Welcome to Guesthouse Carina

  Fairly basic accommodation with shared bathroom facilities. The double room we had was pleasantly comfortable with all the required facilities. When I searched I found this as one of the... read more cheaper options and it tucked all the boxes. The breakfast was fairly decent, the usual...More

  We had a nice large room with a lovely view towards the sea. There were sufficient toilets and bathrooms for all the guests, and they were modern and clean.... read more At the end we had not really understood the point of the very new, shared common area and kitchen in an extension to the original building. Obviously, it was where the rather expensive (€15) breakfasts were prepared and served, but we were not really told the purpose of it and the door to it was closed on occasion. It was almost as if the owners did not want it to be used, apart from for breakfast, which would have been a shameful waste and not in the spirit of guesthouses with their communal area. We did, however, manage to use it as a sitting room and we prepared our breakfasts and one salad evening meal there. Overall, at over €150 a night it was not particularly good value relative to other places that we stayed in, particularly given that the toilets and bathrooms were shared. In these small places with limited accommodation like Vik, Myvatn. Stykkisholmur and Seydisfjordur accommodation is expensive and not good value relatively. Also, compared to other places, the absence of a washing machine and dryer was another negative factor. We stayed in a lovely one-bedroom apartment in Laugarvatn for the same price and great apartments in Akureyri and Isafjordur for considerably less. The latter two even had... We had a nice large room with a lovely view towards the sea. There were sufficient toilets and bathrooms for all the guests, and they were modern and clean. At the end we had not really understood the point of the very new, shared common area and kitchen in an extension to the original building. Obviously, it was where the rather expensive (€15) breakfasts were prepared and served, but we were not really told the purpose of it and the door to it was closed on occasion. It was almost as if the owners did not want it to be used, apart from for breakfast, which would have been a shameful waste and not in the spirit of guesthouses with their communal area. We did, however, manage to use it as a sitting room and we prepared our breakfasts and one salad evening meal there. Overall, at over €150 a night it was not particularly good value relative to other places that we stayed in, particularly given that the toilets and bathrooms were shared. In these small places with limited accommodation like Vik, Myvatn. Stykkisholmur and Seydisfjordur accommodation is expensive and not good value relatively. Also, compared to other places, the absence of a washing machine and dryer was another negative factor. We stayed in a lovely one-bedroom apartment in Laugarvatn for the same price and great apartments in Akureyri and Isafjordur for considerably less. The latter two even had a washing machine, which was conspicuous by its absence at Guesthouse Carina. More

  The check-in and check-out were very straightforward and easy. The breakfast was plentiful and with a great variety of continental food, American food and some local goodies (skyr, marinated herring).

  We had an excellent stay. Our room, at the back of the house, was quiet and comfortable. Bathrooms are shared and I think there are three of them, maybe... read more four. The closest bathroom to our room was impeccable. We has zero trouble accessing it ever....More

  Wounderful warm room lovely friendly reception and atmosphere fantastic breakfast the best part is the waffle machine! I had so many waffles! The showers are warm, powerful and... read more clean absolutely lovely place to stay!

  Carina has the best breakfast spread I ever had! The rooms are clean and comfortable, the bathrooms are clean and all toiletries well stocked. There is good working wifi.... read more The parking lot is right outside. We had amazing view of the northern lights from the...More

  My husband and I were so pleased to have stayed in Guesthouse Carina. The room (205) was spacious and had a small balcony with lovely view of the neighbor’s... read more Icelandic horses, the ocean in the distance and Vik’s cute church on the hill.

The guesthouse is only 11-12 minutes’ drive to the famous Reynisfjara black sand beach with basalt columns (free attraction and free parking... so you can come more than once to optimize your photos!). It is also within walking distance to Sudir Vik Restaurant and zip-lining and paragliding with True Adventure...all of which were great!
The grocery store is just a few blocks away.

We did have to leave our room to use to use the two communal bathrooms on each floor, but they were always available and very clean so it was not a big deal.

A lovely modern extension to the original building was added as a large eating and gathering space. The glass walls allowed for additional lovely views. The included breakfast was delicious and had a large variety of food offerings.

The staff is amazing too! Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting her in person, Carina was extremely kind and accommodating throughout the process... as I had to book on two separate occasions because my original trip had fallen through due to a passport expiration. The housekeeper was very friendly and hard working. Finally, I’d like to give a special recognition to Darek, who kindly volunteered to make us a delicious “to go” bagged lunch when he learned we had to leave before breakfast time.

You cannot go wrong with Guesthouse Carina and you will want to secure your booking early because it is very popular!

  I stayed here for 2 night with my wife and 2 small daughters. We were in a 3 person room, but for an extra charge they added an extra... read more bed so we all stayed in the same room. The location is on the outskirts of...More

  This was the priciest of our accomodations in seven nites in Iceland. It was very clean and has a lovely view overlooking the town of Vik. We attempted to retire... read more early since we had an early morning excursion but were kept up well past midnite...More

  The guesthouse was spotless, with a lovely communal area and delicious breakfast.
The lady who greeted us was very friendly and gave great dinner recommendations.
There is a lot to... read more do around Vik and I would definitely recommend staying at Guesthouse Carina.

  My fiance and I really enjoyed our stay at Guesthouse Carina! We spent two nights here while we toured Vik. It was a great home base while we saw all... read more the surrounding sights (Reynisfjall, Reynisfjara, Solheimasandur). Carina was very warm and welcoming and gave us...More

  SUMMARY: + many parking spaces in front of the house + very friendly and helpful staff (young Polish woman) + large and comfortable lounge and dining room + very fine... read more breakfast buffet (freshly baked bread) + WiFi was good and fast -- rather small rooms...More

  Super friendly staff, great guesthouse and awesome breakfast. Super close to everything in Vik. We originally only booked for one night but ended up staying for two because we liked... read more it so much! Centrally located so you can do many day trips / hikes. Would...More

  Extremly clean rooms and very spacious. Breakfast was amazing with many choices. However, there was a big lack of precautions towards covid-19. No distance between tables, no hand sanitizer at... read more THE BUFFET!!! Where everyone touches everything. Also, the owner was a bit rigid on times. Don't expect to sit 1 minute early!

  We stayed in a family room, there was just enough space for the 4 of us. The shared bathrooms are very clean as is the whole place. The... read more breakfast was excellent value, it was included but is above the average Icelandic breakfast, lots of choice,...More

  A delightful guesthouse just as you come in to town from the from the west. Clean with wooden floors and cosy. A kitchen to use and shared bathroom... read more and toilet. There is even a cosy sitting room and TV. It was 9700 Kr including breakfast....More

  This is really conveniently located to access loads of “must see” locations with only a short drive. The rooms are quite large with lovely views. Breakfast is excellent,... read more fresh and some variety. The shared bathrooms and kitchen are kept clean. If I was going to...More

  Out of our two week honeymoon around Iceland, this guesthouse was one of the highlights! The location in Vik is perfect for venturing out to site to see anything in... read more the south of Iceland. It’s very close to The various famous black sand beaches, basalt...More

  This is a nice place to stay, however, you have no choice but to share a bathroom. The good thing is there are three bathrooms with showers. The breakfast included... read more has a good selection and the coffee is great. The staff is also very nice....More

  We had a great stay here on our way to visit the south coast. Carina was super sweet, the breakfast was great and the location also. The room was comfortable... read more and clean and for a 1 night stop, it was perfect. Def recommend.

  This place was perfect for us. We were very lucky they had a room for us and Derek made sure we were well taken care of. Free parking and breakfast.... read more Breakfast room is really cool with a view of the city.

  It seems expensive but that is the market rate for this area of limited accommodation in peak season. We had a triple room with a balcony which had a lovely... read more view over the whole of the pretty town. The beds were good and there was...More

  Me and my family of 5 were really pleased with our stay at this lovely guesthouse. Staff was very helpful, the rooms large and clean, breakfast was excellent and the... read more we really appreciated the common room/breakfast room with a view. Being able to charge our car was a really nice and welcome surprise.

  As a photographer looking for the bets places in the south of Iceland to photograph, Guesthouse Carina surely nails it when it comes to location. It's perfectly located if you... read more want to visit some of the most iconic places in South Iceland, such as Skógafoss.
As for the place it self I only have good things to say. Very clean rooms, awesome bathrooms and one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Not only for the food but also for the amazing view over the village of Vik at sunrise. Simply amazing.
I'm more than comfortable recommending this place to anyone that visits the South of Iceland.

  This place feels like home and is decorated with a lot of attention and soul.
We called the owner to confirm availability and she was very welcoming right from... read more the first conversation. The room was comfortable and the kitchen was so beautifully laid out.
The entire house had an amazing Christmas feel to it that we did not encounter in other places we stayed in. Christmas cookies prepared by the owner were just delicious.

Everything was designed to give you a real authentic house feeling. One of the best guesthouse experiences ever.

  We loved our stay in guest house Carina. The host is very lovely and helpful. Also this place is super central with very fast access to the main southern iceland... read more landscapes. The breakfast is also super good. They have their own fresh bread ! Amazing. Will come back for sure

  Stayed with two friends. A wonderful little guesthouse with clear instructions of how to access your room on arrival. Communal TV area (open till 10pm) and a communal kitchen with... read more a microwave (but no stovetop). Lovely breakfast room with large open windows and a decent breakfast spread. Would recommend for a one night stop in Vik.

  Guesthouse Carina is a lovely stay in Vík. The rooms and common areas are clean and tidy, and the vibe was great. There were two levels to the house, and... read more quite a few rooms. The bathrooms are shared, but I felt like there were enough of them for all the guests to use. Overall a nice place, and would recommend for anyone visiting Vík!

  We stayed here one night while driving the Ring Road. We got the large family room with four individual beds. Upon arrival it took a little while to find someone... read more to check us in, but once that was done, everything went smoothly. The staff were...More

  We stay in 4 bed room for one night. When we arrived there is a cell phone near the door to call Carina to let her know you had arrived.... read more Our room was clean, bright and sunny with an ocean view. The washroom was directly across the hall. Breakfast in the morning was very nice and included hot fresh waffles that you can make yourself.
We enjoyed our stay at Carina’s. Good restaurants in the area too.
Very close to Reynisfjara the black sand beach.