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This hotel is set on a farm within the Golden Circle Region, 15 minutes’ drive from Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir hot water springs. It offers horse riding during the summer season, traditional cooking and a geothermal outdoor hot tub. At Farmhotel Efstidalur, the rooms comes with a private bathroom and a hairdryer. The simple yet fresh accommodations features wood-paneled walls and tiled floors. Free WiFi is offered throughout Farmhotel. Free parking is also available on site. Efstidalur Farmhotel has Icelandic horses for hire, which is an ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside. Lake Laugarvatn is 7.5 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
1 full bed
and
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Laugarvatn
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dennis
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic location inside the Golden Circle, with lots of amenities on-site including a restaurant, an ice cream bar, and barns with adorable farm animals. The room was spacious, well equipped and very comfortable for a group of friends traveling...
  • Iryna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Amazing experience. We were coming late, so I texted them and the staff prepared a room for us and left a key. So check in at 11 pm went smoothly. We had nice warm room, we liked everything! Highly recommend
  • A
    Ammi
    United States of America United States of America
    The family room was a great set up for our family. We had enough space to spread out and decompress after a long day of travel and sightseeing. My teens loved having the cows right there to watch as we ate our meals.

Hosted by Sölvi

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Sölvi
In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farmlife in Iceland. This familyfarm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous icecream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food.
Efstidalur II is run by four siblings and their families. We recently took over the business from our parents that started and developed the concept with us as it is today. We are the 7th generation living on the property but our family has been living on Efstidalur II since around 1750. We are dairy farmers first and foremost, but since 2002 the business has developed with increased tourism in the area. In 2013 we opened the restaurant and café and began to make our own products from our milk that we offer our guest to taste and enjoy.
The local area is very scenic, lots of good views over the valley, the lake and of course the Golden circle! Great place to experience the northern lights
Languages spoken: Czech,German,English,Icelandic,Polish,Romanian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Farmhotel Efstidalur
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Icelandic
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 20:30 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Farmhotel Efstidalur

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Farmhotel Efstidalur on this page.

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Room options at Farmhotel Efstidalur include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur is 5.6 miles from the center of Laugarvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Farmhotel Efstidalur can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Farmhotel Efstidalur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Farmhotel Efstidalur is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Farmhotel Efstidalur is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Farmhotel Efstidalur has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1