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Lava Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar with free parking

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)
Garden view
BBQ/picnic area
Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Fridge, microwave
Lava Guesthouse blends garden greenery with practical comforts. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a peaceful terrace, and a garden barbecue. The property is praised for thoughtful conveniences like express check-in and an on-site ATM.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
  • 97 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Bárustígur 13, Vestmannaeyjar, South Region, 900

What's nearby

  • Surtseyjarstofa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Stórhöfði - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Eldfell & Helgafell - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Eldfell Volcano - 9 min drive - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Voruhusid - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Canton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tanginn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pitsugerðin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vigtin - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lava Guesthouse

Property highlights
Lava Guesthouse provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Lava Guesthouse have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with Netflix
  • Communal kitchens and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 141457

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lava Guesthouse Vestmannaeyjar
Lava Vestmannaeyjar
Lava Guesthouse Guesthouse
Lava Guesthouse Vestmannaeyjar
Lava Guesthouse Guesthouse Vestmannaeyjar

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lava Guesthouse?

As of Sept 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lava Guesthouse on Sept 17, 2025 start from CA $153.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lava Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lava Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lava Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lava Guesthouse located?

Situated in Vestmannaeyjar, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Sagnheimar Byggðasafn, House Graveyard & Pompei of the North, and Surtseyjarstofa. Sæheimar and Volcanic Film Show are also within 10 minutes.

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Lava Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amelie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a comfortable and cozy stay. Information provided for self check in was clear and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Amenities
Perfect family room for three of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Room 2, on the ground floor and had a private bathroom. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Very convenient location to restaurants and shopping. Despite being on the ground floor next to the road, it was fairly quite at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family room with the priate bathroom. Its on the first floor and was a lovely room with a modern bathroom. Its right next to the kitchen, but its alsp on the ground floor so you may hear some noise from the upstairs guests. This guesthouse is right next to Gott, which is a FABULOUS restaurant at which we dined for both lunch and dinner. It's within a few blocks of a pharmacy and one of the hiking trailheads.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Neat, Shared Kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was cozy and very clean. The owner was friendly and helpful—he personally showed us where everything was during check-in. Great experience overall!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stay to see the puffins! Quiet, clean, comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a last minute change (another property on the island failed to provide check in instructions). Room is clean, spacious. The kitchen has utensils, cups, plates, cookware, and a tea kettle -- but be mindful, it's right next door to another guest room. There's a Kronan and Bonus in walking distance if you'd rather cook than eat out. The owner can come out and help on very short notice if needed, but he communicates via phone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soffía

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Island property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Amenities
Everything very clean and tidy. Ideal location in the middle of town. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hrafnhildur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place. Very clean. Good kitchen. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lava Guesthouse was immaculate! The kitchen and bathroom facilities were extremely clean. Overall, a great stay for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, and sent located. The kitchen was well equipped, and the bathroom was very modern.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best in Westman Islands

Hotel is in a great location on the beautiful island. Very comfortable and very friendly host. Kitchen available with a Bonus around the corner. You found the best place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the center of town. Easy check-in. Clean room, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a guesthouse stay should be.

For a guesthouse/shared kitchen this was perfect stay. Everything was simple with check in, owners were present and friendly, kitchen was well stocked with plates utensils. Bathrooms were clean and were 2 per floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Overall nice place. Would stay there again I just wish they had a clothes dryer because Iceland can get wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy guesthouse

One of the very few accommodation options on the island. The rooms and bathrooms are recently renovated and comfortable. Kitchen is very well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. In a great location - walkable to grocery store, plenty of good restaurants, and attractions like the lava fields. Check-in was easy and instructions were clear. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was right off the kitchen and there were two families with small children - no soundproofing. Otherwise, wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yu Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy beds and heated floors in the bathroom! What more could you ask for? Shared kitchen was well stocked and really friendly owner!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is as beautifully appointed. It exceeded our expectations. We did struggle briefly to find it. It would benefit from a clearer sign saying Lava Guesthouse or mention in the communications that it is also known as VIK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights. Perfect location. 5 min walk from the ferry. Right in the center of the town and beside an amazing restaurant Gott and across from ice cream shop, yogurt bar and a minute from a microbrewery bar. We walked the cliff walk to see the puffins but there are plenty of tours too. The guesthouse was also perfect. We traveled with two small children and we were worried that a shared bathroom would be inconvenient but that was not at all the case. There were two immaculately clean, well stocked bathrooms on the floor and having access to a kitchen and fridge was another great advantage when traveling with children. The Bonus supermarket was a minute walk from the guest house and we stocked up on supplies for breakfast and sandwiches for hiking. Overall we loved it and highly recommend. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE!!

I do not suggest booking here. It is a run down, scary looking place with no services. The building and location are so shady/creepy that my girl friends and I left minutes after we arrived. I would compare this place to a motel or worse, a shack. They don't even have a front desk or someone to talk to, you could only call a random number for questions or comments. The way into the place is through a code which anybody could access. Also, guests staying here share a bathroom. So odd. Side note: We asked for a refund. Lava Guesthouse did not agree, even though we left minutes after our arrival. Avoid at all costs!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023