Hotel Gullfoss

Hotels
8.8 (1899 reviews)
Brattholt , Haukadalur , IS

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Hiking
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location for Gullfoss/Geysir and Golden Circle
Friendly and helpful staff (frequently mentioned)
Comfortable, well-heated rooms for many guests
Good restaurant and strong breakfast buffet
Pool and jacuzzi available/positive
Cons:
Occasional small rooms or lack of room charm for some guests
One notable complaint about surcharge/not honoring booking rate
Breakfast missing some hot options for a few guests (scrambled eggs/sausages)
A couple of guests mentioned mattresses were not ideal

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews note clean rooms and well-kept facilities (e.g., 'Camere pulite', 'rent og pent'); no significant cleanliness complaints.
Service
8.9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful in many reviews, though one guest reported a cold reception and an issue with booking-rate enforcement, slightly lowering the score.
Location
9.5
Location is repeatedly praised as excellent for Gullfoss, Geysir and Golden Circle excursions; reviewers call it a very convenient base for sightseeing.
Room Quality
8.7
Most guests report comfortable, spacious, well-equipped rooms and good bathrooms; a few found rooms small or without charm and one mentioned disappointing mattresses.
Amenities
9
Amenities like the restaurant, jacuzzi and pool are highlighted positively (free jacuzzi noted, pool mentioned), contributing strongly to guest satisfaction.
Value for Money
8
Several guests felt the hotel offers good price-performance, but at least one guest experienced an unexpected surcharge relative to the booking rate, lowering perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast buffet and hotel dinners are frequently praised ('sehr gutes Frühstücksbuffet', 'La cena... fué excelente', good restaurant), though a few noted limited breakfast variety (e.g., cheese selection, missing scrambled eggs/sausages).
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall impression is positive with many recommendations, comfortable stays and good dining; isolated issues (booking/payment dispute, minor room drawbacks) temper the top score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 05:46

Property Description

Unique Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional Icelandic lamb and seafood dishes at the hotel's restaurant, offering a taste of local flavors by the Hvita River.

Convenient Location
Situated just 3 km from the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, Hotel Gullfoss provides easy access to one of Iceland's most iconic natural wonders.

Modern Comforts
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms in all rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst Iceland's breathtaking landscapes.

Experience the best of Iceland's natural beauty and hospitality at Hotel Gullfoss. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

When booking 4 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: REK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1899 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 8.1
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jose luis • couple • es
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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YANKUN • extended_group • cn
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Julien • couple • fr
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Luca • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Docent2000 • couple • pl
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Heather • extended_group • us
10
Hope to return!
Pros:

Large room, great view, excellent breakfast, comfortable lounge, helpful staff.

Cons:

We loved it all.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • extended_group • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

It's a wonderful hotel with nice staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Corina • couple • de
9
Das Hotel
Pros:

Die Lage war klasse. Quasi an der Spitze des Golden Circle.

Cons:

Wir haben die Hot Tubes nicht ausprobiert. Es gibt keine Möglichkeit Kleidung trocken abzulegen. Und wir hatten keine Bademäntel. Mit einem Handtuch durch den Essensbereich ist auch irgendwie unangenehm.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Grit • couple • ch
10
Warm, welcoming and memorable – a hotel we were happy to return to.
Pros:

Hotel Gullfoss was the first stop on our 14-day trip around Iceland. We enjoyed our stay so much that we decided to return at the end of our journey. After crossing the highlands, coming back here was an absolute highlight.
The staff are exceptionally friendly, and the hotel has a warm, welcoming and almost family-like atmosphere that makes you feel at home straight away. The à la carte dinner was also delicious.
Although the hotel may not look particularly inviting from the outside, it is definitely a place we can highly recommend.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Sharayah • couple • us
10
Stunning location - would stay here again
Pros:

This place was absolutely beautiful, and we had the most stunning view over the valley out our room window! The room and bathroom were much larger than expected, comfortable, and quiet. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast selection was one of the best I've seen for a continental. We were very happy and would absolutely stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • lc
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claude • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

Le cadre idéal et calme.
Restaurant très satisfaisant.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Heinrich • couple • at
9
sehr gute Lage zum Guldfoss, ausgezeichnetes Restaurant
Pros:

Lage sehr gut, ca. 40 Minuten Wanderweg zum Wasserfall

Cons:

alles wie es sein soll

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sheps75 • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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LORNA • couple • gb
9
A wonderful place to say!
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and professional. The hotel is in a great location away from the road and was very quiet. The decor was very tasteful and spotlessly clean. We had booked for an evening meal but sadly the chef had suffered a bereavement so we were given local restaurant options. So we didn’t get to experience the dining but the breakfast was good so going by that I think we would have had a good experience. All in all a very enjoyable stay and we would definitely recommend this charming hotel.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • couple • ar
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • at
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Luisa • couple • it
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Luisa • couple • it
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • at
8
Passendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels war super, das Frühstück war auch toll. Wir würden hier wieder wohnen wollen, sollten wir noch mal in die Gegend kommen.

Cons:

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2026-09-16 • via Nuitee