Dalahyttur Lodge

After 2 weeks on the Ring Road (counterclockwise) we stayed at the Dalahyttur Lodge at the end of our trip so we could explore a little of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula before heading back to Keflavik. We really enjoyed our stay as this was a beautiful, peaceful location to unwind after our road trip. And we really enjoyed the breakfasts and the amazing dinner. On our last day as we were preparing to leave, we noticed one of our tires was flat. The rental car had a spare tire but didn't have a lug nut wrench or jack (will remember to check for this next time!). So we asked the owner for some advice on how to handle this (the nearest service station was about 20 km away). She lent us a portable air pressure pump to pump up our tire at the lodge, but the tire had a small leak, so I was concerned about driving all the way to Keflavik. The owner of the lodge told us to take the air pump with us to the nearest town (in case we needed to pump up the tire more) and recommended a tire repair shop. She said we could leave the pump at the shop and she'd pick it up next time she went to town. This was a lifesaver! She was so generous with her time and to lend us the pump, and to trust us to leave it at the shop after our tire was repaired (turned out it had a small nail in it). So we got the tire repaired and proceeded on our way back to Keflavik with any further issues. We were so grateful for her assistance and her willingness to help us out in a time of need. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Iceland.

Great location in a green valley at the start of the West Iceland peninsula, about 5 km on a well-kept gravel road. The main building has the reception, dining area and a few small units. We stayed in one of the larger double units just below the road, with amazing views over the valley. Rooms are modern, stylish and very functional. Breakfast is in a small but well-stocked buffet area. Dinner is by reservation (book by early afternoon) with a short menu, but dishes are excellent, well-prepared and nicely presented. Limited wine list, but good quality. The family running the place is super kind and gave us great tips for sightseeing, cafes, and fuel stops. Prices are on the higher side, but very fair for Iceland and the quality offered. Overall, highly recommended – especially for couples looking for a quiet, comfortable stay.

What a lovely place! Surrounded by nature you can enjoy peace and quiet. Breathtaking views. We had the best sleep on our entire trip!|Cabins are a bit small for two people. Although it looks nice, the furniture of the rooms are a bit over the top for such a tiny space. You have almost no space for opening your suitcases. |An unexpected surprise was the delicious dinner! We had the pasta and were just blown away at how good it was. Breakfast was also very good. Definitively a place to come back to!

This was a nice stay. We enjoyed how there was a reception office/restaurant to check in, as most properties we’ve encountered are autonomous with zero service and interactions. We booked a cabin house and it was fine. It was clean and cozy. A bit small and had zero extras compared to others we stayed at, only salt and pepper. No linens for dishwashing, cooking oil, etc. The breaker blew the first day, but we quickly fixed it, the shower had draining issues. The breakfast was nice with plenty of options. Try the waffles. All in all it was a great stay.

We stumbled upon this amazing hotel/lodge on our trip around the ring road. It was the best accommodation we found to enjoy the Icelandic culture. Our meal was prepared by two local women who took care of everything (I believe they lived there?). Our delicious meal was lamb from their farm and cod caught by the farmers son that morning. The salad was made from greens from their neighbor. They sold authentic wool sweaters made from their own sheep! The lodges were adorable, clean, comfortable, and modern with beautiful views off the mountain and sheep. It was off the beaten path a bit (3 miles dirt road), but we had a beautiful night here. Breakfast was included and their restaurant closes at 8pm. The women were so nice to talk to too! And they made a great espresso martini!!

The accommodation is beautiful and the views are fantastic, peaceful and relaxing. Good quality furnishings and shower gel, shampoo, conditioner etc. lovely touch is a tablet in the room which allows a bigger screen to Google!!! We arrived quite late but the owner still offered food so we ordered a pizza and she hand delivered a fresh home made pizza which was delicious! The breakfasts are really good quality in a fantastic space. Would love to return. Also has electric charging points.

Great stay! They have a few guest houses on either side of the road—likely part of an expansion. We stayed in a room on the side opposite the restaurant and reception. The room felt like a modern cabin and was well-decorated. It had lovely views, came with robes, toiletry bags (including toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.), and welcoming chocolates—just like a real hotel. Our room shared a wall with another but we didn't hear them much unless they were showering, it's an interesting townhouse/cabin-style setup. You must try the restaurant! Guests are asked to place their food orders by 4 p.m. on the day of arrival if they plan to dine in. It’s a small operation with kind of open kitchen. We had the chicken burger and the fish of the day (cod), both of which were delicious. But the best part was the whole roasted potato—absolutely incredible and melt in your mouth. Breakfast was excellent as well.

If you will be in the area, this is the place to stay!! Reception/dining building doesn’t look like much when you drive in, but it’s a remodeled old Quonset building - modern, inviting and cozy. We stayed in a duplex cabin across the road. Super well designed small space with a patio (beautiful view), seating area with comfortable chairs, incredibly comfortable bed and pillows, and a great shower! The only thing missing were some hooks for towels in the bathroom and a handle on the bathroom barn door so it could be more easily fully closed.