Stays in Hvolsvöllur

Aurora Glass Cabin I Private Sauna and Jacuzzi in Hvolsvöllur is a one-bedroom holiday home with a glass cabin design for aurora viewing. It has a private sauna, a hot tub and an open-air bath, plus a garden, a terrace and a well-equipped kitchenette, all with sea views. Wi-Fi is free, and major waterfalls are close. It holds a 9.9 rating, but from only 10 reviews, so the sample is very small.

Fíflholt is a whole holiday home near Hvolsvöllur with three bedrooms and a spacious living room, which makes it a real option for families or two couples travelling together. The private garden and terrace look to the sea and the mountains, the kitchen is fully equipped and there is a washing machine. WiFi is free in public areas only. Seljalandsfoss is 26 km away. Guests rate it very highly.

I would choose Bryggjur for a family or group who want a whole villa with mountain views near Hvolsvöllur. It has three bedrooms, a comfortable living room and a fully equipped kitchen, plus a terrace, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Nearby waterfalls are easy to reach by car. Guests rate it 9.8 across 59 reviews, a very strong score. As a villa without hotel services, I would pick it for independent stays where you cook for yourselves.

Infinity Horizons is a private villa in Hvolsvöllur with one bedroom and a living room, a terrace, a garden and a private sauna. Free WiFi is included, and guests get sea, garden, mountain and landmark views, with Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss nearby. One bedroom suits a couple or a small family. A 9.7 rating across 66 reviews is outstanding, though the sample is small. I would choose it for a couple or small family wanting a private sauna.

South Coast Panorama suits a family that wants a quiet villa on Iceland's south coast and is happy to cook simple meals. The kitchenette, dining area and washing machine cover the practical side, the garden and terrace face mountain and river views, and pets are welcome, so the family dog can come too. Hvolsvöllur is a convenient stop on Route 1 for south coast sightseeing. I would check bed numbers before booking with several children.

Kornhóll is a detached holiday home in Hvolsvöllur, which gives a family a whole house instead of a hotel room. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, free WiFi and a garden with barbecue facilities, so meals and evenings can happen at home. Seljalandsfoss and the ferry harbour for the Westman Islands are a short drive away, and the village has a grocery store and a swimming pool. Guests rate it 9.6.

Harmony Seljalandsfoss is a private holiday home in Hvolsvöllur with its own sauna, a garden and a terrace, and a hot tub with mountain and garden views. A well-equipped kitchenette and air-conditioning come with it, and it is a short drive to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Its 9.6 rating rests on only 6 reviews, so treat it as promising rather than proven. A private house suits a family or a small group.

AURA Retreat is a four-star stay in Hvolsvöllur made up of ground-floor units with private entrances and mountain views. Each has its own bathroom with a bath and a shower, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette, which helps families who want to prepare their own meals. A sauna, a hot tub and a terrace or patio add some comfort after a day out, and WiFi is free. Guest ratings are very high, though only 42 reviews so far. I would book it.

Efri-Úlfsstaðir is a working horse farm, and for children who love animals that is the whole point: the herd grazes behind the cabins and riders are matched to horses by experience and confidence, and beginners learn to steer and stop before leaving the farm. The cabins sleep up to four in 40 m² with a full kitchen, which suits a family that cooks. The Viking Story Night, about 90 minutes in a candle-lit barn with saga tales and small tastings, works for older children who can follow a story in English. What it is not: a place to walk out to a café, a shop or a pool. Those are in Hvolsvöllur, about 15 minutes by car. Anyone bothered by farm smells or a drive to dinner should sleep in town instead.

Amma Jóna is a small cottage in Hvolsvöllur with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen, which suits a family or two couples sharing. A private garden and terrace give space outside, and WiFi and parking are free. Waterfalls and hiking trails are nearby, which makes it a practical base on the South Coast. A 9.5 rating across 210 reviews is very strong. I would choose it for a family that wants a whole cottage to itself.

I would choose this renovated country cottage in Hvolsvöllur for the view, which takes in the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, the mountains and the Westman Islands. It has a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchenette, free Wi-Fi and free private parking on site, plus a garden and terrace for quiet evenings. Guests rate it 9.5 across 119 reviews. The kitchenette suits simple meals rather than elaborate cooking, so I would pick it for couples and small families.

Aurora Lodge suits couples and small groups better than larger families: the rooms are 20 m² twins or doubles, and none of the room types described is a family room, although twins can be pushed together into a double. What it does well is the evening: an outdoor soak by the river after a day at Seljalandsfoss, about 25 km east, and a dark sky away from town when the aurora season runs. Breakfast is included, which saves the morning drive into Hvolsvöllur. Dogs are accepted, a real help on a Ring Road trip with a pet. For dinner, plan on driving the 3 km into town, and with children I would add the LAVA Centre, whose exhibits on eruptions and earthquakes hold attention on a rainy afternoon.

Kviholmi Premium Apartments are self-catering units in Hólmabæir with views of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Each has a well-equipped kitchenette and a flat-screen TV, and WiFi is free. The location is handy for the South Coast and for the Landeyjahöfn ferry terminal, which serves Vestmannaeyjar. Nothing suggests a restaurant on site, so plan to cook. Guests rate it 9.4 across 422 reviews, an outstanding score on a solid sample.

Jakob's old farmhouse is a one-bedroom chalet in Hvolsvöllur with a fully fitted kitchen, a fireplace and a dining area. Guests have a garden and a spacious terrace, with free WiFi and private parking on site. The listing presents it as a base for the nearby waterfalls. Guests rate it 9.4 across 46 reviews, a strong score for a small cabin.

Rauðuskriður is a guest house in Hvolsvöllur with a garden and a terrace. Each room has a private bathroom, and guests share a kitchen for self-catering. Free WiFi is included and pets are welcome. The listing puts it near the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, which makes it a handy base on the south coast. Guests rate it 9.3 across 107 reviews.

Seljalandsfoss Horizons in Hvolsvöllur offers family rooms with private bathrooms and mountain views. Each room has a balcony or terrace and free WiFi, and guests can use the sun terrace, the garden and a picnic area. Free private parking is on site and a continental breakfast is served daily. With 554 reviews and a 9.3 score, I recommend it to families and couples who want a well-rated base for south Iceland's waterfalls.

Skálakot Manor Hotel offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and views of the sea or mountains. There are spa facilities, a sun terrace, a restaurant and a bar on site, plus an outdoor fireplace, a coffee shop and free WiFi. Guests rate it very highly. A comfortable rural base for couples and families exploring the Hvolsvöllur area who want dinner and a spa without driving.

I would choose Grund Cabin for a family that wants a hot tub and its own laundry near Iceland's big waterfalls. The family rooms each come with a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a washing machine, and the garden or terrace looks to the mountains. Free Wi-Fi is included, and the hot tub is the main extra. Guests rate it 9.3 across 100 reviews. I would pick it for independent travellers who cook for themselves rather than for hotel service.

Kot Guesthouse in Hvolsvöllur has rooms with a private bathroom and shower, a tea and coffee maker and a refrigerator, plus a garden and a terrace. It is near Seljalandsfoss, with free private parking, and the staff speak several languages. For a family the refrigerator and kettle help with simple breakfasts. Its 9.3 rating rests on only 15 reviews, so treat it as promising rather than proven.

I would choose Rauðafell Scenic View Apartment for a self-catering base within 8 km of Skógafoss Waterfall. The one-bedroom apartment has a modern bathroom, a well-equipped kitchenette, free Wi-Fi and private parking, with mountain views. Guests rate it 9.3 across 77 reviews. With one bedroom and a kitchenette, I would pick it for a couple or a small family that likes to cook simply and keep evenings quiet.

Hvolsvöllur sits on Route 1 in South Iceland, roughly 20 minutes from Seljalandsfoss, and Brú Guesthouse gives each family room its own kitchenette, dining area and balcony with mountain views. Soundproofing and air-conditioning are rare touches out here. Our editorial take for families: charge the electric car overnight at the on-site station, cook breakfast in the room, and reach the South Coast waterfalls before the day buses from Reykjavík.

Hvolsvöllur sits on Route 1 in South Iceland, and Hotel Lóa is 22 km from Seljalandsfoss, the waterfall you can walk behind. Family rooms have private bathrooms and a kettle, and the restaurant serves local and European dishes, so dinner needs no second drive. Our editorial advice for families: arrive late if needed thanks to the 24-hour desk, eat in, and reach Seljalandsfoss early with raincoats for the path behind the falls.

I would choose Guesthouse Vestri-Gardsauki for a farm stay near Hvolsvöllur. It has family rooms with garden views, a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and free private parking, and nearby waterfalls and hiking trails are easy to reach. Guests rate it 9.2 across 72 reviews. With a shared kitchen rather than a private one, I would pick it for families and couples who are comfortable with a relaxed, rural guesthouse atmosphere.

I would pick Raudafell Apartment for a self-catering base within reach of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. It is a ground-floor, one-bedroom apartment with a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a dedicated parking space, so unloading after a drive is easy. Parquet floors and views over the surrounding landscape add to the calm. Guests rate it 9.2 across 124 reviews. With one bedroom, I would choose it for a couple rather than a family.

Vestra-Fíflholt is a two-bedroom apartment near Hvolsvöllur listed for up to eight guests, which I read as a tight fit: two bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the living room suit a family of five or six more comfortably. A private entrance, a garden and a balcony with lake and mountain views make the base pleasant, and pets are accepted. The kitchenette and washing machine cover simple meals and laundry. Free private parking helps on the South Coast. Guests rate it 9.1 from 12 reviews.

Spói Guesthouse in Hvolsvöllur has recently renovated rooms with private bathrooms and parquet floors. The restaurant serves traditional Icelandic cuisine and caters for various dietary needs, which helps families. A garden, a terrace and a lounge are on site, with free WiFi in the public areas. With a 9.1 score from 313 reviews, I recommend it to families and couples who want a well-placed base for the nearby waterfalls.

Fagrahlid Guesthouse in Hvolsvöllur is a comfortable, spacious apartment with a private entrance, built with families in mind. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, a washing machine and a dishwasher, plus a garden and a terrace with mountain views. A 9.1 rating comes from 20 reviews, a small sample. I would choose it for a family on the South Coast that wants a kitchen and a private entrance.

This country house near Hvolsvöllur gives a family four bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, plus a garden and terrace facing the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Children have room to play outside, and the kitchen means no hunt for restaurants after a long day of waterfalls on the south coast. The one weak spot for a big family is the single bathroom. I would book it for a group of five or six willing to share.

I would choose Aurora Cabin for a couple or family who want a private jacuzzi near Hvolsvöllur. The recently renovated holiday home has free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen, family rooms, and express check-in and check-out. The garden and terrace have lake and mountain views. Guests rate it 8.5 across 56 reviews. The jacuzzi gives a chance to watch for the northern lights on a clear winter night, though nothing here can promise them.