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Reviews of Uthlid Cottages

3 out of 5
Uthlid Cottages
Úthlíd, Bláskógabyggd, South Iceland

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 183 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was new and in a quite area. The views were great! However, the property was clearly not ready for us. We were unable to set up the TV because we did not have access to the WiFi password. We eventually found the info/welcome page on top of the kitchen cabinets which should have been placed in an area where it could easily be found. The kitchen drawers had leftover dry foods left open and other things that clearly should have been cleaned up. There was some trash left behind from previous guest and the floor dustpan had way more than "dust" left in it. Bottom line, our cabin was made ready for us in a rush at best and several things got missed. This is something that can easily be corrected for future guest and hopefully this is just a rare incident that we unfortunately encountered. All in all, it was not a big deal and didn't damper this leg of our vacation. Hospitality by the owner was great and we appreciated her stories and knowledge of the area. All in all, it is a great place to get away from the city life!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

fushuang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family used one unit on 12/23. Very quiet location and nice cottage. Dinner was great! Very accommodating staff members.

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

simonetta

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay and watch northern lights
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy cabin

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage was perfect! It was sparkling clean and comfortable. It had an amazing view and quite spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Very nice customer service and excellent place. To stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wei Shan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique cottage/hut that is cosy and resourceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very Disappointing, and Dirty, Stay
Our 4 bedroom cottage at Uthlid was not clean. The floors had clearly not been cleaned in a long time as walking around in bare feet left our feet dirty on the bottom. The worst part however was the area with the hot tub which had (as an estimate) 50-60 dead flies on the window sill. The cottage clearly had not been cleaned properly in a very long time. In addition the cottage was just not in good condition. Blankets were thrown in closets unfolded, toilet paper was missing in some bathrooms, there was a hole in the back of one of the bathroom doors, the windows were dirty, some doors (and door knobs) were loose, others we had a hard time shutting. This was by far our least favorite (of five) places that we stayed over 11 nights in Iceland and not a place I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quaint Cabin in Great Location
Having our own cabin was fantastic. There was tons of space with two bedrooms and a large kitchen/living area. The bathroom was smaller with a compact shower, but the water was warm and it had a powerful spray. The beds were comfortable with extra pillows. The area was very quiet and was easy to access. Wifi was only available in certain areas of the cabin and we often had to move around to connect. That was the one improvement we would recommend. Location was very convenient for exploring the Golden Circle. We recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Iryna, Charlotte

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights in October 2022. Our cottage had three small rooms- a living room/kitchenette and two bedrooms, plus bathroom/shower. Pros: - location worked great for us- 10 min. driving to Geysir, 15 min driving to the waterfall, also 10 min opposite direction to the gas station and minimart. - host was very friendly and sincere, really willing to create a welcoming atmosphere - The breakfast we ordered (cost $12 per person ) was pretty good- cereal, coffee, bread, ham and cheese, milk and orange juice, boiled eggs in a basket that you are supposed to pick up from the restaurant the night before. - Beds were comfortable - You will have everything necessary for making your own meals in the kitchenette- plates, utensils, pots and pans, fridge, coffeemaker, kettle, microwave. - There is a hottub in the common area (we didn’t have time to use it) Cons: -major disappointment was complete absence of wi-fi the first day (the host was trying to solve the problem but didn’t succeed), the second night we were able to get some signal but it was too weak and we got disconnected every twenty minutes. Don’t choose this place if you are dependent on the wi-fi to work remotely or to do anything else. - This place needs better cleaning- some utensils were in the drawer unwashed after previous guests, plates in the cupboard greasy. Many kitchen appliances and places need to be cleaned as well. Also our living room needed shades or curtains. We still enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Erica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot tub inside the cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Thorsteinn on 27 Jul 2022
Thank you so much.

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect cabin
Great spacious and cozy cabin. The cabin was equipped with a kitchen with all equipment needed and it had a private hot tub. The receptionist was very helpful and friendly. The best accommodation I stayed at in Iceland. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Thorsteinn on 27 Jul 2022
Thank you so much.

8/10 Good

baruch

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Thorsteinn on 27 Jul 2022
Thank you so much.

4/10 Poor

Sabin Constantin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
What they claim to be 'beautiful view over South Iceland' was in fact a view over a service road as the cottage was in the bushes. The cottage was quite outdated and dirty. The inside of the cottage has been partly renovated but was very dirty, we found food packaging from long ago under the bed and broken mirror in a drawer. When traveling with small children they will explore. The deck in the porch and entrance was in quite a poor condition and in need of some repairs. When we arrived there was a hot tub full of cold water and no heating. Although they sorted out the problem we had to wait a few good hours to heat the cottage. Not very good experience, looks like they are all about mass tourism. We have been several times in Iceland, stayed in over 10 different accommodations and sadly this was the most disappointing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Thorsteinn on 20 Jul 2022
Sorry Sabin, we will for sure improve the things you mention.

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Adorable cottage right off the Golden Circle
Adorable cottage right off the Golden Circle. Easy drive to Geyser. Warm and cozy. Friendly staff. Everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Indigo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful Cottage!
Our cottage was beautiful! The rooms were clean, the kitchen was well equipped, the bathroom was beautifully updated, and the hot tub on our porch was perfect! It was such a pleasant surprise to arrive at this property to find everything so ideally presented & comfortable. Would definitely stay again; highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ERIK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very recommended
The cabins are very comfortable, and the place has a wonderful view. Would seriously consider staying again in them. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Uthild. The cottages are a nice alternative to the hotels and guesthouses we stayed in elsewhere. The cottage was rustic and sufficient, which fit the rural setting nicely. It seems like there was some expectation that guests clean the cottage upon departure, which felt strange. Also, the onsite pool was one of the reasons I chose to stay here with my son. It was closed and the hot tub was lukewarm. The pool looks like it had been closed for a long time, so I would have appreciated knowing that in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was clean and well maintained. We could not lock the doors from the inside which we found disconcerting. Reception does not open until 4 pm so don’t think you will get in before then. As it was, we had to phone as there was no one there by 4:10 and it had been a long day of travelling for us. It would have been nice to have gotten in earlier. We did ask to switch cottages to one with a hot tub which they did for us with an additional cost. No coffee or tea so be sure to bring your own.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Thorsteinn on 8 Oct 2021
Hi Rosemary, thanks for the stay and review. To lock the door you have to pull up the handle first. It is in the instructions we send to our guests. We are usually open at 4pm but is rare cases the person overseeing is busy somewhere maybe helping other guests. The phone number is on the door and guests can call like you did and then there should only a few minutes until somebody arrives. Of course guests have to pay extra for a private hot tub. It is expensive to operate them and the hot water costs. Thorsteinn

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint on the outside but inside has great amenities, bless that heated towel rack. Friendly staff and the on site restaurant is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Steini on 6 Oct 2021
Thank you Ryan

10/10 Excellent

Pollyana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was nice and cozy. The lady that received us was very friendly. We got a dinner lasagna at their restaurant and it was delicious. The only facility they have is one nice bath tub and it was busy all the time in the evening that we stayed at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Thorsteinn on 9 Sept 2021
Thanks so much Pollyanna

10/10 Excellent

Morissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great little cabins!!
We had a fun time visiting with the owners, who are just lovely! It's a great little place and the cabins are perfect accommodations. We all really loved the comfortable beds as well!!!! Hello to Valkyrie (Disa)!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Thorsteinn on 9 Sept 2021
Thank you so much Morissa

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supper cozy!! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Thorsteinn on 20 Jul 2021
Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was great!
Charming cottages. We had three people in our party (my wife, daughter, and me). Our cottage was a two-bedroom. Beds were comfy. Bathroom was clean and sizable. Sitting/Kitchen areas were comfy and spacious. We had a stove, fridge, etc., but never used them. We arrive past check-in and they left a note and a map for us on the window of the kitchen door. Very nice touch! My only complaint is that we couldn't really find the jacuzzi. My daughter expressed an interest in using it (she loves water!), but when it took a little bit of effort to locate it, she just decided to go to bed. Highest marks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Thorsteinn on 1 Jun 2021
Thank you George!

10/10 Excellent

Michaela, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We travelled as a family of four, stayed for one night and loved it!!!! We got a free upgrade from an economic cottage to one with it’s own hot tub, we ordered food a few minutes before the closing time which was no issue at all for the staff plus the food was delivered to the doorstep of our cottage! The cottage was surrounded by beautiful nature and this night was a lovely experience for us. We felt very welcomed and we will definitely be back and recommend these cottages to anyone that travels to Iceland! A big thank you goes to the staff of Uthlid cottages:)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Dísa on 26 Jul 2020
Thank you so much for the stay and a positive review.

6/10 Okay

Jing Kai

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views
What an amazing experience- could only have been better if the northern lights had a danceparty. Hot tub on deck for viewing! My only wish was the the folks in the cottages nearby would have shut off their exterior lights to not interfere with watching the night sky. Hosts were so warm and welcoming, this place is a treasure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Thorsteinn on 14 Dec 2019
Thanks so much Sonia. Pleasure to host nice and positive people like you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Definitely my favorite place we stayed in Iceland. Not far from Reykjavik and perfect setting to hopefully catch northern lights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Thorsteinn on 6 Nov 2019
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Steini on 23 Oct 2019
Thank you so much!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the cabin is incredible. Warm and cosy inside. Spacious for 4 people and ample bedding. Kitchen is reasonably well stocked but was missing some utensils and pots. BBQ grill worked okay. Water contains sulphur which although drinkable, leaves the water smelling bad. Deck around the exterior needed work, spa was extremely hot (unbearable to use actually).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Steini on 23 Oct 2019
Thank you so much Alice !

10/10 Excellent

OMS, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, cozy. Will stay again if we visit the area in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Steini on 23 Oct 2019
Thank you so much OMS !

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Great accommodations. We wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Thorsteinn on 21 Aug 2019
Thanks so much

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
The cottages and the grounds at Uthlid were such a welcome break from the rest of the hotels we had stayed at on our trip to Iceland. Everything was clean, comfortable, roomy and the views are stunning. Quiet respite but close to Strokkur Geysir. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Thorsteinn on 27 Jul 2019
Thank you so much Anne. Always welcome again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Thorsteinn on 31 Jul 2019
Thank you