Grimsborgir by Keahotels

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

David

Spotless, friendly and an amazing setting

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Thomas

We had the most wonderful stay at hotel Grimsborgir! The rooms were spotless and very roomy. The hot-tub was also a great addition and lovely to be able to use it in the evening after a busy day of exploring. The staff were extremely friendly and the food (both the included breakfast and paid dinner) was amazing with lots of options. The location was excellent in a nice quiet part of Selfoss. We were also lucky enough to see the northern lights from our room!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Heather

We adored our time at hotel Grimsborgir! I’m a travel advisor from the US & will highly recommend this hotel to my clients. It’s beautiful.

We had building 8 all to ourselves, which also meant the hot tub was very private for us. The building was in a great location away from a lot of lights. One thing to note, there are outside building lights that can prevent you from seeing the Aurora. We actually used the blanket on the bed to cover the lights outside & we were able to have an amazing Aurora show two nights in a row! I also want to know that the hotel did not call us to let us know that they were visible, we just so happened to track on the Aurora app & spent time in the hot tub waiting for them. A few guests at breakfast the next morning were pretty upset that they missed them as the hotel did not give them the call they requested.
I would highly recommend tracking them yourselves and not relying on the hotel.

The rooms are very spacious(deluxe) w/a decent sized refrigerator, a ton of closet space, VERY comfortable beds, great shower + bath products and hot water pressure! The rooms also have a cute little balcony. The community area also had a cooking area and refrigerator with lots of dishes available. There’s also an outside grill so you could totally make your own meals there to save money.

The breakfast was outstanding!! Lots of options, But the same repetitive options each day. Totally worth it to stay here to explore the golden circle and south coast.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2025

Adam

Hotel room was nice, daily housekeeping not so great, missed lots of items. Mini bar expensive. Location is ok. Breakfast as per other reviews really good.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Howard

Great hotel. Clean, ground floor rooms with private patio. Breakfast was excellent and service is top notch. Nothing to complain about at all. Highly recommended.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Peter

Private, quiet, great service and delicious breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Lucie

Lovely place with spacious rooms & great breakfast options. The hot tubs were nice to wind down in & we were lucky enough to see the northern lights while in the hot tub! The robes provided were a wonderful bonus.

Only suggestions are for there to be ventilation & more hooks in the bathroom to allow for the towels & robes to dry overnight instead of asking for new ones.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Yukari

Very nice hotel with friendly restaurant staff. Breakfast option was excellent. View from the room was beautiful.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

GHISLAINE

Wonderfull private hottub available upon arrival. Excellent menu for dinner. Super comfortable room.
Excellent servive.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Eudes

En el cuarto hacía calor y los alrededores estaban sin arreglar

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Brendan

Had an awesome experience here, would highly recommend this place. The room was massive, bathroom was nice, everything was very clean. Breakfast was top notch. Also saw the northern lights from our room!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Davide

worth staying when visiting the area

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Mary

Excellent friendly staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Maria

Breakfast was delicious and plenty of food.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Julie

This is a country hotel with its own restaurant but close enough to Selfoss (11km ) for more dining options. The room was clean and modern, the bed was super comfy and the breakfast was excellent. Would not hesitate to recommend this hotel and would definately stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Rose Ann

It was nice , clean , convenient
The only thing was no black out curtains the room was so light

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Jessica

Wonderful place to stay near selfoss. It was a great location for all the sites we planned to see in the golden circle. Breakfast at the restaurant that was included was excellent. Bonus hot tubs at night. Room was spacious and pretty. Best part was we saw northern lights!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

JIGAR

Nice place, clean comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Theodore

We really enjoyed our stay. Hotel and dining were the best we experienced during our two weeks in Iceland. Staff were fantastic, friendly, helpful and proficient.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Rajeeta

There was no thermostat in our room so it was cold. We were given space heaters and then the power went out. After that we had to move to a different room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Lisa

Beautiful quiet area not far Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Penny

Excellent property- great restaurant . Very friendly staff! Very clean- excellent bedding- I would stay again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

JACOBO

It was Exelent

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Juan

Great location to visit the golden circle.
The hotel has large rooms and bathrooms, good for families.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Gerald

If you are n the area, this is a great place to spend the night. I would do it again and again.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Roy

We had a snafu with expedia after our flight was changed and we needed to move the reservation, but the hotel was so kind and accommodating. Switching the date for our non-refundable room. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was super friendly. We didn’t get a chance to eat at the restaurant but it looked amazing. Centrally located and easy street parking.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Sam

Staff and Restaurant were very nice. Our only issue was the pillows on the bed were very small and uncomfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

eileen

Great location, modernized, love the outdoor hot tubs, fabulous breakfast!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

L. Gregory

A reasonable value with nicely furnished comfortable room and bath with overhead walk in large shower head and hot tubs outside the room. A full buffet breakfast included.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2025

M

Room was dirty

Nice hotel but room was not clean. Needs to be better managed

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Rebecca

It was wonderful overall. We were exhausted and in need of sleep. However, you could hear everything through the walls of the adjoining rooms. Everything else was good.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Edward

We never heard other guests. It felt really private. The staff was all friendly. The food at the restaurant was great. The breakfast buffet was very good but was the same everyday. The location was perfect. We had a rental car, shout out to Sixt, and hit so many beautiful sites. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you Hotel Grimsborgir.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Jennifer

Loved the hotel, great breakfast and the location worked well for us. The bed is very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Suzanne

Lovely hotel on the outskirts of Selfoss. Peaceful and just what we needed after a long day sightseeing. Staff was friendly and made us feel welcomed!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Pam

This hotel was absolutely wonderful!
Staff excellent, dinners very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Stanislav

Rooms were great, nice hotel, friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Mary

Booked last minute and we were very happy with this hotel. We had a large Junior Suite for three nights. Clean, comfortable and quiet! Breakfast was included and was very good each morning with a large selection of items. Close to Golden Circle and also two hours from Vik (Southern Iceland) so good base for exploring.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Sam

Excellent hotel. It’s a big area so once you check in, you usually need to drive around to find your room. I did miss our building in the first time that we did the loop but ok for the second time. Breakfast is awesome. A good variety of food, choose from hot to cold food, loved it!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Alex

it would’ve been nice if they had air conditioning controls in the room, but they don’t

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Xin

Nice resort. Not very close to Selfoss, tho.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Christopher Marc

We were very happy with our stay in the 4-bedroom house. The hot tub was lovely and the included breakfast was especially nice.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Abithab

This was an incredible property to stay at. The staff was so friendly and nice. It felt very clean and very comfortable. I would definitely stay again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Lorie

We stayed for one night after completing the Golden Circle route. Room was great, loved the door to the outside in the room. The breakfast was great! Lots of variety! The only thing we did not like is that every other room had outside patio furniture except for us...not sure why, but would have liked that. Also, just to know there are a lot of flies outside, but it's do-able.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Deborah

Great concept of small units with lounge area

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Joon Ha

Excellent hotel. I think the reception was a bit difficult to find but other than that, breakfast is phenomenal. , room is nice and clean, would stay again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Bonnie

We loved the

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Norbert

Phantastic place

An amazing place, very quiet, very peaceful. Excellent, friendly staff and great breakfast. Restaurant with a small, but excellent menue.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

John

Comfortable stay

Very comfortable & the hot tub was a bonus. Great service & nice breakfast. Dinner was a little expensive for what you received even for Iceland. Overall a very comfortable stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

Riddhi

Clean. Good breakfast. Conveniently located.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Kathleen

We enjoyed our stay at Grimsborgor. They have hot tubs you can use in the evening. The room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant was nice too. They have a bar, but it is part of the restaurant and you are served by staff when they are not delivering food to tables. This may change depending on the number of guest staying at the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Brandy

Hotel Grimsborgir is located near the kerid crater. It was my intention to visit the crater as soon as it opened in the morning, but I got a little impatient and couldn’t wait (it didn’t open until 10 am). That’s on me, though, for being the way that I am.
The location is perfect for those who are traveling along the Golden circle and wish to further explore the area. There is also a lookout/view point nearby that overlooks the river, along with a beautiful view of the hills and beyond. It is absolutely worth the stop.
I wish I had booked more than one night at this hotel. The rooms are situated in small buildings, around a loop, with every room/apartment getting a beautiful view, regardless of which direction it faces. The biggest bonus for me was that the bed was absolutely, amazingly comfortable! Traveling around Europe for the past few years, I always dread how firm the beds will be as they tend to be on the very firm side throughout Europe. The bed had the perfect amount of firmness and fluffy cloudiness and I slept wonderfully!
The room came with a wonderful bathroom that included a nice-sized shower. The only negative here is that the shower curtain could use to be a bit heavier to prevent it from attacking you while showering. This, of course, only happens when you take a hot shower and it’s colder outside the shower than in. I just happen to be one of those females who takes a shower the temperature of hades… (I write too much and it got cut off. )

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

maegan

Wonderful breakfast included in the stay. The room was very clean and well appointed. I would highly recommend staying here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

Kristen

About 15 minutes outside of Selfoss. Rooms were bright and comfortable. Enjoyed the breakfast and the hot tub. The dining room appeared to be busy but I didn't eat in it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Ann

Wonderful stay at this peaceful oasis!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Don

Nice stay

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

David

Great location and great experience all around.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Lori

Lovely views, comfortable and clean. Excellent buffet breakfast.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

James

great location, nice room comfortable, good diner and great breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Dariia

Nice property, great views and convenient locations, great breakfast options

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Linda

Hótel was modern and attractive with comfortable bed, however thought hotel was in town but was rather 10-15 minute drive to town, also no coffee maker in room only hot water with herbal teas. Breakfast was delicious with large variety of breads etc

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Rosalyn

Lovely hotel, stayed overnight checked in after dining option was closed. Hotel is a bit secluded, breakfast was great , friendly staff , extremely comfortable , wish we could stay longer.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

karen

Beautiful property. Excellent suites. Wonderful dinning and our waiter from Poland was exceptional. Would highly recommend this property.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2025

Thanh

Hot tub is useless. Didn’t turn on. Water was warm not even hot.

Room has cheap ikea furniture which doesn’t reflect the price.

There was hair stuck in the shower curtain.

Only thing was the buffet a bit far and hard to reach area so if you need things make sure you buy nearest grocery store is like 1hr away.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

juan

Extraordinary! Love it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Sonali

Amazing views and great place to relax

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

lisette

Hot tub annd breakfast were very good.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Gordon

Great accommodation.

Attractive accommodation in bungalow style lodges, appeared quite new. Kitchen and lounge area shared by a few other rooms, also hot tub. A nice private patio. Rural settings. Good breakfast, also enjoyed evening meal. Friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Geeta

Rating: 5/5
Title: Luxurious Retreat in the Golden Circle – A Memorable Stay

I recently stayed at Hotel Grímsborgir by Keahotels in Selfoss, and it was truly one of the most memorable parts of my Iceland trip. The hotel is set in a beautifully quiet and remote area, which makes it a perfect base for exploring the Golden Circle without the crowds. The peaceful surroundings and wide-open skies give it a unique charm, especially at night.

The room I stayed in was spacious, well-appointed, and incredibly comfortable. The private hot tub outside was the highlight — soaking in the warmth under the stars was an unforgettable experience, especially when the Northern Lights made an appearance. The design of the rooms combines modern comfort with Icelandic charm, and everything was spotless and well-maintained.

Breakfast was exceptional — a generous spread of fresh pastries, local cheeses, fruits, and hot items that changed daily. The on-site restaurant also served one of the best dinners I had in Iceland, with local specialties like Arctic char and lamb, all beautifully presented.

Service was courteous and warm, and the staff made every effort to ensure guests were comfortable and well taken care of. It felt both luxurious and personal, which is a rare combination.

If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic, and upscale stay in South Iceland — especially if you want to experience the Northern Lights in comfort — I highly recommend Hotel Grímsborgir. I would gladly stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Donald

The welcome hall was great. The lounge was cozy. The food was amazing. The rooms were great and the hot tub was excellent. We got to see the northern lights from our back patio!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Luis

Very good location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

Rodny

Nice property helpful staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Kristina

Golden Circle Gem

Beautiful hotel with several cottages. The cottage we stayed in had several standard rooms, other cottages were suites with several bedrooms. Check in was easy. Room was clean and modern. Rooms have a covered patio and access to a hot tub. Breakfast was amazing and served in the main cottage. Elegant room and lots of breakfast options.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Volodymyr

Cozy hotel rooms
Generous breakfast
A lot of parking
Outdoors hot tub
Good WiFi
Everything was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Samuel Cole

Excellent location, reasonable pricing for the stay and homely.

Local dining is a tad lacking but the on site restaurant is delicious (although on the more expensive side).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

James

Whole stay was fantastic and the phone call for the northern lights made our trip…

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Emily

Beautiful property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Rajiv

Wonderful location, lovely rooms and amenities. Had such a great stay here and would happily go again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

Blanca

Staff was great, they let call us to the room, to let us know when the Aurora Boreal was present. The best!

Room Deco, quality and amenities were awesome. Loved this place

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2025

Reid

Five star stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2025

Leigh

Nice atmosphere.

We liked the piano player at dinner, although the meal was very pricey for the food served.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Sarah

Beautiful place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Wai

Hotel Grimsborgir is an exceptional retreat located in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle. The spacious rooms, hot tubs just outside the building, and excellent on-site dining made our stay truly unforgettable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2024

Wallace

Hot tubs were nice and hot.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Jessica

Nice stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Christopher

Great location and the staff were very easy to work with

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2024

Keiran

Lovely hotel. Chalets based around a central reception. Near a lake but we didn't notice till we left. I was expecting a private hot tub but it was shared with 3 other rooms in the chalet. Breakfast was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Ammer

Comfortable and clean.

Very well appointed rooms. Spacious and comfortable. Front desk staff was friendly. Breakfast was amazing. Excellent selection.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

nova

I liked the hot tub and property was quiet and clean. Food at restaurant was delicious and reasonably priced. This is where we got to see the northern lights

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2024

J

Great stay. Super breakfasts. Super hot hot-tubs!

Great stay. Super breakfasts. Super hot hot-tub. And Northern Lights! It would be even better if hotel adopted Dark Skies policies, as many guests like to catch the northern lights but there are too many poorly positioned path lights, patio lights and lights on the various buildings - and unfortunately it wasn’t possible to turn off or adjust lights.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Margaret

Beautiful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Holly

Beautiful room, great food, nice staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2024

Daylene

This was so not what i expected. Cozy robes, private patio, beautiful view of the auroras, quiet, comfortable, and phenomenal breakfast. I can not rave about it more.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Rich

Nicely kept property in heart of golden circle. Free breakfast was a plus

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

James

Service was impeccable, breakfast was outstanding, our suite was exactly as pictured and the private hot tub was wonderful. All of the servers were very friendly and the Arctic Char for dinner was delicious! I have already recommended the hotel to friends and will continue to do so!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Julio

Great hotel for visits to the golden circle. Close to Selfoss so easy to drive there for meals and visits. Rooms are very clean and proper. Very good breakfast.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

22 Oct 2024

Jennawae

We paid for a suite with a hot tub. Hot tub did not work and room smelled like farts. They let us use a hot tub in the uncleaned room across the hall. Really awkward walking back to our room soaking wet. Moved to that room the following day.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Janey

Dinner at the restaurant was excellent. Hot tubs are refreshed daily and clean. Great hotel space for families and gatherings.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Lucy

Lovely!

Great! We were the only ones in the building which can house I think 4 other rooms. Had the hot tub all to ourselves! The room was spacious and beautiful as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Farah

It’s a beautiful and very clean hotel. It is quiet and the room size is great. The bathroom is also clean. Staff are great and courteous.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Kimberly

I had a small problem with my room, they immediately fixed it. The rooms were very nice and the restaurant was great too.