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Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Standard Twin Room | View from room
Indoor pool
Standard Twin Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Egilsstaðir 1-2, Egilsstaðir, 700
  • Place, East Iceland Heritage Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Fardaga Waterfall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Vök Baths
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Egilsstadir (EGS)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Lake View | View from room

Superior Room, Lake View

  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Mountain View | Room amenity

Superior Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Lake View

Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Lake View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Egilsstaðir

Located in Egilsstaðir, Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Fljotsdalur Valley and East Iceland Heritage Museum. .This spa hotel is 17.1 mi (27.4 km) from Seydisfjordur Harbour and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Fardaga Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lagarfljót - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Vök Baths - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour - 27 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Café & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Glóð - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Askur Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Móðir Jörð - Vallanes Organic Farm - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bókakaffi Hlöðum - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir

Hotel in Egilsstaðir with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir offers 50 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 45-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Egilsstaðir hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a hot tub and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: ISK 2000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Lake Hotel Gistihusid
Lake Gistihusid Egilsstadir
Lake Gistihusid
Lake Gistihusid Egilsstadir
Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir Hotel
Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir Egilsstaðir
Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir Hotel Egilsstaðir

Lake Hotel Gistihusid Egilsstadir Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 425 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice hotel, poor response to problems.

It's a nice hotel in a great location, but a bit long in the tooth. Food at restaurant was great, service at restaurant was pretty bad. Breakfast was good. Hotel staff were helpful in a few areas and once engaged with, were nice. We picked this hotel because it has a washer and dryer available, and we planned to do laundry on this day of our trip. Upon arrival we enquired so we could start laundry and were told the washer was broken but we could use the dryer. While equipment fails, this has apparently been the case for several days now. More importantly, the best the hotel staff could offer was that we could go to the nearby campground and wash clothes there. That's a long time to be stuck at a campground rather than dealing with it in the hotel as planned. We made it work, but it was a major inconvenience and it significantly impacted our ability to enjoy time in the hotel. The hotel staff could have offered to take care of the laundry for us - which is what I would expect from a well run facility. The hotel could of notified us that the listing was no longer correct so that we could make other arrangements at least. Neither of those things happened, so I have to discourage staying at this hotel, as it seems like they could have done multiple things to deal with this and chose not to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarva

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really special stay. The room was comfortable, clean and airy. We had lovely views of the mountain side. The staff were very welcoming and the meals were delicious. We had breakfast each day in the restaurant and there was plenty of choice of both hot and cold breakfasts. We had dinner on the first night and I had the kamb. It was the best lamb I have ever tasted. I would recommend having at least one dinner at the hotel. The staff were always welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shira Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very charming and nicely designed. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Clean, beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Kernersville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near a lake and convenient for dining at other, nearby, locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my favorite accommodation on our travels so far. Access to the spa was a bonus. Breakfast was suburb, great selection of food. Friendly staff always available to answer any question you may have. Highly recommend. Emilie from Canada
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The hotel and restaurant were top notch. Room was clean and beautiful. Food at the restaurant was delicious. Thank you for the lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhitao

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 min drive to bonus supermarket and gas station. Room is clean. Breakfast is included which is really convenient. The only minus point is the shower temperature is constantly swaying between hot and cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had lunch in the dinning room. I ordered the catch of the day. Felt like a home cooked meal. Overall, a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake view out back really nice and clean spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel website neglects to tell you that they are located right next to a cow farm. The smell is putrid when your hotel room windows are open because there is no a/c in the hotel. The staff says the whole town smells which it does. The spa is excellent, the view of the lake is obstructed by the trees.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family vacation traveling with 2 adult children. Excellent location. The only negnative issue was the bathroom sink and shower water had a strong sulfur oder. This was the only time we experienced this. Right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were promised through expedia 2 free spa access. We were told upon arrival that there was no way that we would get a free spa for two. That the spa would cost 2000isk vs the normal 4000 isk. Basically, we were treated like vagrants as soon as we arrived. We made reservations for dinner. We were seated at the first table as you enter restaurant. Shortly after arriving at dinner a table of 5 or 6 with kids arrived. The parents let them run around the restaurant. Our server/host Rapheal was the only saving grace. He knew we needed to move to a differrent table. Anyone would! The behavior of the aforementioned kids continued and we were not the only ones annoyed. I would say Raphael was the only reason we actually stayed at the hotel. We showed Raphael our booking which included 2 free spa. He made sure the issue would be addressed and apologized for the front desk check in ladies attitude. Bed was comfortable, property was quaint and pretty. Staffing needs to be improved and less pretentious before I would recommend anyone staying at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa and restaurant staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lijuan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit Man

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best thing about this hotel is the aurora calling service, was able to view the aurora while our stay, love the view since it’s a lake at the back of the hotel and make it easier to take aurora photos there. Towels not so clean and housekeeping did not check the shower gel bottles as it was empty when we checked in. Staffs are helpful to give us extra bottle of shower gel to use, overall still recommend for this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay at the hotel. Great views, wonderful staff and they went the extra mile to ring us when the north lights were visible. Breakfast was lovely. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025