Guesthouse Vatnsholt

$$$$||View on mapVatnsholt, IcelandVatnsholt 2, Vatnsholt, Iceland, 801|
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Guesthouse Vatnsholt
Vatnsholt 2, Vatnsholt, Iceland, 801·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.4
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Location8.7
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families20%
Groups16%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.4
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Location8.7
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families20%
Groups16%
Solo5%

Guesthouse Vatnsholt - a family-friendly guesthouse set by Lake Villingarholt, 10 miles from Selfoss, with Northern Lights viewing and separate cottage accommodations.

Cottage Accommodations and Room Options

The guesthouse offers cottage accommodations that differ from standard hotel rooms, providing families with private space. Room choices include options with private or shared bathroom facilities, with family rooms featuring a double bed and two twin beds. Guests in cottages have their own private entrance and small bathroom, while the main building houses shared bathroom rooms.

On-Site Rustic Dining

The restaurant is housed in a renovated barn, offering a rustic setting with large guest capacity. The menu highlights regional specialties made from locally sourced ingredients, including fish from the on-site lake. Breakfast is a varied buffet with regional specialties, available for a fee, and dinner includes options like fresh fish specials and pizza.

On-Site Entertainment and Activities

Common areas include a games room with billiards, darts, and foosball, plus a shared lounge with TV. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, movie nights, and themed dinner nights. Outdoor activities include a children's playground, walking tours, and access to a small Lilliputian Zoo with domesticated animals.

Northern Lights and Scenic Location

The guesthouse's remote location away from city lights makes it a prime spot for viewing the Northern Lights, with staff often alerting guests when they appear. The property sits along Iceland's scenic Ring Road, 43 miles from Reykjavik, with views of Lake Villingarholt and surrounding mountains. Nearby attractions include Urridafoss Waterfall and a geothermal park, with staff able to arrange horse riding and fishing.

Facilities for Families

Families have access to a children's playground, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. The guesthouse provides board games and puzzles in the common areas, and a kid-friendly buffet is available at the restaurant. Cottages offer privacy for families, and the property has a safe environment with CCTV and smoke alarms.

  • Location: Scenic Ring Road, 43 miles from Reykjavik, near Lake Villingarholt
  • Accommodations: Separate cottages and family rooms with private or shared bathrooms
  • Dining: Regional specialties in a renovated barn restaurant
  • Entertainment: Billiards, darts, live music, movie nights, Lilliputian Zoo
  • Family: Children's playground, indoor play area, board games
  • Nature: Northern Lights viewing, horse riding, fishing access
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-22:30
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 18.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Romanian, Polish, Icelandic
Building
Number of rooms:36
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Rooms and availability

Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    130 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds / 1 Double bed
  • Heating
Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    130 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds / 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Family Private Bathroom Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Room size:

    165 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed and 4 Bunk beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Pool tables
  • Darts
  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Guesthouse Vatnsholt

💵 Lowest room price 114 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 46.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Reykjavik, RKV

Location

Vatnsholt 2, Vatnsholt, Iceland, 801
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