10/10 Exceptional
Cozy environment and really friendly staff. We had a great time and felt very welcome during our stay!
Juan Sebastian
Juan Sebastian, 1-night trip
Guesthouse Vatnsholt
Lakefront guesthouse in Selfoss with restaurant and bar/lounge
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
$91 nightly
$108 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)
Very good
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
- Mountain view
- 301 sq ft
- Sleeps 6
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Excellent
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
- Valley view
- 172 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Wonderful
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
- Valley view
- 140 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom
Wonderful
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
- Mountain view
- 269 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
- Valley view
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Standard Cabin
Good
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
- Mountain view
- 194 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)
Excellent
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
- 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)
Very good
Highlights
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Lake view
- 646 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 6 Twin Beds
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
- Valley view
- 969 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
- Garden view
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801
About this property
Guesthouse Vatnsholt
Guesthouse Vatnsholt is a great choice for a stay in Selfoss. 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
Property amenities
Room amenities
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.
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Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffBreakfastLocationViewHorsesFoodRestaurantCabinNorthern lights10/10 Exceptional
Parking was easy, staff was friendly, space was quiet!
Molly
Molly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful location and excellent lodging facilities. The play area is great for the kids. Loved our stay here
Chaitanya
Chaitanya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was in a great location for our daily explorations. The staff was particularly helpful, the room was very nice and the bed is very comfortable. Great pizza!
Arleen
Arleen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay, safe and quiet. Nearby to urridafoss. Rooms are a bit small, however the overstay is good.
Nimalraj
Nimalraj, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Rooms are very comfy and the facilities are well maintained. Had the opportunity to stay here on two occasions in Iceland and would highly recommend to other travelers. Also, got some great pics of the northern lights here!
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything was wonderful! The buffet breakfast was great and the staff was so welcoming. The lounge area and dining room were nice to have since there aren’t a lot of places to eat in the area.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Cozy getaway
Very friendly staff, free coffee for guests, really good pizza, game room with pool table and quiet location.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We loved staying here for our trip to Iceland! So quiet and peaceful. Away from everything. The restaurant was great and super convenient. We will definitely stay there again.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Our room was excellent! Perfect to rest after a long day of hiking and walking
Hugo
Hugo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff were the best part of the stay.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great quite place to stay
xuefang
xuefang, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great spot, cottage was a nice stay!
Jasmin
Jasmin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Place was cute and clean. Was exactly as pictured.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice and clean place to stay
Liliia
Liliia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Kind Staff
Benedetto
Benedetto, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
hospitality, response, cleanness, everythig was perfect!
Yasuhide
Yasuhide, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely view. Clean spacious room
Julia
Julia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A scenic property in the wilderness of Iceland.
Nitin
Nitin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good everything and everybody.
Jing
Jing, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Delicious food but selection limited. Bed is neat and soft.
Rong
Rong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We had excellent and helpful service. The rooms were clean and quiet and just what we needed for the night.
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Easy check-in, warm and cosy bedroom, modern bathrooms
Elena
Elena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice place to stay , totally recommend
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
We enjoyed our stay here. Although it was nothing fancy, it was clean and had everything you needed. The staff was extremely friendly. The best part was the horses and foals right outside your doorstep.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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