Hótel Snæfellsnes, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Cozy countryside hotel with modern rooms, panoramic mountain views, a restaurant and a well-known café
This was by far our favorite place. The rooms were great and comfy beds. Loved breakfast and little cafe. We’d stay here again
We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. The hotel provided breakfast was amazing. There is a cafe attached to the dining area where they offer... Read more
Overview
Hótel Snæfellsnes is a family-run countryside hotel offering a cozy and modern stay on the eastern part of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This remote location is just a 1.5-hour drive from Reykjavík, and you can conveniently explore the peninsula's famed sites from this base. The fishing village of Arnarstapi, with its natural stone arch Gatklettur, is just 40 minutes away, and Snæfellsjökull National Park is an hour away.
The rooms are designed in a warm contemporary style with soft linens from an Icelandic brand and neutral tones and colors that evoke the surrounding landscape. There are two room types here: Doubles and Triples, making this perfect for couples, friends, or families. Accessible options are also available for those with limited mobility. All rooms include panoramic views of the Elliðatindar mountain range and the hotel's remote position makes it perfect for seeing the northern lights.
Locals and hotel guests alike are fans of Hótel Snæfellsnes' on-site restaurant and coffee shop. The hotel manager bakes fresh bread and cakes daily and the restaurant works with local farmers and producers to create a tasty menu of Icelandic cuisine.
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