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Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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Vatnsholt 2

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
15 mentions

Lovely spacious home for entire family to relax after hole day of sightseeing, c…

The accomodation is in a very remote place, but it was quite alright for sleepin…

Great location
8 mentions

Horses and a small lake nearby

Good location in a loved quiet place

Friendly staff
6 mentions

The staff were very friendly, and we also really enjoyed the breakfast in the ma…

Super friendly and helpful staff, made us feel very comfortable and welcome

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The facility was clean

Clean location

Pool
4 mentions

Nice common area with a pool table

There were horses, and a common area with a pool table

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Overview

Peacefully situated by Lake Villingarholt, Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast is 16 km from Selfoss town centre. Impressive mountain views are featured. The rooms of Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast are simply furnished and have either private or shared bathroom facilities. Housed in a renovated farmhouse, Vatnsholt’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a rustic setting. The menu offers regional specialties made with locally sourced ingredients including the on site lake. The staff can help arrange activities like horse riding, fishing and football golf. Other facilities include free WiFi, a children’s playground and a large outdoor area. The guesthouse is situated by Iceland’s scenic Ring Road, 70 km from Reykjavik. On-site parking is free for guests.

Traveller reviews

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Alicja

family_with_children

May 27, 2026

7

Lovely spacious home for entire family to relax after hole day of sightseeing, comfy beds, and views on mountains and glaciers!

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Andras

couple

May 21, 2026

8

The accomodation is in a very remote place, but it was quite alright for sleeping. Our room was upgraded to one with a private bathroom. That was a big up, and also the coffee in the morning.

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Giulia

couple

May 17, 2026

10

Lovely and quiet. Great value for money

Beautiful place. Horses and a small lake nearby. The facility was clean. Nice common area with a pool table. The bed was very comfortable. They offered also some complementary tea and coffee.

N

Noa K. Ha

solo_traveller

May 3, 2026

9

Viewing the horses out of the window..cozy bed.

R

Rojas Clerc

extended_group

May 3, 2026

9

Very nice place

The place was very comfortable and had lots of space. There were horses, and a common area with a pool table. They offered us hot chocolate on the house

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Luz Nirvana

solo_traveller

April 29, 2026

10

Everything was perfect. Good location in a loved quiet place.

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Anna

extended_group

April 13, 2026

6

We stayed in a cottage. Beautiful from the outside, though a bit dated inside. The bathroom, however, had been newly renovated. The cottage is very small, but you do have your own private bathroom. The beds were very comfortable. The staff were very friendly, and we also really enjoyed the breakfast in the main house. The accommodation is very centrally located in the south. From there, it’s easy to reach the Golden Circle, Vik, and Reykjavik. It’s also a wonderful spot for seeing the northern lights. And the horses right outside the door were very cute.

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Angus

couple

April 5, 2026

10

Super friendly and helpful staff, made us feel very comfortable and welcome.

D

Dario

extended_group

March 23, 2026

9

Nice and quiet place

Clean location. Small but comfortable rooms

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Alessia

extended_group

February 3, 2026

9

Nice option for groups or families

The accommodation is ideal for a group. Even though we didn't take advantage of them, the common facilities at the reception (free drinks, board games, billiard pool, etc.) are very welcomed.

M

Maja

couple

December 19, 2025

8

Great stay

The location is remote and perfect, the rooms are tiny which is a regular thing in Iceland. Everything was clean, the staff was really nice. The common area is amazing, you have pool, darta, DVDs, board games, awesome vibe.

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Laura

couple

December 10, 2025

10

Great! Would stay again.

Lovely hotel, the room size was large which was great to have. The bed was very comfy, best bed we had in Iceland. The windows were also lovely to be able to look out and see the northern lights! As it is a little bit of a drive from a town, we appreciated having the restaurant onsite!

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Katarzyna

couple

November 12, 2025

10

Calm location good for the golden circle tour

We stayed for two nights, the location was good for the golden circle tour with your own car. It is good location for northern lights, we saw there the most beautiful one through all the trip of Iceland. City is far enough to see it very clear, if you’re lucky.

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PHK

family_with_children

October 22, 2025

7

Quiet location. Restaurant food is not bad

M

Madhura

couple

October 10, 2025

7

Everything except the size of the room was perfect. People were excellent.

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Nikhita

couple

September 30, 2025

10

Beautiful and perfect stay

The location is beautiful and the host were great. Lovely people and amazing hospitality. I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to stay close to golden circle. Additionally the hot chocolate and chocolate coffee was best.

J

Joshua

couple

September 12, 2025

9

Great for relax, car is mandatory.

Quiet and cosy. Perfect to relax. Free coffee anytime.

S

Sara

extended_group

September 10, 2025

10

The staff was soo kind and helpful. Room was very clean. We could check in later. Common room was soo fun and full of cool activities but we didn't have time to use it. That's my only regret.

H

Hiu Yeung

couple

September 1, 2025

8

Caught the northern lights in the middle of nowhere!

Good stay overall and their restaurant is actually pretty good - do try it out if you do not want to drive all the way to either Selfoss or Hella for food. Don't go to the hotel by route 302 (Urriðafossvegur?) though - the gravel road condition is really bad.

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Kaylene

couple

August 21, 2025

10

Lovely

Lovely helpful staff Good home cooked meal Endless hot tea

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Children's playground, Billiards, Darts, Hiking, Games room, Evening entertainment, Movie nights, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Live music/performance

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Laundry, Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping

Deluxe Apartment

Offering free toiletries, this apartment includes a shared bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The spacious apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 9 beds.

Max 10 guests 150 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
Three-Bedroom Apartment

This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit has 5 beds.

Max 6 guests 120 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Family Room with Private Bathroom

This heated room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.

Max 6 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The family room has parquet floors and features a wardrobe, heating and garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Cottage

Located 60 metres from the main building, these cottages include a private bathroom with shower.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features parquet floors, heating and lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room

This heated room has a private bathroom with a shower.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Heated room with shared bathroom facilities.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Basic Triple Room

Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room offers a wardrobe, parquet floors and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features parquet floors and heating. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Three-Bedroom Suite

This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The suite also offers a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 5 beds.

Max 6 guests 80 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Family Studio

Offering free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a toaster. The studio offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 22:30
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests arriving by car are advised to contact the property in advance, in order to receive detailed driving directions. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Please note that reservations for the restaurant must me made at least one day prior to arrival for bookings between 1 September and 1 June.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:45 AM

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