Fossatún Sunset Cottage

3.0 star property
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Children's play area - outdoor
Property grounds
Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine
Mountain view
Hiking

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Fossatún, Borgarnes, 0311
  • Tröllafossar
    6 min walk
  • Ullarselid -The Wool Hut
    10 min drive
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs
    11 min drive

Room options

Panoramic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Valley View

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Borgarnes

Located in Borgarnes, Fossatún Sunset Cottage is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Tröllafossar and 10 minutes from Ullarselid -The Wool Hut. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 30.7 mi (49.5 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Agricultural Museum of Iceland.

What's nearby

  • Tröllafossar - 6 min walk
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs - 11 min drive
  • Grabrok - 33 min drive
  • Glymur Waterfall - 55 min drive
  • Thingvellir National Park - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rock N Troll Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Troll Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Skemman Kaffihus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kollubar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Fossatún Sunset Cottage

Lakefront guesthouse with 3 spa tubs and a coffee shop
Fossatún Sunset Cottage offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. This Borgarnes guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

3 spa tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and blackout drapes/curtains, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, Icelandic, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: ISK 1700 for adults and ISK 850 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ISK 1200.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 1700 for adults and ISK 850 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ISK 1200.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fossatún Guesthouse Borgarnes
Fossatún Borgarnes
Fossatún Guesthouse
Fossatun Sunset Borgarnes
Fossatún Sunset Cottage Borgarnes
Fossatún Sunset Cottage Guesthouse
Fossatún Sunset Cottage Guesthouse Borgarnes

Fossatún Sunset Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a lovely property with a great view. The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. The cafe had great food and the prices were reasonable for the area. Only complaint was that the hot tub area did not have no-slip mats and with the water and cold the floor froze up and I fell and broke my arm. While waiting for emergency services to arrive the staff was more upset about not being able to lock up the bathhouse rather than concern for my safety and protection from the elements (it was late and cold and windy that night). Considering the lack of safety measures, they could have been more understanding given the circumstances
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DURBA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prompt reply to queries, quite and close to nature. Very clean , well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Sunset Cottage. It was my husband, our 21 year old, 16 year old and me. The cottage has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a small kitchen/sitting area. It was super clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Are
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our most fun stops! Hidden gem. Property and evening dining area overlooks a beautiful waterfall. We and the kids loved the troll garden and games. The cottage itself was nice. 1 full, 2 twin beds, private bathroom, kitchenette. It's up on a hill, away from the rest of the camping/sleep pods. We enjoyed the privacy. I was worried it'd be a buggy area, but a-ok! I didn't know, but Iceland is mosquito-free. Just close the door quickly to avoid swatting flies. No music that evening, but a fantastic music room with a small stage. I have a feeling that it would be an incredible experience if we knew the story behind it and the music was going.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and spacious! We loved everything about this cottage. The owner was very polite and kind to wait for us as we arrived and showed us around the area and took us to our cottage. The views were gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was so great, but what we appreciate the most: - the opportunity of having the breakfast althought we were the only ones for it. - that we got the room in another part from the other guests, if it was possible. It made the stay more private.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Panyawat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good cottage for family of 4.
The 2 bed rooms cottage Valley View is like what I expect. From here we can go to Hruanfossar with 30 min (35 km).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
one of the nicest piece of property in Iceland
beautiful setting- on river falls-nice to hike around. All types of accommodations little motel type rooms- huts with bring your bag and very nice guest cabin with great kitchen that we stayed in- suggest you do your own cooking..dinner was pricey and very bad- like thin dried fish breaded like a disguise- -not a chef in the house! Cold fish and I mean forgot to nuke well fish and chips.Breakfast- book or not was good-usual buffet. Again suggest to take advantage of fine kitchen if you have the guest cabin. Shop for food supplies in Borgarnes.The place was nice -we expected a really nice dinner, Dining room was cute- music records theme in glassed deck view of Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Troll walk.
View from cabin was beautiful. Troll walk was fun to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Short stay on our way back to Reykjavik
We stayed a couple of nights at Fossatun's Sunset cottage, the place was tidy and clean, spacious enough foe a family of 4 including 2 teens. The view was fantastic and must be great for watching the northern lights when the weather allows it. Very nice troll and folklore themed walk around the water fall. Definitely one of our best stays in Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent guesthouse
Great guesthouse with very nice kitchen, bedroom and shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was really nice, the room was very comfortable with an exceptional view of the ocean and mountains. It's close enough to the nearby village to go buy some groceries or go to a restaurant without any problems whilst staying far enough that the light pollution is kept to a minimum allowing a great view of the night sky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
good nature area, affodable accommodation
Nice and cozy flat to share. Everything was okay apart from the room was cold (the heating system was broken) and tv didn't work.

6/10 Okay

Sungmin

Ok for one night
It was a stopover and price was good however, my leg got really itch (could be anything) and water did not drain well in the shower. There was nowhere we could get some milk (we expected to be able to buy some essentials at the reception). My sister's room had no heating and we could not turn on the TV. Otherwise, the rest of the property was really warm. It was okay as it was only one night for us and left the property early morning.

2/10 Terrible

Pia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsere Buchung konnte nicht erfolgen, da sie am Tag unserer Anreise von Hotels.com storniert wurde. Eine Alternative wurde erst um 18 Uhr abends 75 km von unserem Zielort entfernt angeboten. Die bereits vor sechs Monaten bezahlte Überweisung haben wir von Hotels.com bis heute nicht zurückerhalten. Wir waren 10 Jahre lang Kunden bei Hotels.com und eigentlich zufrieden. Aber die Kommunikation mit dem Unternehmen funktioniert sehr schlecht, schlecht ausgebildete Mitarbeiter, die nicht der Sprache mächtig sind. Vorsicht bei künftigen Buchungen bei Hotels.com!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Génial ! Le sunset cottage est isolé des autres bâtiments de l’autre côté de la colline et offre une superbe vue sur la vallée. Le logement est confortable, la literie est bonne, seul l’équipement de la cuisine pourrait être amélioré (casseroles, poêle). Le restaurant est agréable et le personnel accueillant. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.
Sunset cottage
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil top, mobil home bien isolé au calme région superbe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefano, Roma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021