Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Property class: 3

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Located close to Urridafoss Waterfall, Guesthouse Vatnsholt provides concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and ecotours at this guesthouse. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Vatnsholt Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 357
AED 452 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

A room with bunk beds, a dining table with chairs, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a bedside table, and a radiator.

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white duvet, a nightstand, and a radiator.

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table.

Standard Cabin

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement)

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and decorative items.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden clock, a cowhide rug, and a white sofa with floral pillows.

Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A small, triangular attic bedroom with two beds, a radiator, and a window overlooking a snowy landscape.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Selfoss, Guesthouse Vatnsholt is in a rural area and on a lake. Selfoss Church and Skalholt Historical Site are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Urridafoss Waterfall and Paradisarhellir Cave. The Ghost Centre and Veiðisafnið are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding. Visit our Selfoss travel guide
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Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801

What's nearby

  • Tre Og List
    9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Old Dairy Food Hall
    18 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall
    19 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Selfoss Church
    20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Turf House
    21 min drive - 12.9 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 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 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), games, and books
    • A dock, coffee/tea in the lobby, 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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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 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Vatnsholt on 17 November 2026 start from AED 357, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 724 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Best for families, superclean and amazing landscape
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The guesthouse was well-maintained, the staff were exceptionally friendly, and the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The setting of the property was very peaceful and relaxing. The location was perfect for exploring the South as well as the Golden Circle and Thingvillier National Park. Coffee machine was a very nice addition! Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable and private bathroom was much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating kind staff, beautiful clean room with a balcony view, had separate bathroom with bathtub, and shared bathroom with clean shower with hot water. Overall great experience, would highly recommend to others to come and enjoy their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a room with a private bath. It was excellent. The staff were very friendly. They provided free tea and coffee. They also had a tray with fantastic oatmeal cookies that were homemade. They didn't have an ice machine but the restaurant provided us ice twice upon our request. We decided to eat dinner there since the lodging was out a bit in the countryside. We went with the barbecued chicken wings and pizza and they were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended, with calm atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place and staff. They helped us find a contact lens in the sink drain!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The cabin we stayed in had everything we needed. The property was a farm so when you pull in don’t be surprised :) but we loved being there. The views were great and you felt like an Icelander living in a farm .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved that this property was in the country - I felt like I was staying with an Icelandic family. It also acts as a camp site for locals. The weekend I was there it seemed there was some type of family reunion of locals - wonderful. The recreation room was nice and they also had grills for the folks who were camping. My only recommendation is to plant trees around the premiter of the property to help with erosion and reforestation. The lack of trees in Iceland is shocking. Great location, great staff nice clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and comfortable beds. Simple, nothing fancy but thats what we were looking for exactly. Didn't really use the amenities, but they have a nice lounge area with a pool table. Staff was nice, check-in easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy environment and really friendly staff. We had a great time and felt very welcome during our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We did not eat breakfast there but they had a nice area to eat and to relax, separate from our room, offering coffee, tea and hot chocolate at no cost. Staff was most helpful. There was plenty of parking available. We just had to enter the name of the hotel and our Apple map led us there very easily. Getting to Westman Islands was easy from there, as was the Golden Circle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet farm house, has onsite restaurant. Easy to find, although a little remote. My kids love their pizza. Nice and helpful staff. Room is small but clean and with private bathroom. About 15 mins drive to Selfoss downtown. Offer breakfast buffet with fee. Free packing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were the best part of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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We stayed at Guesthouse Vatnsholt with another couple at the end of July. We booked the Deluxe room, which was quite spacious and a beautiful view. The other couple booked a standard room which was very small but clean. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. Although the guesthouse was in a beautiful location, it felt overrun by campers, which they allow on the property. There were a lot of kids playing on the grounds, which is nice to see, but created a lot of noise. The breakfast was quite expensive for what was served. We had stayed in other guesthouses in Iceland that served a better breakfast at a much lesser cost. We were also surprised that we had to pay to use the pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely and clean, quiet location and very relaxed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff...good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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Easy check-in, warm and cosy bedroom, modern bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

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Friendly staff, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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The location and surrounding are very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Basic but very clean and well cared for accommodation. Great base for exploring the area and Golden Circle .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024