoyed watching the sheep grazing outside our window.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Merel
NetherlandsSmall kitchen for 4 rooms/9 persons.
The view and the bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Laura
NetherlandsThere wasnt anything particularly out of order
Such a good hidden gem guesthouse, the room was spacious, the view was amazing, the waterpressure was on point and the kitchen was fully equipped. The guesthouse owners left us completely to our own after showing us the room, for tired travelllers this was super nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Oliwia
PolandNothing
Just a few minutes off the ring road, on a pretty farm by a lake. We got a very nice and cosy room with a view of the lake and a lovely little church. Big bed and enough space. Bathroom is pretty large, there is additional toilet. Kitchen is rather for max two people cooking, but it had everything we needed. Very nice owner (and a cute cat!), some horses and sheeps to watch nearby
Stayed in April 2024
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