Welcome Riverside Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Rangárþing ytra

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Property amenity
Breakfast area
Exterior
Pool
Hallway

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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Þrúðuvangur 32, 34, Rangárþing ytra, South Iceland, 0850
  • Place, Caves of Hella
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Seljalandsfoss
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Hella

At Welcome Riverside Guesthouse, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Caves of Hella and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Hella Golf Course. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Rangárþing ytra guest house include Lava Centre and Saga Centre.

What's nearby

  • Caves of Hella - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 21 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Seljalandsfoss - 34 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 50 min drive - 64.3 km
  • Kerid Crater - 50 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olís Hella - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪American Schoolbus Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stracta Rótin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kanslarinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fjárhúsið - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Welcome Riverside Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Rangárþing ytra
As a guest of Welcome Riverside Guesthouse, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Rangárþing ytra guest house is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Welcome Riverside Guesthouse offers 20 accommodations with blackout curtains. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Welcome Riverside Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Welcome Riverside Guesthouse?

Welcome Riverside Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome Riverside Guesthouse?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome Riverside Guesthouse on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$165.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Welcome Riverside Guesthouse?

No, Welcome Riverside Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Welcome Riverside Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Welcome Riverside Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Welcome Riverside Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 254 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nisha

The bathroom were not in its best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leigh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yuck ! Worst place we have stayed in Iceland. Toilet room stuck of mould and sewage. Really weird , mouldy shower. Small room. Bad vibes all round. We hated it so much we cancelled our second night and booked elsewhere, thus, loosing the cost of the room. Complete dive!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought this place had a decent room and shared kitchen area, although only one out of the two stoves turned on when my husband and I were cooking. The shared bathroom situation was a bit of a challenge for me since I'm in my third trimester, and to get there I had to go through three doors and a brightly lit hallway in the middle of the night. All in all, it's a good place to sleep if you can get through the night without having to pee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldnt stay again

No front desk for this property. Per the cleaning lady: "if its not between 4pm and 9pm, staff does not usually respond. Like many others i did NOT receive a message with check in info, but I was aware that they frequently have this issue and called in the morning for my door code. Its time for a chahge in how you handle check in, Riverside. Rooms were clean. No rug or shoe rack, so lots of dirt and pebbles get tracked in. Spacious kitchen that is stocked with cooking ware. The walls are thicker than other hostels we have stayed, but the front door slams and can be heard through open windows. We counted 12 rooms, but only 1 bathroom for men. 2 for women. There is an extra unisex one through the kitchen, but the window lines up with the toilet (prepare to moon the neighbors). Showers do not have curtains, or locks on the door. You have to cross the bathroom naked to retrieve your clothes (unless you want them soaked in the shower with you). Mens bathroom also leaks under the wall, so when anyone showers the toilet is soaked around it on the floor. Good price, good location, but just missing too many things and a bit too greedy. We would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
No hooks in the room to leave jackets or wet towels. Not enough pots and pans for the size of the guesthouse plus one of the stoves did not work. In the showers, nowhere to hang your towel, or your clothes. All of the above are simple fixes that would upgrade the guesthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. Great place for just a night of sleep. Very clean and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geneviève

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi Sam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean-sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything I need and nothing that I don’t
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ehsan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stressful check-in. The host was not responsive. They never sent the check-in instruction email and when I followed up via messaging them on Expedia repeatedly, they never responded. We had to call Expedia customer service (which required activating roaming service on our phone) and get them contact the property manager/host and even then they sent the passcode 1 hour after the original start time for of check-in. The stay itself went ok with no particular problem. Overall, a decent stay given its lower price range.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation, only hiccup was not receiving the codes prior and that no obe answered on the phone number provided. Another guest provided an email address and the check in eas then quicly sorted. Suggestion: Please provide a note with email as well as the phobe number for cobtact in the foyer and state that they have an open wifi connection for which allows for email to be sent ( especially for foreign ttravellers.) Very happy overall!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiaoyan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No paper towel in kitchen and bathroom. Quite a few flies in the kitchen. Smokers outside the windows are annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodations themselves were nice, but the space likely needed more care than an off-site manager. The women's restroom had two stalls, both of which did not have toilet paper accessible from the dispensers. No other backup toiletpaper was available. No paper towels were available for drying hands at the sink. The kitchen had no dishsoap for the communal dishes. All of these things were brought up via the hotels.com chat to the hotel, and no response was received during our stay there. The shower areas had a single body-gel/soap product and did not have standard shampoo/conditioner/soap as separate products. Bring shower shoes if you don't want to step on the common shower floor. The beds were comfortable, room had enough space compared to other rooms we had stayed in in Iceland so it was nice to be able to to open the suitcase and still step around it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lora

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check in facility, room was basic, but good kitchen facilities. 200 m from the Guesthouse there is a very good fish/chips place for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sriram

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While the property is safe, there were too many spiders in the room. If you are scared of them, this may not be a place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Difficulty getting in and other guests let us in. Average room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the 2nd night during our Iceland trip on the way back to Reykjavik. The code for self-check in was sent the day before. We were in the exact same room again. The room was clean, the shower room worked well, the kitchen was spacious and equipped with two sets of everything (sinks, ovens, stoves, microwaves, fridges, etc). Spacious dining areas with plenty of tables and chairs. Our room was really warm (June) without even turning on the heater. We actually needed to keep the window open to stay cool. The room had nice blackout curtains as well. A little sink in the room was super convenient. Overall, an excellent guesthouse. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeongmin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025