Name: Salthús Guesthouse
Address: Einba Asta Gur 3, Skagastrond, 0545, IS

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Juan

Nice place
It is nice that they allow to use the washer but it is a small window, and you want to be out and about during that window. Tried to contact the property via Expedia but got no response.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

HUEYJANE

The instructions provided for check-in and check-out were very thorough and easy to follow. The room was clean and pleasant. The kitchen was clean and filled with tea, coffee, plates, and utensils. It has laundry on site.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Harinya

Clean but the location was so windy, not the property's fault but oh boy was it struggle.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Tristyn

Excellent self serve guesthouse. Walkable harbour front town, well appointed room and functional communal kitchen. Was pleasantly surprised to have use of the laundry machine!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Mayank

Great view, room clean , warm water shower,
Use of kitchen including stove microwave utensils was very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Wenli

no/a

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Jennifer

Beautiful room , super kitchen and great walking trails

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2025

Olayinka

It’s a very good Guest House and it’s got facilities you need for cooking and washing your clothes. The only advice is that the rooms need to have TV and cable channels. As rooms currently don’t have these.

I will still stay at the guesthouse though 👍👍👍

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Rose

Salthús Guesthouse in Skagaströnd – A Peaceful Icelandic Retreat

This was our second time staying at Salthús Guesthouse, and it continues to be a hidden gem in Iceland. The drive there alone is breathtaking, with stunning views of the landscape. The guesthouse is located near a cliff where you can gaze out at the vast ocean—if you’re lucky, it’s a perfect spot to photograph the aurora borealis. However, keep in mind that it’s a windy area.

A short drive away is Kálfshamarsvík, home to a square-shaped lighthouse surrounded by green grass and basalt columns along the sea. It’s an amazing spot for photos and a must-see for nature lovers.

The guesthouse itself offers comfortable beds and clean, spacious rooms. The two-story building is beautiful, but I recommend contacting the property if you have difficulty with stairs.

For those who love nature and want to escape the crowds, this remote location is perfect. The peace and serenity you’ll feel here are truly unique. Since there aren’t many dining options nearby, be sure to stop at a grocery store and take advantage of the guesthouse’s fully equipped kitchen. Alternatively, the B&S restaurant is a 20-minute drive away, and there’s a nearby seasonal restaurant within walking distance.

If you’re seeking tranquility and a beautiful setting, Salthús Guesthouse is the place to be.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Ashlei

Shower was a little awkward. But room is spacious. Parking was tricky and there is no clear indication as to where else you can park when parking is full.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Brian

So nice. Very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Irina

Great place to stay in North Iceland

Great location and very nice, clean and functional bedroom. Large modern bathroom.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2024

Sheila

There are only a few parking spots near the hotel. We never saw a hotel worker once. They said to let ourselves in, and leave the key in the door on the way out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Dmitriy

Large room with a sea view. Parking by the door. Shared kitchen with coffee and tea. Geothermal hot water (although some may not like it) is a great new experience. A nice restaurant with icelandic food and pizza in walking distance. There is a great 2km hike along the cliffs (beware of seagulls) that starts almost at the doors. Area may not be very picturesque but this is definitely a great option if you need to spend a night in the area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

April

Very nice room and we enjoyed the kitchen facilities since there is limited dining in the area. They had a wonderful binder of information about the area and story of a Icelandic murder mystery.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Dipanjan

True to its value, this is a beautiful property in a beautiful little town. There is only one restaurant in the area and it is absolutely wonderful. Really liked the rooms, and cleanliness. It had a well stocked kitchen and we could use the washer and drier at this family.

The only thing we could ask for was better blinds. Its hard to sleep with so much light inside the room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Shawn

This was a nice hotel off of the beaten track. Our room was clean and spacious. We were warned that the hot water had a sulphur smell but it quickly went away after using the sink.

We would have no problem staying here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2024

Hua

Bathroom in each unit

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

We loved the view. It was also very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Chelsi

Adorable hidden gem of a stay! It was absolutely gorgeous and cozy. The rooms were a great size with access to a kitchen on each floor. No TV or AC unit in the room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2024

Wei

The place is very close to the ocean. But we had a hard time finding the email that was supposed to be sent with instructions for check in. We finally realized that the keys were on the doors.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2024

william

no breakfast offer

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Kelsie

The property was located in a great spot. Very quiet and clean. The communal kitchen was great if you wanted to save some money on food. We ate at the harbour restaurant next door, highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Jo-Anne

Not sure why Salthus is only rated 2 stars but in my opinion is better than 3 stars. Clean, warm comfortable bed and room(twin) with plenty of space. Large accessible shower & toilet room. Parking at door. Fully equipped kitchen although only I only made toast.
Wonderful views of sea and mountains. Great walk nearby around sea cliffs. I did not meet any staff as self check in. Only a 15 minute drive from Bluondos.
Thoroughly recommended.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2024

Kyla

Staff was so friendly and greeted us upon arrival. Kitchen had everything we needed and the rooms were very clean. The pool/spa is a minute walk just down the road, the front desk lady was so nice. Definitely recommend this place to stay!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2024

amy

Rooms were so tiny we had to buy a second room

We had great communication with the property and they were so accommodating. However, when we showed up, we walked into the room and couldn't really fit. There was no where to store our bags and we ended up having to buy a second room just so we could sleep comfortably. However, the joint kitchen was lovely - we had a large fridge we could use and enjoyed the space until late in the evening.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Emily

Beautiful location and very clean room. We enjoyed our stay here and wished we had more time to explore the area!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

David

Excellent, updated/modern guesthouse. Kitchen has all the dining tools you need. Room is large and spacious as is the bathroom. The best part is the view from your room to the ocean. Saw whales from the rear of my room. Absolutely beautiful walk to beach and water from room. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

Holly St

The room is spacious and clean. The view is amazing and mesmerizing. The property is mouse quiet. The room had one operable window which allowed fresh air entry. The bed was very comfortable. The Harbor restaurant next door was VERY GOOD.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Arlene

Quiet Place To Unwind

Had an amazing view of the bay from our room . Was clean and pretty good space. Area was quiet. Would definitely recommend this place.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Brittaney

There is a beautiful little trail literally up the up from the guesthouse. Has a beautiful view point of the ocean.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

song

great view, use of kitchen

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2023

Fredrick

Great location, but a little small for a family of 4, but I would stay again due to its lovely location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Gilbert

Great guesthouse in a town that’s not so nice

The guesthouse is new, well designed and spotless. They have a full kitchen that one can use to cook a meal. The town is not very nice, but there is one good restaurant 3 min walk from the Guesthouse plus there’s a gas station where one can get snacks.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2023

Ying

Friendly staff. Close to Reno rock.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2023

Gary

Very nice stay for 3 nights. The only negative is no TV available. Was great to have a full kitchen. We used that a lot after shopping at the nearbr grocery store in Blonduos. Saved a lot of meal money cooking meals. Also washer and dryer available after staff use at 4:00pm

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2023

Claire

Clean and well equipped. Mountain view rooms mostly looked into the car park.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2023

Adriana

Place if good for one night

The rooms are big enough for one night stay, the check-in process was really easy, the cleaning lady was there when we arrived so she showed us how to use the washing and dryer machine, really fun and kind person. We were lucky there was not a lot of people staying on the first floor so we only had to share the kitchen with a small family and it was okay, but if the place is fully booked i think the kitchen is too small. The rooms were a little cold and we didn't know where the heater was, the bathroom door was too small so water was coming out of the shower and straight to the main door.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2022

Lau

Really nice place to stay :) everything was clean and I really recommend it.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2022

Rose

We booked this property last minute and it was the best decision!! We arrive early than expected to Iceland due to an upcoming hurricane in our country. We drove directly from the Keflavik airport and we enjoy every minute. For our surprise that first night we saw the beautiful northern lights and we still talk about that magical moment.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2022

Brett

Just a one night stay while making the round trip of the island. Place was one that we remarked on remembering as the shared space layout with own bathrooms was comfortable and inviting. We prepared our own dinner and breakfast while there which saved money during our trip.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2022

Theresa

Just a place to sleep, however it thankfully had a place to do laundry and cook food. Not enough pillows given---one per person isn't enough. The restaurant right down the road was excellent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2022

Arthur

A good one night stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

Small Town Stay

This hotel was nice and clean and located right by the water. The common area had a full kitchen and a washer dryer that is open to guests when not in use. The town has very little food options but luckily there was an ad for a pizza place in the common area that we were able to get dinner at.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2021

Cheryl

Loved that the Guesthouse sat on a hill above the ocean. Easy to walk to the fishing harbor, the pool (didn't get there in time to use), and the fairly new Harbor Restaurant. Located in the small town of Skagastrond.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2021

Chuck

Great spot, wonderful host!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2021

Linda

Amazing room with huge windows that looked out to the fjord.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Great place to stay on the way around the ring road. Owner was very helpful with our late arrival and accommodations were clean and comfortable. Owner gave us some great tips for things to see in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2021

Eva

nice newly renovated hotel

nice small town isolated from traffic

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful room with views and door to the patio/front of the room. Everything still looks brand new. Private bathroom with great shower. Modern common kitchen area with everything you need to cook meals, and large fridge to store food. Very helpful guides in the rooms with history and culture of the area, as well as hiking routes and activities. Additional bonus: 1 min walk to the town's swimming pool.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

This was a new, well-maintained property with a nice view.
Kitchen had everything we needed to make our meal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2019

Susan G.

Great staff & lovely house!

The private rooms & common areas are lovely. The town has amazing landscape & a fantastic pool. Staff member Julien was wonderful. We would stay there again!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2019

Serene

Clean. Have kitchen and washing machine. Modern looking roo.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Loved it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2019

Dave

Great service

We were greeted when we arrived by Klara, who showed our room and the kitchen area. Klara also gave us local hints and tips on where to go. The room itself was comfortable and the shared kitchen area had everything you could need for a short or long stay. We weren’t exactly sure what to expect but I can easily say we were pleased with our stay here. The biggest plus was the service provided by Klara, she took care of everything we needed, we would stay here just based on her service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

AR

The property is very well designed as is contemporary. The room is very large and nice and clean. The shared kitchen is also very large and well done with latest kitchen equipment. The staff is very friendly and the check-in process was smooth.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2019

Yeillie

We did have a hard time looking for the place. But when we called the contact telephone number, the woman who answered was very helpful and friendly. We were greeted by Julian, the staff at the property. He was very polite and friendly. He showed us where the amenities are and offered tips where we can see the lighthouse. Place is clean and cozy. Thank you for the warm welcome.
Yeillie

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Ok, but don't expect luxuries...

Everything was ok, but note that this guesthouse is quite basic and unstaffed after hours. The immediate area is unattractive, though if you walk a bit uphill the view is pretty. Buy provisions to prepare your own breakfast, because there are no restaurants within 30 minutes drive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing guesthouse that was very clean and new. It also had a beautiful view of the water in a quiet town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2019

sarah boyce

Just Lovely

This is just a lovely lovely place. We enjoyed it very much. Our host was wonderful and accommodating and we especially liked having the falls all to ourselves in the late evening and early morning!

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2019

Riley

Ocean View over Comfort

This place was a bit of a mix between a hostel and a hotel. It's pretty self-oriented, though we were greeted by a staff member who happened to be cleaning another room when we arrived.

The room was comfortable, but the water was very sulfuric-smelling here (the worst we had in Iceland), but that's probably not enough to keep anyone from staying. It was convenient having access to the kitchen to make tea and coffee and use the fridge and freezer, but we also felt awkward using it like we were in someone's home. There was a lot of stuff piled up at the end of the hallway as though someone lived there and used the hallway for storage. These reasons are why our rating of comfort and cleanliness are lower.

The view from the window was of pure ocean which was amazing and we travelled nearby to Kalfshamarsviti which was a nice stop. Limited places to eat or get groceries in town and not enough parking on site.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Easy check in and out
Very clean
Wonderful view
Full kitchen with fridge

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We enjoyed our stay at Salthus, it was a very well kept property with a quiet atmosphere. Our room was facing the ocean and it was lovely, we couldn't have asked for a nicer room!

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2019

Verified traveler

Location, views, cleanliness.
The kitchen was well appointed.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet, very good amenities in the kitchen to cook your own food. Great unique place to stay. Good instructions on how to get there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely place right on the water. Stunning views and very peaceful. Great facilities well appointed kitchen. Amazing shower and comfy bed too.

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Self contained

Self service- let yourself in and out. Heated floors were nice and separated share kitchen if wanting to do your own meals. Would suggest more blankets and pillows be available.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Atmospheric and windy stay

Beautiful room easily the nicest one during my visit to Iceland. It was very large, with attractive, modern, spare lines yet with warm wooden flooring. The ensuite bathroom with shower was large, with a clean Nordic look. The structure seems to have been recently renovated has thoughtful touches throughout. The double paned windows and door definitely keep the chill out in this extraordinarily windy area. Salthús is located at the far end of the bay with amazing views overlooking the bay. The manager of the property was extremely nice with excellent English in fact she spoke better English than most of my compatriots, keen to provide detailed information for hikes and interesting sights to see in the area. She was a credit to the property. I did not rate service highly not from any lacking on Salthús's part, simply a reflection that it is a self catering facility with a kitchen with all the amenities for the use of the guests and does not provide breakfast or a restaurant. My rating refers to it not being a full service lodging, to the contrary the manager was unfailingly polite and helpful in every way. This would be an ideal location for a novel reading romantic getaway on a craggy remote headland. It had me wishing I had brought novels, hot chocolate, and a nice cake. The strength of the wind has to be experienced to be believed. I almost snapped my forearm off trying to shut the rental car door. I can almost swear it moved a few inches or so! Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2018

Cindy

This was a great place to stay. We met the owner when we arrived and she showed us around the property and gave us suggestions for sight-seeing and eating. Beds were very comfortable the common kitchen area was nice for storing food, and making breakfast. Price for the room was very reasonable. Would stay again if I was in the area.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2018

Sohyun

Pleasant stay

Super clean and decent place. The shared kitchen was fully equipped even including dish washer and washing machine. It was right infront of the sea shore and we could see splendid aurora from the small hill right behind the guesthouse only 10 meters away. The only hassle was getting the information on how to check-in (there is no check-in counter at all) in advance via email or hotels.com direct message to the owner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Clean, modern and large rooms. Large, well-equipped community kitchen. Location is wonderful, right on the water with a hiking trail just outside the door. Host is just lovely, would return and stay longer next time.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Peter

Nice, clean, and modern

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2018

HS

Nice renovated hotel

The hotel seems to be renovated recently. It is a nice stop on the way back to Reykjavík. It does need additional 20-30 min drive from Blondous. But if you want a feel of a small and friendly Oceanside town, I recommend you to go to this hotel. It is very clean, everything painted white making it look simple. You will have a private bathroom!! You have a shared kitchen with cooking stove and oven (no microwave).

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2018

Verified traveler

Very nice. We were early but were able to choose our room. The guesthouse is at the end of the road and the walk up to the veiw of the ocean is short and the veiw is spectacular.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Pascal

Belle chambre avec vue sur mer, juste magnifique. Belle cuisine à disposition pour se faire à manger. Parking devant la maison. Agréable et calme.

Partner