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Reviews of Ljosafoss Lake Guest House

Bruaras, 805 Selfoss, Iceland

#14 of 15 B&Bs and Inns in Selfoss

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Review score

Based on 247 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite clean but could have used minor cleaning every day in the lobby.

    Great place close to golden circle. Exactly how it’s described. The standout thing for me was then breakfast which they had from 7-10am. The washroom was shared but we had no problem accessing it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Simple stay with easy 24 hour check instructions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hotel. Easy check, even if you arrive after reception closes. Prime location just off the speedway.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    7.0
    Breakfast is great, but the rest is average or below. Very poor communication from the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared kitchen looked and felt a bit “sad” overall (the worst we experienced in Iceland). Also, the property did not communicate with us timely and we were not shared any information on how to self check-in. Upon asking other guests, we managed to get in touch with the property and someone showed up to finally let us in our room. As avid travelers, we kept our cool and managed to solve the issue relatively quickly, but it might have caused much more distress in a less expert traveler. Very bad job this time around.

    Really spacious room and good location & view. Shared toilet was alright and did the job. We did love the breakfast, very rich and perfect to kickstart a day of sightseeing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were three persons but they provided only one towel for three. There was nobody in the reception to ask for our needs. Tolilets and showers were not so neat.

    Self check in details are clear. Small but neat room, breakfast is exceptional. Each bed has charging point.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no laundry facilities.

    Breakfast was buffet style, was excellent, and was served in a location different from the common kitchen. The facility was clean and well ventilated. The rooms were large. There were mirrors, a desk, two single beds, a chair, and a very comfortable armchair

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was a little too small.

    Everything was clean. Room was spacious and warm, with a nice view.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one toilet in the middle of the shower room

    I was in the tents at the back. It was lovely and cozy, bed was v comfortable and there was a heater. I had to move tents because mine was leaking but it was sorted quickly and easily once I found the staff. Breakfast was good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom. First of all, it was not so easy to find as there was no clear marking. More importantly, it was filthy. There were spider webs, the toilet was flooded and overall it was quite a scary experience.

    The bed was relatively comfortable and the breakfast was nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    9.0
    Good hostel, I recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The booking or the host didn't accept our payment from the first time, so we had some problems with registration. But I don't know which problem is that, it might be Booking fault.

    The hostel is located not in the city, but the location is good. We stayed for one night and then returned on our way back for another night) The kitchen is clean and convenient. The personal is helpfull when we needed. Everything was good!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Great stay on the way
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell in the room

    Nice people, good location, delicious breakfast, free and spacious parking, easy check in and check out, safe place.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It might be a bit cold inside the tent, but it would be great if you could get two heaters.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The metal bunk bed is noisy and uncomfortable. Pull down blind didn't work( didn't have pull chain to operate it.)

    Locations. And that that old school building

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Weird and wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On our floor, there were only WCs. The only shower room, as far as we could see, was in the souterrain, where the kitchen is. Not sure how this would work when the place is even half fully booked.

    If you like things a tiny bit weird, this one's for you. It's a big old school house complete with a piano and a reverse strung guitar and old furniture and pics. Our room was big and spotless, and there is a big kitchen down stairs, same level ad the only showers. The views are just stunning. Only 3 of the 20 or so rooms were occupied, so we had the place to ourselves.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no showers on my floor

    Our room was next to the toilet and sinks, so it was convenient.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Big comfortable rooms in the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seems part of the unit is used as a church or something? It wasn't in use when we were there. The shower was a smaller plastic insert type shower. Not fancy, but worked fine and was clean.

    This guesthouse is set in a serene location above a lake and with pine trees (rare in Iceland). We stayed in the winter and there was hardly anyone there which we actually liked. The house is next door to some very cool geodomes that were fun to look at. The beds were very comfortable and the room was spacious. We loved the large window with a view as well. Kitchen downstairs was well equipped and spacious. There were multiple bathrooms on each floor and they were clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    7.0
    Fair stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers were only on the first and ground floor, so we had to go down to shower which was not ideal. Kitchen has a strange smell and didn’t feel very clean.

    Good location, and the room at beautiful views. Kitchen is well stocked and has many tables to sit at. Bathroom is fine.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn't work on the first floor and had very weak signal in the basement floor. No showers on the first floor. Not enough bathrooms for fully occupied accommodation.

    Beautiful views. Fully equipped common kitchen. Instructions for self check-in sent before arrival. Great deal for Iceland.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit creepy place. It does need a complete remake.

    We got ok price through Booking app. Response was fast from them.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    8.0
    Here comes Johnny.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a cold Amityville feeling, showers were all over, the guest kitchen in the cellar was dark and power worked on a timer button.

    A mastodon of a building stood out in the local environment .Easy to find from afar.all facilities are spread out over the building

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared kitchen was working but the hob was difficult to use and some lights where not working in the kitchen. Also the fridge was not really strong at keeping the food fresh.

    A nice place near Thingvellir. The breakfast was included and was really good. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Good sleep and varied breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We liked everything.

    The breakfast selection was varied enough. The room was clean and spacious. The beds are comfortable. The possibility of using the common kitchen was good. Bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communal bathrooms were not cleaned and were not well stocked. No paper towels or toilet paper

    Included buffet breakfast! Staff was very helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Various and tasty breakfast and nice rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy beds, tasty and various breakfast, kitchen.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    7.0
    The Guest house was clean and very quiet, not too many guests during my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Did not eat at the location.

    Stayed in July 2024

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