Highlights
Comfortable family rooms
Non-smoking rooms available
Guest parking available
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Stylish bar and lounge
On-site restaurant
Peacefully situated by Lake Villingarholt, Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast offers a cozy retreat just 16 km from the charming town of Selfoss. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views that surround the property, making it a perfect getaway for nature lovers.
The rooms at Vatnsholt are simply furnished, providing a comfortable space for relaxation, with options for private or shared bathroom facilities. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, there’s a cozy spot for everyone.
Located in a beautifully renovated farmhouse, the on-site restaurant serves delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a rustic atmosphere. The menu features regional specialties crafted from locally sourced ingredients, including fresh produce from the nearby lake. You can’t miss the taste of the land!
For those looking to explore, the friendly staff can assist in organizing various activities like horse riding, fishing, and even football golf for some added fun. Plus, families will appreciate the children’s playground and spacious outdoor area where you can unwind and connect with nature.
Conveniently located along Iceland’s scenic Ring Road, Vatnsholt Bed & Breakfast is only 70 km from Reykjavik, making it an ideal base for your Icelandic adventures. Don’t worry about parking – it’s free for guests!
Important information
Guests arriving by car are advised to contact the property in advance, in order to receive detailed driving directions. Contact details for Guesthouse Vatnsholt can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that reservations for the restaurant must me made at least one day prior to arrival for bookings between 1 September and 1 June.At Guesthouse Vatnsholt, hen, stag, or similar parties are not accepted.
Room Types
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room standards
- bedside socket,
- baby cot/crib,
- heating,
- wardrobe/closet,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- waste bin,
- clothes rack
Sanitary facilities
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- body soap,
- hairdryer,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shared toilet (outside the room),
- shampoo,
- toilet paper
Paid extra services
- wake-up service,
- bed linen,
- towels,
- key access
Location & local attractions
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Heated room with shared bathroom facilities.
Family Room with Private Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- baby cot/crib,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- waste bin,
- heating,
- clothes rack,
- bedside socket,
- rollaway bed (extra bed)
Sanitary facilities
- bathtub or shower,
- private bathroom,
- shampoo,
- toilet,
- body soap,
- shower,
- hairdryer,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet paper
Dining & bars
Paid extra services
- wake-up service,
- key access,
- bed linen,
- towels
Location & local attractions
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
This heated room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.
Double or Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Double or Twin Room
Room standards
- heating,
- wardrobe/closet,
- waste bin,
- baby cot/crib,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- work desk,
- clothes rack,
- bedside socket
Sanitary facilities
- shampoo,
- body soap,
- shower,
- toilet,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet paper,
- complimentary toiletries,
- hairdryer,
- private bathroom
Paid extra services
- key access,
- bed linen,
- towels,
- wake-up service
Location & local attractions
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
This heated room has a private bathroom with a shower.
Basic Triple Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Basic Triple Room
Room standards
- clothes rack,
- work desk,
- waste bin,
- bedside socket,
- heating,
- wardrobe/closet,
- hardwood/parquet flooring
Sanitary facilities
- hairdryer,
- bathtub or shower,
- private bathroom,
- toilet,
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- shampoo
Paid extra services
- towels,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service,
- key access
Location & local attractions
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room offers a wardrobe, parquet floors and heating. The unit provides 3 beds.
Deluxe Double Room with Bath Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- heating,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- baby cot/crib,
- clothes rack,
- work desk
Sanitary facilities
- bathtub,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer,
- private bathroom,
- shampoo,
- bathtub or shower
Paid extra services
- bed linen,
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- key access
Location & local attractions
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features parquet floors, heating and lake views. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.
Three-Bedroom Suite Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- heating,
- baby cot/crib,
- seating area,
- rollaway bed (extra bed),
- tile/marble flooring,
- clothes rack,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- clothes drying rack,
- sofa,
- bedside socket,
- wardrobe/closet,
- waste bin
Sanitary facilities
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shower,
- private bathroom,
- additional toilet,
- toilet,
- hairdryer,
- shampoo,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet paper
Property technology & media
- streaming services (e.g., netflix),
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- full kitchen,
- toaster,
- high chair for children,
- electric kettle,
- dishwasher,
- barbecue grill,
- oven,
- microwave,
- coffee machine,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- dining table,
- kitchenware,
- stovetop,
- dining area,
- refrigerator
Paid extra services
- bed linen,
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- key access
Location & local attractions
- view,
- terrace,
- garden view,
- lake view
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The suite also offers a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit provides 5 beds.
Cottage Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- private entrance,
- waste bin,
- tile/marble flooring,
- clothes rack,
- heating,
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket
Sanitary facilities
- shower,
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- shampoo,
- hairdryer,
- bathtub or shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet
Paid extra services
- towels,
- key access,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service
Location & local attractions
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Located 60 metres from the main building, these cottages include a private bathroom with shower.
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
Room standards
- waste bin,
- baby cot/crib,
- heating,
- bedside socket,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- rollaway bed (extra bed),
- clothes rack
Sanitary facilities
- bathtub or shower,
- shampoo,
- hairdryer,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet,
- private bathroom
Paid extra services
- bed linen,
- key access,
- wake-up service,
- towels
Location & local attractions
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features parquet floors and heating. The unit is furnished with 3 beds.
Three-Bedroom Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Three-Bedroom Apartment
Room standards
- wardrobe/closet,
- clothes rack,
- tile/marble flooring,
- sofa,
- baby cot/crib,
- bedside socket,
- rollaway bed (extra bed),
- clothes drying rack,
- heating,
- waste bin,
- seating area,
- work desk,
- private entrance
Sanitary facilities
- body soap,
- shower,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- shampoo,
- bathtub or shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet,
- hairdryer
Property technology & media
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv,
- streaming services (e.g., netflix)
Dining & bars
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- toaster,
- dining table,
- kitchenware,
- high chair for children,
- electric kettle,
- oven,
- refrigerator,
- microwave,
- coffee machine,
- dining area,
- full kitchen,
- stovetop,
- dishwasher
Paid extra services
- key access,
- towels,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service
Location & local attractions
Accessibility for disabled guests
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit is furnished with 5 beds.
Deluxe Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Deluxe Apartment
Room standards
- baby cot/crib,
- private entrance,
- wardrobe/closet,
- heating,
- clothes rack,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- work desk,
- sofa,
- waste bin,
- bedside socket,
- seating area
Sanitary facilities
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- bathtub or shower,
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- shower,
- toilet,
- bathtub,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer,
- shampoo,
- additional toilet
Property technology & media
- streaming services (e.g., netflix),
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
- dining table,
- microwave,
- electric kettle,
- kitchenware,
- dining area,
- dishwasher,
- full kitchen,
- high chair for children,
- refrigerator,
- coffee machine,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- oven,
- stovetop,
- toaster
Paid extra services
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- bed linen,
- key access
Location & local attractions
Accessibility for disabled guests
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
This spacious apartment includes 2 living rooms, 5 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit is furnished with 9 beds.
Family Studio Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Family Studio
Room standards
- bedside socket,
- seating area,
- waste bin,
- baby cot/crib,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- heating,
- clothes rack,
- private entrance
Sanitary facilities
- shower,
- hairdryer,
- toilet,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shampoo,
- private bathroom,
- bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
- flat-screen tv,
- streaming services (e.g., netflix),
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- kitchenware,
- coffee machine,
- high chair for children,
- refrigerator,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- dining area,
- kitchenette,
- electric kettle,
- toaster,
- dining table,
- stovetop
Paid extra services
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- key access,
- bed linen
Location & local attractions
Accessibility for disabled guests
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Offering free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a toaster. The studio offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit is furnished with 3 beds.
Family Room with Shared Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room standards
- clothes rack,
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket,
- hardwood/parquet flooring,
- waste bin,
- heating
Sanitary facilities
- complimentary toiletries,
- shared toilet (outside the room),
- shampoo,
- hairdryer,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- shared bathroom (outside the room)
Paid extra services
- key access,
- towels,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service
Location & local attractions
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The family room has parquet floors and features a wardrobe, heating and garden views. The unit is furnished with 3 beds.
Choose your ideal room at Guesthouse Vatnsholt
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Family Room with Private Bathroom
- Double or Twin Room
- Cottage
- Basic Triple Room
- Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- Three-Bedroom Suite
- Three-Bedroom Apartment
- Deluxe Apartment
- Family Studio
- Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area
On-site activities & leisure
fishing opportunities, billiards table, darts board, hiking trails accessible, hotel movie nights, guided walking tours, special themed dinners, bar happy hour, live music and performances
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
on-site restaurant, hotel bar, special dietary menus (on request), children's meals, child-friendly buffet, selection of wine/champagne, fresh fruit selection, on-site coffee shop
Transport & getting around
ev (electric vehicle) charging point
Reception & guest support
excursion booking desk, baggage hold, individual check-in/check-out, invoices available
Shared spaces for guests
recreation/games lounge, rooftop sun deck, guest lounge / tv room, patio/outdoor seating, designated picnic spot
Family & entertainment
outdoor children's play area, scheduled evening entertainment, selection of board games/puzzles, secure indoor play zone, children's outdoor recreation equipment
Cleanliness & housekeeping
guest laundry service, regular daily housekeeping
Business & conference facilities
conference and banquet facilities, fax and photocopying services
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, spacious family rooms, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property, standard key entry
Property safety & security
integrated security alarm system, strategically placed smoke detectors, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, complimentary face masks available for guests
Social distancing guidelines
seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, option to decline room cleaning services during stay
Food & drink safety
safe physical distancing in dining spaces, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! The property offers free on-site parking, including a dedicated private parking area. Electric vehicle charging station is available.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies