Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Lakefront guesthouse in Selfoss with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Mon, Dec 8
Wed, Dec 10
December 2025
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January 2026
Nestled near Urridafoss Waterfall, Guesthouse Vatnsholt offers a lively retreat with concerts and live shows, an arcade/game room, and happy hour at the on-site restaurant. Unwind with ecotours or hiking/biking adventures, then enjoy buffet breakfast options or try your luck at the billiards/pool table. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
CA $128
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Bathroom
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Living area
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)
Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Living area

Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Deep soaking bathtub
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Living area

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom
Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom
Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Standard Cabin | Bathroom
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin | Living area

Standard Cabin

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people) | Bathroom shower
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Bathroom
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Living room
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement)
Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement)

Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement)

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Shared kitchen facilities
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Family Room | Bathroom
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room | Wardrobe

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801

What's nearby

  • Tre Og List - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Skyrland Museum - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Turf House - 21 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 63 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bookkaffi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Vöðlakot - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Café María - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Guesthouse Vatnsholt is a great choice for a stay in Selfoss. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Vatnsholt Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Dock
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Vatnsholt Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Blind Raven - This theme restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Summer Restaurant - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - 630493-2349
Property Registration Number 6304932349

Also known as

Vatnsholt
Vatnsholt Guest House
Vatnsholt Guest House Villingaholt
Vatnsholt Villingaholt
Vatnsholt Guest House Selfoss
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Vatnsholt
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Frequently asked questions

Does Guesthouse Vatnsholt offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Guesthouse Vatnsholt does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Guesthouse Vatnsholt and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Yes, Vatnsholt Restaurant offers international cuisine.

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Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was hearty, delicious, and a great way to start the day with a wide variety of options. (12 reviews)
  • Dining options were excellent with a wide variety of choices and welcoming staff. (5 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and there was plenty of space available. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy, staff was friendly, space was quiet!
Molly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was in a great location for our daily explorations. The staff was particularly helpful, the room was very nice and the bed is very comfortable. Great pizza!
Arleen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and excellent lodging facilities. The play area is great for the kids. Loved our stay here
Chaitanya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy getaway

Very friendly staff, free coffee for guests, really good pizza, game room with pool table and quiet location.
Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying here for our trip to Iceland! So quiet and peaceful. Away from everything. The restaurant was great and super convenient. We will definitely stay there again.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was excellent! Perfect to rest after a long day of hiking and walking
Hugo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was cute and clean. Was exactly as pictured.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely view. Clean spacious room
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good everything and everybody.
Jing, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Delicious food but selection limited. Bed is neat and soft.
Rong, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were the best part of the stay.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

hospitality, response, cleanness, everythig was perfect!
Yasuhide, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A scenic property in the wilderness of Iceland.
Nitin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great quite place to stay
xuefang, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you like to live in farm
DARSHANA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great spot, cottage was a nice stay!
Jasmin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay here. Although it was nothing fancy, it was clean and had everything you needed. The staff was extremely friendly. The best part was the horses and foals right outside your doorstep.
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Farm style stay on tactical location

Greatnlocation if you wanna explor east Iceland , golden Circle and reykjavik and dont want tompack up and mive every day. Room are neet and clean #2 with private bathroom is what we had. Walls are thin but as we only slept and left straight after it was fine as we were tired exploring friendky people and free tea and coffee from the breakfast area was a bignplus
Wouter, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had excellent and helpful service. The rooms were clean and quiet and just what we needed for the night.
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in one of the brown cottages. Small but has everything you need and convenient location for the golden circle / onward trip to Vic. Pool tables in reception along with a free coffee machine.
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean place to stay
Liliia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in and out. Very clean. Great location. Friendly staff.
MARIA SALUD, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was super clean and comfortable. The staff was so nice and accommodating. Thank you
Pamela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy check-in, warm and cosy bedroom, modern bathrooms
Elena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 Would recommend!

Our stay here was amazing, we didn’t know what to expect but this place is Amazing!!!! The room was great! The lobby has a common area that included a pool table, a bar on site, and a foosball table. After seeing Icelandic horses all day along the roads it was a real pleasure to visit the neighboring farms horses located along the private toad leading to the property.
Justin, 1-night trip