Reviews of Fosshotel Vatnajökull 3 stars
Lindarbakki, Hótel Vatnajökull, 781 Höfn, Iceland
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff extremely helpful and a pleasure to talk to.
Dear Guest, Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our staff made you feel welcome and comfortable during the stay. You are always welcome to visit us again! Best regards, Ionut, Reception manager.
Dear Guest, Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our staff made you feel welcome and comfortable during the stay. You are always welcome to visit us again! Best regards, Ionut, Recep… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent quality. Rooms , staff , surroundings. Nice meal in restaurant.
Dear David, Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our hotel, the accommodation and our restaurant. You are always welcome to stay with us again! Best regards, Ionut, Reception Manager
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view of the mountain was the only memorable part of our stay
I do not mind paying a lot for hotel rooms but not when it is way below any acceptable standards as this hotel is. The rooms are old, without any charm, they badly need refurbishment. Furnitures and equipment are dated. Interior of the hotel is dated and definitely not to the standard of the star rating of the hotel.
Dear Vincent, Thank you for taking time to write a review. We apologize that your stay fell short of expectations. Your comfort is of the utmost importance to us, and we regret to hear that the room did not meet your standards. Hopefully this did not take much from your holiday and that you had a wonderful time in Iceland. Best regards, Ionut, reception manager.
Dear Vincent, Thank you for taking time to write a review. We apologize that your stay fell short of expectations. Your comfort is of the utmost importance to us, and we regret to hear that the room did not meet your standards. Hopefully… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice rooms and the view from the bar!!!
Dear Klaus, Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you had a great time in Iceland. Best regards, Ionut, Reception manager.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice modern property, beautiful location.
Everything was excellent
Dear Nekzaad, Thank you for choosing Foshotel Vatnajokull for your stay in the area. We are happy to hear that your expectations were met in terms of both accommodation and service. We hope to have you staying with us again. Best regards, Ionut, Reception manager
Dear Nekzaad, Thank you for choosing Foshotel Vatnajokull for your stay in the area. We are happy to hear that your expectations were met in terms of both accommodation and service. We hope to have you staying with us again. Best regards… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPoor value for money. Paying €330 a night and having to shower with flip-flops because the shower is filthy is a first for me.
Dear Pablo, Thank you for the feedback. We are very sorry to hear of your experience; this certainly is not our standard. We will investigate the issues encountered to further improve our service. We hope this did not take much from your holiday and that you had a great time in the South of Iceland. Best regards, Ionut, Reception manager
Dear Pablo, Thank you for the feedback. We are very sorry to hear of your experience; this certainly is not our standard. We will investigate the issues encountered to further improve our service. We hope this did not take much from your … Show more
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe good
Bathroom, room
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and beautiful hotel.
Dear Vickie, Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us! We hope you had a wonderful time in Iceland. Best regards, Ionut , Reception manager.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA nice clean hotel with friendly staff.
Dear Steve, Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you had a great time in Iceland. Best regards, Ionut, Reception manager.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHotel is comfortable, quite new, has good view (if you are lucky with wheather) to three glasier tongues. Dinner is ok, although price is high (as everywhere in Iceland though). As an option- you can drive to Hofn, it’s 10 minutes by car.
Bad soundproof. Price is too high for staying in the middlemof nowhere, but maybe that’s the reason.
Dear Jelena, Thank you for taking the time to give us a feedback and bringing to our attention both positive and negative parts of your stay. We hope that the negative aspects did not take much from your holiday and that you had a wonderful time in Iceland. Best regards, Ionut, reception manager.
Dear Jelena, Thank you for taking the time to give us a feedback and bringing to our attention both positive and negative parts of your stay. We hope that the negative aspects did not take much from your holiday and that you had a wonderfu… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location. Clean and comfortable
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe views were incredible and staff was very nice. Breakfast was very good and it was an easy drive to Hofn from the hotel, where we went to have an amazing dinner at Pakkhus (highly recommend).
Unfortunately, while we were there, they warned us about biting flies and recommended we keep our windows closed. We did as told, but it discouraged us from spending time outside at night, and we would have loved to enjoy the view more from their back deck.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was in a beautiful setting with wonderful views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
The shower drain seemed to be blocked as the water took a very long time to disappear. The room was small & a little cramped, especially for the money we paid.
Dear Alison, Thank you for the review and also for bringing to our attention these negative aspects during check out. Our housekeeping team already has rectified this situation. We hope this did not take much from your holiday and that you are enjoying the remaining trip in Iceland. Best regards, Ionut, reception manager.
Dear Alison, Thank you for the review and also for bringing to our attention these negative aspects during check out. Our housekeeping team already has rectified this situation. We hope this did not take much from your holiday and that you… Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRestaurant on site,
No hot tub or exercise room
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRoom and lobby were good.
Extra charges without explanation after the stay.
Dear Britt, Thank you for staying with us at Fosshotel Vatnajokull and for taking time to write a feedback. Upon checking your reservation, we did not find any charge after the check out. The breakfast was paid by you on departure using the NFC/Chip. Please contact us directly if you need further information. We hope you had a great time in Iceland. Best regards, Ionut, Reception manager.
Dear Britt, Thank you for staying with us at Fosshotel Vatnajokull and for taking time to write a feedback. Upon checking your reservation, we did not find any charge after the check out. The breakfast was paid by you on departure using t… Show more