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Guesthouse Vatnsholt

3.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

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Guesthouse Vatnsholt offers entertainment and outdoor adventure. Enjoy concerts, live shows, arcade games, and happy hour at the restaurant. Explore the area with ecotours and hiking trails. The helpful staff serves buffet breakfasts, and there's a billiards table for indoor fun.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩136,090
₩160,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Living area | Foosball, books

Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cabin

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Living room | Foosball, books

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room | Foosball, books

Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 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 - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Skyrland Museum - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Turf House - 21 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Family-friendly guesthouse near Selfoss Church
Located close to Urridafoss Waterfall, Guesthouse Vatnsholt provides concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like hiking/biking and ecotours at this guesthouse. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Vatnsholt Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a dock, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services, a reception hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Recycling, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 1 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Blind Raven
  • Summer Restaurant
  • Vatnsholt Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Tax ID - 630493-2349
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 6304932349

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Vatnsholt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

As of Dec 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Vatnsholt on Dec 18, 2025 start from ₩136,090, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Vatnsholt located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly guesthouse is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Selfoss Church. The Ghost Centre and Veiðisafnið are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 652 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室はシャワートイレ付きのお部屋をお願いしました。 どこも綺麗で暖かくて快適でした。 お部屋に不思議な人形の飾りが壁にあって、ほっこりしました。 お部屋からオーロラが見え、窓越しに写真が撮れました。 スタッフも親切で、オーロラが見えます!と、離れの部屋まで知らせに来てくれました。 建物の周りに空地がたくさんあるので、車で出かけなくてもオーロラの写真が撮れました。 また、到着してから朝食を頼むことができました。 コンチネンタルブレックファーストでしたが、大きなワッフルを焼いてくれて、テーブルに置いてくれました。美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy environment and really friendly staff. We had a great time and felt very welcome during our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimalraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, safe and quiet. Nearby to urridafoss. Rooms are a bit small, however the overstay is good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedetto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed by the solitude of the area and the hotel. We arrived from the chaos of Rome, had a smooth check in with a friendly clerk, and went to sleep in a very comfortable bed. Woke to a lovely morning... sunrise, total quietness. Highly recommend this place even if it's a ways off the beaten track. About one hour 35 minutes from the airport. Worth the drive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be careful when booking that you note whether you are getting the beds you want. We ended up with twin beds and aren’t sure how that happened. The facilities were basic and the grounds had lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super séjour de 3 nuits

Herbergement très calme et sympa. Nous avions une chambre individuelle dans un bâtiment de 3 niveaux. Très bonne literie, tout est propre. Il y avait 3 salles de bain communes à se partager pour 4-5 chambres. Les autres ayant leur propre salle de bain privée. La salle commune est cosy avec jeux à disposition, canapés confortables, plaids… du café et thé sont à disposition gratuitement à tout heure. L’extérieur offre une aire de jeu pour enfant et il y a des chevaux dans le champ d’à côté. Seul bémol, c’est isolé donc si vous ne voulez pas manger au restaurant sur place (qui est cher) il faut faire environ 20 minutes de route jusqu’à Selfoss pour se restaurer. Pas de cuisine commune à disposition donc vous ne pouvez rien cuisiner, pas même un bol de soupe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hardik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Hotel Vatnsholt for one night and had a really pleasant experience. The staff were very welcoming and helpful – we arrived late in the evening, and they took time to explain everything clearly: the common areas (with games available until 11 pm), the breakfast setup, and then directed us to our room. A really nice touch was the free hot chocolate and coffee machine in the common area, available from 7 am to 11 pm. The staff even helped us heat up our own food and kindly provided cutlery from the restaurant so we could eat in the common area. Breakfast the next morning (15 EUR per person) was excellent with a wide variety – cereals, nuts, seeds, spreads, fresh bread, cheese, waffles, jams, and also meat options. Definitely worth it. Our room was comfortable, with shared bathrooms (shared between 2–3 rooms at most), and the location in the converted barn was unique and charming. Unfortunately, we didn’t get time to meet their horses, but that’s a great reason to return. Overall, a very friendly place with great facilities and a homely atmosphere. Highly recommend for a comfortable countryside stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliasgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of four, with two young children (5 and 10), had an unforgettable stay at Guesthouse Vatnsholt. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the location — set amidst serene Icelandic farms, with sweeping views that felt like a postcard come to life. It’s perfectly situated for exploring both the Golden Circle and the South Coast, making day trips easy and stress-free. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged, with windows framing the most breathtaking views. Waking up to that scenery each morning was pure magic. The hospitality here is truly extraordinary — warm, genuine, and attentive without ever feeling intrusive. The staff made us feel like welcomed guests in their home, and their kindness toward our children was especially touching. The kids were in heaven — spending time in the playground and delighting in watching the beautiful horses at a nearby farm. It gave them space to play and explore while we soaked in the peaceful surroundings. Guesthouse Vatnsholt is more than just a place to stay — it’s an experience that blends comfort, nature, and Icelandic charm. We left with full hearts, wonderful memories, and a strong desire to return. Highly recommended for families looking for a cozy, scenic, and welcoming base in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After a hard day of travel and issues with the first and second hotels the guesthouse was an excellent surprise. Stay here for two nights because the area is lovely with horses outside waking me up - nice surprise and not guaranteed. I don’t say a place is lovely that often. People that work there are so nice and I wish I could have stayed 2 nights. I also stay at 5 star hotels and this is at most a 2 star but it is an absolute gem compared to what we dealt with in Reykjavík. Marriott needs to get in Reykjavik. Apologize for the griping. Stay at this place and you will be happy. Bring your breakfast because it’s sparse, but this hotel saved our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good everything and everybody.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was not our favorite. The room was tiny for our family of 4 - we almost couldn’t fit our luggage in the room and walk to and from the bathroom. It was also in a basement and full of flies. Every time other guests opened or closed a door our door rattled loudly waking us up. The pictures from the other rooms in this property look very nice- I am wondering if we just got a dud. Maybe just avoid the quadruple room with a private bath. Otherwise, the property was nice. Our kids enjoyed the park and the breakfast buffet was ok. We were glad we only had one night to spend here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wouter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Farm style stay on tactical location

Greatnlocation if you wanna explor east Iceland , golden Circle and reykjavik and dont want tompack up and mive every day. Room are neet and clean #2 with private bathroom is what we had. Walls are thin but as we only slept and left straight after it was fine as we were tired exploring friendky people and free tea and coffee from the breakfast area was a bignplus
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Amenities
Lovely view. Clean spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
很大的房间，暖气很暖和，设施齐全，还有酒吧和餐厅。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Would recommend!

Our stay here was amazing, we didn’t know what to expect but this place is Amazing!!!! The room was great! The lobby has a common area that included a pool table, a bar on site, and a foosball table. After seeing Icelandic horses all day along the roads it was a real pleasure to visit the neighboring farms horses located along the private toad leading to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delicious food but selection limited. Bed is neat and soft.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy getaway

Very friendly staff, free coffee for guests, really good pizza, game room with pool table and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and excellent lodging facilities. The play area is great for the kids. Loved our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARSHANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you like to live in farm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenable mais peu mieux faire en

Séjour convenable. Le lieu/l’emplacement est top et la chambre était très propre. Le reste laisse un peu à désirer notamment : le personnel qui peu avenant, pas un sourire de décroché, on a attendu un bon moment avant de voir quelqu’un, le restaurant est très cher avec peu de choix alors qu’il n’y a pas de cuisine pour ce faire un petit à manger et le complexe est vieillot (un bon coup de peinture ferait du bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to book overnight at the last minute, my husband had an unexpected medical issue and we needed a place close to the hospital for the evening. We arrived at the property at 11:15 pm, and even thought the reception area was closed, the staff had left instructions addressed to me attached to the front door to the lobby. My room was clean, it was a little on the warm side even after opening the windows, but at that point I was grateful to just have a place for the night. The breakfast, although not free, was delicious and everything was very fresh. Fortunately we were able to continue our trip the next morning after my husband was discharged, but I will remember this lodge for our next trip to Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025