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8.5

1,928 reviews

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Vatnsholt 2, Selfoss, 801, Iceland

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Guesthouse Vatnsholt is a 3-star guest house in Selfoss, Iceland, tucked at Vatnsholt 2, about 7.4mi from the city center. With 1,928 reviews, this countryside stay has earned plenty of traveler chatter. On-site perks include a restaurant, free private parking, and free Wifi, plus terraces with lake or garden views that invite a relaxed Icelandic afternoon.

Family-friendly touches abound with a kid-friendly buffet and a playground, while kids' meals are available for an extra charge. Accommodation features include a private entrance and non-smoking rooms, with kitchenware and a kitchen for DIY meals. Evening options include a bar, streaming service (like Netflix), and occasional live music or performances for an extra charge, with a tour desk ready to help chart Icelandic adventures.

Other notable features include a terrace, picnic area, barbecue facilities, and various views (lake, garden, or simply a view). Address and location place it in Iceland's countryside near Selfoss. Minimum price details are not listed in the available data.

Vatnsholt sits in Iceland’s countryside near Selfoss, inviting travelers to unwind with terraces that overlook a tranquil lake or a garden. The property offers a picnic area and barbecue facilities, plus a private entrance and non-smoking rooms with kitchenware and a kitchen for DIY meals. Free private parking and free WiFi keep things easy, leaving more time for in-country explorations.

For meals and mood, three on-site dining options provide varied vibes: Vatnsholt Restaurant with a Traditional ambiance and International fare, Blind Raven with a Modern twist, and the Summer Restaurant offering a FamilyFriendly atmosphere with International dishes. Family-friendly touches include a kid-friendly buffet and a playground, with kids’ meals available for an extra charge. An on-site tour desk helps chart Icelandic adventures, complemented by evening options like a bar, streaming service (like Netflix), and occasional live music or performances for an extra charge.

Accommodation options cater to different group sizes. The Deluxe Double Room offers 269 square feet of space with a king bed for two adults and one child. The Cottage provides 161 square feet with two Twin beds and a Double bed. For larger groups, the Apartment, a 3 Bedroom, spans about 1,292 square feet and sleeps up to six adults. A Standard Room offers compact comfort at 129 square feet with twin and double beds, while the Family, Private Bathroom configuration accommodates up to six adults and one child.

Closest airports

Reykjavik Airport

39mi

Keflavík International Airport

55.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenware

Playground

Picnic area

View

Barbecue

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Bath in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Deluxe Double Room

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Free toiletries

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Cottage in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Cottage

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Private entrance

Shower

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Double or Twin Room in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Standard Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Shower

Free toiletries

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Three-Bedroom Apartment in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Apartment, 3 Bedroom

4 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

1290 sqft

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

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Free toiletries

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

2 Bunk Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Shower

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Three-Bedroom Suite in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Suite, 3 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

4 Twin Beds

860 sqft

Lake view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Family Room with Private Bathroom in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Family, Private Bathroom

4 Bunk Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Shower

Free toiletries

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom in Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Family, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Garden view

Free toiletries

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Room

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Family, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Quadruple Room, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

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Guest reviews

8.5

1,928 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Aishwarya

10

April 2024

The property was strategically located, making it easy to travel and visit the South coast of Iceland. It was also a little away from the city lights, allowing us to catch the Northern Lights twice during our stay. The staff was so helpful and gave us a lot of good suggestions on where to travel and eat. We had initially booked a small room with two bunk beds and a double bed. However, upon arrival, we saw another room option more suited for our duration of stay (8 days). The management and staff were kind enough to upgrade us and provided us with the best comfort and stay. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend them to our friends and family.

We loved everything about the property especially their coffee and juice station.

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Roma

9.1

May 2025

Loved the games/tv/music room with separate bar and dining room. Easy car parking. Very cosy, warm bedroom and very clean..freshly prepared food on site was delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Google maps took us down a very rough track to get there although we ended up on a much smoother one that I think we could have found without maps. The bathrooms also were down a flight of stairs which might be awkward for someone in the middle of the night. Extremely clean though.

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Anna

8.2

January 2024

It was warm and cosy and the staff were lovely. No frills but has everything you need. We travelled in winter and there was more than adequate heating and doonas etc. the central main house area is great. Has a restaurant a bar and a games area for pool etc or if you want to read. We came late but the chef made some delicious mushroom soup just for us for dinner. We really enjoyed our stay

We stayed in the single cottages and the rooms were on the smaller side so if you have a lot of luggage etc it can get a bit pokey if you were staying there long term. The front entrance of the cottages does get a bit icey and slippery in winter so be careful with stepping out

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Yuan

10

October 2024

this guesthouse has a good value and location for who drives at iceland. People are friendly and help us warm the meal. They have a large public living room for entertainments. The bed room is good but not large. The shower water is warm in the cold October. The room is also warm for sleeping. I would recommend this guesthouse for tourists.

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Matthew

9.1

December 2024

Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy rooms. Nice facility with activities and a restaurant. It's a little out on its own, so bring food with you or plan to eat there. It's a great spot to see the Northern lights; you just need to wait out the motion lights.

It's not so bad; it's just something to be aware of. When it is cold, the building with the rooms is not connected to the main building with the dining hall.

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Dom

8.2

September 2024

The staff were super friendly and very helpful. We arrived late and they were very accommodating. The place was very clean. The common place is nice to hang out.

Out cottage was very small. The bathroom was also very small. Much smaller than we had anticipated. If we had know, we may have opted to stay in the main guesthouse. However, if you want privacy and don't mind the smallness then the cottages might be for you.

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Pierpaolo

8.2

September 2023

The cottage was new, clean and quite well equipped (including roller shutters that allowed to have a dark environment even in Iceland!). Very nice view from the room. The staff was very kind and helpful. The structure provides also a restaurant and a shared rest area equipped with board games and darts, usable for free. Complimentary coffee and hot beverages for the guests that stay in the cottages. Kettles available on request, free of charge.

The cottages are very small (both the bedroom and the bathroom). We had to leave part of our luggage in the car due to the lack of available space.

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Stephanie

10

August 2023

It was a great stay in the middle of nowhere! Situated within a vast property surrounded by green pastures and horses, it was beautiful inside and out! Rooms were small but cosy and beautifully decorated (very unexpectedly modern considering the location). There were even earplugs, eye shades and hotel slippers offered!! The room had a gorgeous view of the property with vast greenness all around. The price of the room was very reasonable at 150 eur compared to other accommodations in the region. Great value for money, highly recommended!!!

Breakfast was a bit limited for 16 eur but then again everything is expensive in Iceland! The quality of the spread was very good though.

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László

10

July 2023

It's an old farm, the guestrooms are located in a separate new building. Rooms are ensuite which is not that common in Iceland in this price range. They have provided eyeshades and ear plugs which is a nice gesture (altough I did not need to use them). Reception / breakfast is is a separate building, the breakfast was well worth the additional 2.000 ISK. There are tea and some other drinks also that are available free of charge throughout the day. The mostly Polish staff was nice and attentative. There is nothing in the immediate vincinity of the farm, but you can reach all major sights in the golden circle area by car easily. The guesthouse is also a good base to explore the area with Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and all the sights up until Vik. The closest town is Selfoss, there you'll find petrol stations, cheap shopping options (Bonus) and also the local public bath is worth a visit (or even two). Urriðafoss is a hidden gem, a nice waterfall, you can reach it from the guesthouse on a gravel road, you should not miss that (also reachable directly from road 1 if you or your car would not prefer gravel roads that much).

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Carolyn

10

September 2024

Clean, well-appointed rooms, very comfortable beds. Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. One evening, they alerted all of us who were in the common area that the Northern lights were visible, which was magical to see. Wide range of breakfast options. We ate at their restaurant one night, their daily fish special was very good. The pizza was very good as well.

Points of Interest Around Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Attractions

Hveragerdi

14.8mi

Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River

15mi

Skálholt

18.7mi

Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant

21.6mi

Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin)

22.9mi

Silfra Fissure

27.9mi

Thingvellir National Park

28mi

Seljalandsfoss

30.5mi

Restaurants

Vatnsholt Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Blind Raven

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern

Summer Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenware

Playground

Picnic area

View

Barbecue

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Guesthouse Vatnsholt

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property