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Glaðheimar Cottages

Riverfront cottages with private hot tubs and kitchens

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$411
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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Brautarhvammur, Blönduós, Northwestern Region, 540
  • Blonduos Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Museum of Handicrafts
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sea Ice Exhibition Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

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Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Cottage, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Cottage, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Private kitchen

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 85 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Sauna

  • 15 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Sauna

  • 37 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Sauna

  • 58 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Cottage, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Blönduós

Located in Blönduós, Glaðheimar Cottages is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hvitserkur and Spákonufell, while Sea Ice Exhibition Centre and Textile Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Blonduos Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Handicrafts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sea Ice Exhibition Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Textile Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thingeyrar - 27 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B&S Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Húnabúð Bæjarblómið - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Teni - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kiljan Sportbar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Eyvindarstofa - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Glaðheimar Cottages

Riverfront cottages with private hot tubs and kitchens
This cottage features dry cleaning, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. All 19 accommodations have 2 bedrooms and feature WiFi. Guests can enjoy outdoor private hot tubs, and other standard amenities include kitchens, furnished patios and sitting areas. Housekeeping is not available.
Glaðheimar Cottages offers 19 accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Accommodations all include kitchens.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Laundry
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 2000 per day (rates may vary)

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

Frequently asked questions

Is Glaðheimar Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glaðheimar Cottages?

As of 7 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glaðheimar Cottages on 8 July 2025 start from NZ$365.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Glaðheimar Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glaðheimar Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glaðheimar Cottages?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Glaðheimar Cottages located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Blonduos Church, Sea Ice Exhibition Centre and Textile Museum. Museum of Handicrafts is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Glaðheimar Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 188 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

3.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place to stay. Close to nice hiking trail, gas, & groceries.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shilpi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice cottage, relaxing, clean and quiet. Courteous check-in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Berkley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

JAYANTH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cottage, well stocked. Hot tub didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

jason

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Paid extra for hot tub. None available
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

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:-(
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
BED BUGS!!!! I have photos of my husband and son being bit by soooooo many bed bugs. I on the other hand took one look at the foam “mattress” before getting into bed and the fitted sheets with holes in them and I made sure to sleep on top of the blanket. I would NOT recommend this property for anyone to stay at. There were so many dead bugs by the window sill and the dishes/cutlery were so dirty. The check in process was NOT easy. They stated that check in was until 10pm and there was no one at the office. They have a phone number to call but being we are from CANADA, I only had data on my phone. You would think they would at least be available via WhatsApp. So we were lucky to borrow a cellphone from a person at the campsite to contact the property staff. This was the worst accommodation we have ever experienced which makes me thin twice about booking with Expedia for our future accommodation needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr großzügig. Stabiles Internet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
No complaints. Easy check in. Easy check out. Clean and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Disliked: Room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024