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Reviews of Hotel Gullfoss 3 stars

Brattholt, 801 Haukadalur, Iceland

#3 of 4 hotels in Haukadalur

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 565 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    We saw the northern lights!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I 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

    7.0
    Good 1 night stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Electric 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

    5.0
    Would not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff 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

    7.0
    Pretty area right next to the amazing gullfoss
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    7.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful 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

    7.0
    Eat somewhere else, there are cheaper options fairly close.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant is expensive.

    Clean rooms.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    Honest accomodation in a great location and very good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy 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

    7.0
    Great for a stop over in Golden Circle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    beatiful locATION , cosy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    only 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

    5.0
    Mediocre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    • 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

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mould 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

    7.0
    nice location and staff, but not worth its price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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

    7.0
    Good hotel expansive dinner options
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    7.0
    .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    7.0
    Not bad but could be better, well located for Gullfoss Waterfall and other sights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff a bit vague, uncomfortable mattress, restaurant closed for dinner

    Good location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    7.0
    Close to the Falls
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plug in bedroom, and electric plug in for car not working

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant, breakfast and location.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Great hotel and restaurant with amazing views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

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