The Castle
About this stay
The Castle sits directly on the beach in Búðardalur, with a sun terrace and lush garden opening straight onto the shore of Hvammsfjörður. Family rooms come with private bathrooms, kitchenettes and garden views, and free WiFi covers the whole property. The outdoor hot tub is the standout amenity, positioned to look out over the water rather than tucked into an interior room, and a barbecue area and shared kitchen give the evening somewhere to go once the light fades. Electric vehicle charging and free on-site private parking are both included. With over twelve hundred reviews and a 9.1 rating, it is by far the most established stay in the village, popular with families for the kitchenettes and with couples for the hot tub and terrace alike. Canoeing and hiking are both listed among nearby activities.
- Beachfront on Hvammsfjörður
- Outdoor hot tub
- Family kitchenettes
- EV charging
Our take
The Castle suits families who want private kitchenettes and shared garden space, and couples drawn specifically to the beachfront hot tub, both groups well served by a property with the deepest review history in Búðardalur. The shared kitchen works better for a group willing to coordinate than for a couple wanting total privacy, in which case Mystic Light Lodge is the closer match. Anyone after nightlife or a town centre should look elsewhere, since evenings here mean the terrace, not a bar.
Why we love it
- Direct beachfront access on Hvammsfjörður
- An outdoor hot tub with sea views
- Family rooms with their own kitchenettes
- Over twelve hundred reviews at a 9.1 rating
Why guests love itThe beachfront setting is real, not a marketing description, the garden and sun terrace open straight onto Hvammsfjörður with nothing in between. The hot tub gets used more than expected even outside summer, and having a kitchenette in the family room removes the pressure of finding dinner each evening. With this many reviews behind it, over twelve hundred, the property has clearly been tested at real volume rather than being a newly listed unknown.
Guest reviews
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