Posted on Aug 15, 2026|Glamping
ayanamisloverA unique experience — absolutely worth doing once, but think twice about the long hike
Glacier Lodge Eqi is genuinely a very special place, and I’m glad I stayed here for one night.
The biggest reason to stay overnight is the glacier itself. Watching Eqi in the evening light and again early in the morning was absolutely stunning. You can sit in front of the glacier for hours, hear the incredibly loud cracking and calving sounds, and occasionally watch pieces of ice fall into the water. Even relatively small pieces of ice can make an unbelievable amount of noise. The sunset and early-morning views alone made the overnight stay memorable.
I stayed in one of the renovated glamping tents. For anyone wondering about the facilities in 2026: the tent did have electricity, power sockets and an air-conditioning/heating unit, so the information shown on Trip was correct. This was very useful for charging cameras, phones and power banks. The heating struggled somewhat later at night, but overall the tent itself was perfectly fine for a remote location like this.
The biggest issue during my stay was the insects. There were an unbelievable number of tiny flying insects, especially when the wind dropped. At times there were literally hundreds flying around me. A mosquito/head net was essential. If you are particularly sensitive to insects, I would seriously consider avoiding the main summer insect season, roughly June to September, or at least come very well prepared with a head net, gloves and appropriate clothing.
My strongest advice, however, is about the long hike above the glacier.
Unless you genuinely enjoy hiking for its own sake, I would personally skip it.
I spent more than five hours doing the hike. It was physically exhausting, and the final few kilometres were particularly tiring. The view from the higher ground is certainly nice and gives you a broader perspective of the glacier, but in my opinion it is not dramatically better than the views you already get from the lodge area. After five hours of walking, my reaction at the top was essentially: “Is that it?”
Do not feel that you have to do the hike simply because it is included/free. The real highlight of Eqi is being able to stay beside the glacier through the evening and morning, not exhausting yourself trying to reach a slightly higher viewpoint. If photography is your main goal, a drone — where legally permitted and safely operated — would probably provide a much more interesting elevated perspective with considerably less effort.
So overall:
The location and glacier experience are fantastic.
The sunset and morning views are genuinely exceptional.
Staying overnight is worth considering, especially for a first visit.
Bring serious protection against insects in summer.
And unless you love hiking, skip the long hike and spend those hours simply enjoying the glacier instead.
I would happily recommend Eqi as a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience. If I came back again, though, I would spend my time relaxing in front of the glacier rather than doing another five-hour hike.
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Posted on May 11, 2025|2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, Work Desk, Wi-Fi, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer
Anonymous UserA clean and compact, yet very practical hotel. We managed to get a great deal on our stay, as it was more reasonably priced than other hotels – perhaps due to the season – though it usually seems a bit more expensive. Given that accommodation in Ilulissat is generally pricey, this hotel offers excellent value for money in comparison. Its central location also makes it convenient for exploring the town on foot.
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Posted on Jul 19, 2026|Panoramic Cabin, 1 Double Bed
Guest UserThe hotel boasts stunning views. While not located in town, it's conveniently situated about a 20-minute walk, or you can easily take a bus or ask the front desk to call a taxi. It's approximately a 15-minute walk from the meeting point. The front desk staff are very welcoming and responsive. The hotel is clean and provides excellent service. Airport transfers are hassle-free, as the hotel updates the pick-up and drop-off times for the following day's flights every night. The rooms are well-equipped with complimentary water and sandwiches, and amenities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers, and bathrobes are readily available – a rare find.
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Posted on Feb 2, 2024
Junsu
Great to stay several nights, the room was cozy enough for staying alone and the breakfast was good enough. See View with iceberg was just fascinating. Free transit service from and to airport was great service provided (one way trip by taxi from airport is about 150dkk)
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Posted on Mar 23, 2025
Ankit
Excellent service. Beautiful location with views of icebergs. Saw northern lights from the room window.
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Posted on Oct 18, 2024|Standard Double Room With Kitchen
Anonymous UserSuper worth the room, you can see crushed ice in the room. The heating in the room is very comfortable, there are refrigerators, pots and pans, and several pots for cooking in the room. The restroom is also very big. During breakfast, the lighting in the restaurant on the first floor was super warm, and the Nordic atmosphere was captured
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Posted on Aug 11, 2025
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Greenland has not many choices, it is very cost-effective to book this, stay in an apartment
Can sleep five people in an extra bed, the space is very large, the kitchen appliances have everything and the washing machine
What time is not satisfied, the check-in time has been telling us that we are cleaning the room, not how long it will take.
We waited on the first floor, waited for more than an hour and said it was still cleaning but we could go to the room and see
But didn't say where the room was at all. We didn't have a key? I continued to ask and said that the key was on the cleaning person, but where did we live? I told us at this time.
The apartment is located on the second floor and takes about fifteen steps to climb the stairs, but this road is full of big stone suitcases that will rot.
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Price per night from:€254