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Guesthouse Vatnsholt

Property class: 3

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A bedroom with a large window, two bedside tables, and a bed with patterned pillows.
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A living room with a sofa, a television, a wooden cabinet, and a glass coffee table.
A reception building with a green roof, a tall cylindrical tower, and a parking area with a car.
A modern kitchen area with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Explore the area

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Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801
  • Place, Tre Og List
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Selfoss Church
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

A room with bunk beds, a dining table with chairs, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room, Private Bathroom (for 6 people)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a bedside table, and a radiator.

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white duvet, a nightstand, and a radiator.

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table.

Standard Cabin

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (for 4 people)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Lake View (Basement)

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and decorative items.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden clock, a cowhide rug, and a white sofa with floral pillows.

Classic House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A small, triangular attic bedroom with two beds, a radiator, and a window overlooking a snowy landscape.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single 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

  • Tre Og List - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Old Dairy Food Hall - 18 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 19 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Turf House - 21 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

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

About this property

Guesthouse Vatnsholt

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 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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Vatnsholt
Vatnsholt Guest House
Guesthouse Vatnsholt Selfoss
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Guesthouse Vatnsholt Guesthouse Selfoss

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 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Vatnsholt on 11 Sept 2026 start from NZ$269, 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.

Guesthouse Vatnsholt Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 698 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable beds. Simple, nothing fancy but thats what we were looking for exactly. Didn't really use the amenities, but they have a nice lounge area with a pool table. Staff was nice, check-in easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick. Clean room. Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rayza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super country. I love it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Did not try the breakfast, but it was about $20 USD/person. I like that they had coffee and tea to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chi Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can see the horses and aurora if you are lucky.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy environment and really friendly staff. We had a great time and felt very welcome during our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and excellent lodging facilities. The play area is great for the kids. Loved our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

xuefang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quite place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy, staff was friendly, space was quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, cottage was a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were the best part of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay , totally recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nimalraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, safe and quiet. Nearby to urridafoss. Rooms are a bit small, however the overstay is good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy getaway

Very friendly staff, free coffee for guests, really good pizza, game room with pool table and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely family place with so much to do for the kids, a very sweet staff, good breakfast and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, quiet location and very relaxed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff...good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, warm and cosy bedroom, modern bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! The buffet breakfast was great and the staff was so welcoming. The lounge area and dining room were nice to have since there aren’t a lot of places to eat in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Our room was excellent! Perfect to rest after a long day of hiking and walking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very comfy and the facilities are well maintained. Had the opportunity to stay here on two occasions in Iceland and would highly recommend to other travelers. Also, got some great pics of the northern lights here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025