Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, and it includes electric car charging stations.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets or service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What are the nearby attractions and how far are they from the hotel?

The hotel is located by the ocean in Rangárþing eystra, within a 15-minute drive of Skógar Museum and Skogafoss. Other nearby attractions include Rutshellir Caves (5.9 km), Seljalandsfoss (24.3 km), and Sólheimajökull (27.1 km).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children may stay at the property, but they may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of ISK 7500 per day. Advance request is required for rollaway beds.

Umi Hotel - Well Located in Eyvindarholar, Iceland

Average nightly price at Umi Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$323
February	$368
March	$367
April	$423
May	$452
June	$598
July	$642
August	$768
September	$655
October	$500
November	$350
December	$353

What guests think

Umi Hotel earns high marks for its awe‑inspiring, remote setting on Iceland’s south coast, friendly and attentive staff, and comfortable, modern spaces, offering a peaceful base with a beach walk and sweeping views for exploring the region’s famed sights.

Guests frequently highlight the sauna and bar/lounge and the private path to a quiet black‑sand beach; some mention an extra fee for spa use. Rooms deliver striking views and good comfort, but several note thin walls and hallway noise, with occasional comments about small layouts or heat buildup. Dinner is widely praised, while breakfast ranges from excellent to ordinary across reviews. Expect a peaceful, nature‑focused stay.

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Facilities

Sauna with views and the bar and lounge are frequently praised, and there is a private path to a quiet black‑sand beach. A few guests note that spa or sauna access can incur an extra fee.

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Emily

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing hotel. Views and beach walk was amazing. Easy drive to vik and beyond. Restaurant was delicious but eclectic. If you want somewhere more casual to eat you have to go into Vik. Sauna was gorgeous and staff was great, highly recommend!

10

nimrah

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the sauna and the beach

10

Andrew

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, unmatched rural location. The setting will take your breath away! Friendly staff, good restaurant, lovely sauna.

10

Louise

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing couple of nights at Umi. The food is incredible, the service was excellent and the room was clean and comfortable. Sauna with a view a bonus!

10

Kathleen

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is remote but has everything you need including scheduling a massage. The rooms were comfortable, the bar and lounge area are exceptional, and we had the best food of the trip in the hotel restaurant. Truly exceptional.

10

Richard

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unique experience in its beautiful remote location. Dinner was excellent! Only disappointment was the spa amenities were not included in price.

8

Joseph

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best hotel in the area in my opinion. Definitely would recommend if you're travelling through. Breakfast was nice and the evening restaurant food was very impressive. Only issue i found was the price tag on using the sauna, very expensive, hence why i didnt use it.

10

Maria

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very well built, nice Nordic design, excellent cuisine (hotel restaurant is a gem!), staff very friendly and helpful, rooms comfortable and well furnished. As a plus, the property has a private access to the beach, which is very special. The area is very quiet and calm.

10

Emily

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful sauna and incredible meal for dinner

10

Daniel

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The setting for this hotel is absolutely breathtaking, situated between a glacier and a private black sand beach. The hotel is very comfortable. Dinner was probably the best meal we had in Iceland. As a bonus, an elderly horse lives on the property and lets people pet her.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe clean, well‑kept rooms and public areas. A few mention paint or wet‑shoe odors and dim corridors.

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10

Steven

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staffs. Quiet and clean hotel.

10

Christine

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Umi Hotel was perfect. It was the perfect home base for our visit of the southern coast of Iceland. The hotel is beautiful, clean, the view epic, and the staff friendly! Will definitely be coming back to stay again without a question!

10

Louise

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing couple of nights at Umi. The food is incredible, the service was excellent and the room was clean and comfortable. Sauna with a view a bonus!

4

Sharon

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a 2 star motel at best. Very basic rooms and facilities. We paid almost 500€ for 2 adults and a child for a tiny room. Room 101 was very noisy as it is the 1st room next to the restaurant At night we heard banging sounds and loud voices. Even with the window closed, they have a huge problem with their air vents in the toilet making an unbearable noise with the wind outside. When the window is open the sound is completely deafening! Anything but peaceful, The hotel had an unpleasant wet shoes/socks smell all throughout!!! Corridor leading to all the rooms is very dark and dingy! This was NOT a comfortable stay for us and definitely our least favorite place in all our 6 hotels in Iceland! Hotel interior in general looks cheap and budget level. Very deceiving!

10

Amanda

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at Umi. It was clean, the staff were always helpful and friendly, and the area the hotel is in is absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend staying here.

8

Michael

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely property. The breakfast was good; the room was well appointed and our room was quiet.

10

sunil

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean modern hotel with helping staff.

6

Monika

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room we got first stank awfully because of fresh painting/restoring? The guy from the hotel would not tell, but we got another room immediately. It seemed we came too early in the season (beg. May) and the rooms still showed some deficiencies. The light in the rooms and the hallways was extremely dark! Anything else was okay, the view and site superb! The rooms were clean and well equipped, dinner was interesting, good, breakfast also good.

10

Gustavo

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dinner & breakfast were delicious.

10

Jane

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We went to the UMI for a few nights to celebrate my 60th birthday. Staff was lovely and so nice upon our arrival. Our room was so clean and so pretty and overlooked the grass fields and could see the waves crashing onto the beach about 20 minutes away. We immediately (upon Jason's recommendation!) took a walk out to the beach. He said to wear appropriate shoes as it was very marshy. We had hiking poles and walked out there in about 20 minutes - never had an issue. We were the only people on the beach and it was amazing. So beautiful and peaceful.. Great place! Breakfast was very nice, happy hour was lovely, and my birthday dinner at their wonderful restaurant was both delicious and fun! They sang happy birthday! I highly recommend this hotel - we will DEFINITELY go there again on our next Iceland trip!

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Rooms

Modern, comfortable rooms with striking views. Several note thin walls and hallway noise, and a few mention smaller layouts or heat buildup with limited window opening.

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Ryan

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our time here. We did find vegan options at the restaurant and breakfast. The staff alerted us that the northern lights were visible. It was breathtaking. We couldn’t believe how strong the aurora we saw was. Some of the other guests really played a role in our stay not being as pleasant as we had hoped. The rooms have no sound proofing. You can hear everything in the hallway. So many people were up early, shouting, children yelling + running. I am usually a heavy sleeper that can sleep through nonstop music and construction but this was something else. We would not stay here again due to the noise.

10

Christine

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Umi Hotel was perfect. It was the perfect home base for our visit of the southern coast of Iceland. The hotel is beautiful, clean, the view epic, and the staff friendly! Will definitely be coming back to stay again without a question!

8

Kaidi

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location but the room is a little average considering the price.

10

Katy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this remote hotel with its outstanding views, comfortable rooms and delicious food. Staff very helpful. Perfect stay.

4

Sharon

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a 2 star motel at best. Very basic rooms and facilities. We paid almost 500€ for 2 adults and a child for a tiny room. Room 101 was very noisy as it is the 1st room next to the restaurant At night we heard banging sounds and loud voices. Even with the window closed, they have a huge problem with their air vents in the toilet making an unbearable noise with the wind outside. When the window is open the sound is completely deafening! Anything but peaceful, The hotel had an unpleasant wet shoes/socks smell all throughout!!! Corridor leading to all the rooms is very dark and dingy! This was NOT a comfortable stay for us and definitely our least favorite place in all our 6 hotels in Iceland! Hotel interior in general looks cheap and budget level. Very deceiving!

8

Jennifer

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was lovely but the walls are thin and the family next to us was very loud! The surroundings are serene and the staff was very friendly.

8

Michael

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely property. The breakfast was good; the room was well appointed and our room was quiet.

10

Danielle

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

UMI hotel is absolutely exceptional. The bedrooms are comfortable with exquisite bathrooms. The accommodations are wonderful. The bar is a vibe and the restaurant had some of the best food we’ve had on our trip. The location and surroundings of the property make you feel like you are the luckiest person in Iceland. I will never forget this place and hope to come back.

10

Angela

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There were pros and cons to our stay. I will still give 10/10 because the dinner we had was amazing, the property and walk to the beach was stunning, and the staff was incredibly friendly. However, the rooms were smaller than the other stays in Iceland. It also got very hot at night and the window would only open an inch or so. No black out curtains but this wasn't a problem for us during our September stay. The bathroom sink would spill over if turned on full blast. These things were annoying and might deter some but we would probably stay again and recommend to family and friends!

8

Alexander jacob

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a great hotel, although it’s clear it’s past its prime. The property feels a bit outdated, without yet having that classic charm. The staff is very attentive. We took the walk to the beach — highly recommended — and the service was excellent; they even dried our sneakers overnight so they’d be ready the next day. The food was very good, with a great dinner and a nice breakfast.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with thoughtful touches like drying wet gear and Northern Lights wake‑up alerts. Rare lapses include a missed aurora wake‑up and an incorrect bed setup.

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Christine

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Umi Hotel was perfect. It was the perfect home base for our visit of the southern coast of Iceland. The hotel is beautiful, clean, the view epic, and the staff friendly! Will definitely be coming back to stay again without a question!

10

Susan

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome. The staff were always attentive and friendly while still being down to earth. Both breakfast and dinner were just lovely, with locally sourced ingredients and creative cocktails. The sauna and yoga room proved necessary at the end of each day of hiking and exploring the area - it’s so close to Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Solheimajökull, Reynisfjara, and Vik. This is a beautiful property, with awe-inspiring scenery from every angle, so bring your camera. The walk to the beach takes a bit longer than they say, but it’s worth it. We got lucky early on our first evening with a short but unexpected burst of aurora activity - just standing outside looking at the stars in the right place at the right time! - but they do have a wake-up service for anyone wishing to see the northern lights when they start up. My only (minor) demerit was for the bed comfort, but it’s certainly not the worst I’ve had in Iceland or anywhere else in Europe, so it’s barely worth mentioning. I will definitely return to UMI! <3

4

Sheeni

Jan 9, 2025

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Quite a disappointing experience given the stellar reviews. We were very excited to visit. When we got there, we were given a twin bed room (vs double) without asking which really ruined the experience for us on the first night. While they fixed this quickly day 2, the biggest disappointment was that we signed up for a wake up call to see the northern lights and they didn’t knock on our door. We travelled thousands of kms to come see it and while they appeared that night (as confirmed by the reception) they missed knocking on our door. If they didn’t offer that service we would have been alert on our own but we depended on the hotel and was disappointed by the service.

10

Simon

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent friendly staff.

10

Sarah

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extraordinarily beautiful property! Food is wonderful and the staff is perfect! Special shout-out to the amazing Anna at reception who went above and beyond!

10

Paige

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adorable family owned hotel! The staffed and food was great! The walking trail to the beach took about 15 minutes one way and was definitely worth the walk. Overall great hotel in Iceland. High recommend.

10

Michael

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent location, excellent facility, excellent staff

10

S

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful stay at Umi. Staff were very friendly, warm and welcoming and very helpful. Particularly in notifying when the Lights appeared. Hotel is in a stunning location. Hotel is fantastic! Restaurant was also great, good food and great service. Cannot find any fault! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!

8

Alexander jacob

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a great hotel, although it’s clear it’s past its prime. The property feels a bit outdated, without yet having that classic charm. The staff is very attentive. We took the walk to the beach — highly recommended — and the service was excellent; they even dried our sneakers overnight so they’d be ready the next day. The food was very good, with a great dinner and a nice breakfast.

10

James

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Concierge Jacob, extremely pleasing, helpful went above and beyond. Excellent customer service!!

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Location

Spectacular, remote south‑coast setting with sweeping views and a 15–20 minute walk to a quiet black‑sand beach; convenient for major sights such as Skógafoss and Dyrhólaey. Access includes an unpaved approach road.

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Stephen

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing property close to Skogafoss.

10

Joseph

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really excellent hotel. We stayed two days using Umi Hotel as our base to explore the southern area. Close to falls and black sand beach. The onsite dining was fabulous, the staff was attentive, friendly, and a pleasure. Highly recommend.

10

Susan

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, small boutique hotel in great location off the Ring road route near Skógafoss and 30 min from Dyrhólaey and black sand beach. Staff is lovely and dinner is great. It is somewhat isolated so dining at the hotel is the easiest as it’s probably a 40 minute drive to Vik. There is a 15 min private walk on property to black sand beach with virtually no one in sight for miles - stunning. At night horses came from the nearby farm to drink from the little pond outside our window and guests were feeding them. A great, peaceful hotel.

10

Andrew

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, unmatched rural location. The setting will take your breath away! Friendly staff, good restaurant, lovely sauna.

10

Susan

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome. The staff were always attentive and friendly while still being down to earth. Both breakfast and dinner were just lovely, with locally sourced ingredients and creative cocktails. The sauna and yoga room proved necessary at the end of each day of hiking and exploring the area - it’s so close to Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Solheimajökull, Reynisfjara, and Vik. This is a beautiful property, with awe-inspiring scenery from every angle, so bring your camera. The walk to the beach takes a bit longer than they say, but it’s worth it. We got lucky early on our first evening with a short but unexpected burst of aurora activity - just standing outside looking at the stars in the right place at the right time! - but they do have a wake-up service for anyone wishing to see the northern lights when they start up. My only (minor) demerit was for the bed comfort, but it’s certainly not the worst I’ve had in Iceland or anywhere else in Europe, so it’s barely worth mentioning. I will definitely return to UMI! <3

10

Fay

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful and accomodating. Breakfast was nice. Pretty walk to beach about 15minutes behing hotel.

10

Andrew

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot, top notch. Views were amazing and walk to the black sand beach area easy and straight forward. There was a list to be awakened if Northern Lights showed (which they did) and really appreciated that option.

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Daniel

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and attentive staff. A bit odd to have to drive a mile long unpaved road to access the hotel.

10

Daniel

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The setting for this hotel is absolutely breathtaking, situated between a glacier and a private black sand beach. The hotel is very comfortable. Dinner was probably the best meal we had in Iceland. As a bonus, an elderly horse lives on the property and lets people pet her.

10

Bill

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well situated for main attractions. Luxury in a very remote area.

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Dining

Dinner consistently earns high praise and is often a trip highlight. Breakfast feedback is mixed, ranging from excellent to ordinary.

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Marcelle

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was alright but not what I would expect from a 4 stars hotel. There was a bit of everything you'd expect for breakfast.

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Joseph

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really excellent hotel. We stayed two days using Umi Hotel as our base to explore the southern area. Close to falls and black sand beach. The onsite dining was fabulous, the staff was attentive, friendly, and a pleasure. Highly recommend.

10

Danielle

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

UMI hotel is absolutely exceptional. The bedrooms are comfortable with exquisite bathrooms. The accommodations are wonderful. The bar is a vibe and the restaurant had some of the best food we’ve had on our trip. The location and surroundings of the property make you feel like you are the luckiest person in Iceland. I will never forget this place and hope to come back.

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Nicola

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not good value for money - at $600/ night and an exceptional rating I had high expectations and this was not met. Breakfast was very poor. Meals in restaurant hit or miss (gnocchi was inedible not only for me but a lady at a nearby table said she had sent it back the night before). During the day, ironing boards are out in the hallway for the linens - have never seen this before. The welcome gift of a bottle sparking wine was a miniature for 2 guests. Overall disappointing and would not be back.

10

Andrea

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Food was amazing along with the service of the staff.

10

Maria

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very well built, nice Nordic design, excellent cuisine (hotel restaurant is a gem!), staff very friendly and helpful, rooms comfortable and well furnished. As a plus, the property has a private access to the beach, which is very special. The area is very quiet and calm.

10

Daniel

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The setting for this hotel is absolutely breathtaking, situated between a glacier and a private black sand beach. The hotel is very comfortable. Dinner was probably the best meal we had in Iceland. As a bonus, an elderly horse lives on the property and lets people pet her.

10

Ryan

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location and fantastic food!

10

Maura

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very peaceful. Wonderful and friendly staff. We had the best meal (dinner and the breakfast buffet) here. I felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant for dinner; it was so lovely.

6

Irene

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel rated as 5 star only 3 star food and breakfast very ordinary

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1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8 $277	9 $270	10 $379	11 $412	12 $348	13 $313	14 $377
15 $272	16 $282	17 $299	18 $309	19 $316	20 $348	21 $344
22 $329	23 $292	24	25 $359	26 $465	27 $420	28 $335
29 $281	30 $314

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27 $536	28 $645	29	30 $514	31 $368