This hotel is set on a farm within the Golden Circle Region, 15 minutes’ drive from Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir hot water springs. It offers horse riding during the summer season, traditional cooking and a geothermal outdoor hot tub. At Farmhotel Efstidalur, the rooms comes with a private bathroom and a hairdryer. The simple yet fresh accommodation features wood-panelled walls and tiled floors. Free WiFi is offered throughout Farmhotel. Free parking is also available on site. Efstidalur Farmhotel has Icelandic horses for hire, which is an ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside. Lake Laugarvatn is 12 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
1 double bed
and
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saunders
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is stunning, and the double room is incredibly cosy and furnished nicely. The hot tub was also a nice touch! The whole environment is very relaxed and the fact that it is a working farm made the whole experience more fun. Breakfast is...
  • Tanvi
    Canada Canada
    Great remote location, saw northern lights while our stay here. The restaurant was good, food was delicious. Fun for children as there cows, and friendly dog on the farm.
  • Beatrice
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The room is quite basic but it's fun to be feeling a real farm vibe. The restaurant at the location is good.
  • Paola
    Spain Spain
    The jacuzzi was very nice. Also the room was big and well furnishd (coffee, cups, kettle). Confortable stay.
  • Isabel
    Brazil Brazil
    Breakfast is worth it. Even if not included in the price. Lots of good dairy. The room was very cosy and already heated when we arrived. Great shower. The dog is the best.
  • Gino
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything… having cows as eating companions was soooo entertaining. Beautiful location, great food, comfortable rooms, warm welcome…. And the ice cream!
  • Arlene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel, our cabin was beautiful. Decorated with some lovely homely touches and pictures of the farm animals. Cabins were lovely and warm due to under floor heating. Food was delicious and the ice cream was so good!
  • Lidia
    Mexico Mexico
    Elina was a perfect hostess. We were looking for a remote place to watch the northern lights and this place was comfortable and welcoming. The food and drinks are very good, do not miss the ice cream. I loved the dogs rumning around the property...
  • Rachael
    Australia Australia
    The location is beautiful The restaurant and food was delicious. I wish I was there longer so I could try more dishes. The ice cream is wonderful.
  • Sharon
    United States United States
    Wonderful to see the working farm. Loved eating dinner while watching the cows in the barn through windows overlooking it. Fresh baked bread was outstanding. Has a cute little ice cream shop with homemade ice cream fresh off the farm!

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Sölvi

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score
Sölvi
In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farmlife in Iceland. This familyfarm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous icecream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food.
Efstidalur II is run by four siblings and their families. We recently took over the business from our parents that started and developed the concept with us as it is today. We are the 7th generation living on the property but our family has been living on Efstidalur II since around 1750. We are dairy farmers first and foremost, but since 2002 the business has developed with increased tourism in the area. In 2013 we opened the restaurant and café and began to make our own products from our milk that we offer our guest to taste and enjoy.
The local area is very scenic, lots of good views over the valley, the lake and of course the Golden circle! Great place to experience the northern lights
Languages spoken: Czech,German,English,Icelandic,Polish,Romanian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Farmhotel Efstidalur
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules
Farmhotel Efstidalur takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 20:30 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Farmhotel Efstidalur

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur is 5.6 miles from the centre of Laugarvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Farmhotel Efstidalur on this page.

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Check-in at Farmhotel Efstidalur is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Farmhotel Efstidalur include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Farmhotel Efstidalur can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Yes, Farmhotel Efstidalur is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Farmhotel Efstidalur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1