Gamla Rif
Háarif 3
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Why people book this hotel
“Communal living room, light airy rooms, kitchen with fridge, hob, oven, coffee p…”
“Common room and kitchen were great”
“Clean and comfortable, lovely views”
“The kitchen was spotlessly clean , well equipped and big enough to share”
“Lovely secluded location in historic building”
“We visited the Freezer hostel nearby for a music evening which was great fun, th…”
“Self service chech in/out, everything that we needed was there, good place to wa…”
“The guesthouse has a self-service check-in and out and it was very convenient”
“Good value-for-money”
“Good WiFi that extended to most of the building”
Overview
Located in Snæfellsbær, Gamla Rif is housed in a over 120 years old farmhouse which was later renovated into a coffee house. Today, it is a guest house and features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Rooms come with free WiFi and shared bathroom facilities. All units in the guest house are fitted with a coffee machine. Gamla Rif offers some rooms with sea views, and rooms have a kettle. Gamla Rif offers a sun terrace with a great view of the harbour along the glacier. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the guest house.
Traveller reviews
Luigi
couple
September 15, 2025
The place could have been cleaner. The heating on the ground floor stopped working, making the living room very cold. I called the owner and he was in no rush to fix it. Very much "it is what it is" kind of mindset
Glidergoth
couple
August 26, 2025
“Wonderful wild location in small historic home”
My second visit here. Lovely secluded location in historic building. Communal living room, light airy rooms, kitchen with fridge, hob, oven, coffee percolator and kettle (but no microwave). So peaceful at night and surrounded by the tern colony. Key box for entry so no worries about time of arrival.
Peter
couple
August 22, 2025
Common room and kitchen were great!
Elisabeth Haljas
couple
August 14, 2025
“Very comfortable one night stay.”
A spacious house in Rif with clear self check in instructions sent and further information around the house. Sizeable lounge and dining area and kitchen with all essentials available, including 2 fridges. A bathroom and separate toilet, and the bed itself was lovely and comfortable. Even a chest of drawers there for storage, and lush towels provided. We were first ones in the house and I think only half the rooms were occupied so no issues with sharing facilities. Good WiFi that extended to most of the building.
Mika
couple
August 2, 2025
“Small room, but good value-for-money.”
Good value-for-money. The shared facilities were good.
Emily
solo_traveller
July 31, 2025
I was only there one night, didn't really use the facilities. I think I met the person working there? Not sure but someone let me have a coffee in the morning which was nice. Clean and comfortable, lovely views
Maria
couple
July 21, 2025
“Artic Tern”
The property was situated in an absolutely beautiful setting. The kitchen was spotlessly clean , well equipped and big enough to share. There was a large sitting room area where people could socialise if they wished . There was a downstairs toilet and a shower room with toilet upstairs , so more than adequate for the people staying . We visited the Freezer hostel nearby for a music evening which was great fun, this was advertised in the guesthouse. Our bedroom was very clean and very comfortable. The bed was absolutely huge. At the time we were staying Arctic Terns had arrived. This area is one of the largest habitations of these birds in Iceland.
Kata Zsófia
solo_traveller
June 17, 2025
“Great view, cute little guesthouse.”
Yvonne
couple
June 17, 2025
Nice and cosy place.
Marcus
couple
June 10, 2025
Clean place that we had to ourselves (off-season). Easy check-in Decent kitchen and lots of seating (though I expect it gets crowded).
Nathan
couple
April 29, 2025
Really liked this for an overnight stop. Great location with a beautiful view. We had a huge room with comfortable beds. There were a few other guests but plenty of room in the kitchen and dining area. Coffee and a good coffee maker in the kitchen were appreciated for the morning. The house was clean and comfortable. Convenient parking right in front.
Lena Maria
extended_group
February 5, 2025
We called the guy when the keybox didnt work and he couldnt help us. It was semi clean and the towls have stains. The tabs smell really bad and the water looks milky
Michaela
couple
November 16, 2024
Self service chech in/out, everything that we needed was there, good place to watch aurora
Erica
couple
October 18, 2024
The guesthouse has a self-service check-in and out and it was very convenient. The room was small, like most rooms in Iceland, was heated and they provided us towels and sheets. We shared the bathroom with other guests but they were nice and we didn’t have any problem. The bathroom was quite big. We stayed there one night and overall it was a nice experience. From the window of our room we were able to see the northern lights!
Jozef
couple
September 30, 2024
- clean - place near ocean
Francesca
couple
September 15, 2024
Quiet, clean, comfortable
Franca
family_with_children
September 14, 2024
“Wonderful”
I had the possibility to make my own breakfast and every meal. With almost all the facilities: microwave, ovnen, waterboling, etc. Clean, warm, nice place inside and outside.
Fabian
couple
September 10, 2024
“Nice and cosy place.”
Trash/garbage system was unclear. A dishwasher would be useful.
Jon
couple
August 28, 2024
Bed was comfortable. Room was warm.
Magdalena
couple
August 13, 2024
“Take the room for one, max 2 night okey. Rooms are too small for longer stay, as well with this mess”
The location was really good and view around. Room was quite comfortable.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Street parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk
Double Room with Sea View
Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Sea View
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
The well-fitted kitchen has a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The twin room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room with Sea View
In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. The twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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