Guesthouse Vellir

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Skeidflotur with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Guesthouse Vellir combines comfort with genuine charm. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, enjoy meals at the restaurant, or connect with WiFi from their rooms. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Vellir, Skeidflotur, 871

What's nearby

  • Vík i Myrdal Church - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Black Beach - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Black Sand Beach - 23 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Skogafoss - 24 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Sólheimajökull - 26 min drive - 17.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪restorant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Helgi’s Street Food - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café Sólheimajökull - ‬13 min drive
  • Mia's Country Grill

About this property

Guesthouse Vellir

Property highlights
At Guesthouse Vellir, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse Vellir include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 4,000 for adults and ISK 2,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vellir

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 12000.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ISK 4000 for adults and from ISK 2000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 12000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Vellir Skeidflotur
Vellir Skeidflotur
Guesthouse Vellir Guesthouse
Guesthouse Vellir Skeidflotur
Guesthouse Vellir Guesthouse Skeidflotur

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Vellir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Guesthouse Vellir?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Vellir?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Vellir?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Vellir located?

Situated in Skeidflotur, this guesthouse is within 12 miles (20 km) of Dyrhólaey, Sólheimajökull and Skógar Museum. Kvernufoss Waterfall and Skogafoss are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Guesthouse Vellir Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 195 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Room was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haoyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chun sang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Located in a quiet and scenic area close to some must see attractions. However, food options are limited. Overall, an interesting place to spend a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room for an overnight. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable room, helpful proprietor, quiet & beautiful spot 15 minutes from vik. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely would recommend staying here

The establishment was clean and the staff were very friendly. The room was plenty big enough with a private bathroom and shower and the bed was very comfortable. This guesthouse has that at home feeling which was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ilya

Liked: Cleanliness
The owner is greedy. Requested to remove the shoes at the entrance, but asked ~$35 for breakfast and no free coffee during the day, only Nescafe with dry creamer. Room is small, not all rooms have bathroom in the room. :(
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodations were exactly what we needed. Clean and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a good clean very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan

The property was older and had an odour. It was overpriced for the room especially as it did not include breakfast. Breakfast was also expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

The place has nothing which can qualify as hotel . Location bad , infrastructure nil , cleanliness zero, no service is the only service. How such properties get listed in Hotels.com is a question. I felt like completely cheated by Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved out stay here. Our home cooked dinner and breakfast were wonderful. The hostess is such an interesting person! Her art is beautiful. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our one night stay. Check-in and check-out was quick. There was a small, common fridge and microwave that we could use. The blankets were the right thickness for the summer as we found blankets at other hotels were too hot for us for the summer. There was a nice character lounge area that we enjoyed in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It'll do

It was a little pricy for the location and shared bathrooms. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guesthouse is a hidden gem. The room was fantastic and the beds were very comfortable. The hostess, Tracy, was an absolute champion. She will go out of her way to help and assist any concerns you have. She is also a wealth of info about Iceland and I really enjoyed talking to her. The guesthouse has amazing views of the coastal mountains and is very quiet and secluded. Highly recommended as a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Klas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Expensive breakfast

Main complaint is expensive breakfast. 2500 ISK for just continental breakfast and no alternative to it. Otherwise pretty OK for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cold, thoughtless management. Do not stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views on both sides of the property are beautiful- the ocean on one side and a glacier on the other. The guesthouse is one story with only about 10 rooms with private baths. There is an optional breakfast in a breakfast room with those great views. The beds are comfortable. We were traveling with our adult son for a wedding and we were all comfortable. The owner is very nice and we loved their dog!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse location was convenient for our time in the southern coast of Iceland. We spent 2 nights there and had the end room, so there was plenty of light coming into our small room. The shower fixture was not working well, so it was difficult to take a relaxing shower and the room walls were thin, but overall we enjoyed our time at the hotel. We did not buy the breakfast, but it appeared tasty. Parkimg was ample and free. We had to take off our shoes before entering the lobby and our rooms. We were provided comfy slippers or could walk about in our socks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Wow! I cannot say enough great things about this beautiful unique and special guesthouse. It was clean and comfy and felt like home. Our room (room 9) had the most incredible view of the horses behind the home just roaming around and the sunshine hit the windows so perfectly. It was just fantastic. What made our stay even more special was Tracey (the owner) she instantly became like family to me. She was so sweet and kind and loving caring! She shared with us stories and about life in Iceland. Honestly it felt like visiting a relative more than staying in a hotel. I just cannot tell you all how special this place is, you have to see for yourself. Highly recommend and will absolutely be back to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet country guesthouse on the way to Vik

Lovely remote guesthouse with great views. We stayed in room 12 with the winter white theme and loved it. Totally renovated. A few hooks in bathroom as well as a mirror in the room would be a good addition. Standard kettle with instant coffee and tea as well as fridge and hairdryer and bathrobes provided in Our room. Bed was comfy. Room was clean. Tracy, the owner was lovely and her dog Nero is the sweetest. We saw the northern lights here and it was out of this world. So many stars and the darkness was magical! They do have a restaurant but it is just for breakfast so need a car as it’s remote. Thank you Tracy for your help!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You had to remove your shoes. Quite inconvenient. Having slippers available would be great. No place to hang things. Uncomfortable bed. HOT comforter. Way too thick. Not enough light. No tissues. Etc
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022