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Reviews of Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir 3 stars

Egilsstadir 1-2, 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland

#5 of 10 hotels in Egilsstadir

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Review score

Based on 443 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    9.0
    Cute and cozy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room and the hotel itself is so cozy and cute. The restaurant was very very good as well. The spa is worth the 2,000 ISK in my opinion - it was super clean and great way to relax from a long day of driving.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only complaint I have is that there were no eggs for breakfast. I did ask about it and then they hadn't received eggs that morning, and were really sorry about it. I guess there is no store in Egilsstaðir that is open early enough that they could have sorted it, so it really wasn't their fault. It did spoil my breakfast experience though.

    Staff really friendly and the hotel in total very welcoming.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We reached this hotel in the evening, after hours on road it was our safe and comfortable place. Thanks a lot to reception guy (we forgot to ask the name), he was really nice and gave us some advises about visiting places around, also shout out to Austėja, thanks for recomendations, we saved a lot of time during next day trip to Reykavik. One more thing to mention, this hotel will stay in my memory for the all life, as the first Nothern light was captured here! Breakfast was perfect! Best regards from griup of lithuanians! 💚

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    Wonderful hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a lot of lights outside, so we needed to drive from the hotel to watch aurora.

    Very kind staff, clean and comfortable room. Best breakfast we ate at Iceland.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    8.0
    Good location and warm welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room, the staff and the food

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booked two rooms for my family whilst travelling and driving the ring road clockwise. Good location, good staff service, especially Max who advised on local attractions etc.. Good breakfast. Large car park, easy to get to. would. stay again

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is good. We were feeling warm while the staff recommended the safe driving speed would be 70s km/hr depending on the road condition.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The view of the lake. The food at the bar and at the restaurant for dinner was very good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water temperature in the shower changed temperature without touching the dial

    The view from the room was spectacular! The food was amazing! Staff was very accommodating and kind. On top of everything we witnessed a beautiful show of the northern lights!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    9.0
    A well kept hotel with fantastic lake views and good size comfortable rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Spa is only available at an extra charge, it would be nice to include this in the room rate. There was no mini bar. The portion size of the starters was completely out of proportion. A smoked beetroot starter was just a few teaspoons (more like a pre starter) where as beef carpaccio was a full plate of food (like a main course) . My lamb main had a nice flavour but was unfortunatly not cooked fresh (reheated). This did not distract from the fact the meal was still good, but its the little things that make it great!

    The staff on the front desk and in the restaurant were friendly and proffessional, our room was a good size with a comfortable bed. The public spaces were all clean and well kept, including the lounge and spa. The location is great for exploring the lakes area and visiting Stodhvarfjordurhe the local port. The restaurant served some good well cooked food with attentive service in a pleasant dinning room that also doubles up as a breakfast room. This hotel offered excellent value for money and I would highly recommend a stay here.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi

    Excellent breakfast, nice hotel, cozy room, great view of the lake, Northern Lights wake up call

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    10
    the room was lovely, and the male working overnight from greece was brilliant and hard working! exceptional service and
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was lovely, and the male working overnight from greece was brilliant and hard working! exceptional service and really made the stay enjoyable with a friendly face.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    8.0
    Great Property in Central Egilsstadir
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the location, large car park, friendly and helpful staff. adequate breakfast, quaint bar and happy hour

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    8.0
    Great Hotel for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds could be more comfortable Dinner was expensive

    Good facilities Friendly staff Good Location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    9.0
    lovely traditional hotel in a quaint rural setting
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the dining area is a big open space which was very cold, which is the last thing you want in Iceland in the winter! other than that the property is absolutely lovely

    traditional feel hotel in a rural setting- great for spotting the northern lights! the staff were absolutely lovely, they even left breakfast out for us to take with us since we left so early in the morning which was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best one in Egilsstaðir Great hotel and great food and great view Loved it

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great breakfast options and fantastic view of the lake from our room.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Spa at extra cost - Bathroom with slight smell

    - Great breakfast - Great Location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    8.0
    it’s okay for whole experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff is rude and no tea spoon for coffee in the room

    it’s beside the lake and across the road has supermarket. our toilet is big

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Spa Area is not for free - you have to pay for it. We were very disappointed as there was only one sauna and one pool with pretty dirty water! If it's for free it would be OK but if you have to pay an extra amount for this it is not worth it!

    Nice location by the lake Good food Nice service

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were laundry facilities, which appears to be quite unusual in Iceland. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best Breakfast

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    10
    Excellent hotel, food, stuff, rooms. However we had room next to the guest laundry and it was loud
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent choice of food I would add AT least two more toasters The hotel was full. One toaster wasn’t enough for so many guests

    Stayed in October 2022

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