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9.0/10Excellent104 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort8.4/10 8.4
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Neighborhood10.0/10 10.0
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Lava Guesthouse
With a stay at Lava Guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eldfell Volcano and Heimaklettur. This guesthouse is 17. 8 mi (28. 6 km) from Seljalandsfoss and 27. 8 mi (44. 7 km) from Saga Centre.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include a picnic area and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area.
Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and Netflix provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
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With a stay at Lava Guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Beluga Whale Sanctuary and Sagnheimar Byggðasafn. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Surtseyjarstofa and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sæheimar. Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions.
Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and Netflix provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an access code. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Property Registration Number 141457
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Icelandic
Nearby attractions
Beluga Whale Sanctuary
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Sagnheimar Byggðasafn
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Surtseyjarstofa
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Sæheimar
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Eldfell Volcano
2 km / 1.2 mi
Vestmannaeyjar Golf Course
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Heimaklettur
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Eldfellshraun
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Stórhöfði Lighthouse
6 km / 3.7 mi
Seljalandsfoss
28.6 km / 17.7 mi
Paradisarhellir Cave
30 km / 18.6 mi
DC-3 Airplane Wreck
33 km / 20.5 mi
Nauthúsagil Ravine
38 km / 23.6 mi
Steinahellir
43.3 km / 26.9 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 7
- guest house
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Garden
- Terrace
- Grill/BBQ
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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TWIN ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.EY-FH
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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TWIN ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TWN.EY-FH
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FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAM.FH
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: FAM.FH
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DOUBLE ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.EY-FH
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.EY-FH
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.FH
Limited room details from hotel
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FAMILY ROOM ONE BEDFAMILY ROOM • ONE BEDFAM.1B
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- ONE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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FAMILY ROOM ONE BED
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Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- ONE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: FAM.1B
Limited room details from hotel
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TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TPL.FH
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Lava Guesthouse
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Heidi
I wasn’t sure about sharing bathrooms but it was no problem. It was nice to have a kitchen. Wet cooked up steak and eggs for breakfast. The location is prime too. Nice place
Jennifer
Our stay at the lava guest house was a perfect stay for a quick overnight on the island. It was centrally located in the main village and close to the ferry. The host was quick to respond to our questions and gave links on what to see on the island. Our room was clean and worked well for our family of 4. Despite our late night arrival, access to get in was easy and without issue. Our room right off of the kitchen which was nice as we got to meet other travelers who were staying there. The communal kitchen was stashed with coffee, not chocolate, tea and more.
It was our first day in this type of lodging and happy to say it was a positive experience. We would definitely recommend the lava guest house for your future stay
It was our first day in this type of lodging and happy to say it was a positive experience. We would definitely recommend the lava guest house for your future stay
Katherine
High winds at sea delayed our ferry, so our overall trip to Vestmann Island was cut short, but we made the most of our time. Lava Guesthouse was very centrally located and wonderfully clean and comfortable. The bathroom, in particular, was quite nice, and the kitchen facilities were an added plus. I wish we could have stayed much longer!
Maya
Friendly and accomodating statf
MIchelle
Great location. Our room was right by the ATM so another room might be better.
Gott was awesome! Very walkable.
Gott was awesome! Very walkable.
Yongge
it is right in the center of this beautiful small town on the island of Westman. The room was spacious since we booked a family room. It was on the first floor but was very quiet at night. The kitchen was really nice with everything you need. You could walk everywhere from this place. We took the host's recommendation: We went to the town pool that has 3 hot tubs and an indoor swimming pool as well as a steam room. We also went to the next door Gott for dinner. A great place to stay if you want to visit this wonderful island.
Ivan
Good location
Clean modern showers
Kitchen and fridge access was very helpful to use our groceries
Clean modern showers
Kitchen and fridge access was very helpful to use our groceries
Danielle-Lynn
This place was great! The room was very cute and the shared kitchen very well stocked. No complaints at all.
Alexis
Great spot to stay. Clean and comfortable. Heated bathroom floors! Plenty of room for our family of 4 in the quad room.
Eric
We stayed in room 6 upstairs. It's exceptionally easy to hit your head in this room due to the way the beds are positioned. Otherwise it is was a good stay at a lovely old guesthouse. The kitchen is well equipped.
Christopher
Nice place to stay, comfortable and clean.
No staff, there’s an email with check in information.
Excellent restaurant next door.
No staff, there’s an email with check in information.
Excellent restaurant next door.
Anne
Great facility and location, wonderful staff.
Allison
We stayed in the family room with the priate bathroom. Its on the first floor and was a lovely room with a modern bathroom. Its right next to the kitchen, but its alsp on the ground floor so you may hear some noise from the upstairs guests.
This guesthouse is right next to Gott, which is a FABULOUS restaurant at which we dined for both lunch and dinner. It's within a few blocks of a pharmacy and one of the hiking trailheads.
This guesthouse is right next to Gott, which is a FABULOUS restaurant at which we dined for both lunch and dinner. It's within a few blocks of a pharmacy and one of the hiking trailheads.
Hung
Excellent for a last minute change (another property on the island failed to provide check in instructions).
Room is clean, spacious. The kitchen has utensils, cups, plates, cookware, and a tea kettle -- but be mindful, it's right next door to another guest room.
There's a Kronan and Bonus in walking distance if you'd rather cook than eat out.
The owner can come out and help on very short notice if needed, but he communicates via phone.
Room is clean, spacious. The kitchen has utensils, cups, plates, cookware, and a tea kettle -- but be mindful, it's right next door to another guest room.
There's a Kronan and Bonus in walking distance if you'd rather cook than eat out.
The owner can come out and help on very short notice if needed, but he communicates via phone.
Alexandra
This was such a comfortable and cozy stay. Information provided for self check in was clear and the location was great.
Cathy
Perfect family room for three of us.
Bernadette
We stayed in Room 2, on the ground floor and had a private bathroom. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Very convenient location to restaurants and shopping. Despite being on the ground floor next to the road, it was fairly quite at night.
Stephanie
Cute guest house, affordable and simple.
While the area doesn't have a lot of accommodations to choose from, staying at Lava Guesthouse was a great fit for us. The location is great for the downtown walking area, and is walkable from the ferry. If you do bring a car over, there was plenty of available street parking in front of or around the block. The room was as photographed. The shared bathrooms are small, two exist with showers and another is just a toilet. As long as you aren't trying to get ready at the same time as other guests, it's not a problem. We visited in July and it doesn't really get dark. It would have been nice to have better light-blocking curtains or sleep masks provided to keep the light out, but it was an issue easily solved for my partner by having him sleep with a towel over his eyes. Note most rooms are upstairs. We didn't use the kitchen but it did appear well stocked if you were staying multiple days and wanting to keep food costs down. The house asks that you remove your shoes just inside the main door, so that could be an issue for some people but it meant you didn't have as much noise from other guests walking around the hallways.
Jeremy
Cute & good location
Great little place for a night. The fridge was helpful to store some food for breakfast. Good location.
The restaurant, Tanginn, was great too!
The restaurant, Tanginn, was great too!
Srikanth
Clean, Neat, Shared Kitchen
Dinesh
The space was cozy and very clean. The owner was friendly and helpful—he personally showed us where everything was during check-in. Great experience overall!
amelie
Great place to stay
Ashlea
Perfect for our stay to see the puffins! Quiet, clean, comfortable accommodations.
Lyle
Everything very clean and tidy. Ideal location in the middle of town. No complaints at all.
Soffía
Wonderful Island property
Hrafnhildur
A nice place. Very clean. Good kitchen. Great location.
Jody
The Lava Guesthouse was immaculate! The kitchen and bathroom facilities were extremely clean. Overall, a great stay for our family!
Kelby
What a guesthouse stay should be.
For a guesthouse/shared kitchen this was perfect stay. Everything was simple with check in, owners were present and friendly, kitchen was well stocked with plates utensils. Bathrooms were clean and were 2 per floor.
Alexandra
This property is as beautifully appointed. It exceeded our expectations. We did struggle briefly to find it. It would benefit from a clearer sign saying Lava Guesthouse or mention in the communications that it is also known as VIK.
KEVIN
Great location in the center of town. Easy check-in. Clean room, well equipped kitchen.
Paul
The best in Westman Islands
Hotel is in a great location on the beautiful island. Very comfortable and very friendly host. Kitchen available with a Bonus around the corner. You found the best place to stay.
Kathleen
The hotel was very clean, and sent located. The kitchen was well equipped, and the bathroom was very modern.
Verified traveler
DO NOT STAY HERE!!
I do not suggest booking here. It is a run down, scary looking place with no services. The building and location are so shady/creepy that my girl friends and I left minutes after we arrived. I would compare this place to a motel or worse, a shack. They don't even have a front desk or someone to talk to, you could only call a random number for questions or comments. The way into the place is through a code which anybody could access. Also, guests staying here share a bathroom. So odd.
Side note: We asked for a refund. Lava Guesthouse did not agree, even though we left minutes after our arrival.
Avoid at all costs!!
Side note: We asked for a refund. Lava Guesthouse did not agree, even though we left minutes after our arrival.
Avoid at all costs!!
Mia
Easy check in and clean facilities!
Justine
The room was spacious and clean with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. In a great location - walkable to grocery store, plenty of good restaurants, and attractions like the lava fields. Check-in was easy and instructions were clear. Would highly recommend!
Manon
Cozy guesthouse
One of the very few accommodation options on the island. The rooms and bathrooms are recently renovated and comfortable. Kitchen is very well equipped.
Jennifer
Our room was right off the kitchen and there were two families with small children - no soundproofing. Otherwise, wonderful stay
Craig
Nice place
Overall nice place. Would stay there again I just wish they had a clothes dryer because Iceland can get wet.
Julie
We stayed for two nights. Perfect location. 5 min walk from the ferry. Right in the center of the town and beside an amazing restaurant Gott and across from ice cream shop, yogurt bar and a minute from a microbrewery bar. We walked the cliff walk to see the puffins but there are plenty of tours too.
The guesthouse was also perfect. We traveled with two small children and we were worried that a shared bathroom would be inconvenient but that was not at all the case. There were two immaculately clean, well stocked bathrooms on the floor and having access to a kitchen and fridge was another great advantage when traveling with children. The Bonus supermarket was a minute walk from the guest house and we stocked up on supplies for breakfast and sandwiches for hiking. Overall we loved it and highly recommend. We would love to stay there again.
The guesthouse was also perfect. We traveled with two small children and we were worried that a shared bathroom would be inconvenient but that was not at all the case. There were two immaculately clean, well stocked bathrooms on the floor and having access to a kitchen and fridge was another great advantage when traveling with children. The Bonus supermarket was a minute walk from the guest house and we stocked up on supplies for breakfast and sandwiches for hiking. Overall we loved it and highly recommend. We would love to stay there again.
Yu Min
Really comfy beds and heated floors in the bathroom! What more could you ask for? Shared kitchen was well stocked and really friendly owner!
Fred Baker
We really enjoyed the Lava Guesthouse! Excellent accommodations and it is in a great location.
Catherine
We ended up walking on the island and not bringing our car. This hotel is in the perfect spot! I called and they were able to let us in earlier to store our bags. We walked to and up the volcano and then had beers, ate dinner and had ice cream all right next to the hotel. Lovely spot! Very clean room with just enough beds and a nice size bathroom. Perfect bakery nearby in the morning before taking the ferry back.
Sandra
A diamond in the rough. Although the exterior needs some work the inside was cozy, clean and efficient. Great location. Loved our stay at the Lava Guesthouse!
Verified traveler
Lava Guesthouse was a great location overall! It was clean & very conveniently located.
Verified traveler
Wonderful guest house centrally located in Vestmannaeyjar. Great dining very close by. The full kitchen (shared) is a plus, as is the ample neighborhood parking. The four of us were quite comfortable in a large single room.
Verified traveler
Shared bathroom, not dark room
I did not have high expectation and this place delivered. I'm not a shared bathroom type of person and thankfully had a second floor room as the first floor bathroom did not meet my standards. The place was ok, location great. The blackout curtains were not sufficient for an Iceland summer and I had to hang blankets to get the room semi dark.
Tore
Alt ok
Alan
Good location in centre. Well equipped kitchen. Good showering and toilet facilities. Helpful allowing us to drop bags in the morning before check-in.
Verified traveler
Not recommended at all 😨😨😨😨
Robert
Gute Lage
Gemeinschaftsküche prima, aber zu klein für 8 Zimmer
Gemeinschaftsküche prima, aber zu klein für 8 Zimmer
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Ba A Rusta A Gur 13, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
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