1,928 reviews
From
$300Vatnsholt 2, Selfoss, 801, Iceland
1,928 reviews
1/130
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
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
39miKeflavík International Airport
55.8miRestaurant
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
Show 7 photos
Deluxe Double Room
1 King Size Bed
270 sqft
Lake view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
+
More details
Show 6 photos
Cottage
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Private entrance
Shower
More details
Show 11 photos
Standard Room
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Shower
Free toiletries
+
More details
Show 37 photos
Apartment, 3 Bedroom
4 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
1290 sqft
Lake view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenware
x6
More details
Show 10 photos
Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
View
Free toiletries
+
More details
Show 8 photos
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
2 Bunk Beds
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Shower
Free toiletries
x4
More details
Show 8 photos
Suite, 3 Bedroom
1 Queen Size Bed
4 Twin Beds
860 sqft
Lake view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x6
More details
Show 5 photos
Family, Private Bathroom
4 Bunk Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Shower
Free toiletries
x6
+
More details
Show 4 photos
Family, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Garden view
Free toiletries
x4
+
x3
More details
Show 9 photos
Family, Bunk
1 Bunk Bed
x4
+
More details
Show 18 photos
Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
+
More details
Show 12 photos
Quadruple Room, Bunk
1 Bunk Bed
+
More details
8.5
1,928 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Attractions
Hveragerdi
14.8miReykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River
15miSkálholt
18.7miHellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant
21.6miSecret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin)
22.9miSilfra Fissure
27.9miThingvellir National Park
28miSeljalandsfoss
30.5miAttractions
Hveragerdi
14.8miReykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River
15miSkálholt
18.7miHellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant
21.6miSecret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin)
22.9miSilfra Fissure
27.9miThingvellir National Park
28miSeljalandsfoss
30.5miAirports
Reykjavik Airport
39miKeflavík International Airport
55.8miVatnsholt Restaurant
Cuisines
Ambiances
Blind Raven
Cuisines
Ambiances
Summer Restaurant
Cuisines
Ambiances
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
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Darts
Fishing
Game room
Happy hour
Hiking
Live music/Performance
Movie nights
Pool table
Themed dinners
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Evening entertainment
Indoor play area
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
High chair
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Streaming service (like Netflix)
TV
Outdoors
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Fold-up bed
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
View
Garden view
Lake view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$28 per person per day
The price in EUR has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Visa,
Mastercard
This property does not accept cash.
3 Frumskógar, Hveragerdi, 109, Iceland
15mi from current hotel
Excellent
758 reviews
From
11 Eyravegur, Selfoss, 800, Iceland
7.8mi from current hotel
Very Good
2,365 reviews
From
Breidumork 1c, Hveragerdi, 810, Iceland
14.8mi from current hotel
Very Good
1,239 reviews
From
Eyravegur 2, Selfoss, 800, Iceland
7.8mi from current hotel
Very Good
2,974 reviews
From
Eyrargata 51, Eyrarbakki, 820, Iceland
11.1mi from current hotel
Very Good
1,751 reviews
From
Hverhamar, Hveragerdi, 810, Iceland
14.9mi from current hotel
Very Good
775 reviews
From
Austurvegur 33-35, Selfoss, 800, Iceland
7.4mi from current hotel
Very Good
2,522 reviews
From
Hjardarbol, Hveragerði, 816, Iceland
11.2mi from current hotel
Very Good
1,105 reviews
From
27 Heiðmörk, Hveragerði, 810, Iceland
14.9mi from current hotel
Very Good
767 reviews
From
Featured hotels
Featured hotels
Cities nearby
Popular cities