Hlíð Fisherman Village - Álftanes

Börkur G.

Frábært

D D.

I booked this hotel because it’s a short drive to Reykjavík, and the price plus free parking were definite perks. However, there’s no breakfast included, so plan to head into the city for your morning coffee.

They moved my room at the last minute, and since there’s no front desk, all communication is done via email. I booked a double bed for my daughter and me, which ended up being a bunk setup with a queen bed and a twin. Totally fine and cute! The room itself is quaint – it’s an older hotel, weathered by the sea, which gives it some charm.

Unfortunately, the sauna and hot tubs are located directly above the room, so you hear every footstep and every person stomping around. Not exactly the relaxing atmosphere I was hoping for. To make it worse, when the neighbors arrived, we could hear every nagging word she yelled at her partner. Again – not relaxing.

I wanted a quiet, peaceful end to my Iceland road trip, but instead, I’m leaving frustrated and annoyed by the constant noise and lack of privacy. Because the rooms are right along the parking lot, people think it’s perfectly fine to walk right up to your window and look inside. I had to close the shades on a woman who literally walked up to look into our room.

Other things to note:
• The cups for coffee or tea looked like they’d just been wiped out, not properly washed.
• The blackout shades barely block any light.
• There’s no restaurant on-site, so stop at the store beforehand. At least there’s a fridge in the room.
• The shower door was off its rollers, so we had to fix it ourselves just to use it.
• The hot water is geothermal, so expect a strong sulfur smell. Pro tip: Remove any silver jewelry or it will tarnish.
• The water temperature isn’t consistent….it goes from scalding hot to cold on rotation, making showers a bit of a survival exercise.
• There’s only one outlet in the room, located on the opposite side from the beds, so our devices sat on the floor while charging.
• They don’t provide shampoo or conditioner, just generic soap in the shower, so bring your own.

The only real positive is that the beds are very comfortable. Otherwise, this place was a disappointment. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing stay, this likely isn’t it. IMO

*I’m not sure if that’s mold or the metal in the shower, but I’m not touching it to find out!

Craig B.

What a nice place to stay while visiting Iceland! It's further from downtown Reykjavik than google maps makes it seem, but it's still fine for seeing the city. And it's great to be out in a quiet location. And dark! I was able to see the Northern Lights, which the light pollution made hard closer in. Our room was simple but nice and spacious. We barely interacted with the staff, but they were nice. For sure, would stay again.

Trail423811

The location is great , stunning views . Room was really clean . I got detailed info regarding the facility before checking in .... no problems there .|Cons - rooms under the sauna ( I was in the room # 3) ...you can easily hear when somebody is using them ...especially when the guests are noisy ...I was lucky , the night I was staying there -only one couple used it and I could hear them walking up the stairs and talking. Other than that I would definitely recommend the location and the hotel

joe S.

I came here with friends in 2024.
Wow i had such an amazing time.
Stunning sunsets and i saw volcanoes.
the rooms are lovely - very modern yet tasteful - very warm.
dinner service was always lovely.

such a lovely atmosphere and phenomenal landscape.

nearby to major visit sites

lauraproud

If I could give zero stars, I would. We booked two nights at Fisherman Village and arrived at 2:30 A.M. to find that our room — which had been confirmed multiple times via email, including the exact room number — was already occupied by other people.||We had clearly communicated our late arrival in advance, and received written confirmation. Despite this, we arrived to find no staff on site, no emergency contact who would pick up, and no plan whatsoever to deal with the situation. The manager refused to return our calls, and we were left completely stranded in a remote part of Iceland in the middle of the night.||We are two young women traveling alone, and no other hotel would accept us at that hour. The only hotel that would take us in was over three times the price of what we had originally booked — and at that point, we had no choice. Thank God we had access to funds, or we would have ended up sleeping in the car. The stress and fear of that night were absolutely overwhelming.||Yes, they eventually refunded the original amount and sent a small compensation, but that does not come close to covering the cost of what we were forced to book last-minute. I am still out of pocket by hundreds of euros — and that doesn’t begin to account for the experience.||This was not a simple mistake. It was total negligence. Fisherman Village had no process, no accountability, and no basic safeguards to ensure guest safety. They failed in their most fundamental duty: to provide the room that was confirmed and paid for.||Avoid this place at all costs. If anything goes wrong, you’re on your own — cold, alone, and without support. This was the worst travel experience I’ve ever had.

Anne R.

Für den Preis einfach zu schlecht.
Da uns der Ort direkt am Meer, Abseits der Stadt vor zwei Jahren gut gefallen hat, buchten wir diese Unterkunft trotz des Preises wieder. Leider ist seit zwei Jahren wenig Instandhaltung erfolgt, wir haben dasselbe Zimmer (Nummer 4) wie vor zwei Jahren und es ist ziemlich abgenutzt.
Am kleinen Waschbecken kann man weder Wasserkocher, noch Wasserflaschen füllen - also muss man mit der kleinen Tasse Wasser in den Wasserkocher füllen. Den muss man dann auf den Fußboden stellen, da es sonst keine Steckdosen gibt.
Das kleine Restaurant auf dem Gelände existiert nicht mehr und auch sonst ist das Gelände in die Jahre gekommen.
Gut ist, die Kinder können Fußball spielen auf der kleinen Wiese und die Lage am Meer lädt tagsüber zum entspannen ein.

Ungünstiger Weise halten Gäste sich nicht an die Regeln, den Pool, der sich genau über dem Zimmer auf dem Dach befindet, nur bis 22 Uhr zu nutzen. Somit hatten wir bis 4 Uhr morgens richtigen Lärm, da die Dusche auf dem Dach unfassbar laut ist und man die Schritte hört und die Vibration deutlich spürt. Abgesehen vom lauten Gekreische anderer Gäste, die offensichtlich Alkohol konsumiert hatten.
Leider ist niemand vor Ort, der schaut, dass Menschen sich an die Nachtruhe halten. Selbst dorthin zu gehen ist mit Kinder einfach zu gefährlich- man ist wirklich allein im nirgendwo. Und mit alkoholisierten Personen möchte ich keinen Ärger, allein auf mich gestellt.

Der Kontakt per Mail zur Rezeption, die sich einige Kilometer entfernt befindet, war gut und man bot an, das Zimmer für die nächste Nacht zu wechseln. ABER man hätte das Zimmer um 11 Uhr verlassen müssen und um 16 Uhr wieder einchecken müssen- das macht man sicher nicht nach einer Nacht in der man nicht geschlafen hat mit Kindern. Ich hätte alles an Gepäck ins Auto packen müssen, fünf Stunden warten müssen, um dann wieder auszupacken.

Die teuerste Unterkunft in Island ist ziemlich enttäuschend- das ist es nicht wert- in anderen Hotels in der Nähe haben wir mehr Service und mehr Ruhe erfahren - dort gehen wir dann beim nächsten Mal wieder hin.

Frühstückstip- BRIKK in Hafnafjördur - schöne Bäckerei, guter Kaffee, leckeres Frühstück, alles sehr kinderfreundlich

Dan W.

The rooms are huge, clean and comfortable. The communication concerning check-in was excellent. The location is away from the city, with a great view of the bay. We loved this place.