Reviews of Hafdals Hotel
Stekkjarlækur, 601 Akureyri, Iceland

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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis hotel is in a lovely location. It’s on a mountain side overlooking the town, mountains and water. It was nice to sit in chairs outside our room although when we went to do so, the couple next to us went in. The best part of this place besides the view was the shower. Hot and powerful. Wonderful after a long day of traveling.
It’s a very simple basic place to stay. No frills. No towel warmer in the bathroom. There wasn’t anyone at the desk when we initially arrived despite ringing the bell. We waited in the car for about 20 minutes and then were able to check in. They do offer breakfast but we had to leave before it was ready.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean, friendly and helpful staff, gorgeous views.
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent view of the airport and town. New and comfortable big room.
Expected location to be nearer to town.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was delicious and very Yummy.
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe host was very friendly and was amenable to the amount of conversation one would or wouldn’t like. The room was exceptionally clean and the views were spectacular.
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuper clean and great location with views
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room was very spacious and nicely laid out. Two indoor and two outdoor chairs to sit and take in the sweeping views of the river, bay and mountains. Check in was pretty easy, they handled a few small requests promptly, and we enjoyed the simple but filling breakfast.
Bathroom was oddly small given the spacious main room. And while we get that everything is expensive in Iceland, the price here was maybe a titch high? None of that would stop us from staying here again!
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location with the view of the water the city across from it. Outstanding shower!!
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat little hotel in a quiet area, with lovely views. Service was amazing and very friendly staff
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSecond time we have stayed Amazing views Immaculately clean Very nice breakfast and a lovely environment to have breakfast Good size bathroom with a strong shower Mini fridge in the room Owner is very nice
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Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful view and extremely helpful staff
Reviewed: 1 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewNice view
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Reviewed: 9 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe location was excellent, with beautiful views right outside our window of the fjord and the mountains. The owner could not have been nicer. Room was very clean and large.
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Reviewed: 4 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewAbsolutely breathtaking views, quiet, convenient.
Reviewed: 26 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location, overlooking the fjord and the Forest Lagoon. Rooms are modern and clean, size is good as well. Staff is friendly and helpfull.
Reviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
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