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Reviews of Grímstunga Guesthouse Hólsfjöll

Road 864 Hólsfjöllum, 660 Víðirhóll, Iceland

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Review score

Based on 320 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    7.0
    Great location to prep for the diamond circle. Clean rooms and comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location 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

    9.0
    Very clean/modern space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really 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

    9.0
    The stay was wonderful in a spacious room overlooking snow covered country. Only detraction was bookings.com has the wro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bookings.com has the wrong address, 7 km away.

    Solitude of the location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, lovely view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    Room in authentic Island location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well, 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

    9.0
    Good for a night off the road
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms downstairs away from rooms

    The owner and breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Great place, great amenities, breakfast too expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    7.0
    Off the beaten track
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    There is another cabin being built. So watch out for it. It might be a restaurant. I love the views, the bed was comfy,
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far out from the main reception

    Very clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Cosy stay in a peacefull location. Nice shared kitchen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice dinner in a familiar context !

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    Not a bad option for seeing the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    A great spot off the ring road in the north
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    7.0
    Small rooms with great view, average kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    By 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Good place to stay close to Detifoss
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms 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

    9.0
    A nice stay in the middle of nowhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared 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

    8.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was a great place, very quiet, but nice. Good heating and shower!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Great view and good sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    7.0
    Great for a one night stay: think hostel meets motel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite 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

    7.0
    Good room but too expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too 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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