Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Set on the side of beautiful Lake Lagarfljót in East-Iceland, the Lake Hotel Egilsstadir offers a relaxing respite in a tranquil farm setting. Since 1903, this family-run hotel has provided its guests with quality service (and occasional lake monster sightings!). Today, it’s within reach via a 1-hour flight from Reykjavik, with the local airport nearby.

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Amenities

Lake Hotel Egilsstadir’s Baðhúsið – SPA is not to be missed. This nature-inspired indoor/outdoor space offers a large hot tub, sauna with steam, and cold pool. Various cozy spaces invite guests to relax between soaks or sauna sessions. And bathrobes and towels are regularly stocked in the dressing rooms. The roughly 40 staff members help ensure that every need is met, including filling snack and drink orders from the special spa menu.

Activities

The hotel enjoys a prime location within reach of nearby highland mountains and fjords that exit to the sea. Local excursions include salmon and trout fishing (from one of Iceland’s largest rivers) and hiking through nearby Vatnajökull National Park (Iceland’s largest ice cap) or Snæfell mountain (Iceland’s tallest non-glaciated peak). Additional activities in the region include golfing, horseback riding, nordic skiing, trail running and dayboat tours.

Dining

The onsite restaurant at Lake Hotel Egilsstadir provides both traditional comfort foods and experimental contemporary dishes, including a signature three-course Farm Food Direct meal. The kitchen sources local and organic ingredients whenever possible. An elegant hotel bar adjoins the inviting lobby with a selection of drinks (and seats) to choose from.

Accommodations

The hotel’s 50 rooms offer a range of configurations across a modern and an antique wing: 4 single rooms, 33 double/twin rooms, 9 twin rooms with a lake view (remainder have a mountain view) and 4 superior rooms. Of these 50 rooms, 6 are equipped to accommodate handicapped guests. Common amenities include: an ensuite bathroom with shower and hair dryer, a seating area, complimentary WiFi, a telephone, satellite TV, tea and coffee maker, and iron and ironing board. The property is non-smoking and pets must stay at home, however infants under two years old stay free.