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Reviews of Hamar - Puffin Cottages & Rooms

hamar, 861 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

#24 of 46 hotels in Hvolsvöllur

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Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice Remote and Very Quiet Tiny Home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have liked a TV. Smart TV best. Didn't care for the long gravel road to get to the location. About 5 miles of gravel. Very remote, bring food/drinks, as nothing around for 15 minutes. Sheets and Duvet cover not very soft.

    Cute cottage on a remote farm in the middle of no where. Exceptional place to see northern lights, if there were any. Nice heated floors.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    I’d recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful! Lovely pets on property!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    We are grateful we found this cozy location for our last night, between Vik and Reykjavik.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not at all the fault of the facility: we had three adults and it felt a bit cramped. Again, is a charming option for a couple.

    A charming option for lodging between Vik and Reykjavik, in the countryside. Perfect for a couple on a romantic getaway. Plan ahead and take food for breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    This is in a remote location on a property with (or next to) beautiful horses. We had a comfortable stay here and the ho
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchenette space (shared with the other guest) was smaller than anticipated and the house electrical capacity did not support all kitchen appliances. However, our hosts were kind enough to make other arrangements to allow us to prepare our meal.

    There was a separate entrance (shared with one other guest). The bedroom space, bathroom, and common spaces were very clean and organized. The interactions with our hosts were very friendly and hospitable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    A bit remote but a wonderful place to stay with an attentive host and countryside quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is far away from stores etc., the roads could be a challenge in really bad weather without a 4x4.

    Great and attentive host who provides good tips and conversation. Rooms were very comfortable and the common areas are nice, kitchen was very useful. Great shower for getting the grime of travelling off of you. If the weather is good there is seating outside, very nice stay!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Great views of the fields, so beautiful! Peaceful and quiet. Lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better to have a sink in the kitchen.

    View from kitchenette was beautiful, rooms were big with room to hang a few items.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    The owners were extremely hospitable and welcoming. Enjoyed our stay there thoroughly! They went out of their way to m
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful place to stay! Fully equipped, beautiful property with everything we needed.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Stayed one night while traveling. Great location for anyone doing the ring road
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view and a cozy room. Playing with the dogs was a lot of fun.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable stay! Good value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was clean and comfortable. Good value for money. Easy communication with the owner. There is a shared bathroom and kitchen but we were lucky enough the be there alone that night so we had the whole place to ourselves. Ps the owner has cute dogs and one extra cute puppy!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Happy Travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to inform that location is "remote" so no stores/restaurants "nearby". Not a problem if prepared 😉

    Facilities were great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is bit out of the way, so stock up on food, fuel before reaching. But setting of the house is very serene and beautiful.

    The place is clean, well equipped with basic necessities and is comfortable to stay in. We got stuck in orange alert and there was another booking. The owner assured us that we can come back if we cannot travel ahead and she will arrange something for us instead of risking it to drive further. Thanks Sigga for everything

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Title
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bird hit my car, not on them at all.

    The location, amenities, communication, the view. Everything was great

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room and bathroom were clean and comfortable. The house is very calm. The hosts are super nice ! Loved the warm welcome from the dogs as well

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Perfect Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great accomodation Perfect for a relaxed stay

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Great one day stay on our way to Vik
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice property with great views. The host greeted us and was extremely nice. I would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful views and friendly hosts but the property was not finished being renovated when we stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked the property but it is not finished being renovated when we stayed in one of the rooms.

    The property was out in the middle of a dark area and was beautiful during sunrise. Unfortunately, the Northern Lights did not come out that we noticed but if they did it would have been the perfect spot to see them. It was an overall good stay and hosts were friendly and provided a small cook top area.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    9.0
    Warm and welcoming on a cold day with great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Warm and welcoming

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    5.0
    Not worth the money - very rude host, pictures misleading
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host was shouting through the house at 10pm. When asked to tone it down he just shouted that it’s not midnight yet Pictures are very misleading! Show cottages and other rooms - whilst this is mainly an extra room in the house next to the washing room. As other people mentioned kitchen is a fridge next to the private washer. You have to wash the dishes next to the toilet (see pictures). Not worth the money!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    7.0
    Not a horrible place for a night but definitely needs some improvements!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen facilities are abysmal! There is only an induction hot plate, very small fridge and a microwave. You have to wash your dishes in the bathroom sink.

    The place was clean and the bedrooms were comfortable. They had the infrastructure to allow our plug in hybrid to be charged.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    5.0
    Misleading, confusing listing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no curtains on many of the windows and in the summer in Iceland, this meant that the apartment was flooded with light all night long. Check in was confusing and we had to call the owners. We also were not given the cottage that we had seen photos of on the site, and that we thought we were booking. We were put into a much less nice converted apartment in a garage that I would not have chosen to stay at, had I known that's what I was supposedly booking. Also, the door didn't lock.

    The bed was comfortable and there was a good shower. The hosts were friendly but disorganized.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Comfortable rural accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property w a view of the countryside. Clean room and very comfortable bed. Perfect location to spend the night on a tour of southern Iceland.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

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