About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Bakkaflöt Guest house in Varmahlíd offers family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and mountain views. Each room includes a TV, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and garden. The property features a lounge, hot tub, and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional Icelandic cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice. Activities and Location: Located 68 mi from Akureyri Airport, the guest house offers hiking opportunities. Highly rated for its swimming pool, attentive staff, and clean rooms.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alya
United States“We slept in late and missed breakfast. Staff was great about refunding for the missed breakfast. The bathrooms were extremely clean, even though they were shared. Each room has a sink.” - David United States“We upgraded to a private cabin. We had our own little deck, a spacious, GORGEOUS room, plus, a private bath. This cabin should be considered as luxury hotel status- only we were in the middle of nowhere! Just beautiful!”
- Luana
Brazil“It was very comfortable and clean. Access to the place was easy by car, plenty of spots to park.” - Reishus United States“The location was great! We loved the spa! The breakfast was appreciated and plentiful!”
Paul United States“Very pleasant staff in a location next to the river. Owner helped arrange a horseback ride at a nearby ranch.”- Hossam United States“Very nice staff , very quiet place and loved the style of the hotel”
- Casey United States“Incredible staff and wonderful accommodations You'll love staying here..”
Daphnab
Israel“We had a cabin with everything we needed. Clean beds, bathroom and good kitchenette. A perfect place for us”
Gunnarsdóttir
Iceland“The staff were excellent and very helpful in everything”
James
United Kingdom“This was booked very last minute - i.e. the night before - after a change of holiday schedule. There was some confusion at the hotel about our two cabins resulting in one cabin being given away to another late booking by mistake. The staff were...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Bakkaflöt Guest house in advance.
The restaurant will be open for the summer season from July 1st to August 31st, 2026. Please note that it will be closed during the winter months, from September 1st to June 30th.
