Hotel Vatnsholt

By taking off just one star, I’m being very gentle.. Overall, the place is really interesting and the food tasty, but.. Well, there are a few BUTs in the room. 1. Smell - a very unpleasant odor, most likely coming from the shower cabin. It disappears for a short while after taking a shower but then comes back again. Even with the windows open, it was hard to sleep. 2. Shower curtain - too long to fit inside the cabin and too long to stay properly outside. Everything gets wet, the bathroom is flooded. Maybe it would be better to simply install a door or a curtain of the right length. 3. Refilled shower gels - I understand it’s economical to refill small bottles, but it would be great if they were filled completely, not just halfway.. Otherwise, better not to provide them at all. 4. Very small sink. But I get it - space saving in a tiny bathroom.

A nice and quiet place in the Selfoss area. We got a free room upgrade. We booked this hotel to stay after finishing the Golden Circle. We saw the northern lights here, after we were notified via a special WhatsApp group.

Decent room for it price. Location is good because it's in the countryside which offers good chance to see the northern lights but has easy access to selfoss (~30min with slow driving)

We stayed at Hotel Vatnsholt for one night and had a really pleasant experience. The staff were very welcoming and helpful – we arrived late in the evening, and they took time to explain everything clearly: the common areas (with games available until 11 pm), the breakfast setup, and then directed us to our room. A really nice touch was the free hot chocolate and coffee machine in the common area, available from 7 am to 11 pm. The staff even helped us heat up our own food and kindly provided cutlery from the restaurant so we could eat in the common area. Breakfast the next morning (15 EUR per person) was excellent with a wide variety – cereals, nuts, seeds, spreads, fresh bread, cheese, waffles, jams, and also meat options. Definitely worth it. Our room was comfortable, with shared bathrooms (shared between 2–3 rooms at most), and the location in the converted barn was unique and charming. Unfortunately, we didn’t get time to meet their horses, but that’s a great reason to return. Overall, a very friendly place with great facilities and a homely atmosphere. Highly recommend for a comfortable countryside stay.

We stayed for two nights and had a truly enjoyable experience. The location is perfect for exploring both the Golden Circle and the southern coast—making it an ideal base for day trips. The peaceful surroundings, complete with open fields and horses grazing nearby, added a special charm to our stay. The hotel itself is very quiet, which made for restful nights in the incredibly comfortable beds. One of the highlights was the warm and welcoming staff. Even though we arrived late—after the restaurant had already closed—they still prepared food for us, which we really appreciated. The only minor downside was the size of the bathroom—it was quite small. However, this didn’t detract much from the overall experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a calm and cozy place in a stunning location!

Rooms were clean, food was good, beautiful scenery in a remote location. |For some reason they lock-up the reception area and don’t allow access to coffee until late in the morning over breakfast. Black out shades were adequate but could be better.

Really nice stay at a horse farm in the Islandic countryside. We stayed in the white building and it was a good size room and large bathroom. The room was clean and had a beautiful view. We had a really good dinner with pizza and chicken salad, very good food. Would definitely stay there again

A stunning location with a nearby lake and uninterrupted views giving wonderful vistas. There is a nice lounge and restaurant area with a pool table, darts board and futsal. The rooms are more variable with many sharing communal bathrooms. The more deluxe rooms have en-suite and are well furnished. The food was ok and welcome after a day exploring glaciers and waterfalls.