Arnatstapi Cottages

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Paul

I’ve toured the entire island and have stayed in really nice places to guesthouses and this place by far my least favorite. It sits very close to a beautiful place other than that nothing good to say. Very basic to the point that u can tell they cut every corner to save money. WiFi is non existent. Reaching out for any type of help was a joke. No idea that the lobby sat inside of a restaurant, had to look for 30 min with no help from staff answering messages. Shower felt like an accident waiting to happen , very plastic and slippery. For the amount I paid I expected a bit more.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Jessica

No WiFi despite advertising it in the description. Technically, they provide a WiFi signal, but it disconnected constantly (it was at one bar of strength) and unusable.

The room itself was clean and well-organized. I did like that overall, but I strongly dislike advertising amenities that don't exist, or are provided at a bare-minimum, unusable level. A dedicated router needs to be nearby, or one in each cabin.

I was in cottage #1.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Unique location that allowed us easy access to walk around Arnarstapi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

John

The cottage is very cute and cozy and exactly what we needed! One of the best stays of our 2 week trip. Big shower, big comfy bed and good blackout curtains. Contactless check in was very smooth as well

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Holly

Clean room,

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Frederic

What could be improved is the flexibility shown in exceptional circumstances. We were unable to reach the cottage due to a snowstorm, and a partial refund would have been a reasonable gesture of goodwill. Policies serve their purpose from a business standpoint, but an occasional act of understanding goes a long way in building lasting customer loyalty

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

wendy

Cabin was warm, cozy and spotlessly clean upon arrival. Good restaurant on site. Great fish and chips from food truck just down the road. Beautiful walking trails close by as well.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Penny

Really enjoyed the stay- very clean room- excellent bedding- good service.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Ive stayed in better

It was fine, bed was comfortable but the room was very bare bones, only one pillow, hot water only lasted 3-5min, felt like a $75 cabin you would rent in an american state park but they charged you $300 + a night. Ive stayed in better hotels in iceland that make more sense value to cost. Theres no view no skylite the big window you see just faces other cotages.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

donna

Staff was helpful to navigate us through the construction and using the cottage and our breakfast in the am

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Stephanie

We loved this adorable little cabin. Amazing location for exploring the peninsula, with free parking. A few dining options nearby, although

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Mingxiang

Nice cottage, clean, easy check in and out. Walking distance to great cliff and view of the ocean.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

Daniel

A separate single house as a modern cottage!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Barbara

Lovely views of the ocean and restaurant close by

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Mar 2025

Valerie

Check in procedures were confusing, amenities were lacking in cottages, and it was impossible to get assistance locating an item that was left behind.

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2025

Katelyn

The surrounding area is beautiful and the cottage was cozy. Staff was also very friendly. My only complaint is that we didn’t find out until entering our unit and seeing a sign on the bathroom that they don’t get much hot water. The sign says to use hot water sparingly. I made sure to get all the way in the shower before turning the water on given the warning. The warm water didn’t even last 2minutes before turning ice cold. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but given the winter conditions we would have loved a hot shower.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Megan

Great northern lights views!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Gurprataap

Beautiful cottages and they are located a spectacular location! Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

Dara

Great stand alone cottage. Convenient and walkable in serene location. Can go down to the water to watch the northern lights.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

Gabriela

Very beautiful little cottages in the middle of an amazing spot in Iceland, lots of great spots for pictures and exploring! The room was very clean and had everything that we needed for our stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Mehul

I highly reccomend it. It was nice to have privacy and the cottage very beautiful inside and out. We were able to see the northern lights at night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Kathryn

We loved our cottage! It was so comfortable and clean and had just the amenities we needed, black out drapes, a nice shower, hot pot and refrigerator. Coffee and tea too! We walked a few feet over to the pizza restaurant which was fantastic and had pizza and some fish and chips( delicious) almond with a cold Icelandic beer. The arctic turns were nesting and quite aggressively defending there territory which made it charming. Wear a hat and wave your arms to ward them off if you come this time of year. They were harmless and it was fun to see.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2023

Samantha

This is a beautiful modern cabin with a lovely view of the water near a hiking trail.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2022

Donald

It was very quaint. We ended up staying another night at the Hotel and loved that even more.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2022

Richard

Nice and clean cottages. It was raining heavily so a paved path to the cottages would have been helpful avoiding pooling water. No TV, so a quiet night is a given.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2022

Patrice

Quaint and comfortable cottages set in the breathtaking scenery - at the foot of a mountain with views of the sea. Great dining choices, the Snojfell restaurant was fantastic. Would definitely stay again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2022

Patrick

Room was lacking a few item, would have liked to see some fork and knives. Nice room but price was high for the service you received

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2022

Tatjana

Very spacious cottages with a large bathroom and fridge, microwave and kettle. We would have, however, appreciated a couple of plates and cutlery to go with the microwave. WiFi is very intermittent in the cottages. Breakfast is good but very expensive (even for Icelandic standards). Stappin Cafe & Restaurant across from the main restaurant has some lovely food in the evening, can recommend. If you go in the summer, be prepared to run the gauntlet with the birds who are defending their young. This is pretty much all over Iceland, not just unique to this part.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2022

Steven

Spectacular views and peaceful

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2022

Debby

No access to good food

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

Sean

Very nice spot for our night's stay, nice area to walk the path along the cliffs and enjoy the unreal scenery.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2022

Constance

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely place to stay. A bit remote, in terms of there being no grocery stores or any other amenities close by other than those associated with Arnarstapi Hotel - but the restaurant was excellent. Be prepared to plan ahead for any other needs.
Highly recommend the Cottages.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2022

Gilyah-May

Beautiful off the grid property. The area it’s situated in is breath taking. We enjoyed a stunning costal walk before settling in for a well earned sleep. I hate to be this person, but we did miss the tv. Would be nice to have the choice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2022

Ashley

Very special, nice view, good experience

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2022

Winnie

Nice set up with multiple cottages on one side of the road (further from the water) and the hotel on the other side (closer to the water). If view is important to you, then the hotel might have better access to water view as some of the cottages probably look at the buildings of the hotel. Luckily my cottage was at the end so I had a good view of water from my window.

Check in is at the Arnarstapi Center (where the restaurant is) and that’s also where you park your car. It’s a short 1-2 min walk to your cottage. But you can drive up to your cottage to unload luggage before parking your car.

The inside is basic but lights were functional. Kettle, microwave, and mini fridge. Would be nice if they provided basic utensils and plates.

I had no problems with wifi as some others have had. It is true there is limited hot water (~5 min) but my partner and I just showered 1 hour apart at the end of the night. Both had hot water and with the expectation it would be short lived.

It’s nearby to the trail by the waterfront including the stone bridge which was pretty. I would stay here again if I drove into the peninsula.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Checking time 16.00 not very good. We got there for 13.00 and we have to wait 3 hrs. And there is nothing to do in the area. Check in is done by code sent to you. There is no personal contact other than poor guy in the restaurant trying do everything. Next morning we cheched out 10.00 am . We were still in the car park and they cleaned the room. You pay lot of money and breakfast not included. We were disappointed

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Cottages so simple & quaint. Perfect for our night's stop in the area. Beautiful views surrounding. Access to food & drink. highly recommend

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Modern cottage. But obviously build in a bird breeding habitat and the view wasn’t mountains view at all. All the cottages windows are sighted to the street. The wonderful surrounding landscape was in the back. It was clean but there was not love for details at all. Seemed nor like a concept thought through.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Arnastapi Cottages is an excellent base of operations for exploring the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The cottages are small but nicely appointed and you’re not there to linger in your room anyway. The setting couldn’t be more spectacular, with all sorts of interesting things to see within easy walking distance. The restaurant is perfectly adequate and it’s staff, very friendly.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Nice cottage. No wifi from the cottage though.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Room was small and felt a bit lacking. Basic needs were met but nothing more. The location is great for walking along the cliff to neighboring town with a nice cafe. Nice view of Sea arch from close to hotel. 2 restaurants at hotel location, one serves pizza, other one soup, burgers, ice cream. Nothing fancy here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2021

Leanne

A little expensive for such a remote area

Due to the pandemic, they had a lock box attached to the cottage which allowed me get the key without interacting with anyone. I couldn't find any way to control the heat in the cottage and it was a very chilly day with rain the entire day. My solution was to lay under the duvet and try to get warm.

When I went to have breakfast in the morning, the waitress/hostess told me I hadn't signed up and and I don't remember if it was part of the package or not. Her English was a little bit hard to understand.

I knew Iceland was expensive but the asking price was higher than I paid in some more populated regions and I was a little surprised at that.

There was parking right in front of my cottage. It was something to be grateful for since I didn't have to go far to get things out of my car.

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Oct 2020

W

The property itself is acceptable. However the confirmation email has never been received. Without check in details and without a reception, it was very troublesome upon arrival. When being called, the staff repeatedly asked me to “read it carefully” on the confirmation email, which I had never received. How am I able to “read” it ! The staff was not helpful at all and impolite.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2020

flmgrip

reception for checking should be better marked. took a moment to find.

nice location, clean modern rooms. as with all islandic hotels in-room supplies are minimal.

optional breakfast is over-priced. limited alternate food choices available within reasonable distance. plan ahead.

cottage had fridge, microwave and kettle

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2020

Verified traveler

The staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive. The only issue we had was the temperature in the room at nightfall; the heat was not circulating very quickly, so we obtained an additional comforter from the office staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2020

John

Cabin was clean and comfortable
Great location in small coastal village.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

01 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Unfortunately had a very bad experience with the Arnarstapi Cottages. The hot water worked for 1 minute and then ceased working. We waited to see if the water would turn hot but it never did. When we talked to the one and only staff member present they only provided us with an email to let the manager know. When emailed the manager replied that it was our fault and we should have waited longer than the 30 minutes we waited in between showers for the water to heat up. They took no responsibility for a faulty shower and gave no discounted rate for our stay. When you pay $175 you expect hot water and if for some reason it doesn’t work you would expect the hotel to take responsibility and apologize and offer some form of discount. But all the manger would say is that it was our fault and we needed to wait longer. Very disappointing. With this type of response I would not recommend staying here for any reason. Plenty of other options in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2019

Antuane

Looks great and is very comfortable. Bed is very nice.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2019

Kong

Require improvement to get higher rating.

Seen a rat, can’t get hold of it.
Do not have contort sleep through out.
Hot water supply limitation also gave pressure to complete showering.
Good thing is can enjoy Aurora by just stepping out from the cottage.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2019

Regina

Perfectly fine. But no TV and the WiFi is slow. This isn’t a problem except it is basically tiny house camping

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

This is a cute cottage located on the center of town. Right next to a tourist site. Not much to do in this small town but worth the stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2019

Kara

Very Convenient

The individual room with bath was very nice and peaceful after a long day. Having to park a little ways away was a little inconvenient. Would have been nice to park next to the room. Lots of eating places around. Great scenery and hiking across the street. Wonderful area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This place was so wonderful - lots of great hiking, good choices in restaurants and the small cottage was just perfect!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Private, Peaceful, Beautiful, Clean, Comfortable & No Hasell Check-in.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The cottages were so cute! They looked new. They were small and cozy and had a big window/ sliding door in the front but provided enough privacy with blackout curtains. They even included a front porch with chairs. The cottages are associated with the hotel whose reception includes a bar and dining room with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2019

Sally

We had great four day stay in this well appointed and beautifully situated accommodation. Daily room servicing was minimal. A swept floor and clean coffee cups would be good.
The nesting arctic terns outside were a wonderful once in a lifetime experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We loved almost everything about this property! It was such a cute tiny cottage located in a fantastic area; lots of nature walks and beautiful scenery. However, for the cottage, it would have been nice to have a small stovetop and some dishes. Other than that it was fantastic!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Kevin

Everything was great except the WiFi... Understandable that it's difficult to get WiFi to all cottages, but it's important when traveling to have access to a solid WiFi connection.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2019

Yongjin

Ok hotel

Very nice cottage, but the hot water is limited which not enough for two showers. Probably better one shower in the morning and one do at night, hahah:). Wing as strong so the fan in the bath room is very noisy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful scenery, very easy access. Lots of hiking trails.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Clean, small room - not worth the money we paid.
Perfect property to pa

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2019

Kevin

One of the more enjoyable stays my wife and I have experienced. Breakfast is available to buy and was very classy. The cottages are quaint and secluded with incredible views. Very nice stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Unique experience if stay at individual cottage. Spotty wifi at times.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2019

Mia Frances

1 night stay only

Upon checking in, place was tidy and ready but we soon realized the place was dusty and the couch might be dirty (or with mites) as we were itchy after sitting there for a while. Place was quite small but the bathroom was adequate and had toiletries. We appreciate the fridge and microwave so we could store and reheat our food. Checkout was easy too.

View and architecture of the cottages were good but maybe only for 1 night stay because it was cramped. No space for luggage.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2019

william

Out of the way

Out of the way beauty in unusual accommodations that were wonderful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2018

Marci

Unfortunately, cottages were difficult to find in the dark. Google maps has if located down the road. Cottages are cozy with fridge and microwave. The hot water runs out after 5 minutes.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2018

Tas

Great for a night

This hotel was the last one we stayed in during our road trip around the country. It was for one night at the end of October. Overall it was very comfortable, clean, and the location in Arnarstapi was great. And although it got most of the basics right, there are a few areas of improvement, which is why I gave it a 4 star rating instead of 5. These include:
1. the rooms have small water heaters, so you only have about 10 minutes of hot water for a shower before waiting for it to refill. Keep that in mind if you’re a couple staying in a single cottage.
2. There is no radiator in the bathroom so it got cold in there during the evenings.
3. The path from the parking lot where you have to leave your car to the cottages (ours was the furthest one) is long and uneven dirt making it a bit of a challenge to lug luggage to and from the car.
4. There wasn’t proper shampoo/soap in the shower as would have been expected for a spot at this price point.

Despite all that, I highly recommend this hotel.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2018

Matthew

Nice cottages

Very nice cottages to stay in. Look just like the pictures. Cottage had a queen sized bed, private bath, couch, refrigerator, microwave, and an electric kettle (with instant coffee and tea). Included breakfast was quite good. A couple restaurants within walking distance.

Only potential downsides are you cannot park next to the cottage, you have to park in a parking lot and bring your bags to the cottage; however, they will allow you to drive up to the cottage to drop off bags and then need to return to the lot to park. Also, hot water only lasts about 15 minutes but they do warn you about that.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2018

Raquel

All we really needed

Comfortable and clean, our private 'cottage' (a perhaps generous title) was a short walk to the main building/restaurant. Some may bemoan the lack of facilities, but given the natural riches of Snaefellness (we spent 8-10 hours each day 'out and about'), what more do you really need than a warm, comfortable bed and a good shower.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2018

Jian

The Cottage was comfortable and a different experience overall. Cars are prohibited to enter the area where the cottages are. We stayed close to the carpark so didn't have to carry our luggages too far. So imagine if you are staying in the last cottage? The walkway access to the cottages could be improved. Overall, the stay was a good experience.

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2018

RTA

Stayed in one of the cottages. Well located part of the Anarstapi complex. Very modern clean and tidy. Too bad the views from the cottages are of nothing really.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2018

Stefen

Mountains and ocean view!

Great accommodations and location to stay in the peninsula. The cottages even have a mini fridge, microwave, and water boiler! Enjoy a star filled sky with the mountains and ocean as a back drop!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2018

Justine

Lovely Stay - Quiet, Clean & Comfortable

We stayed at the cottages after passing through the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and quiet. We didn’t eat at the hotel (we opted for dinner at Hotel Budir) but the restaurant area also appeared very new & well kept. We would absolutely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Mark

This is really quality accommodation in a great part of Iceland; highly recommend. Good bedding, good bathroom, fridge and coffee/tea facilities with good wifi. Iceland is expensive in peak season and often accommodation doesn't live up to standard or price; this was what we wanted and it was very comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2018

Lucy

Lovely and unique setting right by the water. Would definitely stay again.