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Guesthouse Vatnsholt

3.0 star property

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Standard Cabin | View from room
Reception
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Living room | Foosball, books
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $145
$125 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

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Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801
  • Place, Tre Og List
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Selfoss Church
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Valley view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

  • Valley view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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)
  • Valley view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

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

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Exterior
Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
Selfoss
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 407 reviews
$119 nightly
The price is $139
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Selfoss

With a stay at Guesthouse Vatnsholt in Selfoss, you'll be 6.2 mi (10 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Selfoss Church. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 19.3 mi (31 km) from The Ghost Centre and 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Veiðisafnið.
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What's nearby

  • Tre Og List - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Old Dairy Food Hall - 18 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 19 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Turf House - 21 min drive - 8.0 miles

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

Guesthouse Vatnsholt offers 33 accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Selfoss guesthouse provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This guesthouse also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Vatnsholt Restaurant serving guests of Guesthouse Vatnsholt. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
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.

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 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
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Vatnsholt
Vatnsholt Guest House
Guesthouse Vatnsholt Selfoss
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Guesthouse Vatnsholt Guesthouse Selfoss

Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 673 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy, staff was friendly, space was quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

xuefang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quite place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, cottage was a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were the best part of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay , totally recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Our room was excellent! Perfect to rest after a long day of hiking and walking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely family place with so much to do for the kids, a very sweet staff, good breakfast and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, quiet location and very relaxed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, warm and cosy bedroom, modern bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff...good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was cute and clean. Was exactly as pictured.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasuhide

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hospitality, response, cleanness, everythig was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and surrounding are very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had excellent and helpful service. The rooms were clean and quiet and just what we needed for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025