Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Lakefront guesthouse in Selfoss with restaurant and bar/lounge

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April 2026
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May 2026
Nestled near Urridafoss Waterfall, Guesthouse Vatnsholt offers a lively retreat with concerts and live shows, an arcade/game room, and happy hour at the on-site restaurant. Unwind with ecotours or hiking/biking adventures, then enjoy buffet breakfast options or try your luck at the billiards/pool table. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
$85 nightly
$101 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Living area | Foosball, books
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Living area | Foosball, books

Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

Very good
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Excellent
  • Valley view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Wonderful
  • Valley view
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Deep soaking bathtub
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Living area | Foosball, books

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Wonderful
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Valley view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Standard Cabin | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Cabin | Living area | Foosball, books

Standard Cabin

Good
  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people) | Bathroom shower
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

Excellent
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Living room | Foosball, books
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement)

Very good
  • Lake view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Shared kitchen facilities
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room | Foosball, books
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

Exceptional
  • Valley view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Family Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Wardrobe

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801

What's nearby

  • Tre Og List - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Old Dairy Food Hall - 16 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Turf House - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Selfoss Church - 17 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 63 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café María - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bookkaffi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Vöðlakot - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Guesthouse Vatnsholt puts you 6.2 mi (10 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Vatnsholt Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Dock
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Vatnsholt Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Blind Raven - This theme restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Summer Restaurant - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - 630493-2349
Property Registration Number 6304932349

Also known as

Vatnsholt
Vatnsholt Guest House
Vatnsholt Guest House Villingaholt
Vatnsholt Villingaholt
Vatnsholt Guest House Selfoss
Vatnsholt Selfoss
Vatnsholt Guest House Guesthouse Selfoss
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Vatnsholt
Vatnsholt Guest House
Guesthouse Vatnsholt Selfoss
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Guesthouse Vatnsholt Guesthouse Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

Does Guesthouse Vatnsholt offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Guesthouse Vatnsholt does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Guesthouse Vatnsholt and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Yes, Vatnsholt Restaurant offers international cuisine.

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Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was hearty, delicious, and a great way to start the day with a wide variety of options. (12 reviews)
  • Dining options were excellent with a wide variety of choices and welcoming staff. (5 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and there was plenty of space available. (3 reviews)
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