Before I get into the review, I want to note that I’ve seen how the property has responded to other guests’ concerns, often blaming guests for selecting rooms on the older, unrenovated side. I want to be clear that when I booked, there was no indication on the website that I would be placed in such a basic room—and it truly stopped my family and me in our tracks when we opened the door. It was extremely underwhelming.
Pros: 1) Beautiful grounds overlooking the water and a golf course, 2) Great for birdwatchers—arctic terns everywhere!, and 3) Easy check-in and friendly front desk staff.
Cons: 1) Room was extremely barebones—just beds and sheets, with no additional comforts 2) Only shampoo provided in the bathroom, and the bathroom floor became dangerously slippery after a shower, 3) No TV in the room, and the TV in the shared lounge had no sound (appeared to be set to an ambient visual display only), and 4) Dinner was too expensive for us to consider, and while breakfast had some homemade touches (like jellies and fish), we didn’t find much that was appetizing
Final thoughts: Yes, we know Iceland is expensive—we budgeted for that. But this property felt overpriced for what we got. If all you need is a bed and you plan to spend all your time outside, this place may work for you. But I wouldn’t recommend it to friends or family who are looking for any comfort, beauty, or value in the room itself.