Stora Sandfell Rooms and Cottages

–Excellent location – show map
+62 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Stora Sandfell Rooms and Cottages. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

About this property

This family-owned, eastern Iceland property is located on Route 95, about 11 mi from the town of Egilsstadir. It offers cottage and guest room accommodations with views of Sandfell Mountain. Stora Sandfell's rooms have tea/coffee facilities, a private bathroom and access to a shared kitchen. The cottages have a kitchenette and BBQ, while the bathroom facilities are either private or shared. The surrounding forest provides a nice setting for horseback riding. Stora Sandfell staff can also help arrange hiking tours in the Hjálpleysa Valley. Free private parking is possible at the property for guests who arrive by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign inCreate an account
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Ido
Israel Israel
“A great place to stay! The cottage is cozy and lovely, with beautiful views and plenty to do in the area. The hosts were very friendly and helped with everything we needed.”
Erin
United States United States
“We stayed in a cottage house and it was very cozy. It was spaced far enough from the other cottages to have privacy but the toilets and showers were still close enough.”
Ilana
Israel Israel
“We had a wonderful stay! The hostess was kind, welcoming, and went out of her way to help us. The cabin was cozy, spotless, and felt like home. Highly recommended!”
Vera
Israel Israel
“We had a wonderful stay in this very cozy house., Despite the small size it has everything you need. The hosts are very hospitable, everything is clean, and the beds are very comfortable.”
Sebastien
France France
“The cottage was big, well decorated and organized. We could have dinner easily and arrive late. The host was very nice and helpful. The location is great (not too much tourists there). Very good value for money”
Catherine
Iceland Iceland
“Jóhanna and her family have built a special place right outside of Egilstaðir. It is easy to get to, and the second you arrive you feel like you are in a forest getaway. The forest is beautiful with little birds, the campsite and cabins are...”
Felix
Israel Israel
“Great cottage. Clean, fully equipped and beautiful nature around. We had lovely time there. I would visit again one day.”
Dudak
United States United States
“A cozy and quaint little cabin that had everything we needed for a comfortable 2 night stay. Slightly off the beaten path, but with gorgeous views.”
Debra
United States United States
“Great location, friendly host and comfortable bed. Our cottage had everything we needed. It was cozy, clean and quiet. The outside seating and sofa were nice to relax on.”
Sanfl
United States United States
“Spacious room and bathroom, plenty of hot water and access to small kitchen. However, there is no microwave, which could have been great. I don't know why it is designed that you can not bring your car to the cottage as there is space and it...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 524 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our travel service is a family business that has been owned by the same family for over 20 years, Jóhanna Fjóla Kristjánsdóttir, Ágúst Waltersson and now our three children, Vera Kristborg, Valdís Theodóra and Ágúst Jóhann.

Property info

Stóra-Sandfell is a peaceful and friendly place 17 km. south of Egilsstaðir on highway no. 95 on the way between Egilsstaðir and Höfn. We offer our guests a nice camping place and accommodation in cottages or in separated rooms. We also offer horse tours in our beautiful area.

Neighborhood info

Many nice walking paths are in the area, for example into Hjálpleysa which is one of the deepest valleys in Iceland. And the view from the top of the mountain Sandfell is quite magnificent. Riding tours in the forest or up to the mountains can also be a enjoyable experience for the whole family and our guest get special discount. Króklækur, a small stream, runs through the camp site. The stream is a child friendly stream that children spend hours around.

Languages Spoken

English,Icelandic

Area info

Amenities of Stora Sandfell Rooms and Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

Stora Sandfell Rooms and Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 22:00, please inform Stora Sandfell Rooms and Cottages in advance.

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

When booking 4 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.