Glaðheimar Cottages is a great choice for a stay in Blönduós. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and accommodations feature outdoor private hot tubs and kitchens.
Glaðheimar Cottages is a great choice for a stay in Blönduós. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and accommodations feature outdoor private hot tubs and kitchens.
At a glance
Property size
19 units
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
WiFi in rooms*
Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Outdoor private hot tub
Private hot tub
Internet
WiFi available (fee applies)
Parking and transportation
Free covered self parking on site
Family friendly
Playground
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided
Living spaces
Sitting area
Outdoor areas
Furnished patio
Terrace
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single level property)
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
No housekeeping
Location highlights
On the river
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
19 rooms
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 2000 per day (rates may vary)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Glaðheimar Cottages House Blonduos
Glaðheimar Cottages House
Glaðheimar Cottages Blonduos
Glaðheimar Cottages
Glaðheimar Cottages Cottage
Glaðheimar Cottages Blönduós
Glaðheimar Cottages Cottage Blönduós
Frequently asked questions
Does Glaðheimar Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Glaðheimar Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Glaðheimar Cottages?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Glaðheimar Cottages?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Glaðheimar Cottages?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Glaðheimar Cottages?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Glaðheimar Cottages and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the cottage's other amenities, which include a garden.
Does Glaðheimar Cottages have private hot tubs?
Yes, this cottage has a private outdoor hot tub.
Does Glaðheimar Cottages have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, a kitchen is available.
Does Glaðheimar Cottages have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cottage features a furnished patio.
What's the area around Glaðheimar Cottages like?
Glaðheimar Cottages is located by the river, a short 5-minute walk from Blonduos Church and 10 minutes' walk from Sea Ice Exhibition Centre.
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Reviews
Glaðheimar Cottages Reviews
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
6.8
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Great place to stay. Close to nice hiking trail, gas, & groceries.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
This property is right on the river, very serene. Cabins are clean and comfortable and well equipped kitchens. Great for a night. We wish we had a few days to really appreciate the property and the area.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
No complaints. Easy check in. Easy check out. Clean and friendly service.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2024
A unique cottage within a campground. Loved the personal hot tub in the back. We enjoyed exploring all of the nature trails on the river behind us.
Didn't love the sulphur smell in the water in our cottage, but could be normal for this area.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2024
Authentic cabins. Walking distance to a restaurant. Cabins are quiet. Warm. Decent value for money. The handler gave us an option to chose a larger cabin when we arrived.
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6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2026
Just wanted to experience staying in a cottage in Iceland, so had no high expectations. Good location, good price, nice river views, decent size with two bedrooms, and reasonably clean. It’s an old-style cottage with a well-equipped kitchen. Free WiFi, a private bathroom, and a private hot tub were nice bonuses. Very peaceful and tranquil.
The only downside was the check-in instructions. We had to call the host, an elderly man who looks like Santa Claus (so no complaints—he might not be very tech-savvy...).
It’s better to head to the reception house and call the host directly to ask for the number of the hut that has been assigned. The “Santa Claus” host’s contact number is posted on the glass entrance door. He will tell you the hut number and arrange for someone to show you how to fill the hot tub with water.
As for the WiFi, there’s a white router box on the windowsill. Just scan the QR code on the bottom, and you’ll be connected to the WiFi. No password is needed.
All in all, a pleasant stay. The size of the accommodation and the location are fantastic.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2026
It was a decent cottage, good heating and a small kitchen
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
Very good living environment and living conditions, suitable for business trips
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8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Great view from cabin. Nice, relaxing area.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2022
Nice cottage, relaxing, clean and quiet. Courteous check-in. Would stay here again.
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2/10 Poor
Aug 31, 2025
Dirty cottage
We did not stay
This cottage is so dirty
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8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
Beautifully situated on a bluff overlooking the Blanda River. Could see and hear it from our # 25 cottage. Large windows bringing the sunshine in. Close to everything in town such as grocery store etc.
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6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2024
It's near a river and cottages are nice but we ran in to some challenges with check in where our cottage was taken by some other guests so we had to sleep in the main lodge in a room not equipped for party of 5
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2022
We were stuck due to a blizzard and terrible/closed roads, and the cottage was perfect! We were even upgraded for free because a larger cabin was available.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2023
Great cottage, well stocked. Hot tub didnt work.
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4/10 Fair
Sep 14, 2025
Please renovate the property it is very old and dingy. Please provide a hair dryer. I paid the same amount as my stay at foss hotel but the propertybwas horrific. I was not comfortable because it is old, dingy. It is not dirty but change the towels, get rid of the old red couch. Pls update it
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4/10 Fair
Oct 5, 2024
The hot tub I paid for was “unavailable “ and the cottage was old and not as pictured in the ad
The town itself has little to offer, no breakfast and poor restaurants
Wished we just carried on to Akuyere
Don’t bother with this place
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4/10 Fair
Jul 12, 2024
Inaccurate description on hotels.com
The description on hotels.com indicated a private bathroom. I’d assume this would mean it has a shower! No indication there was no shower.
Otherwise cabin was nice, brand new. Property littered with construction materials.
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2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2024
Paid extra for hot tub. None available
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8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
The cottage was cute with a workable kitchen. The bathroom/shower was very small. We did not use the hot tub as we arrived late. There is a phone number posted on the main building door to call when you arrive. We had an Esim with data only so could not call the number. There was not a WhatsApp number. We were lucky that another person was checking in and had contacted the manager. Staff were pleasant.
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2/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2024
Did not meet expectation at all. Very, very disappointing. Just don’t if you have any other choice. We loved every accommodation around the Ring Road except this one. Broken windows and blinds, stinky water, poor communication and not at all as described.
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8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2022
This was the most spacious place we stayed out for our entire trip to Iceland, which was a welcome change of pace. The cottage itself was wonderful. We paid extra for a cottage with a hot tub, but the hot tub experience was not what we had expected. We had to fill it, which required an employee to do this for us as we could not figure out the written instructions (and that is on us and is not their fault) ... but when we went out to the hot tub after it was filling up, it had lots of hair, dirt, and dead bugs floating in the water. We felt like if we were paying extra for the hot tub, that is should be clean and ready for us to use. Otherwise, there were no complaints at all.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2022
Upon arrival, there is a note to notify someone at a certain phone number for check in as NO ONE was on site or in the office. All fine in dandy for a local... But as I was a tourist from another country, WHY WOULD YOU EVEN THINK that could be done!!! Pretty bonehead note on door.
So I waited at the the door for an hour. Luckily,,, someone else showed up. That person had a phone... What Einstein, would think someone from another country could get on email. If management wants a phone call,,, put a phone than either put a phone on outside door, how else can I call
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4/10 Fair
Jul 24, 2024
Not what’s in the pics
The pics showed a cottage with wood walls, twin and double sized beds. So we got a modular home, which I would have accepted if the place wasn’t cold with only the built in fireplace in the living room to heat it up. Thankfully there was a space heater in the teens room. The beds that were supposed to be twin size were much smaller than twin size. The refrigerator wasn’t working and we had bought food so I stored our food in the car at night. There were 4 of us. By the time my husband took a shower in the morning the hot water ran out and he showered with cold water… on the grounds there were cottages that looked like the pics, so make sure that’s what you are getting coz what we got was not good:-(
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2/10 Poor
Aug 17, 2026
Stay away from this place! We were totally scammed here. We booked a cottage with one bedroom, a separate sitting area, a patio and a private hot tub. But we were given a very basic room in a large half-finished building. When we tried to complain, the office had closed and there was nobody there. So far, there has been no answer from the property and we are still waiting…