Great View Guesthouse
Jódísarstaðir 4
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Why people book this hotel
“Nice hosts and great breakfast chatting about Iceland with hosts and other guest…”
“Very friendly hosts”
“Very good breakfast”
“Breakfast was very good”
“Good size rooms and comfortable beds”
“We loved the comfortable, bright, homelike feeling of this accommodation”
“Amazing view, clean and comfortable room and tasty breakfast with good quality c…”
“The house is really beautiful and clean”
“Very friendly family, great location with a stunning view and lovely walks from …”
“Amazing location Very kind owner Large kitchen available, very well equipped”
Overview
Featuring free WiFi and a children's playground, Great View Guesthouse offers accommodation in Eyjafjaroarsveit. Free private parking is available on site. Views of the mountain, river or garden are featured in certain rooms. Every room is fitted with a shared bathroom featuring a bath or shower. A TV is featured. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and hiking. The nearest airport is Akureyri Airport, 5 km from Great View Guesthouse.
Traveller reviews
Iryna
extended_group
September 25, 2025
Amazing view, clean and comfortable room and tasty breakfast with good quality coffee.
Liveta
couple
September 6, 2025
Great place to stay. Owners are very kind and nice. The house is really beautiful and clean. Very good breakfast.
Thomas Guy
couple
July 27, 2025
“Our best in Iceland”
Nice hosts and great breakfast chatting about Iceland with hosts and other guests sharing information
Damian
family_with_children
July 25, 2025
We absolutely loved everything! The place exceeded our expectations in every way.
Fiona
couple
July 22, 2025
Breakfast was very good. Very friendly hosts. Very clean
Annelies
family_with_children
July 4, 2025
Hot tub and bathrobes. Great view!
Claire
family_with_children
July 4, 2025
“Great view and a great stay”
Beautiful home in gorgeous settings. Shared kitchen for guests to use with everything you need. Good size rooms and comfortable beds. Lovely, friendly hosts and a great breakfast served at 8am. Unfortunately we could only take advantage of this one morning as the others we had early starts.
Jasminka Kusan
family_with_children
July 3, 2025
“Wonderful stay in comfortable house”
We loved the comfortable, bright, homelike feeling of this accommodation. Enjoyed everything, specially the breakfast vibe (together with host and other guests at the same table), spacious living room where we could relax having wonderful view, big clean bathroom, guest kitchen where we met some of the kindest people. We would definitely stay there again.
Chloe
couple
October 23, 2024
“Best guesthouse I've ever stayed in. Would highly recommend, and would love to be back.”
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE! Hands down, this was my FAVOURITE place of all the guesthouses I stayed in in Iceland. Heck, I'd come back to Iceland just to make a visit to this place. Where do I even begin with describing why I loved it so much? For starters, the hosts were absolutely splendid. Very hospital and welcoming, very warm and friendly. Thor and Ivar were the cutest couple, like a nice lovely grandma-grandpa duo. They were kind enough to let us use their washer and dryer (which they don't normally do), they chatted with us (about Icelandic politics and economy, about the state of youth, about worldly affairs etc.), shared about their family with us, gave us little bites of food they cooked, prepared an absolutely lovely and homely breakfast for us, gave us roadtrip recommendations... I couldn't bear to leave them :( Secondly, the HOUSE! Goodness gracious me, the house was a real marvel. Ivar had built it from scratch himself (I loved hearing him tell us the story of how he did it), and the worksmanship is truly impeccable! The house was spacious yet warm and cosy at the same time, and the design of the house was very tasteful. You can tell they have really taken care of it, as everything was spick and span, kept in good order, with little pictures and ornaments around from the couple's family, travels, past stories etc. It helps too that the view of the snowy mountains from their house is just incredible! Thirdly, we were so incredibly lucky to have been able to catch the Northern Lights there, which was really the cherry on top. We were also lucky to have been the only guests who booked their house at that time, so we got the whole house and all the facetime with the hosts to ourselves :D Beware, they close for winter, so if you're planning to visit here, go in the warmer seasons!
YUNNA
family_with_children
August 15, 2024
It’s a decent place with friendly host and hostess. The house is perfectly decorated.
Michael
family_with_children
July 24, 2024
“Great view accomadation”
Super friendly proprietor. Great view of mountains and surroundings. Comfortable shared living space and amazing breakfast. Large shared bathroom plus additional toilet if required, plus shared kitchen.
Lesley
couple
July 18, 2024
“Beautiful property with spectacular views, and welcoming hosts!”
This is a beautiful property, with warm and welcoming hosts. The home is clean, modern and has all of the amenities we were looking for. The views from the backyard are spectacular, and the sitting area outside has a hot tub, comfy seats, and an area to eat. There is a separate kitchen for guests to use to prepare their own meals or to store things in the fridge. The living room inside is beautifully decorated and very comfortable for relaxing. Breakfast in the morning is delicious, with homemade breads and lots of choices for something to eat. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend this property to anyone who will be staying in the Akureyri area.
Victoria
family_with_children
July 16, 2024
Very friendly family, great location with a stunning view and lovely walks from the door and easy access to so much.
Maria Belen
family_with_children
June 5, 2024
“I would book them again when another opportunity comes along!”
The Hosts! They were very nice, friendly and they give you privacy! The Guesthouse is a beautiful house, it felt like you were visiting friends. Breakfast is also very good.
Sylwia
couple
October 12, 2023
“Great place to stay - beauty located guesthouse with stunning views and lovely house interior, with very friendly hosts”
Patricia
couple
September 26, 2023
“I brought business cards back to Gimli to share!”
The breakfast was superb, even homemade bread and kiwis! The house is filled with carvings and woodwork done by the owner. The house is very spacious.
Marco
family_with_children
August 25, 2023
“It's a really amazing place: the best one we found in our trip in Iceland! Warmly recommended.”
Amazing location Very kind owner Large kitchen available, very well equipped. Very good breakfast.
Moshe
couple
August 23, 2023
A Excellent place and the host was very kindly.
Eliška
couple
August 22, 2023
Absolutely loved my stay here! From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by the stylish decor, modern amenities, and stunning views of the city. The attention to detail was impeccable, from the well-equipped kitchen to the cozy and comfortable bedding. The location couldn't have been more perfect. The host was incredibly accommodating and provided helpful recommendations with a warm heart. Thank you for letting us to your home.
Jochen
family_with_children
August 15, 2023
“The most personal accommodation during our whole trip to Iceland!”
You feel at home from the first moment in this architecturally interesting house. very friendly hostess and host and everything very clean and pleasant Breakfast was plentiful with self-made roles. There is a nice kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals while enjoying the view of the landscape.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Children's playground, Darts, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking, Public Bath, Walking tours, Bike tours, Yoga classes
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room's special feature is the hot tub. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this double room also provides a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 3 beds.
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This wheelchair accessible twin/double room has a hot tub, a seating area and a roll-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This wheelchair accessible twin/double room has a hot tub, a seating area and a roll-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Small Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This wheelchair accessible twin/double room has a hot tub, a seating area and a roll-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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