Vinland Guesthouse in Egilsstadir
✅ Spacious rooms with kitchenettes including microwave, fridge, and kettle ✅ Clean and comfortable accommodations with good heating and strong water pressure ✅ Convenient location near Road 1 and a short drive to Egilsstadir town ✅ Large free parking space and easy self check-in with code ✅ Quiet surroundings with a garden and shared lounge area ✅ Good shower facilities noted by multiple guests ✅ Friendly owner offering local recommendations ❌ Reports of poor maintenance including damaged laminate flooring and sticky kitchen handles ❌ Some kitchen appliances not functioning properly, such as microwaves and stoves ❌ Shared bathroom cleanliness issues and lack of soap or paper towels in some cases ❌ Complaints about sulfur smell in water and unpleasant odors in rooms ❌ Wi-Fi outages reported affecting guest experience ❌ Limited staff presence and slow or no response to guest messages ❌ Pet policy prohibits pets despite service listing allowing them
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Description
Vinland Guesthouse is a 3-star accommodation located in Egilsstadir, Iceland, offering a range of room types including Run of House, Standard room, Standard Single room, and Standard Double room. The guesthouse provides essential amenities such as heating, free WiFi, free parking, a garden, and a shared lounge/TV area. Guests can enjoy non-smoking rooms and access laundry services. The property supports contactless check-in and is praised for spacious rooms with kitchenettes equipped with microwaves, fridges, and kettles, although some guests have noted issues with kitchen appliances and maintenance. The guesthouse is well suited for travelers seeking basic, clean, and functional accommodation with easy access to the town and surrounding nature. Despite some mixed feedback on maintenance and service responsiveness, it remains a practical option in the region, scoring an overall rating of 8.3/10.
Location
Situated in Fellabaer, Vínland 700, Vinland Guesthouse lies just off Iceland’s main Road 1, approximately a 5-minute drive from Egilsstadir town center. The location offers convenient access to local amenities such as a gas station and convenience store nearby. The airport Hornafjordur (HFN) is 119 km away. Its position outside the town reduces light pollution, making it a reasonable spot for aurora hunting, though some guests have reported local lighting affecting Northern Lights visibility directly from the property. Parking is ample and free, and the setting provides easy navigation for visitors arriving by car.
Tips
- Expect to bring your own linens or rent them on-site for camping pods, as only a blanket and pillow without covers are provided.
- Double-check the functionality of kitchen appliances on arrival; report any issues immediately but be prepared for limited staff response.
- For aurora viewing, consider locations a short drive away to avoid light pollution from nearby public lighting.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Garden
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fridge
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Toiletries
- Laundry
- Microwave oven
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- English
- Free parking
- Beach/pool towels
- Pets Not Allowed
Street view
Video: Vinland Guesthouse - Egilsstadir - Iceland
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Reviews
The laminate floor in the entire living room and kitchen has lifted off the subfloor and you feel like you're walking on a balloon.
The oven, stove and inside of the drawers are dirty, teflon pots and pan are completley scratched, the kitchen cabinet handles are sticky. There is no soap in the shower. The lights above the kitchen counter do not work.
We found the house hoping to see the Northern Lights from the cottage terrace. The public lighting is right in front of the house and makes it impossible to see the Northern Lights, so you have to go somewhere else if you want to spot something on dark sky.
Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi wasn’t working during my stay. That’s a major downside, especially for travelers who rely on it for work or planning.
Fix that, and it could easily be a 5-star experience.
Very quiet place
Good comfort, friendly staff, well located.
We had a problem when we took a shower, an unbearable smell appeared and the room had to be aired out immediately. We contacted support and they told us it was a problem with the water, when it heated up it gave off that smell. We always thought it was a sewage problem.
We enjoyed our stay here. The room was comfortable and the owners made a big effort to fix the tv in our room that was not working.
Frequently asked questions about Vinland Guesthouse
Are pets allowed at Vinland Guesthouse?
Pets are not allowed at this property despite the services listing.
What kitchen facilities are available in the rooms?
Rooms typically include a microwave, kettle, and fridge, but some guests reported that not all appliances were fully functional.
How far is Vinland Guesthouse from Egilsstadir town center?
The guesthouse is about a 5-minute drive from Egilsstadir town center.
Is there free parking available at the guesthouse?
Yes, there is free parking available on site.
Can guests see the Northern Lights from the property?
Some guests noted that public lighting near the house affects visibility of the Northern Lights, so seeing them from the property may be limited.
