Glacier View Guesthouse - Hrífunes, South Coast

5.0 (7 reviews) · Standard
Cozy family-run hotel with bright modern rooms, home-cooked meals, and clear glacier views

Overview

Glacier View Guesthouse in Hrífunes is a warm, family-run hotel in a remote location between two glaciers. Located a 3-hour drive from Reykjavík just off the Ring Road, the hotel offers access to some of the South Coast's most interesting attractions. The waterfall of Stjórnarfoss and the hexagonal basalt slabs of Kirkjugólf, also known as the "church floor," are both just 30 minutes away by car. Reynisfjara Beach, with its black sands and volcanic pillars, believed to be the bodies of trolls, is a 50-minute drive. 

This guesthouse offers 10 modern and comfortable rooms, ideal for couples, families, or larger groups. There are two Family Room options, one with bunk beds and one with two extra twin beds, which can easily sleep four. All rooms have several windows, allowing in bright natural light, and there are blackout curtains to ensure a good sleep during the season of the midnight sun. You can also grab a seat on your private patio to take in the landscape. Bathrooms have showers and include amenities like magnifying mirrors. 

Besides the great views, several Kimkim travelers have highlighted the staff's hospitality and the overall warmth of the hotel. The main house has a cozy living room and dining room area, where you can enjoy a home-cooked meal and meet other travelers around a communal table.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +354 7700123
Hotel address icon Hrífunesvegur

Traveler Reviews

7 total ratings, 7 with reviews
5.0
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Authenticity & Character
4.9
Location
4.6
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.7
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Linda L.
Lawrence, IN | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2023
The best of all places we stayed. Wonderful host and gourmet cooking. Read more

The best of all places we stayed. Wonderful host and gourmet cooking.

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Stayed in September 2023
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Matt H.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2023
Incredible personal service from friendly and attentive hosts. We had a great meal at a farm table with other guests from 3 different countries! Great experience! Read more

Incredible personal service from friendly and attentive hosts. We had a great meal at a farm table with other guests from 3 different countries! Great experience!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Hard to change, as the location is part it's charm, but it's off the beaten path down 6-7 bumpy kilometers. If you need a place to stay in this region, I would highly recommend it though.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2023
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Anna L C.
Clovis, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
The rooms are exceptionally well designed with an eye to color, light, views, privacy. And lots of little details like makeup mirrors. The location is near nature - when the weather is clear you can see the glacier (two views.) Lots of hiking in the area and centrally located for drives to beach, waterfalls, and canyon hikes. But the best thing about this place was the warm, gracious hosts, Elin and Born. The food was outstanding, too. Read more

The rooms are exceptionally well designed with an eye to color, light, views, privacy. And lots of little details like makeup mirrors. The location is near nature - when the weather is clear you can see the glacier (two views.) Lots of hiking in the area and centrally located for drives to beach, waterfalls, and canyon hikes. But the best thing about this place was the warm, gracious hosts, Elin and Born. The food was outstanding, too.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2023
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Sheila N.
Livingston, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022
The owner was so kind and thoughtful. Beautiful hotel. Read more

The owner was so kind and thoughtful. Beautiful hotel.

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Stayed in July 2022
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Celia Ann P.
Centreville, VA | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2022
This place was wonderful. So friendly and accommodating. We had a great dinner and breakfast! And the view was amazing! Read more

This place was wonderful. So friendly and accommodating. We had a great dinner and breakfast! And the view was amazing!

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The views, the food, and the staff! Wonderful!
Stayed in June 2022
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Karen A.
Wallingford Center, CT | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2022
Warm and welcoming. Beautiful setting and the hotel’s owners offered a kind, caring, family atmosphere. Read more

Warm and welcoming. Beautiful setting and the hotel’s owners offered a kind, caring, family atmosphere.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Gorgeous views
Staff
Feel like family- lots of great activity recommendations and excellent meals!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2022
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Brandon P.
Centreville, VA | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2022
Great food, wonderful views, and generous and hospitable hosts. Give this place a try. Read more

Great food, wonderful views, and generous and hospitable hosts. Give this place a try.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2022

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +354 7700123
Hotel address icon Hrífunesvegur