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Gamla Rif

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Háarif 3

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Communal living room, light airy rooms, kitchen with fridge, hob, oven, coffee p…

Common room and kitchen were great

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Clean and comfortable, lovely views

The kitchen was spotlessly clean , well equipped and big enough to share

Great location
5 mentions

Lovely secluded location in historic building

We visited the Freezer hostel nearby for a music evening which was great fun, th…

Friendly staff
3 mentions

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
1 mentions

Good value-for-money

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

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

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Luigi

couple

September 15, 2025

5

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

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Glidergoth

couple

August 26, 2025

8

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.

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Peter

couple

August 22, 2025

10

Common room and kitchen were great!

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Elisabeth Haljas

couple

August 14, 2025

8

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.

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Mika

couple

August 2, 2025

8

Small room, but good value-for-money.

Good value-for-money. The shared facilities were good.

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Emily

solo_traveller

July 31, 2025

6

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

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Maria

couple

July 21, 2025

10

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.

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Kata Zsófia

solo_traveller

June 17, 2025

10

Great view, cute little guesthouse.

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Yvonne

couple

June 17, 2025

9

Nice and cosy place.

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Marcus

couple

June 10, 2025

8

Clean place that we had to ourselves (off-season). Easy check-in Decent kitchen and lots of seating (though I expect it gets crowded).

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Nathan

couple

April 29, 2025

10

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.

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Lena Maria

extended_group

February 5, 2025

5

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

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Michaela

couple

November 16, 2024

10

Self service chech in/out, everything that we needed was there, good place to watch aurora

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Erica

couple

October 18, 2024

8

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!

J

Jozef

couple

September 30, 2024

4

- clean - place near ocean

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Francesca

couple

September 15, 2024

10

Quiet, clean, comfortable

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Franca

family_with_children

September 14, 2024

9

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.

F

Fabian

couple

September 10, 2024

10

Nice and cosy place.

Trash/garbage system was unclear. A dishwasher would be useful.

J

Jon

couple

August 28, 2024

6

Bed was comfortable. Room was warm.

M

Magdalena

couple

August 13, 2024

5

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.

Max 2 guests 6 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 7 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 09:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:44 AM

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