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Guesthouse Vatnsholt

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse in Selfoss with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Table football, books
Lobby sitting area
Children’s play area – outdoor
View from room
Table football, books
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R1 649
R1 944 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Table football, books

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

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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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Standard Cabin

7,6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Table football, books

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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Table football, books

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

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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

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

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R1 517 total
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About the area

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Vatnsholti 2, Villingaholt, Selfoss, 801

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

Restaurants

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

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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.

Fees & policies

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

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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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