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Reviews of Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Vatnsholt 2, 801 Vatnsholt, Iceland

#2 of 2 hotels in Vatnsholt

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Review Score

Based on 606 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Worth the price. A bit far from town center but within driving distance. Room a bit small but acceptable because it’s iceland :p

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    7.0
    Very good stay for families or large parties
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The apartment is old and could use updating. It also wasn't cleaned properly prior to our stay (used sandwich maker, dust & debris on & in dresser). The heating was wonky & the apartment was on the cold side. You had to make sure that each door was closed to maintain warmth, especially the door between the bathroom and kitchen.

    The lobby with hot beverages was great. The game area was nice but not completed (no darts available). The apartment was very spacious and fit our needs for 3 nights. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. If we requested supplies or needed the walkway salted, they were very quick to respond. The property is a beautiful farm. There are Icelandic horses on the property, which were beautiful to watch.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    9.0
    Very good, very comfortable, highly recommend it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing is that Rooms are not very quiet. But it was not bad and we received earplugs so it was also nice:)

    Clean and nice room. Good location for travelling in South. Coffee, Tea and Cocoa was for free which was really nice:)

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    Nice little quite compound with comfy rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's not so bad; it's just something to be aware of. When it is cold, the building with the rooms is not connected to the main building with the dining hall.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy rooms. Nice facility with activities and a restaurant. It's a little out on its own, so bring food with you or plan to eat there. It's a great spot to see the Northern lights; you just need to wait out the motion lights.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, loved the common area, the complimentary tea and coffee. We had dinner in the restaurant with great desserts.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is great and is so quiet.There is a common area which is so cozy and the food in the restaurant is delicious and the staff are friendly.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We saw our first aurora here, they offered very tasty hot chocolate. Good experience.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    10
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a little small for 3 people but the room was still nice and clean

    The location was perfect for what we needed. We wanted to see northern lights, and the limited light in the area definitely allowed us to see them, which isn't as common during the time of year we were there.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Blind in bedroom did not open fully

    The reception staff made the stay, very accommodating

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    this guesthouse has a good value and location for who drives at iceland. People are friendly and help us warm the meal. They have a large public living room for entertainments. The bed room is good but not large. The shower water is warm in the cold October. The room is also warm for sleeping. I would recommend this guesthouse for tourists.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    10
    Staff was amazing.. rooms were small. But overall great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room sizes were cramped

    Facilities and reception along with common room facilities having games and television

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom in the “cottage” was very small, a bit impractical. The shower could definitely use an update.

    Very friendly staff, great common area with pool table, darts,… The location was great, quiet and isolated, yet close to many great viewpoints. Our room was a little separate “cottage” with small, private bathroom included.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2024

    10
    Isolated yet relaxed stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    10 min drive from ring road. Great spot for aurora if weather permits. Beautiful scene by water.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff and clean place to stay near Selfoss
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    Out cottage was very small. The bathroom was also very small. Much smaller than we had anticipated. If we had know, we may have opted to stay in the main guesthouse. However, if you want privacy and don't mind the smallness then the cottages might be for you.

    The staff were super friendly and very helpful. We arrived late and they were very accommodating. The place was very clean. The common place is nice to hang out.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, well-appointed rooms, very comfortable beds. Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. One evening, they alerted all of us who were in the common area that the Northern lights were visible, which was magical to see. Wide range of breakfast options. We ate at their restaurant one night, their daily fish special was very good. The pizza was very good as well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast option wasn’t great as it was a cold buffet.

    Rural location was beautiful and quiet. Staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean warm cozy room & bathroom. Friendly personell, very easy check-in/check-out process. Nice shared living room with plenty of sitting options & games to spend your evenings in. Given the place is located in the middle of countryside, you'll need a car to get there.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    8.0
    A nice place to stay while going to Westman Islands
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kitchen so we cannot do ourselves cooking.

    Beautiful place with clean room, toilet and bath. Breakfast was really good but not included in the book.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    8.0
    Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was small.

    Farm bnb. Small cottage. Small bathroom. Really affordable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    7.0
    Quiet, peaceful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is a somewhat utilitarian guesthouse, apparently better suited to groups than individual travellers. There are no cooking facilities, and access to the breakfast room is restricted to certain hours which is not ideal for early starters. The staff were less welcoming and friendly than other guesthouses we stayed at in Iceland.

    The guesthouse is in a beautiful location, off the main tourist trail. The family room was comfortable and clean. The lounge space was nice for relaxing. There is plenty of parking close to the rooms.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    7.0
    Remote stay, reasonable value for Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no communal kitchen, and since it is quite remote, there is almost an obligation to eat at the restaurant.

    The staff were very friendly and there was free coffee available. The room had it's own bathroom, which was nice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is great with a stunning view. You can enjoy the vastness of Iceland from this place, and they offer coffee and tea in the hall, which is a nice touch.

    Stayed in July 2024

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