Name: Farmhotel Efstidalur
Address: Efstidalur 2, 801 Laugarvatn, Iceland, Efstidalur 2, South Iceland, 801, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £122 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

Farmhotel Efstidalur

Efstidalur 2, 801 Laugarvatn, Iceland – Excellent location - show map

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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 accommodation features wood-panelled 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 12 km away.

Couples particularly 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

Double or Twin Room

2 single beds

1 large double bed

Triple Room

1 single bed

and

1 large double bed

3 single beds

Superior Family Room

1 single bed

and

1 extra-large double bed

and

2 bunk beds

1 double bed

and

2 sofa beds

Property practices

This property has told us they 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

8.9

See what guests loved the most:

Bertille
France
“Very nice to have diner at the farm, basic food but very good,”
Carolyn
United Kingdom
“What a fantastic farm to stay on, definitely one of the best places we stayed in throughout our trip! Loved having breakfast with the cows! Great family room and use of hot tub was very welcome!”
Sebastian
Germany
“Very nice farm hotel. Had a small cabin with a very nice view. Heated floor kept us warm. The restaurant had good food and home made ice-cream (yummy!). While eating you are able to look into the barn and watch the farm's cows.”
Gregory
United States
“The whole atmosphere of the farm experience was so lovely. We stayed in a cabin with a private bathroom/shower. The room was warm and cozy, the beds were comfortable. The farm has a cafe with ice cream and a restaurant where you can watch the cows...”
Ana
Colombia
“Everything! The staff is very friendly, the food at the restaurant is amazing, the ice cream as well! The cabin was amazing, beautiful, clean and super comfortable”
Helen
United Kingdom
“So cosy, a lovely place to come back to after touring around the Golden Circle. Great to see the animals And their lovely dogs.”
Elmas
Netherlands
“Great location to visit the Golden Circle, was easy to find.. lady at the reception was very kind and welcoming. The room had a cosy vibe, the bed was really comfortable and there was running hot water. Would definitely recommend.”
Hannah
United Kingdom
“Great location, walking distance to other amenities on site, excellent value, lovely views, authentic”
George
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable rooms and beds, the staff were very friendly and approachable. There was a good restaurant on site which overlooked some of the cows, and an ice cream parlour which also overlooked them. 3 very friendly dogs in the main carpark to...”
Billie
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location to see the national park, geysers and waterfall. The view from the room was incredible. The restaurant had some really good food and ice cream served next to the cows was a very cute experience. The two dogs outside reception...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sölvi

9.3

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Farmhotel Efstidalur
Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

7+ years

Extra bed upon request

€ 45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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.

Check-in at Farmhotel Efstidalur is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Farmhotel Efstidalur offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Horse riding
Guests staying at Farmhotel Efstidalur can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
Yes, Farmhotel Efstidalur is popular with guests booking family stays.
Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Farmhotel Efstidalur on this page.
Farmhotel Efstidalur is 5.6 miles from the centre of Laugarvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Room options at Farmhotel Efstidalur include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Family
Farmhotel Efstidalur has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
The prices at Farmhotel Efstidalur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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