Located in Selfoss, Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Kerid Crater and Skalholt Cathedral. .This aparthotel is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 21.7 mi (34.8 km) from Reykjadalur Valley.
Thingvellir National Park - 25 min drive - 17.6 miles
Urridafoss Waterfall - 35 min drive - 25.7 miles
Getting around
Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Minniborgir Restaurant - 8 min walk
Græna Kannan - 10 min drive
Gamla Borg - 5 min walk
About this property
Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
Aparthotel with 15 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Kerid Crater
Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant offers 14 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.
This Selfoss aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including hot springs. 15 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a spa tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are 15 outdoor hot springs open between 8:00 AM and midnight. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 102°F.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Spend the day on a safari adventure, then dip into one of the 15 outdoor swimming pools. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the aparthotel's family restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurant Minniborgir - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Restaurant Minniborgir - Onsite steakhouse. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
TV in common areas
TV with satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Yard
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Meeting room
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Limited-hour front desk
Local maps
Multilingual staff
Restaurant dining guides
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near the bay
Things to do
Safari
Boat tours nearby
Golfing nearby
Rafting nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Spelunking 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
14 units
Bed sheets changed on request
Built in 2007
Garden
Reception hall
Towels (changed on request)
Traditional architecture
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to January
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to midnight
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very nice rooms with a great hot tub all warmed up for us upon our arrival. Very convenient for visiting ng the many attractions of Iceland's beautiful south coast.
We stayed in the cabins here. They were functional but a little more rustic that we expected. Shared hot tubs were good but one was not filled so hot tubs were a little crowded at times. Wireless internet on the property but did not reach to our cabin. There is a nice shared "lodge" with jigsaw puzzles, toys for young kids, more room (sofas and recliners) and internet -- we hung out there rather than in the cabin, which was rather small/cozy. Coordination for arrival was easy and generally the staff here are excellent (not native Icelanders but friendly and wanted to make sure our needs were being met). The location is in a rural area, so parking and access is very easy. Location is very easy to find and fairly near Golden Circle sites but far enough away to feel you have Iceland to yourself after the crowds at Gullfoss and Geysir. Dinner at restaurant was fine but not remarkable. Probably would not actively seek it out again but if it suited our plans, would happily stay again.
Great living space. Small bedrooms with little room for suitcases. Loved the private hot tub and deck. Restaurant was great and staff were helpful and friendly.
The property is actually over a 20 minute drive from Selfoss. Buy anything you want to cook prior to going to the property as there is nothing nearby/remote. The staff informed us not to open the windows due to biting flies....which made the rooms hot. There were no screens. If you want to cook in the rooms bring every consumable that you need. The restaurant is nice and prices are consistent with the rest of Iceland. We did enjoy our stay here and would stay at here again.
Jerry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Jul 26, 2024
Disliked: Room comfort
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam
Traveled with family
Jul 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basic clesn, comfortable cabin with hot tub
Nice basic cabin, had all we needed to cook
Meals and relax as a family. Hot tub was a bonus
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pleasant Stay
Decent location, it's a small cluster of cottages quite close together, so you have some privacy, but just some. Place was clean and kitchen has good utensils and cooking tools. It's about 20 mins from Selfoss if you want to buy your own groceries, or prefer not to eat at the restaurant on-site. Only complaint was a missing curtain in one of the living room windows. Rooms were also REALLY small, so no room for your luggage. Overall a pleasant stay.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Sophia
Traveled with family
Jul 16, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Do not stay here.
Do not go here. Bug infestation in room. We have bites all over our bodies. Could not sleep because of the bugs. Landscaping is a mess. Paths not clear to walk on. Food is terrible.
Wonderful accommodations! Great living space. Clean and comfortable. We were here with a family of 4. We loved the hot tub! We also enjoyed the breakfast. Great location if doing the golden circle and want a quiet place to stay. Would definitely return!
Katie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mary
Traveled with family
Jul 8, 2024
Well maintained; friendly and helpful staff; good restaurant. I know most places in Iceland don’t have screens on windows but it would sure help. We left windows open for some fresh air overnight but wound up with numerous bug bites. We researched what it could have been and it seems Iceland has biting mites of some kind. Not the property’s fault, obviously, but screens on windows would help.
We stayed here on our last night in Iceland, having had very nice experiences everywhere else. Unfortunately, we had a bad experience here. The floor inside the front door of the cabin was extremely slippery - like sheer ice - and several of us slipped as soon as we stepped off the entryway rug. I broke a toe as a result of sliding on the floor. Also, while my daughter was showering, the shower head fell on her head. It was the only place we stayed that offered zero amenities in terms of coffee/tea. While there is a kitchen, we would have had to purchase even basic items if we had wanted to cook. Also, we had four people and only two of the four beds had sheets on them. Unfortunately we cannot recommend this property.
Mary Beth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Jun 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay - the hot tub was kept nice and warm for us, the cottage was clean and the people were wonderful.
Little far out from the town, but if you bring your food or drive into the town (20 minutes) it is easy to get food.
The hot tub was nice and the space was clean
Katelynn
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Tracy J
Traveled with family
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Last minute family stay.
Our family enjoyed our stay, we made last minute reservations making it difficult tofu d someone to help us cheek in. The WiFi did not work creating challenges for remote working.
Tracy J
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon
Traveled with family
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great views
Great apartment and great location. Very friendly staff. Hot tub could have been a little warmer but was very convenient and private