Hótel Valaskjálf features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Egilsstadir. All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Hótel Valaskjálf also provide guests with free WiFi. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Hótel Valaskjálf. You can play billiards at this 3-star hotel. Speaking English and Icelandic, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception. Hengifoss is 35 km from the hotel, while Gufufoss is 23 km away. Egilsstaðir Airport is 2 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Egilsstadir
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gaby
    France France
    The breakfast was very good and the staff was very friendly.
  • Ritsa
    Greece Greece
    Free upgrade to a bigger room , super breakfast , free ample parking
  • Vivian
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable beds and excellent breakfast included
  • Sigurdur
    Iceland Iceland
    The room was clean, nice size, good bathroom. Made a mistake with the booking, the staff after some negotiation helped and fixed it, it was my mistake so.i was very happy.
  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All good and relatively good value. Like they gave us free tickets to the swimming bath just ip the road.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and helpful staff Excellent dinner in the Glod restaurant Very good breakfast buffet with wide selection of hot and cold foods Comfortable bed
  • Diana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Breakfast was good. The hotel provides free entrance for the local swimming pool which is nice and visited by locals. Great location and nice view from the room.
  • Tonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabio on reception was brilliant, he helped us out with bags and our room. Really great public swimming pool a short walk away. East Iceland museum also next door. Short walk into centre of town for great pizza and hotel restaurant great too.
  • Cyril
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Extremely helpful staff, absolutely tasty, rich and varied breakfast buffet, very comfortable beds, newly renovated room, tasty dinner, everything was great from A to Z. They even provided free access to a nearby swimming pool as well as very...
  • Michael
    Iceland Iceland
    Nice and clean. Very good breakfast and nice staff. Location is excellent when traveling in East part of Iceland.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Glóð
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • International • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Ölstofan Bar
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Hótel Valaskjálf

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules
    Hótel Valaskjálf takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 23:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 10:00
    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 - 5 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

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

    Please note that the rates are quoted in EUR on the website. However, charges will be made in ISK based on the exchange rate from EUR to ISK on the day when the charge is made.

    Guests need to be aware that in case the bill is settled by credit card, there might be a difference in the room rate due to changes in the currency exchange rate.

    Card holder must be present at check-in and present credit card and ID.

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Hótel Valaskjálf

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

    • Guests staying at Hótel Valaskjálf can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • Room options at Hótel Valaskjálf include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple

    • Hótel Valaskjálf offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Billiards
      • Fishing
      • Horse riding
      • Happy hour

    • Check-in at Hótel Valaskjálf is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Hótel Valaskjálf is 550 yards from the centre of Egilsstadir. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hótel Valaskjálf has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant Glóð
      • Ölstofan Bar