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Reviews of Alfheimar Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Alfheimar Hotel
v/Merkisveg, Borgarfirdi Eystra, Bakkagerdi, Borgarfjordur Eystri

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, large room Great breakfast spread Long drive in, up/down mountain on long winding road, so take care driving in, esp. if arriving in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Manon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok guesthouse and the only one in town
This was our least favorite hotel during our 16 day trip. It might be the only option I town though so it’s good considering that. The rooms only have small portable heaters. The listing says there was a laundry room but it is not the case. The hotel offers laundry service but you cannot make your own laundry. Since we were counting on it, we gave them a bag of clothes anything for them to do our laundry. When they returned it at about 11pm it was still wet so we had to hang everything all across the room and bathroom. Not ideal. On top of that they lost 2 expensive wool socks (not even from the same pair). Don’t count on this place for your laundry like we did.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind staffs that's offer soup after kitchen closed in the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jianwei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a slightly older hotel, so the furnishings and building are on the older side but nevertheless very clean. They offer a standard Icelandic/Nordic breakfast in the morning before 9am. The location is the main selling point truly is the proximity to the puffin nests, which are approximately 10min away on the other side of the village by car.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful having our own bathroom at this hotel, and the breakfast was outstanding. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got warm reception from the owner. Since we were very late after viewing the puffins, he allowed us to make a simple meal for ourselves in the breakfast area. The room is comfy and the breakfast was very nice. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and kind. One of the most kind people we’ve met anywhere in Iceland. Place was quiet and secluded and super close yo prime puffin viewing area

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place.
Nice place, good for viewing puffins nearby. Breakfast was o.k but most things where empty when we arrived (8:30).
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sunny

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and Friendly Place!
The hotel provided flexibility to split into another room. We arrived around dinner time and they had a delicious fish stew buffet with lots of veggies and a salad. The staff were all super friendly. The breakfast was also very hearty and they provided baggies in case you wanted to pack a light sandy snack for when you are exploring the area. A very cozy family feel, great for large groups!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, one of the staff even helped me to put air in my tire! Very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view. Comfy beds. Great shower. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend Overall
I have mixed, but overall positive, impressions of this lodging. We were disappointed after a long drive to not be able to check in until >1-1/2 hours after the time advertised, but understand that there were special circumstances for that day. We were also disappointed to find that wifi didn't reach our room; staff did offer to change our room, but our room (in the first red building) was significantly roomier, had more character, and overall seemed "nicer" than the alternative one showed to us in the main building. We did dine in the restaurant for their buffet and really enjoyed the variety and quality of what was offered. We also very much appreciated that the staff were willing to do a load of laundry for us, as that was a challenge during most of our trip. So, overall I do recommend this lodge, and its food, in this sweet little out-of-the-way town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Simple rooms very clean. Had great fixed dinner of soup,catfish and home made ice cream served very efficiently. Puffin colony 5 Kms away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent off the beaten track location. Spectacular drive to get there. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff. And a very nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Luksamon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very accommodating. Beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendliest of welcomes, very clean and simple.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sasithorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grith Krøyer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved staying here for 3 nights. Our room was cozy, clean and warm. I love that it is located at the edge of town and the surrounding views are amazing, but it is still close enough to walk into town, so you get the best of both worlds. I loved how you could get coffee and tea any time of day, and that there was a place to connect to wifi if we needed it. The only thing we weren't crazy about was that the breakfast offered was the same every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enough room. Good dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Arnie on 4 Sept 2019
Hello Tom Thank you for staying with us and giving us your review. Hope your trip to Iceland and Visiting Borgarfjörður eystri fulfilled your expectation.

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Arnie on 4 Sept 2019
Dear Isabel Thank you for staying with us and giving us your review.

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and food in gorgeous locale
Excellent service and clean room with en suite shower and toilet on a budget in a beautiful little town - we arrived early in the check-in time range to find that our room needed something-what we weren't sure since the young woman who checked us in whisked us back to reception while it was fixed. Ten minutes later, we were in a warm double room with more space than expected, and a much appreciated en suite shower, sink, and toilet. All was spotlessly clean. The young woman who checked us in provided a wealth of information about the town, the harbor with nesting puffins, and local hikes and things to see - she even told us what time to watch out for the peak across the fjord to turn pink from the setting sun. She was also able to help us with some laundry - the hotel did a load for us at a charge of ISK1500 - very reasonable, we thought. The hotel is right on the water (see photo with yellow flowers taken from parking lot). Included breakfast was among the best we've had in Iceland - good selection on the buffet and fresh strong coffee. They even had a bottle of cod liver oil and shot glasses out (we were too gutless to try it but it was definitely memorable). The puffins were AMAZING and we plan to come back to the town and to Álfheimar!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Álfheimar Hotel on 16 Jul 2019
We are so glad that you had a good experience with us! We will be happy to have you back anytime:)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, great breakfast - nice & early at 7.30am
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Álfheimar Hotel on 16 Jul 2019
We are really happy to hear that:) Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Baruch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfoct hotel for puffin watchers!
New hotel with great rooms with an open view to the surrounding mountains. The service and breakfast are great and even a dinner is available (important in such a remote location). The only complain is the ceramic tiles floor that does not fit the local climate. Other wise, very recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Álfheimar Hotel on 16 Jul 2019
We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in the our corner of the world :)

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodations were good, but probably would have been unremarkable if located elsewhere. Because the town is remote, rural, and very small, this hotel was a good choice. The location was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very beautiful place and environment. If you want to see the puffins, this is the place to stay. They can tell you when is the good time to see the puffins. Breakfast is great too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sahel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay!
I loved this place! The owner is so friendly and really makes you feel welcome and at home. The location is perfect for hiking and puffin watching. Nice dinner and breakfast served at the hotel, great shower and amazing views from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Hamilton, ON

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted right when arrived by the very personable Arngrímur. He was an amazing host and an even better cook! The food was delicious, the rooms looked amazing and were so clean. All the amenities we needed were provided and he even gave us advice as to where the perfect spot to see the puffins were. I would 100% recommend this guesthouse to anyone travelling in the area, and would deffinetly go back just for the hospitality provided by Arngrímur!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Arnie on 16 Apr 2019
Thank you ladies for a lovely visit. Hope to see you back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Great location. Good staff and bunnies
Great reception. I was planning a new itinerary for my tour company and everyone was very accommodating. A little mix up with my room so have ne a glass of wine and an upgrade. Cute bunnies running the property everywhere. They have lived there for 30 years. Convenient for flying into Akyuri in the North for skiing. Loved it. Good buffet dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was beautiful with amazing views! The staff was nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the room was spacious! You really do feel like you are in a small town at the edge of the earth!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My best hotel in Island. Location ... wow !!!
My best hotel in Island. Location ... wow !!! A cute village. The restaurant and service at the hotel is amazing. I recommend this hotel to everyone. In addition, you can see puffins (birds) on the dock.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay to view Puffins
Amazing place overall and very friendly and accommodating hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Thanks for your visit Steven All the best Arngrímur alfheimar.com

10/10 Excellent

Mian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view.
Place was awesome. Quite and clean. Amazing natural view of mountains, valley and ocean. Drive to hotel during daytime to avoid fog at night.

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint town
Friendly staff. Very small village to get away from it all.