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Guesthouse Vatnsholt

3.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room
Standard Cabin | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Children’s play area – outdoor
Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801
  • Place, Selfoss Church
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Turf House
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people) | Living area

Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Select Comfort bed
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement) | Living room

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View | Living room

Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Selfoss

A family-friendly stay in Selfoss awaits you at Guesthouse Vatnsholt. You'll be 10 km (6.2 mi) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 17.6 km (11 mi) from Selfoss Church. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Vatnsholt Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, hiking/biking trails and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Selfoss guest house include Veiðisafnið and The Ghost Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Turf House - 21 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Knarraros Lighthouse - 30 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Kerid Crater - 33 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Lakefront guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Guesthouse Vatnsholt. The guest house can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Selfoss guest house is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Guesthouse Vatnsholt offers 33 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Selfoss guest house provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 1 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Blind Raven
  • Summer Restaurant
  • Vatnsholt Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 17 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Tax ID - 630493-2349
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. The tax ID number is 630493-2349. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 6304932349

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

What is the cancellation policy at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Vatnsholt on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$192.03, 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 parking available at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Yep, Guesthouse Vatnsholt has a free self car park.

Is Guesthouse Vatnsholt family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Guesthouse Vatnsholt is a hit with families.

Does Guesthouse Vatnsholt serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

No, Guesthouse Vatnsholt does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Vatnsholt?

No, pets are not allowed.