Name: Torfhús Retreat
Address: Dalsholt, Selfoss, Selfoss, Selfoss, 801, Iceland
Rating: 9.4

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Torfus Retreat was absolutely amazing, accommodations were impeccably designed and food was incredible. I really hope to return some day ! Private little Geothermal pool right behind our room! Staff was so friendly and welcoming. One of the best meals of my life. Perfect location to visit all the best spots around the golden circle but hard to leave the cozy turf house rooms!

My wife and I just returned from a three night stay,  We had originally booked two nights but the accommodations and the food were more than superb so we added an additional night. 
Suffice it to say, the location allowed us the ability to access some excellent hiking and outside activities.  After a busy day, we relaxed in the outdoor soaking pool which was just  outside of our suite.  
Dinners were spectacular. The Chef's daily selections for dinner were a 10. 
Breakfasts were likewise ample with many selections. 
The "staff" was  extremely professional and yet they  maintained an easy approachable manner. 
  This is well worth the visit and we will return.
  
                                                                                  Rob & Laura G.

We stayed at Torfus Retreat for 2 nights in early February. We enjoyed our stay, and there were very few guests. Although we didn't have dinner, the breakfast offered a good variety. Everything was clean and well-maintained, with a great Viking ambiance, especially in the main building.

Our room, a trofbear in the Thor group (room #3), was the farthest from the main house and near the horse stable. The floor heating made the room slow to cool down; we slept with all three windows open the first night and adjusted the heat earlier the second night. Great bed with both a thin and thick pillow for each.  The shared hot tub was right outside our room, and we had it to ourselves. The complimentary minibar was restocked daily with champagne, beer, water, and a soft drink. The in-room coffee machine was a nice touch.  The door locks are unnecessarily a pain in the neck.

One criticism is the arrival process. There is no way to alert the hotel that you are waiting at the gate; you have to call, which can be problematic. (I forgot to put the “+” sign before the number) We were stuck outside for 20 minutes until we were noticed on the security monitors. There should be a call button or intercom at the gate.  We received a gate opener after checking in.

The retreat is located right off the Golden Circle, with easy access to many attractions. We particularly enjoyed Faxifoss, just down the road over a very narrow bridge.  Alternate dining is around 20 minutes away, but have early closing hours in the winter.

My husband and I chose Torfhús for our 30th wedding anniversary. While we were celebrating special occasion, we are accustomed to staying in luxury properties and this one did not disappoint. We spent three nights here. I was surprised at some of the negative reviews and felt them to be somewhat unfair although everyone is entitled to their opinions. And so here is mine… the service was outstanding on all counts. The room was cozy and comfortable, the bed was perfect as were the blankets. The bathroom had shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There was a bathmat and plenty of towels. While no robes, they do provide poncho style hooded towels for getting out of the wonderful basalt hot tub. Dinner was amazing, a true culinary delight. I advised them in advance about my allergies and everything was accommodated. As for being surprised, they left it up to us to be advised or surprised - we chose surprised and they didn’t disappoint. Beef, lamb, fish - all delicious! I found the cost to be reasonable and it was made known right at the front desk as were the added cost for wine pairings. The wine list was expansive, had no troubles choosing. Also, we had arrived without having had lunch and the chef made us a few sandwiches to tide us over until dinner. The breakfast service was plentiful and was included in the cost. We found everything about this property to be what someone else called laid back luxury - I very much like that definition. I would highly recommend Torfhus!

Remarkable, outstanding and overall a special experience. The service was nothing short of perfection, food was absolutely delicious and the accommodations were cozy and comfortable. I would highly recommend!

We just enjoyed a wonderful stay in the Lodge for New Year. Four fantastic nights, the lodge was simply stunning. So comfortable and the sauna, hot bath and cold plunge were amazing. We were lucky enough to see some incredible northern lights shows on several days which felt very special. 

The absolute stars of the trip were the delightful Seb and Elle who looked after us incredibly well. Nothing was any trouble at all and they really went all out to help us enjoy our time in the lodge. The food choices were ideal and the cooking was unbelievable. Everything that they set up and the overall attention they showed us was outstanding. They made our son feel very special and looked after too which was very kind. 

We would recommend everything about our trip to the Torfhus. It was bliss!

Excellent food, friendly, love the hot spring spa

Wonderful hotel with great service and terrific food in a gorgeous location.   It looks like a postcard!  We stayed in the 2 bedroom houses, which was great for us as a couple as it gave us a bit more room.  It had a private hot tub, which was great.   The staff was wonderful, the food in the dining room is superb - varied and inventive menu.  The cabin was perfect and had lots of amenities.  The setting is spectactular.   Beautiful views of the mountains.   They provide a northern lights wakeup call, so you know if there are northern lights and you don't have to watch for them yourself.  It is a great place to see the northern lights because it is so open.

This place is straight up magical. We stayed for two nights in late June with a family of 4 and were mesmerized.

We didn't check in until close to 10pm but Leo did an incredible job making us feel welcome, bringing us some wine and even some incredible french fries for our kids.

We spent both late evenings in the hot tub which was a great experience given the Icelandic weather where one second it is sunny and the next raining and windy.

The dinner, while expensive, was a great experience and they kept the wine flowing as part of the pairing. The room that dinner is served in is very special with incredible views of the property and viking-like styling. The breakfast buffet was also delicious and had enough items to keep everyone in the family happy. While you likely won't need to eat lunch on property, be aware that they don't serve it so you will have to go off-property in case you are just hanging around for the day and not off seeing sites.

The overall setting is beautiful with fields and horses in view. Each house is far enough away from the next to feel relatively private.

The concierges that I emailed while planning our trip were super helpful in coordinating a private SuperJeep tour which we took for the day into the Þjórsárdalur Valley and all the way to Landmannalaugar in the Highlands. I highly recommend this day trip as it is somewhat off the beaten path and we experienced some landscapes that were totally different than what we saw throughout the South Coast and Golden Circle. If you do this trip, make sure to coordinate for bagged lunches at least 24 hours in advance as we did not and had to stop at a local 7-eleven style market to grab lunch items.

If I were to come to Iceland again, I would make this my home base and do excursions from here rather than splitting my time with a few nights in Reykjavik. It is that beautiful and unique of an experience.

Thanks Torfhus for such a fantastic family experience!

An incredible place to stay in Iceland! The team there made us feel welcome and couldn’t do enough to help. Highly recommended

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Amazing in every way

This place truly feels magical. Each guest has their own private house, complete with a full kitchen and a hot tub tucked away behind the house—such a great touch for a peaceful, relaxing stay. The included breakfast was outstanding, and the staff clearly puts a lot of thought and care into the experience.

The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is the dinner setup. The five-course set menu was absolutely fantastic—beautifully prepared and delicious—but it’s the only option available. If you’re staying for more than one night, it would be nice to have some variety, like an à la carte menu or a lighter alternative. As it is, you’re committed to another elaborate meal every evening.

That said, everything else was wonderful. The setting, the service, and the overall vibe make this a truly special destination. I’d happily return—and just plan accordingly when it comes to dinner.

A truly magical experience

Excellent Stay

Good base for Golden Circle adventures

Laid back luxury!

Perfect New Year!

This retreat was spectacular. It felt a little like Icelandic Disneyland and I say that as a compliment. Intentional in every detail, the dining experience was exquisite. They were able to cater to my many dietary needs, and it didn't take away from my husband's unfettered experience. The basalt hot tub was shared between three residences but that didn't take away from the experience. The retreat was located in a great place, close to some geothermal spas and a quick trip up to Þingvellir National Park. Oh my gosh the beds were like sleeping on concrete and I was so sad. I don't even typically mind a harder mattress but it just felt like they were missing a soft topper or something. You also couldn't connect to the TV with any external hardware (which wasn't an issue for us bc we didn't want to spend much time in the room itself).

Icelandic Disneyland delivers exceptional experience.

Wonderful hotel with great service and wonderful food!

Lovely location. Wonderful main area and kitchen.  Food was great!Hotel rooms (turf houses) are teeny - 1 bedroom house had nowhere to put luggage nor any cabinets to unpack. Bathroom had no place for toiletries. Minimal personal items such as no conditioner, no robes, no slippers. The advertised private thermal pools are actually shared with two other units. Since so little needed to be done to upgrade comfort, this could have been a 5-star experience, but didn’t quite feel that way.

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