Brattholt, 801 Haukadalur, Iceland
#3 of 4 hotels in Haukadalur
Guests' ChoiceBased on 565 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 July 2024
Jocelyn
SingaporeThe foldable shower glass doors felt quite makeshift. Would have appreciated separate shower gel, shampoo and conditioner rather than 1 all in one soap.
It was conveniently located to sights like Gullfoss and The Geysir. Decent breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Christina
United StatesI think the value for the money just isn't quite there. It was a nice enough place, but for the price I expected it to be a little fancier. The dinner was very tasty, but overpriced.
The place was clean, and the staff was friendly. I appreciated that they offered an aurora wake up, although only until midnight and they did not see any during that time. I went out about 12:30, and saw them right outside the hotel, so it definitely is a good location for seeing the northern lights with no light pollution around. We had dinner there and it was very good, drinks were good as well. Breakfast was included, which we appreciated.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Roberto
SwitzerlandElectric charging is not free, contrary to other properties, and you need to download an app.
Nice location close to the Gullfoss site Electric charging station
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Hannah
United KingdomStaff super unfriendly Had to go to our room by 10pm as the lounge was locked up. Hotel was also locked up so we couldn’t go out to see the northern lights. Food was extremely expensive and very under whelming
Location was great
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Joni
FinlandThe room was quite expensive compared to our other stays in Iceland, and unfortunately there were no extra facilities available at the hotel to compensate for the price.
Great place to see the northern lights, they even offer a service where they will inform you of visible northern lights until midnight.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Thomas
United KingdomThe breakfast could have done with some hot food. The evening meal portion size wasn't great considering the price of the food.
The location is good in the golden circle. The hotel was clean and staff were friendly. Plenty of parking space outside, and we were lucky enough to view the northern lights from the hotel.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Sarah
United KingdomBeautiful location, nothing else around so we ate at restaurant which was nice. Quite basic hotel but clean and everything we needed.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Timothy
United StatesThe restaurant is expensive.
Clean rooms.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Flavio
United StatesNoisy room (a rumbling air vent in the bathroom provided a night-long symphony) and a tiny shower. Towels were a but thin and not very soft.
Very good location, close to the Gullfoss waterfall. Very good restaurant and breakfast (included). Room is very comfortable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Scott
United KingdomNo real facilities - just bar / restaurant.
Quiet hotel, great for a stop over in Golden Circle. About 1-2km from falls. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Tal
IsraelI should have payed at the property but they charged me a prepayment without noticing me or giving me a heads up, they could have charged anything they wanted without telling me and not even giving a receipt
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Marina
United Kingdomonly twin beds available despite option provided to book for large double ..
nice views from our window nice dinner friendly staff
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Lianne
United Kingdom• Staff unwilling to help (one of us even sent us the wrong way to our room!). We asked to speak to the manager about something. They ignored. We emailed. They ignored. Still haven't received a response or the refund! • Rooms are very basic for the price.
The location (near the geyser and waterfall) Breakfast was ok and place was warm.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Radha
United KingdomMould on window sill, broken glass shower gel container, reception staff not the friendliest and this was more noticeable as we had just come from another hotel where the staff were very friendly. But the restaurant waitress was nice. There is no northern lights wake up service but we did see them anyway.
Location very convenient for the Gulfoss falls, and remote area - we saw the northern lights although it was weak but that’s nature! Warm room with nice views. Good dinner.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2023
Judith
Germany- cheap furniture in the rooms - room was not vacuumed although lots of dirt on the floor (due to stony area) - bad quality of beds - bathroom / shower was already very used and shabby
- quiet location with good chances to see the Northern Lights - nice lobby with cosy armchairs - free coffee from the cafe if you ask the friendly personnel ;-) - good breakfast (although not so good as expected based on the pictures…)
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Claudia
AustraliaThere where not many dinner options. The first night we decided to stay in for dinner but there wasn't much on the menu and what was on there seemed really expensive. So we didn't end up enjoying a good meal. Breakfast was okay but we missed some bacon and scrambled eggs. Bed was not to comfortable but the baby bed was there and nicely made.
We loved the location so close to several of the main attractions.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2022
Kiran
United Arab EmiratesWe arrived at 6pm and was looking forward to the dinner (based on the many great reviews) but the restaurant was closed! the nearest restaurant was 23mins away - this was disappointing. breakfast option was also limited.
Booked this property last minute due to the great reviews. Location is super close to Gulfoss waterfall and the geysir.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Neil
United KingdomStaff a bit vague, uncomfortable mattress, restaurant closed for dinner
Good location
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Robert
United StatesThe rooms are only adequate but not great.
This is a great location and the restaurant is very good. The breakfast was surprisingly good.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Ruth
United KingdomPlug in bedroom, and electric plug in for car not working
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Lisa
United StatesRestaurant, breakfast and location.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Anonymous
BelgiumNothing to dislike here :)
Great location and super friendly staff. Had a great meal in their restaurant with amazing views.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Wai
MacaoThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Roger
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Adrian
DenmarkThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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