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Reviews of Ljosafoss Lake Guest House

Bruaras, 805 Selfoss, Iceland

#14 of 14 B&Bs and Inns in Selfoss

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Review score

Based on 203 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    7.3

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no showers on my floor

    Our room was next to the toilet and sinks, so it was convenient.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    7.0
    Fair stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers were only on the first and ground floor, so we had to go down to shower which was not ideal. Kitchen has a strange smell and didn’t feel very clean.

    Good location, and the room at beautiful views. Kitchen is well stocked and has many tables to sit at. Bathroom is fine.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn't work on the first floor and had very weak signal in the basement floor. No showers on the first floor. Not enough bathrooms for fully occupied accommodation.

    Beautiful views. Fully equipped common kitchen. Instructions for self check-in sent before arrival. Great deal for Iceland.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit creepy place. It does need a complete remake.

    We got ok price through Booking app. Response was fast from them.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    8.0
    Here comes Johnny.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a cold Amityville feeling, showers were all over, the guest kitchen in the cellar was dark and power worked on a timer button.

    A mastodon of a building stood out in the local environment .Easy to find from afar.all facilities are spread out over the building

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communal bathrooms were not cleaned and were not well stocked. No paper towels or toilet paper

    Included buffet breakfast! Staff was very helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    7.0
    The Guest house was clean and very quiet, not too many guests during my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Did not eat at the location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    7.0
    A convenient hostel very close to the sights of the Golden Circle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room wasn't that clean and the toilets/shower facilities were a bit run down / tired, but it served our needs well for a one-night stay.

    A convenient hostel very close to the sights of the Golden Circle – Thingvellir National Park and Geysir. A comfortable stay here with our family. The room was quiet and the breakfast was generous.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    7.0
    Spacious room with good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility is a little bit run down, with a few dim or flashing light in the common area. One of the toilets on our floor got a sink with dirty water, and the bathroom next to the gym had bad smell. Overall it’s good value for money.

    We have a room with two single beds, and two bunk beds. The beds are comfortable. It’s quite roomy and warm. The breakfast was quite nice with quite many choice of food from 7-10am. Few of the accommodations of similar price range include breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    Delightful, well organized, and in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check in took over an hour, it would have been better to be able to check in on arrival.

    The shared facilities were ample, and comfortable. The breakfast was unexpected, and delicious. The property is well designed, and efficient even without a 24/7 front desk. Well Done!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No enough toilets and shower room. And also no kettle and cups in the room

    The location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from other people

    Breakfast

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    8.0
    Great location, clean, bare bones
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no soap available in the showers but there was hand soap. A soap dispenser in the showers would go a long way.

    Very clean!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No soap provided in the showers

    Very clean, well heated.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    6.0
    If you are low budgeted and brave travellers—>choose it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel was so creepy (especially the toilets)… just like staying in a haunted house. The shared kitchen was horrible. Nobody was taking care of it. Never living here again.

    The breakfast was actually quite good!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    7.0
    Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No food availible except for breakfast and it is located in the middle of nowhere.

    Cheap, qiute tidy for such a price, included breakfast was an insane bonus, easy check in

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit cold in the room, element worked strangely, lived it's own life. Sheets were clean, but may be cos they old on the first glance they seems to be not. But they are :) A few dead flies in the room on the floor. Not a big deal, but still

    Friendly personal, though occasionally met in the guesthouse. Cool atmosphere of an old school

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the place was farther from Selfoss than we expected, but it gave us a good start on the next day's travel.

    didn't do a breakfast, coffee was ok

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    No breakfast. Not good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I booked, it stated “breakfast included”, however it wasn’t included and it was very disappointed. Also, the guest house is soulless. The mattresses were good but beds were small. Also the room was ok, but extremely basic. Finally, we didn’t meet any staff. For the money paid, it’s not good value; for the same price in other Icelandic hotels, you could find much nicer rooms and breakfast included

    Very very little visitors, so we had almost the whole place for ourselves. Kitchen facilities were good to prepare dinner/breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    6.0
    funky communal living space in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    we were traveling with five people and I was told by booking that I would need to get two rooms. when I got there I had six beds in the room and the staff and manager said that they could not help to refund for the extra room so I paid for a room that wasn't needed.

    the facilities were fun. it is an old school. I enjoyed that. staff was personable but not available upon check in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Highly recommend to travellers looking for low budget stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Quiet location close to relevant activities in the area (national park, gas station, supermarket etc.) Staff was not on site but easy to reach via direct messages, always friendly Guest house is well maintained with spaceous kitchens and a sports hall. Great for families!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, we booked with breakfast, but there was no breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hey, I lost my S pen for my Samsung phone. I've been calling the hotel about it since yesterday, but no one's gotten back to me. Yo, I texted them, but no one's responding. Their service is really disappointing. I wouldn't recommend anyone to stay here.

    The room and the canteen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    7.0
    Acceptable but not worth
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have not found the place providing breakfast since I left at 10am.

    Easy Check-in

    Stayed in January 2024

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