Hótel Dyrhólaey
US$381
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$381
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hótel Dyrhólaey average US$164 in the cheapest month (April) and US$573 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$177 |
| February | US$266 |
| March | US$274 |
| April | US$164 |
| May | US$303 |
| June | US$445 |
| July | US$519 |
| August | US$573 |
| September | US$381 |
| October | US$336 |
| November | US$191 |
| December | US$271 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$573)
Cheapest: April (~US$164)
About this property
Enjoy stunning views and spacious rooms at this hotel with a restaurant and free self-parking in Vik I Myrdal.
Location
Vik I Myrdal is home to Hótel Dyrhólaey. Skogafoss is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dyrhólaey and Black Beach. Vík i Myrdal Church and Black Sand Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Hiking
Room options
14
Superior Double Or Twin Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)
14
Double Or Twin Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)
7
Family Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
323 ft²
HeatingSofa BedPrivate Bathroom
Guest reviews of Hótel Dyrhólaey
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 1,071 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
41%
Family
19%
Group
28%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hótel Dyrhólaey, travellers praise the scenic hilltop location near Vík, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a generous breakfast, while noting tour‑bus crowds that create noise and buffet queues, and dinners that can feel pricey.
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At Hótel Dyrhólaey, travellers praise the scenic hilltop location near Vík, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a generous breakfast, while noting tour‑bus crowds that create noise and buffet queues, and dinners that can feel pricey.
Many appreciate easy parking, a bar and on-site restaurant, and occasional Northern Lights viewing from the property. Rooms range from spacious to small, with comfortable beds, some dated decor, and occasional heat, ventilation, or TV issues. Overall, expect a convenient road-trip stop with helpful service and a lively, group-oriented feel.
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Facilities
On-site restaurant with dinner buffet and a well-stocked bar; breakfast is widely praised. Free parking, laundry service, and a gym are available, though tour groups create crowds and dinner often requires reservations.
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Melissa
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Big hotel with a long walk to the front desk and breakfast since we were in the 200 area. Showers were great with good water pressure and hot water. We had our laundry done. One load was $45 (ouch!). But if you want to wait you can do it at the Vik campsite. Breakfast was included but it would have been even better to have coffee available in our room since we were so far from the restaurant.
Big hotel with a long walk to the front desk and breakfast since we were in the 200 area. Showers were great with good water pressure and hot water. We had our laundry done. One load was $45 (ouch!). But if you want to wait you can do it at the Vik campsite. Breakfast was included but it would have been even better to have coffee available in our room since we were so far from the restaurant.
8
Roland
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a large hotel but it was quiet. The breakfast was great! There are somethings to see not far away and the view out of the room and amazing. I forgot my toothbrush at the last hotel and they apologized for changing $14 for one but it was better than driving into town for one. The room was spacious and had an electric kettle. The bar is well stocked and a good place to swap stories with fellow travelers.
This is a large hotel but it was quiet. The breakfast was great! There are somethings to see not far away and the view out of the room and amazing. I forgot my toothbrush at the last hotel and they apologized for changing $14 for one but it was better than driving into town for one. The room was spacious and had an electric kettle. The bar is well stocked and a good place to swap stories with fellow travelers.
10
JEAN
29 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice location at the top of a huge hill. Family owned and operated. Nice bar and restaurant table are set up in a banquet style. Breakfast buffet is huge and our dinner the night we got there was very nice with the chef specials. I had artic chard and my friend had stuffed peppers - both were tasty. Rooms were very large. It was windy when we stayed and we were able to catch some northern lights! A nice experience.
Very nice location at the top of a huge hill. Family owned and operated. Nice bar and restaurant table are set up in a banquet style. Breakfast buffet is huge and our dinner the night we got there was very nice with the chef specials. I had artic chard and my friend had stuffed peppers - both were tasty. Rooms were very large. It was windy when we stayed and we were able to catch some northern lights! A nice experience.
10
Paul
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is great. Full Bar and Dinner Service available. Leg of lamb was great.
Location is great. Full Bar and Dinner Service available. Leg of lamb was great.
8
Taylor Lorrarine
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This place was quant for being remote. Delicious breakfast with lots of options, service was really great. Everyone was smiling. Check in was easy and the ladies both times at the front desk were awesome! The gym is incredible! Lots of weights and machines. Only issue is you can’t control the temperature in the rooms and shower was small.
This place was quant for being remote. Delicious breakfast with lots of options, service was really great. Everyone was smiling. Check in was easy and the ladies both times at the front desk were awesome! The gym is incredible! Lots of weights and machines. Only issue is you can’t control the temperature in the rooms and shower was small.
8
Courtney
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was a great option outside of Vik that offers a convenient and affordable place to stay when exploring the southwestern portion of the ring road. I wish we had known ahead of time to make dinner reservations. There is limited seating in the dining room and with the large tour bus crowds we had to wait until 8:30 for a table after a long day exploring. Also, we needed some laundry done and the website said 3000 ISK, the room sign said 3500 ISK, and when I went to the front desk they informed me it was 4000 ISK!
This hotel was a great option outside of Vik that offers a convenient and affordable place to stay when exploring the southwestern portion of the ring road. I wish we had known ahead of time to make dinner reservations. There is limited seating in the dining room and with the large tour bus crowds we had to wait until 8:30 for a table after a long day exploring. Also, we needed some laundry done and the website said 3000 ISK, the room sign said 3500 ISK, and when I went to the front desk they informed me it was 4000 ISK!
10
Lucinda
20 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay at Hotel Dyrhólaey. Helpful and friendly staff, comfortable beds, easy parking and clean room. Great location along the Ring Road. The hotel was busy with tour buses but they also paid attention to the individual travelers. Nicely done. I recommend making dinner reservations if you have a preference on dinning times. We arrived at 5:30pm but could not get a dinner reservation until 8:30pm.
Great stay at Hotel Dyrhólaey. Helpful and friendly staff, comfortable beds, easy parking and clean room. Great location along the Ring Road. The hotel was busy with tour buses but they also paid attention to the individual travelers. Nicely done. I recommend making dinner reservations if you have a preference on dinning times. We arrived at 5:30pm but could not get a dinner reservation until 8:30pm.
8
ROGER
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Free parking outside. NB it is a large hotel with several sections so check in to find where you are staying before unloading. Reception staff were friendly and our room was in main building with restaurant. Surprisingly quiet and modern room. Comfortable with just the frequent issue in Iceland....the black out curtains lack sufficient material to fully cover the window, otherwise fine. There are lots of tour groups in the hotel. We had booked a meal for 8pm which worked ok. Not greatly impressed with the quality of the offering in the buffet but it filled a hole. We were warned that the tour groups eat breakfast 7-8 so it gets crowded but we were ok at 8am and reasonable choice available. Staff working hard to keep on top of things.
Free parking outside. NB it is a large hotel with several sections so check in to find where you are staying before unloading. Reception staff were friendly and our room was in main building with restaurant. Surprisingly quiet and modern room. Comfortable with just the frequent issue in Iceland....the black out curtains lack sufficient material to fully cover the window, otherwise fine. There are lots of tour groups in the hotel. We had booked a meal for 8pm which worked ok. Not greatly impressed with the quality of the offering in the buffet but it filled a hole. We were warned that the tour groups eat breakfast 7-8 so it gets crowded but we were ok at 8am and reasonable choice available. Staff working hard to keep on top of things.
8
David
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a pretty big property. There were a lot of tour buses there, which made the breakfast buffet quite crowded at certain hours. That said, our sleeping hours were very quiet. Our only complaint is that the gym hours were not posted and it was locked when we wanted to work out first thing in the morning.
This is a pretty big property. There were a lot of tour buses there, which made the breakfast buffet quite crowded at certain hours. That said, our sleeping hours were very quiet. Our only complaint is that the gym hours were not posted and it was locked when we wanted to work out first thing in the morning.
10
Paul
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything here was great! Beds were very comfortable, breakfast was delicious, work out room was great, location is superb. Couldn't ask for anything better.
Everything here was great! Beds were very comfortable, breakfast was delicious, work out room was great, location is superb. Couldn't ask for anything better.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and well maintained. A few guests noted musty odors or occasional housekeeping misses (e.g., stray hairs).
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SUNILKUMAR UM
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable and overall good stay
Clean, comfortable and overall good stay
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Elaine
17 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel smelt musty although clean and simple. Careful with shower floors as they are slippery when went. Breakfast was superfluous, staff were friendly but overall not cozy or personal. Location close to many sites.
Hotel smelt musty although clean and simple. Careful with shower floors as they are slippery when went. Breakfast was superfluous, staff were friendly but overall not cozy or personal. Location close to many sites.
10
Edward
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent, clean room, great breakfast.
Excellent, clean room, great breakfast.
10
Austin
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful view. Wonderful staff. Clean and fresh.
Beautiful view. Wonderful staff. Clean and fresh.
10
Dolores
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff at reception. But the rooms are in need of a refresh. It is clean, but the bed is a wooden block with a mattress on it and there is carpet in the room, which I always find a bit unhygienic. Breakfast was fine.
Very friendly staff at reception. But the rooms are in need of a refresh. It is clean, but the bed is a wooden block with a mattress on it and there is carpet in the room, which I always find a bit unhygienic. Breakfast was fine.
8
James
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was very clean, staff was great
Room was very clean, staff was great
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Molly
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very friendly and it was nice to have a restaurant in the building for dinner. Room was large and had a beautiful view of the coast. However, room was dirty with stray hairs all over the bedding and a very strong musty smell like the carpet had been wet at one point. We spent our stay here with the windows open to try and help the smell.
Staff was very friendly and it was nice to have a restaurant in the building for dinner. Room was large and had a beautiful view of the coast. However, room was dirty with stray hairs all over the bedding and a very strong musty smell like the carpet had been wet at one point. We spent our stay here with the windows open to try and help the smell.
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Cori
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My first room was only partially cleaned - black sand on the bathroom floor, long black hairs on the bedding, used tissues on the desk. The woman at the front desk was very nice and moved me to a second room which unfortunately had a strong mildew odor coming from the bathroom. I kept the door shut which made it fine for sleeping. Both rooms were incredibly dated. Overall, staff were great but the facilities were not my favorite.
My first room was only partially cleaned - black sand on the bathroom floor, long black hairs on the bedding, used tissues on the desk. The woman at the front desk was very nice and moved me to a second room which unfortunately had a strong mildew odor coming from the bathroom. I kept the door shut which made it fine for sleeping. Both rooms were incredibly dated. Overall, staff were great but the facilities were not my favorite.
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derek
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable and clean
Very comfortable and clean
6
Lisa
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Not bad if you don’t have other options. Hotel caters to many bus tours for one night stays so the restaurant feels more like a cafeteria. Breakfast buffet is free and has many good options. Dinner is also buffet and food was average but quite pricey at 7500 kr per person. For that price we expected higher quality options. They have a bar but it’s not really designed to sit and have a drink at and there isn’t any outdoor patio. Our room was spacious but lacked a mini fridge. And it smelled like sewer in the bathroom. Overall we were disappointed with this hotel especially since we booked two nights here. Positives: great location just minutes from Vik, black sand beach, horseback riding, puffins at the peninsula, and the views are stunning.
Not bad if you don’t have other options. Hotel caters to many bus tours for one night stays so the restaurant feels more like a cafeteria. Breakfast buffet is free and has many good options. Dinner is also buffet and food was average but quite pricey at 7500 kr per person. For that price we expected higher quality options. They have a bar but it’s not really designed to sit and have a drink at and there isn’t any outdoor patio. Our room was spacious but lacked a mini fridge. And it smelled like sewer in the bathroom. Overall we were disappointed with this hotel especially since we booked two nights here. Positives: great location just minutes from Vik, black sand beach, horseback riding, puffins at the peninsula, and the views are stunning.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with good beds, though some are small. Decor feels dated in places, walls can be thin, and ventilation or TV/fridge availability sometimes disappoint.
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Douglas
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tourist destination. Thin walls and needs some uodates
Tourist destination. Thin walls and needs some uodates
10
Alexzandria
18 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super roomy and comfortable.
Super roomy and comfortable.
8
Sandra
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is very old. Carpet needs to be replaced. We were traveling in July but rooms were super warm and the only way to cool down was open the window but mosquitoes became an issue. Bathroom was updated and water pressure was good.
Hotel is very old. Carpet needs to be replaced. We were traveling in July but rooms were super warm and the only way to cool down was open the window but mosquitoes became an issue. Bathroom was updated and water pressure was good.
6
Christopher H
24 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a mixed review. While we liked the hotel itself (nothing fancy, but perfect for what we needed), there were some negative aspects. The hotel is right off the main highway 1 near Vik so the location is great. It is up on a hill so it has a magnificent view of the sea and black sand beach. The rooms are spacious and clean. We really enjoyed the breakfast buffet. It had a great selection of meats, cheeses, eggs, pastries, etc. What we didn't enjoy however was the noise. This hotel is larger and seems to cater to some tour groups. While there were some louder, younger guests, the main issue was the constant banging of doors. We were a few rooms away from one of the entry doors and you could hear it slam shut after every guest. Again, with it being a larger hotel with large groups, this door seemed to be used constantly. We also could hear people walking/running and closing the doors to their individual rooms. This constant noise made it difficult to sleep until later in the evening when others seem to settle down as well. So in general the hotel was good, just the noise really took away from the experience.
This is a mixed review. While we liked the hotel itself (nothing fancy, but perfect for what we needed), there were some negative aspects. The hotel is right off the main highway 1 near Vik so the location is great. It is up on a hill so it has a magnificent view of the sea and black sand beach. The rooms are spacious and clean. We really enjoyed the breakfast buffet. It had a great selection of meats, cheeses, eggs, pastries, etc. What we didn't enjoy however was the noise. This hotel is larger and seems to cater to some tour groups. While there were some louder, younger guests, the main issue was the constant banging of doors. We were a few rooms away from one of the entry doors and you could hear it slam shut after every guest. Again, with it being a larger hotel with large groups, this door seemed to be used constantly. We also could hear people walking/running and closing the doors to their individual rooms. This constant noise made it difficult to sleep until later in the evening when others seem to settle down as well. So in general the hotel was good, just the noise really took away from the experience.
6
Sarah
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great view and location. This is our second time staying here. The only thing is that if you book the quad room know that it says 4 beds but it’s really 2 beds and a futon that is folded down. So with teenagers who don’t want to share beds this was hard to do. We thought there would be 4 separate twins. We asked them to try to help move the futon into two twins but they never did.
Great view and location. This is our second time staying here. The only thing is that if you book the quad room know that it says 4 beds but it’s really 2 beds and a futon that is folded down. So with teenagers who don’t want to share beds this was hard to do. We thought there would be 4 separate twins. We asked them to try to help move the futon into two twins but they never did.
8
Bin
4 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was good. The view was very nice. The breakfast was very good and it was buffet style. My only complaint was the curtain was too short and not blackout.
The room was good. The view was very nice. The breakfast was very good and it was buffet style. My only complaint was the curtain was too short and not blackout.
6
Janis
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Worn and outdated. Breakfast was crowded with guests from tour buses.
Clean room. Worn and outdated. Breakfast was crowded with guests from tour buses.
8
Christophe
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was good but seems to receive a lot of “tour operator groups”. Somehow noisy as we can hear people talking in the corridor and doors slamming, but good buffet. We were disappointed to not have a table for diner although we did book plenty of time in advance.
Hotel was good but seems to receive a lot of “tour operator groups”. Somehow noisy as we can hear people talking in the corridor and doors slamming, but good buffet. We were disappointed to not have a table for diner although we did book plenty of time in advance.
8
ROGER
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Free parking outside. NB it is a large hotel with several sections so check in to find where you are staying before unloading. Reception staff were friendly and our room was in main building with restaurant. Surprisingly quiet and modern room. Comfortable with just the frequent issue in Iceland....the black out curtains lack sufficient material to fully cover the window, otherwise fine. There are lots of tour groups in the hotel. We had booked a meal for 8pm which worked ok. Not greatly impressed with the quality of the offering in the buffet but it filled a hole. We were warned that the tour groups eat breakfast 7-8 so it gets crowded but we were ok at 8am and reasonable choice available. Staff working hard to keep on top of things.
Free parking outside. NB it is a large hotel with several sections so check in to find where you are staying before unloading. Reception staff were friendly and our room was in main building with restaurant. Surprisingly quiet and modern room. Comfortable with just the frequent issue in Iceland....the black out curtains lack sufficient material to fully cover the window, otherwise fine. There are lots of tour groups in the hotel. We had booked a meal for 8pm which worked ok. Not greatly impressed with the quality of the offering in the buffet but it filled a hole. We were warned that the tour groups eat breakfast 7-8 so it gets crowded but we were ok at 8am and reasonable choice available. Staff working hard to keep on top of things.
8
caroline
7 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was great- so many options. The room was spacious and comfortable. The electronic adapter provided by the hotel didn't work and we were unable to use the TV due to scrambled channels?
The breakfast was great- so many options. The room was spacious and comfortable. The electronic adapter provided by the hotel didn't work and we were unable to use the TV due to scrambled channels?
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with perks like packed breakfasts, activity help, and Northern Lights wake-up calls. Some guests reported rudeness, reservation issues, or inflexible policies.
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Ernie
8 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was nice, breakfast and dinner buffet was excellent.
Staff was nice, breakfast and dinner buffet was excellent.
10
Andrea
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was extremely helpful with activity ideas and offered to help us book our ferry reservation. Looking forward to returning
Staff was extremely helpful with activity ideas and offered to help us book our ferry reservation. Looking forward to returning
8
Alexandre
4 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff
Friendly staff
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Vinujan
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location with amazing views. Staff was so kind to pack us a lunch as we were unable to make the breakfast. Check-in was also easy with much help from the front desk.
Great location with amazing views. Staff was so kind to pack us a lunch as we were unable to make the breakfast. Check-in was also easy with much help from the front desk.
10
Katherine
25 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff at this hotel are fantastic. We had a car situation that we needed help with, and they had it fixed within a few hours for us! The views are great, food was good. We really appreciated the breakfast in the morning. 5 stars!
The staff at this hotel are fantastic. We had a car situation that we needed help with, and they had it fixed within a few hours for us! The views are great, food was good. We really appreciated the breakfast in the morning. 5 stars!
10
Amy
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was amazing and the food was delicious! I loved the environment…it was very comfortable! Everything was amazing!! ☺️
The staff was amazing and the food was delicious! I loved the environment…it was very comfortable! Everything was amazing!! ☺️
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Yuxuan
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff brutently tried to unlock my door while I was in the room without asking first, and she stated that according to her info I already checked out which is totally false information. Very disrespectful and unprofessional, won’t come back ever again.
The staff brutently tried to unlock my door while I was in the room without asking first, and she stated that according to her info I already checked out which is totally false information. Very disrespectful and unprofessional, won’t come back ever again.
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Linda
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful staff
Very helpful staff
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Cameron
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff at the front desk were a little rude. However, the location, views and restaurant were nice. Would recommend to anyone traveling to South Iceland just have to get past the front desk.
Staff at the front desk were a little rude. However, the location, views and restaurant were nice. Would recommend to anyone traveling to South Iceland just have to get past the front desk.
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Sian
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Is an older property and a lot of tour buses stop here so can get crowded. The bed was comfy the room was clean.. the reception girl was not very friendly and it seemed everything was an issue or to hard so we stayed in our room the rest of the time. Guess she was having a bad day. Breakfast was really good had heaps of variety and plentiful not sure if I would stay again but was good for a stop over for a break in driving.
Is an older property and a lot of tour buses stop here so can get crowded. The bed was comfy the room was clean.. the reception girl was not very friendly and it seemed everything was an issue or to hard so we stayed in our room the rest of the time. Guess she was having a bad day. Breakfast was really good had heaps of variety and plentiful not sure if I would stay again but was good for a stop over for a break in driving.
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Location
Scenic hilltop setting about 10–15 minutes from Vík with sweeping views and easy access to South Coast sights. Remote feel means you’ll likely need a car, and it is not directly on the black sand beach.
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Chandrashekar
16 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The view from the Hotel is beautiful as it sits on the top of a hill.
The view from the Hotel is beautiful as it sits on the top of a hill.
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Christopher H
24 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a mixed review. While we liked the hotel itself (nothing fancy, but perfect for what we needed), there were some negative aspects. The hotel is right off the main highway 1 near Vik so the location is great. It is up on a hill so it has a magnificent view of the sea and black sand beach. The rooms are spacious and clean. We really enjoyed the breakfast buffet. It had a great selection of meats, cheeses, eggs, pastries, etc. What we didn't enjoy however was the noise. This hotel is larger and seems to cater to some tour groups. While there were some louder, younger guests, the main issue was the constant banging of doors. We were a few rooms away from one of the entry doors and you could hear it slam shut after every guest. Again, with it being a larger hotel with large groups, this door seemed to be used constantly. We also could hear people walking/running and closing the doors to their individual rooms. This constant noise made it difficult to sleep until later in the evening when others seem to settle down as well. So in general the hotel was good, just the noise really took away from the experience.
This is a mixed review. While we liked the hotel itself (nothing fancy, but perfect for what we needed), there were some negative aspects. The hotel is right off the main highway 1 near Vik so the location is great. It is up on a hill so it has a magnificent view of the sea and black sand beach. The rooms are spacious and clean. We really enjoyed the breakfast buffet. It had a great selection of meats, cheeses, eggs, pastries, etc. What we didn't enjoy however was the noise. This hotel is larger and seems to cater to some tour groups. While there were some louder, younger guests, the main issue was the constant banging of doors. We were a few rooms away from one of the entry doors and you could hear it slam shut after every guest. Again, with it being a larger hotel with large groups, this door seemed to be used constantly. We also could hear people walking/running and closing the doors to their individual rooms. This constant noise made it difficult to sleep until later in the evening when others seem to settle down as well. So in general the hotel was good, just the noise really took away from the experience.
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Shirlee
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
No washcloths provided. Whole plate is minimal and tired.
No washcloths provided. Whole plate is minimal and tired.
8
Michael
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, quiet with amazing views. About a 10 min ride outside of Vik.
Clean, quiet with amazing views. About a 10 min ride outside of Vik.
8
Gloria
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Expensive hotel given the facilities. Very clean and nice staff but older hotel and basic decor and services. Online it made it seem like you were right near/on the black sand beach but you are a 10 min drive away.
Expensive hotel given the facilities. Very clean and nice staff but older hotel and basic decor and services. Online it made it seem like you were right near/on the black sand beach but you are a 10 min drive away.
10
Garima
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Closeness to all the major attractions.
Closeness to all the major attractions.
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Kenneth
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was a great place to stay just outside Vík, close to the cliffs. Hotel has a great view point from the parking lot. Place was clean and staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast had a good variety of food and was a great way to start the day
Was a great place to stay just outside Vík, close to the cliffs. Hotel has a great view point from the parking lot. Place was clean and staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast had a good variety of food and was a great way to start the day
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Alisha
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly located hotel nestled atop a hill. Stunning views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. Our room was rather large and the beds were comfortable. During our stay we were able to watch the Northern lights from the hotel parking lot. Overall wonderful experience!
Perfectly located hotel nestled atop a hill. Stunning views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. Our room was rather large and the beds were comfortable. During our stay we were able to watch the Northern lights from the hotel parking lot. Overall wonderful experience!
10
Liliana
2 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful and quiet hotel just 10 minutes from downtown Vik. The breakfast buffet was amazing!!!!! Easy parking. Nice staff.
Beautiful and quiet hotel just 10 minutes from downtown Vik. The breakfast buffet was amazing!!!!! Easy parking. Nice staff.
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Kara
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient to Vic and cliffs to see puffins
Convenient to Vic and cliffs to see puffins
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Dining
Breakfast is consistently praised for variety and quality. Dinner is usually buffet-style, can be crowded or require reservations, and several guests found it expensive or average, though some enjoyed it and the bar.
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Ernie
8 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was nice, breakfast and dinner buffet was excellent.
Staff was nice, breakfast and dinner buffet was excellent.
6
Carlos
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Awful restaurante.. We choose the ‘a la carte menú’ because We thought That the food would be different from the buffet. Not at all… expensive and very low quality…. Do not have dinner there!!!
Awful restaurante.. We choose the ‘a la carte menú’ because We thought That the food would be different from the buffet. Not at all… expensive and very low quality…. Do not have dinner there!!!
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Rupert
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful view but not worth the premium price. Dinner option was buffet with big tour groups at £45 each. Next time I would stay in Vik and go to nice restaurants there.
Beautiful view but not worth the premium price. Dinner option was buffet with big tour groups at £45 each. Next time I would stay in Vik and go to nice restaurants there.
10
Edward
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent, clean room, great breakfast.
Excellent, clean room, great breakfast.
8
Courtney
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was a great option outside of Vik that offers a convenient and affordable place to stay when exploring the southwestern portion of the ring road. I wish we had known ahead of time to make dinner reservations. There is limited seating in the dining room and with the large tour bus crowds we had to wait until 8:30 for a table after a long day exploring. Also, we needed some laundry done and the website said 3000 ISK, the room sign said 3500 ISK, and when I went to the front desk they informed me it was 4000 ISK!
This hotel was a great option outside of Vik that offers a convenient and affordable place to stay when exploring the southwestern portion of the ring road. I wish we had known ahead of time to make dinner reservations. There is limited seating in the dining room and with the large tour bus crowds we had to wait until 8:30 for a table after a long day exploring. Also, we needed some laundry done and the website said 3000 ISK, the room sign said 3500 ISK, and when I went to the front desk they informed me it was 4000 ISK!
10
Grier
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is an easy to access hotel from ring road (route 1). Rooms were good, beds very nice. The property had good views if you take a walk, but the rooms did not. My one comments is this is very much a tour bus hotel. At least 5 busses of people were there when we were. This caused the dining rooms at dinner to be very full and breakfast to be very busy at times. We could not have dinner at property due to the number of bus groups having the buffet dinner and us not making reservations ahead of time, but the breakfast was excellent, it had by far the most fruit of any breakfast we had in Iceland.
This is an easy to access hotel from ring road (route 1). Rooms were good, beds very nice. The property had good views if you take a walk, but the rooms did not. My one comments is this is very much a tour bus hotel. At least 5 busses of people were there when we were. This caused the dining rooms at dinner to be very full and breakfast to be very busy at times. We could not have dinner at property due to the number of bus groups having the buffet dinner and us not making reservations ahead of time, but the breakfast was excellent, it had by far the most fruit of any breakfast we had in Iceland.
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Colin
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All good, only possible to get set menu for dinner and all 3 courses - we only wanted a main course
All good, only possible to get set menu for dinner and all 3 courses - we only wanted a main course
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Chris
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a clean, perfectly fine, large hotel with no real character, that is mostly geared to large bus groups. It was expensive for what it provided and I would go with a guest house next time in this area. The generous dinner buffet was a shocking $7,500 isk / $60 us dollars for a standard buffet with meat and fish (sliced beef & salmon). I would definitely plan to eat elsewhere. We had great meals throughout Iceland for less than this every night. It was nice that there was a bar and the bartender was actually fantastic. Great views from the hotel and restaurant.
This was a clean, perfectly fine, large hotel with no real character, that is mostly geared to large bus groups. It was expensive for what it provided and I would go with a guest house next time in this area. The generous dinner buffet was a shocking $7,500 isk / $60 us dollars for a standard buffet with meat and fish (sliced beef & salmon). I would definitely plan to eat elsewhere. We had great meals throughout Iceland for less than this every night. It was nice that there was a bar and the bartender was actually fantastic. Great views from the hotel and restaurant.
8
Ana
31 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay here! The hotel is very nice and clean, the rooms are a little cheaply so it is a little loud. The employees we're so helpful and gave great tips. The breakfast was amazing and had the biggest variety out of any of the hotels we stayed at in Iceland. The coffee machine was mid.
We had a great stay here! The hotel is very nice and clean, the rooms are a little cheaply so it is a little loud. The employees we're so helpful and gave great tips. The breakfast was amazing and had the biggest variety out of any of the hotels we stayed at in Iceland. The coffee machine was mid.
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Michelle
16 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Sits on top of a hill with a beautiful view. Good size bedroom and bathroom. Convenient restaurant on the property with free breakfast and great dinner. Be sure to make a dinner reservation! They are always booked. Nice view from the restaurant.
Sits on top of a hill with a beautiful view. Good size bedroom and bathroom. Convenient restaurant on the property with free breakfast and great dinner. Be sure to make a dinner reservation! They are always booked. Nice view from the restaurant.
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Amy
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful hotel. Many tour busses visit, making the buffet at meal time a bit challenging for our small party of 3. We prefer a smaller, more intimate boutique style hotel, but this property is lovely and the location is fabulous. Close to the black beaches and to Vik. I recommend.
Wonderful hotel. Many tour busses visit, making the buffet at meal time a bit challenging for our small party of 3. We prefer a smaller, more intimate boutique style hotel, but this property is lovely and the location is fabulous. Close to the black beaches and to Vik. I recommend.
10
Patty
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great quick stay! Room was spacious, beds were comfortable. Breakfast was enough to get your day started the right way. Views for days as it sits atop a mountain and has a beautiful view of Reynisfjara, black sand beach. I will definitely stay again.
Great quick stay! Room was spacious, beds were comfortable. Breakfast was enough to get your day started the right way. Views for days as it sits atop a mountain and has a beautiful view of Reynisfjara, black sand beach. I will definitely stay again.
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Sarah
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
staff were great. breakfasts great
staff were great. breakfasts great
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Victoria Jade
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay if you aren’t looking for anything too fancy. Free breakfast was great and had lots of options. Staff seemed very nice. Good location.
Nice place to stay if you aren’t looking for anything too fancy. Free breakfast was great and had lots of options. Staff seemed very nice. Good location.
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Kathy
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was okay. Definitely a 3 star but it had everything we needed and we weren’t spending much time there
The hotel was okay. Definitely a 3 star but it had everything we needed and we weren’t spending much time there
FAQs about Hótel Dyrhólaey
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel offers free on-site parking. However, parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A scrumptious on-site breakfast is available each morning, although specific serving hours are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:30 until 22:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?
The hotel provides limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in Vik I Myrdal, close to notable landmarks such as Skogafoss and Dyrhólaey, with easy access to Black Beach and Vík i Myrdal Church.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Yes, children are welcome at the hotel. Specific age policies for free stays are not detailed.
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- 2026-10-05: 613.9963109957886USD
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- 2026-10-07: 532.4303926251525USD
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- 2026-10-24: 452.11341534164427USD
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- 2026-10-26: 406.87154133370973USD
- 2026-10-27: 532.4303926251525USD
- 2026-10-28: 278.48266430223083USD
- 2026-10-29: 234.74802244610595USD
- 2026-10-30: 239.96707850038146USD
- 2026-10-31: 540.9572384410401USD
- 2026-11-01: 438.4566935196533USD
- 2026-11-02: 215.75314514978027USD
- 2026-11-03: 249.7297800574951USD
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- 2026-11-15: 353.68288595993045USD
- 2026-11-16: 219.22657752296448USD
- 2026-11-17: 291.9351881628113USD
- 2026-11-18: 268.46659401269534USD
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Front desk opening hours 07:00 - 22:00.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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- One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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