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Reviews of Seljavellir Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Seljavellir Guesthouse
Seljavellir, Vatnajokull, Hofn

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 416 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and easy to find. I appreciated the outside entrance to the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really simple and well furnished property, almost brand new! Really clean and a great view from the window!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pros: modern, clean, good/free parking, good location, easy drive to gas station and grocery store, beautiful views, comfy beds, great kitchen/sitting area in lobby (with microwave, table and chairs, forks, plates, spoons, bowls, coffee/tea, no fridge though). cons: self check in didn’t work (was given a code and a room number but our room was switched last minute and we were not notified, then at our new room the code for the door didn’t work and we were given a new code but the keypad lock on our door never did accept this code throughout our stay, no tv, kettle, microwave or fridge in room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were VERY late getting in due to weather, and even though no one was at the desk (late, remember?), the person on the other end of the line when I called was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The next morning the weather was no better and our destination was out of the question due to weather, but the staff again was exceptionally friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property in a great spot. Only recommendation is to chase the email with access info if you arriving late. I hadn't received it so took a little longer to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TSU-YAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recommend
kind lady at the counter easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful panoramic scenery from the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got to see the northern lights for the first time! It will hold a special place in our heart!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night in Hofn
This guest house was like the others in Iceland-very simple, very clean and comfortable. I really appreciated the overhead light. I was able to see much better in the room with better lighting. The shower was also slightly bigger than the other guesthouses we stayed in. Breakfast was included and was also very nice. I suggest adding a flat sheet to the bed because sleeping with a comforter was too ot-even with the window open.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hrishikesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Ruby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Keypad to open door difficulties. Ended up with a regular key. They were nice about the issue. With the window open its possible to reach inside and open door to room. I tried it. Safe country, yes, but I want my room secure while I'm sleeping. Odd texture to floor not pleasant to walk on without shoes. There is a thermostat, excellent blackout curtains, and pleasant views. Drive to town doable. But I hate to say it, even though they were helpful about the door, I wouldn't choose to stay there again. I just didn't like the lack of security due to the window's proximity to the door handle.

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s at a good location. Loved the one-way windows. We can see the glaciers inside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view of the mountain
Room was good, bed was a bit uncomfortable. The shower was ok . Need some maintenance as you see mold growing in the ceiling corners . But it is ok - we open the window.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place close to town, everything was modern and clean. Host was lovely at checkin. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property
Great property, very clean and tidy. Everything worked well, beds were very comfortable and bathroo. Was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Naser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in Hofn
- The location was great, mountain view with unique setting. - Friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Khrishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención, la habitación súper cómoda y limpia. Nos encantó !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Fairy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out was a breeze. Area had a nice view, and the property was clean. However, when I booked this property, it said breakfast was included but upon check-in, I was told it was 10 euros per adult. Also, it’s disappointing that for the price, the beds look old, the floor was not smooth so it really hurt our feet. It would have been also nice if they had a microwave and a fridge, which some of the properties we’ve stayed at in Iceland had. The good thing was the washroom was pretty big and clean. Otherwise, it was an okay stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Issam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic room Small beds Soft mattress
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yanfret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Great rooms, great location. Recommend the buffet breakfast, very good price and nice selection. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy, Rochester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and property and easy access to Hofn. The check in time is limited and though I messaged the hotel about arrival time, I never received a response which made us have to change our plans for the day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Hunter

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The people are friendly and make breakfast in the morning for a fee. But there is no glass or anything around the shower. Also the floor is not graded so the water splashes all over the entire bathroom and you have to mop the floor so the next person can go in. The beds also have about the same support and quality as a kids mattress. Alright for a cheap room?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nuha

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

YI SHENG

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, seamless check in, very clean rooms. Views were breathtaking and price was very reasonable. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sungbum

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stop on ring road trip
If you need a place to stop on the ring road, this guesthouse is good. The accommodation itself is quite basic but offers everything you'll need (apart from a spoon to go with the tea and coffee making facilities). Breakfast is charged extra - we were told it's €10, so don't believe the Google maps listing which says it's free. There are places to eat in the nearby town Höfn (although vegetarian options are limited). Better still, there is a laundry in the town too - absolute necessity on a ring road trip! It felt private, comfortable, safe and stylish. A totally fine place for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was basic, clean and everything we needed. I feel sure that if the clouds had cooperated, we were far enough out of town to see the Northern Lights. The listing has an error where it says breakfast is included. It's 1500 kr per person.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay and gorgeous mountain views
Very nice place to stay. They large glass door and windows were very nice. The shower was very unique and the place was very clean. The views were fantastic. If only the weather would have been better, I think we could have gotten a great view of the Northern Lights.
Gorgeous mountain views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the bathroom and shower! We also loved the kitchen area, and the staff were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special stay
Very amazed at the design of this hotel. Felt like a special stay with big windows and unique floors. Met our basic needs with a communal microwave and coffee area. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Mingchun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was supposedly included according to reservation, but was told no longer serve when we checked in. Sheets had yellow marks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Probably our misunderstanding but we thought this guesthouse served breakfast and they did not have food at all. There were eggs and milk and foods in the kitchen but nothing was served. There are photos of breakfast, and we wouldn’t have minded paying for it had it been there. Like most visitors, we have been getting up early to eat and head out to our next destination so it would have been nice. Very clean place and loved the floor to ceiling windows with Mountain View. Nothing wrong with it, we should have confirmed before staying and brought food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We expected there to be breakfast, as advertised. We were told that the day we were there, it was not going to be served. No reason why, or suggestions of where to get breakfast for the day. I suppose they saved some money that day, nothing else.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021