Vatnsholt 2, 801 Vatnsholt, Iceland
#2 of 2 hotels in Vatnsholt
Guests' ChoiceBased on 606 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 19, 2025
Shuyuan
CanadaStaff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Anqi
SingaporeWorth 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
Chandra
United StatesThe 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
Katarzyna
PolandThe 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
Matthew
United StatesIt'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
Crina
GermanyGreat 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
Hema
United KingdomLocation 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
Jülide
TurkeyWe saw our first aurora here, they offered very tasty hot chocolate. Good experience.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Daniel
FranceVery friendly staff
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 29, 2024
Angie
United StatesIt 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
Jamie
United KingdomBlind in bedroom did not open fully
The reception staff made the stay, very accommodating
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Yuan
Chinathis 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
Aadi
IndiaRoom sizes were cramped
Facilities and reception along with common room facilities having games and television
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 2, 2024
Emmeline
HungaryThe 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
Hsing
United States10 min drive from ring road. Great spot for aurora if weather permits. Beautiful scene by water.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 28, 2024
Dom
United StatesOut 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
Carolyn
United StatesClean, 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
John
United StatesBreakfast 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
Gerdagerda
GermanyClean 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
Yohan
FranceNo 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
James
United StatesBathroom was small.
Farm bnb. Small cottage. Small bathroom. Really affordable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: September 4, 2024
Richard
AustraliaIt 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
Eliah
BelgiumThere 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
Dader
TaiwanThe 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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