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Reviews of Golden Circle Domes - Lake View

Ljosafoss, 805 Selfoss, Iceland

#13 of 20 hotels in Selfoss

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Review score

Based on 121 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing communication and overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It isn’t a glass dome as advertised- it is plastic so the view lacked clarity and it let in the cold. The heating wasn’t effective, so it dropped to below 7c overnight and we were freezing. We contacted the host immediately upon arrival about a running water sound and no one came to help us, so we had a disturbed night sleep. The location is overlooked by some large buildings, so not as remote as we expected, and you overlook a bright hydrodam on the lake. We contacted the host to provide feedback twice, with no response. We’ve contacted booking.com and had no reply. So feel we have been let down, especially as it is advertised as a luxury stay, costing about four times any of our other accommodation. It was also my partner’s birthday, which was why we were doing something more luxurious, so even more disappointing.

    The thoughtful bottle of wine was a nice touch. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom was useful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an electricity problem and the power went off in the middle of the night, causing the heating system to also turn off and we woke up freezing. We contacted the property, which responded quickly, and we managed to get the power back on, but I believe the heating system didn’t get back to work properly because the property was freezing cold all night until the morning.

    The property was really clean and with easy access, with a dedicated parking lot.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    7.0
    Though mostly good, the property was a little disappointing given the pics & premium rate paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had high expectations, so I'm sure they were hard to meet, but there were several items including warped floor, broken glass on the front door, missing lock box & unlockable front door that I reported upon arrival. We also requested additional firewood which was promised but not delivered.

    Location was amazing (though foggy & we weren't able to fully enjoy . . . no fault of the dome!) The lodging was cleverly designed and comfortable with great amenities.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    7.0
    Cool Place, but way too cold
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was blistering cold. Your only heat source is an oven and with -4 degrees outside, you’ll burn through the firewood in no time. With proper heating and insulation it would be an easy 9. right now, bewege yourself for a cold. Winter is coming

    We had an amazing view at the northern lights all night

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Get ready because this is very much still a « camping » experience. We had several issues : 1. Place wasn’t lit properly. We had to shuffle things around to eat diner with a light and use our phone torches. 2. It was late in the evening and raining and we couldn’t find the access code (which is in the door but you need to touch it to access the digital code and the time for us to find it made us soaked wet). There are two codes : one hidden on the door handle -the right one to use- and another box which seem empty. It was confusing… especially when it’s dark and stormy. 3. I tried contacting the hotel several times and they ignored us (once to ask if they had coffee, the other to ask if they could help us access our dome when we were lost). 4. Finally, the place was a bit broken. Floor is broken pieces of wood and when someone walks in the dome, this will make your bed wobble (especially upstairs). If there’s wind, your bed will wobble a lot haha. So get ready for that… if you’re a light sleeper.

    Original dome shaped place that can be fun for a night. We also heard a lot of animals howling at night which we never heard before. Cool! Definitely DONT arrive at night. It’s very remote and complicated to access your dome especially if it’s stormy. Explanations below.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    6.0
    Lovely Domes, poor maintenance, no lake access
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door to enter the property had a huge crack along it Plinth on door for bathroom kept springing up each time we opened the door Warped laminate flooring in front of wood burner Fridge handle not secure so came off Power went out twice and had to contact the team to come out twice to resolve the issue The fact that pics show it being on the lake, but it is not and cannot even access the lake

    Liked the idea of staying in the dome and the lake view was the icing on the cake. The decor in the domes is very stylish, underfloor heating was a nice touch, as well as the complementary wine. Sofa area was large enough to fit all of us comfortably, and a great place to relax

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The power kept cutting out - we were eventually moved to another Dome but it took a while. Could do with a microwave and nothing to dry the dishes. Also hard to regulate the temperature inside the Dome as well as the hot water

    Novel concept and view from Dome was great

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    5.0
    Okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot when we arrived with no instructions to adjust thermostat. We had to choose between open door to cool off the space and bugs flying in or a very hot space. Also view was not as pictured. Trees covered the lake view .

    Beds comfortable., different.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We lost power the second night and unfortunately the entire dome is dependent on power. It took about 12 hours to get the power back on.

    Loved the doom. It was spacious and well designed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    5.0
    it was fine once the tent temperature was ok to be in there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was a sunny day and so it was like a sauna inside until it was established the floor heating was on. the units need some form of air flow without letting all the bugs in for summer use

    the domes are very cool and nice inside.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    6.0
    A unique stay...BUT....
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our family stayed in two domes. We had requested that the heat be turned down/off prior to our arrival and we were told it would be "turned off." Both domes were almost 80 degrees when we arrived. The in-floor heat takes quite awhile to stop heating, even when turned down. There is no ventilation, no windows to open, or any way to let fresh air in unless you leave the front door open....which we did for quite awhile! I can't imagine trying to sleep in one of these domes in July or August!!! Also, there is nothing covering the full glass front door, so people walking by can see right in and it makes it more difficult to darken the room on a summer night. The dome is a novelty and a unique stay, but I think I'd opt for a nice comfortable hotel instead!!

    Newer, clean and modern. Easy check in.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The deck was poorly built, the wifi was not good and tv would hqve been great

    Yhat it was clean and well orginized

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room needs a window to be more airy in the summer and needs to install an on/off switch for the heating system. I stay in doom number 4. When I get in the room, its very very hot, I have to open main door to decrease temperature. Waiting long time but it still hot, heating still open so floor in the room very hot, it burned my feet as I walked through it. Then I have to call manager of hotel to fix it, after 1 hour it better and the room became comfortable.

    sefl check in so easy, room so clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2024

    10
    Great stay at this place perfect for a short trip away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

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