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Reviews of Hótel Valaskjálf 3 stars

Skógarlönd 6, 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland

#8 of 10 hotels in Egilsstadir

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 292 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    Great and central
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator

    Staff and restaurant

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Neat clean responsive staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Easy access hotel, perfect for a single night stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t much to dislike especially at the price it was

    Good location, staff were helpful. Breakfast was ok

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    7.0
    The Rocky Horror show moment.. and this hotel was in just the right place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were a couple of problems. New staff gave us wrong times for things (and we weren't to known otherwise).. such as breakfast.. which finishes at 9am, not 10am! The rooms must be vacated by 10am.. not 11am! (see where I'm going here?). We didn't get out breakfast and we were famished.. also the restrictive times meant we couldn't use the swimming pool. The resturant in the evening was missing lots of the options -- but what we had was just soooo good and the staff at the tables were just wonderful. Despite the issues - I'm so grateful that we got here and they were there to assist us. Another part of our trip that I wouldn't have been without.

    Egilsstadin is a bit of a commuter town.. there's not much there.. there's only 2000 people live here, there's 6 fuel stations if I recall, and 9 car hire places. That gives you an idea... BUT... it is pretty.. and actually a fairly importantly labelled location on the Iceland map as there's an airport and lots of cool things 'nearby', such as the Vok Spar. So imagine when you're driving your car and hit a rock that blows out your Tyre like something out of the rocky horror show, and you have to limp for 4 hours at slow speed on a donut tyre... and you find this place. This hotel is the center of the town (I really mean it.. this hotel is the center of the town). The rooms are basic, functional, and comfortable - and came at the exact right time when we needed it. Great shower (no plug socket though so don't expect to shave). But the absolute best thing is the restuarant and the brilliant staff. I will definitely go again on my next trip.. the food in 'Glod' (restaurant attached) is not to be missed.. next time I hope they have more of the menu options available. Breakfast is free... but make sure the staff give you the correct times!!! Also - if you're a runner - the location is great for running. Lovely. very odd church though.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good and relatively good value. Like they gave us free tickets to the swimming bath just ip the road.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Good value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking is not very convenient, location is not perfect, could be in a more quiet area.

    The hotel was OK. Quite basic with a smallish room, but decent. Located close to one of the museums. Has good restaurant on site and good breakfast. Staff is very accommodating and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite compact

    Friendly and helpful staff Excellent dinner in the Glod restaurant Very good breakfast buffet with wide selection of hot and cold foods Comfortable bed

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

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

    The shower curtain kind of sticks to you while showering.

    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.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and friendly hotel, NR great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much

    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.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Aged basic hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Aged facility with old very dirty carpet in the lobby and hallways. Breakfast was okay, but setup was very chaotic where everyone runs into each other. No elevator.

    Good location. Plenty of free parking.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    7.0
    Great last minute find!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet.

    Very frie day staff at the reception.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    8.0
    We arrived and were greeted by great staff. We had a good night stay and enjoyed the breakfast. The place is dated some
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No refrigerator

    Great staff and good night sleep.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    Nice and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not to have double bed in our room.

    Nice and clean. Very good breakfast and nice staff. Location is excellent when traveling in East part of Iceland.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    7.0
    Met our needs for beds, lovely breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s an older hotel, our room was in the basement

    Loved the breakfast and location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checkout was a little bit early

    Friendly staff. Very comfortable bed. Nice breakfast, bar and restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The many sources of entry that were inaccessible, it was near impossible to find an open door. Very confusing And cumbersome layout.

    The bartender was extremely personable, helpful, and professional

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

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

    Great breakfast. Room was very spacious. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of space to park.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    Good place to stop for the night during our trip of the ring road.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location as it is not too far from the ring road, and close to shops/restaurants. The breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

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

    The restaurant was very nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good , value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Covered basic needs for 1 night stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel restaurant was closed on the day we arrived so had to find a local restaurant. TV only had 2 Icelandic channels.

    Good parking

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was abysmal. No signal in room 214 (at end of hotel). Absolutely could not get anything loaded. Shower takes about 2 to 3 minutes to warm up, but it will get as hot as 38°C. The TV didn't work at all (see photo).

    Decent breakfast, however unchanged throughout stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

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