Road 864 Hólsfjöllum, 660 Víðirhóll, Iceland
#1 of 1 hotels in Víðirhóll
Guests' ChoiceBased on 320 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
7.9
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 September 2024
Leon
SingaporeLocation was about 6km away from the place, but its not a big deal since you're driving.
Very good location near the diamond circle. Clean rooms. Clean shared kitchen and a lot of cooking equipment available.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Angela
CanadaReally appreciated that the Guesthouse staff sent a message with the Google maps location on the day of arrival. The Holssel compound feels quite new and the check-in process was smooth (key was left in lock upon arrival). Shared kitchen was very well stocked with kitchen supplies and had enough tables for several groups. The room and bathroom were very clean. Bath products smell great too. :) Overall, no complaints!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Winfried
AustraliaBookings.com has the wrong address, 7 km away.
Solitude of the location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Robynne
AustraliaI was a bit uncertain about the checkin process as there was no one onsite, but they’re currently building something and perhaps that will be a reception.
The rooms were newly refurbished, warm and comfortable with a lovely view.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Elvirapek
SwitzerlandWell, I would appreciate to know right location immediately, not to realize after driving 5km off road that we need to go back 7km more. No hair dryer in the room. No at least 2 cups and no kettle in the room. For late cold evening arrivals it's not convenient to go in the kitchen in another building. Light in the terrace should be turn on all evening, otherwise strange sound in the room. Sound isolation not so good.
We liked location even if it's far, was cool. Everything is new, clean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Teresa
United StatesBathrooms downstairs away from rooms
The owner and breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Giorgia
ItalyThe kitchen Is in a different building and it's a bit uncomfortable.
Position and view from the window.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Kw
CanadaThe breakfast was very expensive and was not worth the money. It was a very over priced meal.
Loved this location. It was very remote but beautiful. There was a very well stocked shared kitchen where we could cook the fish we caught earlier that day.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Nicolas
SpainThe room is 6km from the main house by a road in quite poor condition. Room was small, particularly for a new built place in the middle of the countryside, few more meters would have been a good idea
The team was super welcoming, from the receptionist to the cook
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Joyce
SingaporeA little far out from the main reception
Very clean
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Lana
CroatiaSome might not like the remotesness of the location but we found it quite relaxing.
Remotesness of the location. All new or recently redecorated. Spacious shared kitchen is well equipped with tea, coffee, cereals etc included.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Angela
PortugalVery nice dinner in a familiar context !
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Novell-lane
United StatesThe drive is very bumpy. In a 2WD it felt like torture.
Modern and very clean. The location was unique—felt very secluded. I enjoyed the solitude despite the bumpy drive. Breakfast was well thought out. An effort was definitely made.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Rachael
SwitzerlandThe kitchen facilities are lacking for such a big complex (just three stove burners) but there is an extension being built on the kitchen building so I imagine it will be much better once that's done. More accurate descriptions and photos of the location would be helpful, too.
The room was great - well thought out, comfortable, plenty of space. A nice range of products in the bathroom (shower gel, hair care products, soap and lotion from the Sóley brand). The porch along the back of the building was great for sitting in the morning and taking in the scenery. The person that checked us in was really friendly and helpful with directions to the complex, and the location is great in an out-of-the-way way.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Kwok
United KingdomTo get the key one needs to drive 6km from the accommodation. The pillow was too thin, and the blind not very effective. The kitchen is in a different house so needs an umbrella when it rains. In the evening we cooked there, the fuss jumped multiple times. There were cereal, coffee, and chocolate provided. Detergent ran out and Run out rubbish bin was full. As the cooking area was small, it’s a bit crowded when a few families come together for cooking.
The big ceiling to floor window has great view of the river and mountain. Both the main door and back door were difficult to lock which need a few tries. Full toiletries are provided, and the shoer has hot water with good pressure. There was electric socket beside each bed.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Lena
GermanyBy far, our most expensive stay in Iceland, but admittedly a very nice one.
It was an overall amazing place to stay, we were totally happy, except that it was rather expensive with 200€ per night for 2 people (one room) and without breakfast. Coffee and tea was available even if no breakfast was booked.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Saskia
BelgiumThe kitchen is way to small for all the people to use.If al the rooms are fully rented,than you have about 50 people and there are only 3 heaters to cook.No detergent,no kitchen towels and in the morning the electricity went out (coffeemachine,toaster,..at the same time was to much)There is no staff on the Property,they are 6 km away so nobody could but the electricity back on.This is not okay for the price you pay.
The locatiion.Beautiful view from the room. The room is nice and clean.For 2 people is ok,but for 4 persons a bit small.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Mona
United StatesRooms were very very hot
The guest house is spread amongst multiple buildings. Our location was 7km from the checkin place. The location was good, and the parking was ample. Road to get to the location was ok condition. The building we stayed in was a new one. The kitchen was a separate building, but it had all utensils: microwave, full fridge, water kettle, coffee maker, etc. One thing to consider: rooms were boiling hot, and we couldn't keep the doors/windows open because there were tooooo many bugs around. Overall a good place to stay for a night near Detifoss
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Tieyu
United StatesShared bath.
Clean room with excellent bedding. Full kitchen with everything needed. Two bathrooms for four guest rooms, though shared bath isn’t my favorite. In the middle of nowhere but good to have a place to stay in the middle of nowhere. Nice staffs.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Michèle
NetherlandsNothing
It was a great place, very quiet, but nice. Good heating and shower!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Helen
BelgiumIt was a little difficult to find, but the host helped us out even when the initial directions didn’t work so only a minor point.
Amazing location in the middle of nature! The very best view from our room, good beds and a clean bathroom. We arrived around midnight and the area was magic in the midsummer night light.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Renee
United StatesThere wasn't much we didn't like; just remember it is more of a hostel, with private rooms, than a hotel or AirBnb. A bit pricey for what you get in my opinion; but there's not much else around in northen Iceland!!
There are two (single, lockable) restrooms for the five bedrooms, but they were clean and since there's only 5 rooms it wasn't too bad/busy. Fully stocked shared kitchen with microwave, stove, oven, kettle, fridge, freezer.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Dale
CanadaQuite far (7km) from owners house. No food nearby other than meals reserved at owner’s place. That should be clarified in description.
Very clean modern new building with separate kitchen/ dining building.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Guillaume
CanadaToo expensive for what it is Reception is 6 km away from the room Road that leads to the room is gravel and really bumpy Restaurant is very expensive with no cheaper options and closest restaurant is more than 30 mins away
Good room overall Great shower One of the few places with a real double bed Good quality mattress
Stayed in September 2023
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