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Hotel Gullfoss

Brattholt, 801 Haukadalur, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 978 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
978 reviews

Location is great for Golden Circle attractions and for viewing Northern Lights.

Christopher United States of America

it was a great location. impeccably clean. very modern yet homey feel

Renee United States of America

Loved the location. We also really appreciate Vanessa knocking on our door late in the evening to let us know the Northern Lights were visible. it highlighted a great stay.

Brett United States of America

The room and the bathroom has a good size. The breakfast was the best part, best breakfast of our trip.

Giovanni United States of America

friendly staff, good dinner and breakfast. it was in the country so we got to see the Northern Lights.

Aaron United States of America

very clean!! great staff and close to tourist attractions! the people are soooo nice!

Jennifer United States of America

The building is lovely. The location is amazing. Vanessa was very pleasant at check in. All the staff was excellent.

Tripp United States of America

The hotel was in a great location. The area was quiet yet close to areas that were on our agenda to visit. The restaurant was great!

Sherry United States of America

If traveling the Golden Circle it is an excellent location. We had a buffet dinner at the hotel which was very good with a nice selection. The breakfast was excellent in the choices and quality of food.

Valerie United States of America

Staff - excellent .... Food ...both breakfast and dinner ... also excellent ... plus a great location.

Chuck United States of America
8.9
Excellent
978 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location is great for Golden Circle attractions and for viewing Northern Lights.”
    Christopher Christopher United States of America United States of America
  • “it was a great location. impeccably clean. very modern yet homey feel”
    Renee Renee United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved the location. We also really appreciate Vanessa knocking on our door late in the evening to let us know the Northern Lights were visible. it highlighted a great stay.”
    Brett Brett United States of America United States of America
  • “The room and the bathroom has a good size. The breakfast was the best part, best breakfast of our trip.”
    Giovanni Giovanni United States of America United States of America
  • “friendly staff, good dinner and breakfast. it was in the country so we got to see the Northern Lights.”
    Aaron Aaron United States of America United States of America
  • “very clean!! great staff and close to tourist attractions! the people are soooo nice!”
    Jennifer Jennifer United States of America United States of America
  • “The building is lovely. The location is amazing. Vanessa was very pleasant at check in. All the staff was excellent.”
    Tripp Tripp United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel was in a great location. The area was quiet yet close to areas that were on our agenda to visit. The restaurant was great!”
    Sherry Sherry United States of America United States of America
  • “If traveling the Golden Circle it is an excellent location. We had a buffet dinner at the hotel which was very good with a nice selection.”
    Valerie Valerie United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff - excellent .... Food ...both breakfast and dinner ... also excellent ... plus a great location.”
    Chuck Chuck United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.5

This highland hotel offers a restaurant with traditional Icelandic lamb and seafood dishes. Located by the Hvita River, it is just 1.9 mi from Gullfoss Waterfall. WiFi is free.

Tea/coffee facilities, a TV and private bathrooms are in all rooms at Hotel Gullfoss.

A daily breakfast buffet is served in the hotel restaurant. A seating area and TV are found in the lobby.

The erupting Great Geysir is a 10 minute-drive away. Thingvellir National Park is 35 minutes from Gullfoss Hotel. The Kjölur highland road is 1.2 mi away and connects northern and southern Iceland. Reykjavik city center is 90 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Gullfoss has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 5, 2012

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Free WiFi
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
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    Christopher
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is great for Golden Circle attractions and for viewing Northern Lights.”
  • Renee
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “it was a great location. impeccably clean. very modern yet homey feel”
  • Brett
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved the location. We also really appreciate Vanessa knocking on our door late in the evening to let us know the Northern Lights were visible. it highlighted a great stay.”
  • Giovanni
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room and the bathroom has a good size. The breakfast was the best part, best breakfast of our trip.”
  • Aaron
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “friendly staff, good dinner and breakfast. it was in the country so we got to see the Northern Lights.”
  • Jennifer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “very clean!! great staff and close to tourist attractions! the people are soooo nice!”
  • Tripp
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The building is lovely. The location is amazing. Vanessa was very pleasant at check in. All the staff was excellent.”
  • Sherry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel was in a great location. The area was quiet yet close to areas that were on our agenda to visit. The restaurant was great!”
  • Valerie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “If traveling the Golden Circle it is an excellent location. We had a buffet dinner at the hotel which was very good with a nice selection. The breakfast was excellent in the choices and quality of food.”
  • Chuck
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff - excellent .... Food ...both breakfast and dinner ... also excellent ... plus a great location.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • What do you do for parking if you have a car?
    There is free parking at Hotel Gullfoss
    Answered on 5 July 2021
  • What is the cost of parking?
    parking is free
    Answered on 16 June 2021
Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner, High tea

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel Gullfoss
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Free WiFi
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

Hotel Gullfoss takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Hotel Gullfoss accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking 4 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Hotel Gullfoss

  • Hotel Gullfoss offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The prices at Hotel Gullfoss may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Gullfoss is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Gullfoss can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Hotel Gullfoss has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Hotel Gullfoss include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Triple

  • Hotel Gullfoss is 3.7 miles from the center of Haukadalur.