Name: Seljalandsfoss Horizons
Address: Eystra-Seljaland, Hvolsvöllur, 861, IS

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

REBECCA

These are individual cabins in a stunning setting with waterfalls in the background. The interiors and exterior are beautifully designed in a modern esthetic. Unfortunately for us, the common lodge (lobby, sauna, restaurant) is still under construction and it wasn’t entirely clear when we booked it that there would be no other amenities besides our cabin. The access road as a result was an uneven construction road, which was not ideal.
For the price of this luxury accommodation, we had some other small expectations - there was no shampoo, conditioner, or lotion; all communication was through a ChatBot and then follow up chatting with individuals. It was nice to have the privacy, but also somewhat lacking in welcome.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

DON

Excellent location lovely facility that they are further investing in. Friendly and nice breakfast. Wholeheartedly recommend

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Kathy

The standalone cabin was very well appointed. Great layout in a grassy meadow with picturesque views of waterfalls. The best part of this property is that you have 24/7 access to Seljanfoss waterfalls. We drove the 6 minute drive to the falls at 11:30 at night. We were able to experience the waterfalls with 10 other people! I believe the property is building a restaurant which would be a Boone since the only other food around this area is a 20 minute drive. Note there is no reception area to check in. The only hiccup was that we had to phone the property manager to have access to our place. Luckily, they answered quickly and resolved the issue.

Friends

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Zoe

I contacted the property more than a month before my stay to ask whether the construction was near the cabins, and was told there would be no construction during the summer. Unfortunately, when we arrived, there was active construction with piles of dirt and construction vehicles visible, which took away from the peaceful atmosphere the property is designed to provide.

We were assigned one of the rear cabins, which was closest to the construction area. Instead of the unobstructed waterfall view shown in many of the property’s photos, our windows looked toward construction equipment and dirt piles. The location of this cabin significantly affected our overall experience.

The cabin also had no thermostat or temperature control. Like several other reviewers have mentioned, it was extremely hot when we arrived. We had to open the windows to cool it down, which allowed many flies to enter.

I’m giving this property two stars because I believe our stay could have been much more enjoyable under different circumstances, such as after the construction is fully completed or in a cabin with a better location. At the time of our visit, the experience did not match our expectations.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Joanna

We absolutely loved this property! The view and location is stunning and the cottage is beautiful and clean. This was one of our favorite places we stayed in Iceland - highly recommend!

The only thing that went wrong was check in. We didn’t receive our cottage number, instructions on how to get into the property or receive a door code. But we called the hosts and they were so helpful and got it taken care of promptly. 10/10!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Jesse

Loved our stay here. Cabin was cozy, modern features and included extras like coffee, Bluetooth speaker, super comfortable beds and bedding. Got to see the northern lights, and great location/home base for touring around the south coast of Iceland.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Harry

everything was absolutely delightful. 100% will come back again and will recommend to all our friends and family.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Mohammed

Great space, amazing view, and perfectly located near many sites. They even had a few games, TV connected to Netflix, and Nespresso capsules.

Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Alex

Such a great experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Hanjiang

Great view and nice breakfast

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

kavita

Clean, spotless beautiful property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Jeffrey

This was an amazing property for our South Coast adventure. Would stay here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Brianna

Stayed in one of the cottages and it was awesome. The view was phenomenal, really unbelievably beautiful. The mountain with a few waterfalls. It was very clean and modern. If you include breakfast they deliver it to your cottage. Was sorry we were only staying a single night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

John

Wow, what a nice little place. Very well appointed and has everything you could need. The attention to detail is fantastic. We would definitely stay here again. The waterfall right out the window is a huge plus, just all around beautiful property.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

James

Beautiful accommodations, comfortable, magnificent vistas.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Nitsan

There were lots of flies inside. Maybe a flies trap will work.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Lauren

What a beautiful location. You can’t beat the view or the ease of exploring the south coast from here. Comfortable and worth the stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Suzy

Loved the location of the cottages. So nice to sit on the couch and see a 180 view of the serene grounds. If there is more than 2 people, I would recommend getting 2 cabins. The bathroom is so petite and the upstairs small with steep stairs, I could not imagine more than 2 people in these cabins. That said though, they are really a fun place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

christine

Amazing quaint cabin with a beautiful view of a waterfall. Perfect size for my family of four. Would definitely stay here again for longer.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Kara

This place is perfect. Do yourself a favor and stay here! Location is epic.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Kelly

If we could give this more than 5-stars, we would - this place was incredible. The owners thought of everything, from the items in the cottage, to the layout, it had all the comforts. I even took a picture of the loveseat because it was so comfortable and beautiful. The views are lovely, and you can see the waterfall from the bedrooms. We cannot wait to return, as we will absolutely be back. Thank you so much!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Lynn

Wonderful views, convenient breakfast brought to us. Great accommodations.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Hope

Very well appointed, comfortable beds and a very nice location. Beautiful setting, we could see a waterfall right out the window. If the weather is warm remember to close all the blinds before leaving in the morning or you come back to a furnace!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Jenny

Luxury waterfall view

Beautiful modern space. Everything was impeccable. We had unit 9 which was not a standalone cabin but the units like ours have a clear large open view of the small waterfall from the sitting and sleeping area. There is a small but efficient kitchen that you can cook in which is perfect for the area that does not have amenities open late.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Ryan

Loved waking up to a waterfall out the window.
Close to a lot of tourist destinations.
The breakfast was perfect definatly get that option if you can.
Not one bad thing about this place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Joseph

Great stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Lindsay

Great place to say to see so many of the nearby attractions. Stunning property with waterfalls in the background make it feel magical! Beds are so comfortable and staff is easy to get in touch with. We had two nights here and wish we did one more! Would highly recommend staying here if you are considering!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Anamaria

Lovely stay. Rooms got a little too hot with both heaters on but easy to air out with the windows. Could use a few more towel hooks for the four people. Super clean and easy to find. Sound proof too!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2025

Khairallah

Beautiful cabins!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2025

Sabrina

I loved this place. Very comfortable. Great views of the northern lights just outside the apartment. The only thing I wish is I had more days to stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

zdravka

Beautiful cozy cottages, modern amenities, close driving distance to waterfalls. Isolated, low light pollution great for stargazing and northern lights. The loft cottages have upper loft floor with sky window, very cool. For a couple with or without small child is enough space. Communication with access instructions was easy. People have complained about inflexible cancellation policy, but these are family-run cottages, not a big hotel, so they depend on the income and last minute cancellations have impact on the local people

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Aira Vida

The place wasn't difficult to find, I was a bit worried when I was booking. The location is great, it is close to a lot of tourist attractions. Our room had a wonderful view of the falls. The wind and rain were strong when we stayed, but there wasn't any issue. The room design was chic and posh. The kitchen was fully equipped. I wish they will have flexible/refundable booking option. It was also a bit pricey. I will recommend for longer stays.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Unbelievable stay with views of the aurora

We had an amazing stay here, incredible views of the aurora! Lovely and quiet and had everything we need. Would 100% stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Tanya

Amazing Cottages!!

The actual cottages were great, fully equipped, clean and spacious. The location is perfect and we got to see the Northern Lights every night. Would highly recommend them!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2024

Brittany

This was a great stop on the south coast! I really love the aesthetic of the apartment and waterfall view. Everything is perfectly designed and the kitchen was handy. I wish there were more amenities for shampoo/conditioner/lotion as I didn’t see any. It looked like just a body wash that could maybe also be used for hair? No conditioner, no lotion. Most importantly no ice! We really wanted ice. Closest grocery store/gas station is a 20 min drive. A little bit of noise from the highway also. I was expecting a little more for a whopping $700/nt. Overall, very nice apartment and conveniently located 5 min drive from Seljalandsfoss. We visited in the morning at sunrise and came back to get dry, shower, & warm up before checking out. The bathroom heated floor is a major plus!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Andrea

The toilet smells a little bit, I understand is not running water, but perhaps it can be addressed somehow. Other than that is marvelous!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Jacqueline

Gorgeous location!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Niyaz

Beautiful cabins with clean and cozy beds with spectacular Mountain View

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Flavia

It is a beautiful property , very clean and quiet with an amazing view

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Alice

Great property. We enjoyed our time. Everything was perfect. Breakfast was so good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Kyle

Think we counted 7 waterfalls out front of the cabin. It's an amazing place and anyone wanted to stay in the area should go here...no question.

Business_and_leisure

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2023

Richard

Know what cabin number you are reserving before you finalize reservations. House / cabin 8 looks directly at a dumpster. That’s not a view you want to remember from Iceland. The score would have been a one if we hadn’t reached some accommodation on the price after we discovered the dumpster was our main view. We spent as little time as possible in the room.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2023

Jialiang

Modern cottage, would have been perfect if the bathroom is a bit larger with more space/shelves. With 2 couples this is tight. Otherwise the cottage is just great.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2023

Michael

Enjoyed staying at this property as a couple. It would have comfortably accommodated more people. Nice to have a place to stay and prepare meals as we explored the South of the island and do the Fimmvörðuháls hike. The cabin got quite warm in the sun, but this was easily managed by opening the roof vent and a window.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Sonja

The cottage was beautiful and very comfortable! If it had been available, we would have stayed for more than just 1 night!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Kartik

Amazing! Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2023

shrirang

Beautiful property, great location, memorable experience.

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2022

David

A great location with stunning views, shame about the noise from route 1 which is in between the mountain and the accommodation. Overall good however!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2022

Donna

Amazing Seljandsfoss

Amazing location and unique setting to enjoy our first night in Iceland. Was greeted with a well furnitured and clean apartment with everything we needed and more for our stay. The northern lights and glorious sunrise just topped off our stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2022

Sean

I am between providing a 4 star or 5 star review, but will tip it up to 5. It’s probably like a 4.25.

Overall was one of our favorite stays in Iceland. The cottages are so unique, it was really fun to stay here and I’m so glad we did! I would totally recommend to anyone staying in the area.

A few notes:

1. The cottage fits 2 adults comfortably. 4 adults would be a very tight squeeze and wouldn’t be a comfortable stay. There is very little storage space to stow bags for 4 adults, and the upstairs head clearance is very low.

2. The breakfast was good, and I’m glad we did it, but it was expensive at about $30USD per person. For that price, I would expect coffee, eggs, potatoes, bacon, etc. What we received was not worth the money. But honestly I’m still glad we did it. I would recommend to management lowering this cost, offering some better options, and overall finding a better way to offer this service.

3. Make sure to have a plan for dinner. We picked up some stuff at the grocery store during our drive over, but even the grocery stores can close quite early in the evenings. I could totally see someone driving out to the cottages without food for dinner, and no options.

4. The beds are decent, but could be more comfortable.

Overall:
I think for how expensive the place is, they can afford to provide breakfast for free and make a few other improvements.

That said, we did have a lovely stay here. The cottages are so cool and I would totally stay here again.

Leisure Friends