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Guesthouse Vatnsholt

3.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

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Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room | Foosball, books
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room | Foosball, books
Children's play area - outdoor
Standard Cabin | View from room
Lobby sitting area
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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 417
AED 486 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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 | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
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 | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

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
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people) | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

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
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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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Family Room | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Cabin | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Standard Cabin

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

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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Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801

What's nearby

  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Turf House - 21 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Knarraros Lighthouse - 30 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Kerid Crater - 33 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Family-friendly guesthouse near Urridafoss Waterfall
Consider a stay at Guesthouse Vatnsholt and take advantage of concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like ecotours and hiking/biking 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), evening entertainment, and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a foosball table
  • 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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Hotel Selfoss

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 642 reviews
The price is AED 801
AED 913 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Hotel Selfoss

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

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 is parking at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

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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Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 632 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Hugo

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

DARSHANA

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

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A scenic property in the wilderness of Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was super clean and comfortable. The staff was so nice and accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jáchym

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

One night stay

Our one night stay in Vantsholt was very nice and calm. Staff was very friendly. Common room was great for just sit, relax and enjoy coffee or tea which were free. Rooms were clean with very nice view to the nature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

xuefang

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property. Staff was super helpful when we arrived after hours and room code wasn't working. Quickly responded to our late night call. Good location for the South Coast.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliia

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, homey stay. The food in the restaurant is amazing (kudos to the chef!) and the rooms feel like entering a good childhood memory. The staff is surprisingly young and sweet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Milos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights and had a truly enjoyable experience. The location is perfect for exploring both the Golden Circle and the southern coast—making it an ideal base for day trips. The peaceful surroundings, complete with open fields and horses grazing nearby, added a special charm to our stay. The hotel itself is very quiet, which made for restful nights in the incredibly comfortable beds. One of the highlights was the warm and welcoming staff. Even though we arrived late—after the restaurant had already closed—they still prepared food for us, which we really appreciated. The only minor downside was the size of the bathroom—it was quite small. However, this didn’t detract much from the overall experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a calm and cozy place in a stunning location!
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

harry

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

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but very clean and well cared for accommodation. Great base for exploring the area and Golden Circle .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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