Guesthouse Carina

Base yourself at Guesthouse Carina, a bright bed and breakfast in Vik with sea, mountain, and village views. Set right by the Ring Road on Iceland's South Coast, it suits road trippers, solo travelers, and families who want a clean, friendly, well-placed stop close to the black sand beach.

Location & Nearby

Guesthouse Carina sits on Myrarbraut in the small town of Vik, the southernmost village in mainland Iceland. The two-story house, built in 1956 and opened as a guesthouse in 2015 after renovation, stands at the edge of town, just off Route 1, and looks out over the rooftops, the church, the mountains, and the ocean. It makes an easy halfway base for South Coast trips.

Everything you need is in town and within walking distance. You will find grocery stores, gas stations, a few restaurants and cafes, and a swimming pool with a hot tub and a cliff view nearby. Horse riding and golf are within 2 miles (3 kilometers). You can walk down the street and across to the main part of Vik in a few minutes.

The black sand beach of Vik is about 0.3 miles (500 meters) from the door. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, with its basalt columns and sea stacks, is roughly 6 miles (10 kilometers) away. Dyrholaey Promontory, a great spot for puffins in summer, sits about 9 miles (15 kilometers) from the house.

More of the top South Coast attractions are an easy drive from Vik. Skogafoss Waterfall is around 21 miles (34 kilometers) away, and Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, which you can walk behind, is about 35 miles (56 kilometers). In winter, the dark skies over town give you a real chance at the northern lights.

Facilities & Amenities

Guesthouse Carina has 14 bright rooms in a range of sizes, sleeping 2 to 6 people. Some look out over the sea, some face the mountains, and others overlook the village and church. The rooms are clean and simply furnished, with comfortable beds and good heating for cold nights.

Bathrooms are shared and kept very clean, with showers on the ground floor. Towels are provided, and the layout gives you time and privacy to wash up after a long day outside.

There is a small shared kitchenette for guests. You cannot cook here, but it has a microwave, a kettle, a refrigerator, a toaster, and dishes and cutlery, which is handy for a quick bite or a hot drink.

The house has a glass dining and sitting room that catches the view over the town and the ocean. It is a calm spot to relax, and there is a shelf of board games, puzzles, and cards if you want to settle in for the evening.

Free private parking and free WiFi are included, and there is a TV in the common area. The guesthouse is non-smoking, and a buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 to 9:30 or 10:00 in the glass building, with breakfast packs for early departures and lunch packs available. If you arrive late, a self check-in basket makes getting your key simple. Direct-booking discount coupon (up to EUR 30-40) for stays of 2+ nights.

Why Choose Guesthouse Carina?

Wake up to ocean and mountain views at Guesthouse Carina, then walk to the black sand beach before the day's drive. With a friendly welcome, a quiet glass lounge, and a spot right on the Ring Road, this is an easy place to break up a South Coast road trip. Check availability now by choosing a date.