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3-star hotels in Olafsvik
This shortlist covers 3-star hotels in Olafsvik, the harbour town on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is for travellers who want straightforward, well-rated accommodation here, whether as a base for the peninsula or a stop on the ring road.
Staying in Olafsvik
Olafsvik is a small fishing town on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, with a harbour, a landmark church and the open sea close by. The hotels on this list sit along and around the town's main streets, Ólafsbraut and Hafnargata, and out at addresses such as Hellisbraut, Lýsudalur and Lýshóll. That means most are within easy reach of the harbour and the waterfront, while a few lie in the quieter surroundings just outside the built-up centre.
The choice suits different kinds of trips. Couples and short-break visitors tend to do well at the waterfront properties, where the ocean and the beach are close. Families are served by the hotels with family rooms. Business travellers and anyone wanting more independence can look at the apartment-style stays and the guesthouses with express check-in. Because the town is compact, almost everything is a short drive or walk apart.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hótel Búðir
356 Snaefellsnes, Olafsvik, Iceland
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereHótel Búðir sits on the Snaefellsnes stretch at Olafsvik, with a 4.5 rating from 505 reviews behind it. Guests can take a room with a balcony and bathrobe, and the hotel runs a bar and a buffet. The beach is nearby, and a concierge is on hand to help arrange the day. A solid choice for travellers who want a full-service 3-star base while exploring the peninsula.
See Hótel BúðirHotel Vest Mar
Olafsbraut 19, Olafsvik, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereHotel Vest Mar on Olafsbraut is a small 3-star house with apartments as well as rooms, so it suits guests who prefer more space of their own. It has a bar, family rooms and express check-in, and the beach is nearby. The guest rating is 5.0, though it rests on just 2 reviews, so treat it as an early impression rather than a settled verdict.
See Hotel Vest MarKast Guesthouse
Lýsudalur, Olafsvik, Iceland
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereKast Guesthouse is set at Lýsudalur outside the town centre, a 3-star guesthouse with a bar and family rooms for guests travelling together. Fishing is available nearby, which makes it a practical pick for anglers, and the beach is close too. Express check-in and a concierge keep arrivals simple, and cots can be arranged for those with small children.
See Kast GuesthouseVið Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse
Ólafsbraut 55, Olafsvik, Iceland
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereVið Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse takes its name from its position on Ólafsbraut by the water, and the beach is nearby. The 3-star house offers family rooms, free Wi-Fi and free car parking, so a car is easy to keep. A concierge and cots are available, making it workable for families and for guests who want help planning their days around Olafsvik.
See Við Hafið Oceanfront GuesthouseNorth Star Apartments in Rif Hostel
Hafnargata 11, Olafsvik, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNorth Star Apartments in Rif Hostel on Hafnargata suits guests who want an apartment base rather than a hotel room. It is wheelchair accessible, offers free Wi-Fi and free car parking, and handles express check-in and check-out. Horse riding is available nearby for those who want to see the countryside from the saddle. A straightforward 3-star option for independent travellers exploring this part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
See North Star Apartments in Rif HostelNorth Star Guesthouse Snæfellsnes
Olafsbraut 20, Olafsvik, Iceland
Why stay hereNorth Star Guesthouse Snæfellsnes on Olafsbraut has a garden and a bar, and rooms come with a bathroom and towels provided. There is a lift, which helps guests with luggage or limited mobility, and housekeeping keeps the place in order. A plain 3-star guesthouse for travellers who want a quiet base in Olafsvik and a drink at the end of the day.
See North Star Guesthouse SnæfellsnesFell Holiday Home
Arnarstapavegur 1, Olafsvik, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFell Holiday Home on Arnarstapavegur is a 3-star holiday home rather than a staffed hotel, with a garden and free Wi-Fi. A restaurant is on site, with a surcharge for some services, and free car parking is available. It is wheelchair accessible. Best suited to guests who prefer the independence of a holiday home and are travelling with their own vehicle around the Snaefellsnes area.
See Fell Holiday HomeLysuholl
Lýshóll, Olafsvik, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereLysuholl at Lýshóll is the liveliest of the list for facilities: an outdoor pool with a pool bar, a floodlit driving range and horse riding, with fishing also possible. Free Wi-Fi and free car parking are provided, and multilingual staff are on hand. Some services carry a surcharge. It suits guests who want activities on site and a 3-star base in the Olafsvik countryside, and it is wheelchair accessible.
See LysuhollBrenna
Hellisbraut, Olafsvik, Iceland
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereBrenna on Hellisbraut is an apartment-style 3-star stay with a balcony and coffee-making in the unit, plus a bar or snack café. The beach is nearby and fishing is available, and express check-in speeds arrival. Cleaning and a cot are offered, and first aid is on hand. A good fit for guests who want their own apartment close to the shore and the outdoors.
See BrennaKleifar
Hellisbraut, Olafsvik, Iceland
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereKleifar, also on Hellisbraut, offers apartments with balconies and a desk, and the beach is close by. Guests get a CD player, DVD player and coffee in the apartment, with cleaning and a cot available. Express check-in and first aid cover the practical side. Well suited to travellers who want self-contained 3-star accommodation and easy access to the coast.
See KleifarGotuhus
Hellisbraut 10, Olafsvik, Iceland
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGotuhus on Hellisbraut 10 keeps things simple: a 3-star house with free Wi-Fi, free car parking and a laundry service, and it is wheelchair accessible. With no bar or restaurant of its own, it suits guests who plan to eat out in Olafsvik and want a tidy, accessible place to sleep while touring the Snaefellsnes peninsula by car.
See Gotuhus
How to choose
For families
Hotel Vest Mar, Kast Guesthouse and Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse all list family rooms, so they are the most practical choices if you are travelling with children. Two of them sit on Ólafsbraut and one at Lýsudalur, and all three list cots among their facilities.
Hotel Vest Mar · Kast Guesthouse · Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse
Best rated
Hotel Vest Mar carries a guest rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews, the highest on this list. Hótel Búðir is the best-supported by reviews, with a rating of 4.5 from 505. If you weigh volume of feedback as well as score, Hótel Búðir is the safest pick.
For self-catering
Hotel Vest Mar, Brenna and Kleifar all list apartments, making them the options here for guests who want their own kitchen and space. Brenna and Kleifar share the same address on Hellisbraut and both add a balcony and a coffee facility.
With parking
Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse, North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel and Fell Holiday Home all list free car parking, as do Lysuholl and Gotuhus. If you are driving the peninsula and want to leave the car at the door, these are the ones to book.
Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse · North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel · Fell Holiday Home · Lysuholl · Gotuhus
Where to stay in Olafsvik
Ólafsbraut
Ólafsbraut is the main street through Olafsvik, running down towards the harbour and the water. Hotel Vest Mar, Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse and North Star Guesthouse Snæfellsnes all stand on it. Staying here puts you in the middle of town, close to the sea and within walking distance of the harbour area.
Our picks here: Hotel Vest Mar · Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse · North Star Guesthouse Snæfellsnes
Hellisbraut
Hellisbraut is another Olafsvik address, where Brenna, Kleifar and Gotuhus are all located. These are apartment-style and guesthouse stays rather than full hotels, and the two Hellisbraut apartments both list a balcony and beach access nearby. Gotuhus adds free wifi and free car parking.
Hafnargata
Hafnargata is the street by the harbour. North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel is the one listing here, with express check-in and check-out, free wifi and free car parking, and it is wheelchair accessible. It suits guests who want to be right by the port and the water.
Our picks here: North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Olafsvik is closest to the centre?
The properties on Ólafsbraut and Hafnargata sit in the middle of town: Hotel Vest Mar at Olafsbraut 19, Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse at Ólafsbraut 55, North Star Guesthouse Snæfellsnes at Olafsbraut 20 and North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel at Hafnargata 11.
Do any of these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse, North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel, Fell Holiday Home, Lysuholl and Gotuhus all list free car parking. Fell Holiday Home also simply lists car parking.
Which Olafsvik hotels are best for families?
Hotel Vest Mar, Kast Guesthouse and Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse all list family rooms and cots. Of the three, Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse also offers free wifi and free car parking, which helps on a family trip.
Are there hotels here with a pool or spa?
Lysuholl is the one property on this list with pool facilities, listing an outdoor pool and a pool bar. No hotel here lists a spa, so if a pool matters to you, Lysuholl is the choice.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Hotel Vest Mar has the top guest rating, 5.0 out of 5, from 2 reviews. Hótel Búðir follows with 4.5 out of 5 from 505 reviews, a much larger sample. Kast Guesthouse, Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse and the other properties have no rating listed.
Do any of these places allow self-catering?
Hotel Vest Mar, Brenna and Kleifar all list apartments, so they are the options here for guests who want to cook and stay more independently. Brenna and Kleifar both also list a balcony and coffee facilities.
Can I find a guesthouse rather than a hotel in Olafsvik?
Yes. Kast Guesthouse, Við Hafið Oceanfront Guesthouse and North Star Guesthouse Snæfellsnes are all guesthouses, and North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel offers apartment-style rooms in a hostel setting. All are listed as 3-star.
Is any of these properties wheelchair accessible?
Three list wheelchair access: North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel on Hafnargata, Fell Holiday Home on Arnarstapavegur and Lysuholl at Lýshóll. All three also list free car parking.