Guesthouse Svínavatn is a serene retreat nestled in the countryside. Take a moment to unwind on the peaceful garden or stroll around the charming terrace, and connect with free in-room WiFi.
Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland - 42 min drive - 43.8 km
Blonduos Church - 44 min drive - 45.9 km
Sea Ice Exhibition Centre - 45 min drive - 46.6 km
Reykjafoss Waterfall - 48 min drive - 52.3 km
Skagafjordur Folk Museum - 50 min drive - 53.4 km
Getting around
Akureyri (AEY) - 103 min drive
About this property
Guesthouse Svínavatn
Enjoy your visit to Blönduós with a stay at Guesthouse Svínavatn. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Shared refrigerator
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during January and December.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 6000.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Guesthouse Svínavatn Blonduos
Svínavatn Blonduos
Guesthouse Svínavatn Blönduós
Guesthouse Svínavatn Guesthouse
Guesthouse Svínavatn Guesthouse Blönduós
Frequently asked questions
Is Guesthouse Svínavatn currently open?
The property is closed during January and December.
Does Guesthouse Svínavatn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Guesthouse Svínavatn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Svínavatn?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Svínavatn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Svínavatn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Guesthouse Svínavatn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Guesthouse Svínavatn also has a garden.
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Reviews
Guesthouse Svínavatn Reviews
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.4
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Lake
Room
Restaurant
View
Location
Spacious room
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Pleasant stay, fully renovated location with impeccable cleaning.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Nice place in the countryside
The guest house is by the lake and the view is really nice! The kitchen and bathroom is shared and well equipped, there are 2 washroom in the floor, one large and one small, the room is a little bit small, it is even smaller than the larger bath room but warm and cozy, it is okay for a good night's sleep and rest for another long drive next day.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2022
Great stay.
Gang
Gang, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Lovely property by the lake. Good facilities to cook and spacious dining area.
Rona
Rona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
Enjoyable stay out of town
Out of town, but the restaraunt is great for a meal & the breakfast quite satisfying. You can walk around the cemetery & there is a little cute church there as well.
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
Clean, comfortable, very friendly welcome , easy check in, good breakfast …… and an astonishing location. All in all excellent
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2024
Clean and comfortable. Beautiful setting around the lake.
Alba
Alba, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2023
Beautiful guesthouse we shared with two lovely canadian ladies.Property is outstanding,very quiet,about 20 mins from Blonduos.Staff were lovely and made sure we felt comfortable.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2023
Quaint Home Stay
This property is worth the money for what you get. Room was cozy and clean and the water pressure in the bathroom was great. The location was perfect for where we needed to get and the view was stunning.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing view and it comfortable ammenities although only one plug in the room
Elena
Elena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2022
What a lovely guesthouse! Right on the lake, spacious rooms with comfortable beds and decent bathrooms, a kitchen for cooking or warming food, comfy sofas in the lounge area and a great breakfast. The owner was very friendly on check in and at breakfast. 5 out of 5!
Tatjana
Tatjana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2023
This place was a perfect place to stay "off the beaten path" along our road trip. Beautiful views of the water! The breakfast was good and convenient, as it is about a 15-20 min drive to any restaurants/markets. Nearest town (Blonduos) has a great restaurant in town (Teni's) that serves Ethiopian food!
myra
myra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
It’s by a small lake, very quiet, with beautiful lake views. Our group of 8 people shared kitchen and dinning area among ourselves. Each room has own bathroom. Breakfast is provided with no charge. Check in and out are very easy. Thanks for a very nice stay.
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2024
peaceful lake
Beautiful location on a quiet lake with horses nearby (and sheep farther away). Room and bathroom were spartan and clean. Large kitchen and supplies to prepare your own meals (which you may want to do since this is fairly isolated).
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
The reception is at second floor if shared bathroom rooms, with reception sign on the building. The staff is very nice, provided me extra service
jun
jun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
Beautiful & peaceful!
It was a very neat room with a large viewing window, a large shared bathroom but a small kitchen.
Nice and neat house.
Beautiful and peaceful environment!
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2018
Good for one night
I like the environment there, although it is off the main road. Overall good.
Verified traveler
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
The guesthouse was lovely, well laid out with the shared kitchen, dinning area and entertainment area. Heaps of space, rooms are clean and very impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and shared areas!
There is a huge area on the accommodation location to explore to see sheep and Icelandic horses next to a lake! Me and my husband had a good afternoon doing that once we settled into our rooms. Would recommend to others 👍
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2023
Nice place but very basic. She checked us in early which was really appreciated as we were in a snowstorm. The place has all the necessities but no breakfast or dinner you need to drive to Blondus for those. That’s about 25 minutes drive.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2022
This is a family-run guesthouse, situated on their farm that is on a lovely lake. The guesthouse was clean and safe, albeit a bit spartan. Nonetheless, it had everything we needed. There is a shared kitchen for the guests to use and we made our own dinner, as there are no restaurants we found close by. Breakfast is provided. While a bit off the beaten path, the location was lovely and a great place for hikers and those exploring off the main highway. The check in/out process was very easy and the young lady who greeted us was very kind and helpful.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2025
Limpio y tranquilo
El sitio es una finca particular donde vive una familia. Nos recibió una persona que parecía tener un poco de prisa y no nos dio muchas indicaciones. La habitación estaba limpia, con baño privado. Un poco pequeña si llevas maletas grandes. El wifi funcionaba lento. Hay un salón grande fuera de las habitaciones y una cocina completamente equipada por si quieres cocinar. Recomiendo llevar comida para cenar porque alrededor no hay absolutamente nada y está lejos de cualquier sitio para comer o comprar. En general es un poco raro por la falta de indicaciones.
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2025
Jannie
Jannie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Exceptional hospitality.
Miriam
Miriam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
A nice quest house that was bit off the beaten track. It was nice and clean and quiet. I had thought breakfast was included but it was not. We had food with us so it wasn't a big deal. The shared kitchen was very nice.