We drove past several inns and hotels that lacked the charm and easy comfort of Skalakot. Although a new building it felt like a family home and the staff though few in off season were so welcoming and accommodating. The spa building is lovely and clean with sauna and a nice hot pool. The masseuse is exceptionally skilled. We loved being on a horse farm where the owner family lives onsite in separate housing. The cocktails and dinners were really special, generous and beautifully prepared. Even better than Reykjavik and it was one of our reasons to stay there. People not staying at the hotel are welcome to make reservations. We would have liked to have spent more than two nights to really slip into the slow pace of the countryside. The hotel is perfectly located in the southeast with daytrips to the waterfalls, viewpoints and black sand beaches at Vik. We look forward to coming back when the fields will be green instead of covered with snow.

The hotel is small and in the off season was wonderfully quiet. In season I can imagine the layout may feel full. But that would be true anywhere.

This was a cosy weekend getaway for my birthday and it was perfect. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful food. Cosy and tasteful decor. Beautiful little spa with sunken hot pool. Extremely professional massage therapist. And the building itself is nestled against the mountain with stunning views over fields and horses out to the Westman Islands. Wonderful!

If I had to nitpick, I would have preferred firmer pillows and as a couple it would have been nice to have a sofa we could snuggle on together. But to be honest, we were so relaxed and comfortable, these hardly seem with mentioning.

Amazing hotel, beautiful furnishings. Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful food. We also used the stables at the hotel and went for a horse ride into the stunning mountains above. Lovely horses and great stable staff.

I would score this hotel as 10/10. However, the shower room was really poor. Shower curtains that stick to the body do not work. The wash basin had no space or shelves to place a wash sack / make up bag. The bathroom needs a heated towel rail. We arrived with very wet (technical) clothing and boots that were still wet by the morning as there is no heating source to dry them by. Towels and robes also didn't dry out. The room also needed a coffee machine. A 5* room should not offer just instant coffee. Sorry to be so negative but a heated towel rail, glass shower screen, shelf by wash basin and a coffee machine would make the world of difference to such an otherwise amazing hotel.

Have you ever enjoyed a place so much that you didn't want to write a good review of it for fear that too many other folks might start staying there? That is exactly how we felt about our stay at the Skalakot. From the moment we pulled into the drive, to the moment we left, we enjoyed EVERY aspect of our stay here. The setting is beyond picturesque and having the Icelandic horses coming and going is an authentic addition that really makes the experience that much more unique and unforgettable. The property itself is immaculate, the food was outstanding, and the staff was absolutely superb in every regard. For those of you planning your trip to Iceland and planning on staying in Reykjavik the whole time, the Skalakot is worth a trip to the South Coast all by itself (and there are plenty of other amazing things to see on the South Coast as well!). We always like to leave one area for improvement or a small critique in every review, but the only thing we could come up with is that the Skalakot is just too far away for us to visit more frequently! Plan your trip to Iceland around a stay at this little gem, you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely no critiques or areas for improvement.

This was our favorite place we stayed during our time in Iceland. The hotel is in a gorgeous location nestled at the base of the mountains surrounded by picturesque fields. The staff were exceptionally welcoming; when we checked in the receptionist took the time to show us around the property and walk us up to our room. The interior design is very cozy and charming. The restaurant is also excellent. We didn't stay long enough to use the pool and sauna, but it looked very nice. We hope to come back!

Far and away the best place we stayed in Iceland (and we stayed in some nice places!) This gorgeous, family-run manor house was full of charm and coziness -- truly nothing anodyne about it. The staff was so lovely and the food was phenomenal. We would return to southern Iceland just to stay here again.

The rooms aren't fully soundproof if people are making noise in the hallway, but to be expected in a big old house like this.

Enjoyed the spa, breakfast, horses, and decor of the place.

Room 101 (our room) and 102 are on the first floor adjacent to the dining room only buffered by one door and about 5 feet of foyer space. The door to the dining area is opened and closed by guests accessing the rooms on floor 2, so there’s a lot of door closing and slamming noises which was not relaxing during our stay. The door action is particularly busy in the morning. In addition some guests don’t close the door so these rooms are exposed to even more dining room noise. I don’t recommend these first floor rooms to anyone at this time.

Just an amazing hotel surrounded with beautiful nature. Spa and sauna was cozy and clean the room was beautiful with a great view. Being a smaller hotel they have a great restaurant with a great chef cudos. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a peaceful and relaxing stay with the upmost care and professionalism of the staff.

Absolutely nothing.

Beautiful location with amazing views. Fantastic spa. Friendly staff.

A bit disappointed. This was our most expensive hotel in our 7 nights 7 hotels stay in Iceland and the rooms did not really live up to our expectations. Our bathroom was minute, there was no mirror in the room except for the tiny one over the bathroom sink. At dinner we waited for ever for our food. It was my birthday dinner but after waiting so long, I did not feel like having pudding…

Breakfast was a huge spread of fresh bread, sliced cheeses and meats, salmon (my fav), salad vegetables, fruit, skyr with healthy toppings, cereal with assorted milks. You can walk around to see the sheep, horses and cows in the adjacent fields. In early June, bonus to see the babies animals (so cute!) The best part of the visit is the horses. The stable is right there on the property so you can meander over. The guides are extremely friendly and helpful - especially to beginners. The trails are spectacular. No question about it, worth every krona! And at the end of the day, there is a hot tub and sauna in a small building with beautiful views. Hard to leave!

Our room was on the ground floor near the dining area. The was a door, but if it was left open, which people mindlessly did, you can hear the large tables laughing and carrying on.