The Castle Hotel in Budardalur
✅ Consistently praised for its cleanliness and well-maintained rooms and cabins. ✅ Highly regarded hospitality with a friendly and welcoming host who provides local tips. ✅ Beautiful sea views from many rooms and cabins, enhancing the peaceful setting. ✅ The availability of hot tubs and cozy accommodations rated as perfect for relaxation. ✅ Breakfast includes homemade bread and a variety of goods, considered a great addition. ✅ Convenient free parking and WiFi are appreciated by guests. ✅ Guests value the quiet location and proximity to the beach, just a 30-second walk. ❌ Limited kitchen facilities with only a microwave, kettle, and toaster may restrict cooking options. ❌ Shared bathrooms can become crowded during busy times due to limited number of toilets and showers. ❌ Breakfast lacks gluten-free and milk-free options unless requested in advance.
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Description
The Castle Hotel in Budardalur, Iceland, is a two-star property with an exceptional rating of 9.7/10. It offers a range of room types, including Standard rooms, singles with or without views, doubles, and quadruple rooms, some featuring sea views. Guests consistently praise the hotel's cleanliness, amenities, and service, each rated a perfect 10/10. The accommodations include cozy private cabins and rooms in the main house, many with ocean views. Facilities include free WiFi, parking, a bar, garden, shared kitchen, and activities like horse riding and fishing. The hotel also features fire extinguishers for safety. Breakfast is served as a Western buffet daily, but it is not included in the room price. The Castle Hotel is particularly valued for its peaceful atmosphere, warm hospitality, and proximity to natural beauty, making it a comfortable stopover or longer stay for travelers exploring Iceland’s Westfjords and nearby coastal areas.
Location
Located in the small town of Budardalur, The Castle Hotel sits just steps from the beach, with several cabins offering stunning sea views. It is 109 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), a drive that brings you closer to Iceland’s West Fjords. The property is near essential services including a local restaurant, petrol station, and a small supermarket. This remote location provides a quiet environment ideal for relaxation or wildlife watching, and it offers good access to regional attractions. Guests can enjoy the calm seaside setting and even catch the northern lights from the beach across the road.
Tips
- If you plan to cook your meals, bring simple ingredients as the shared kitchen is limited to a microwave, kettle, and toaster.
- To avoid waiting, try to use bathroom facilities during off-peak times since shared bathrooms can get busy.
- Book breakfast in advance if you require gluten-free or milk-free options.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Children between 0 and 5 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Western Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, UnionPay
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Garden
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Outdoor furniture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Toiletries
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Common kitchen
- Microwave oven
- Coffeemaker
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Tour assistance
- Hiking
- Parking
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
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Reviews
Beware its remote location if you need access to lots of shops and facilities, otherwise there is a restaurant, a petrol station and a small supermarket to keep you stocked up. Good access from this location to the West Fjords. Highly recommended.
Frequently asked questions about The Castle Hotel
What types of rooms are available at The Castle Hotel?
The hotel offers Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Single room with view, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Double room, and Standard Double room with view.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is served as a Western buffet daily from 08:00 to 10:00 but is not included in the room price and must be paid separately at the hotel.
Are pets allowed at The Castle Hotel?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
How far is The Castle Hotel from the nearest airport?
The hotel is 109 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).
Does the hotel provide parking facilities?
Yes, free parking is available on site.
