Sel Hotel Mývatn

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Independent
9.2 (156 reviews)
Skútustaðir 2C, Myvatn, Mývatn, 660 , Myvatn , IS
354-4644164

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Hot springs nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Sauna
Steam room
Elevator
Gift shops or newsstand
Cross-country skiing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Flies in the room
Shower drainage issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
There were mentions of cleanliness concerns, such as flies in the room.
Service
9.88
Multiple reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.42
Many guests praised the great location near the lake and hiking opportunities.
Room Quality
8.87
Rooms were described as spacious, although there was a mention of issues with shower drainage.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities like the hot tub and breakfast were positively reviewed.
Value for Money
9.36
Guests mentioned good value for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.41
The food quality received high praise from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
9.38
Overall, guests were very satisfied with their stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:06

Property Description

Experience the tranquility of Sel Hotel Mývatn, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Myvatn.

Relaxation Awaits
Unwind in one of our 2 luxurious hot tubs or rejuvenate in the sauna, ensuring your stay is both relaxing and refreshing.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge your taste buds at our on-site restaurant, offering delicious lunch or dinner options, or grab a quick snack at our cozy coffee shop/café. For those looking to unwind, enjoy your favorite beverage at one of our bars/lounges.

Comfortable Accommodations
Choose from our 54 well-appointed guestrooms, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, private bathrooms with essential toiletries, and all the comforts of home, including coffee/tea makers and desks.

Don’t miss your chance to book your retreat at Sel Hotel Mývatn today!

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AEY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 156 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.36
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
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Shannon
10
Pros:

Comfortable stay, tasty breakfast, complimentary coffee all day and a lively hot tub and sauna to top it all off. My mom and I enjoyed this stay along our ring road drive.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kunal
10
Pros:

Clean comfortable room. Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast spread

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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LeAnne • family
10
Pros:

The breakfast was good the staff friendly and the rooms were comfy

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Hong-Sik • partner
10
Pros:

Breakfast was good. The view from my room was great! Staff was very nice.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Cathy
10
Very nice hotel.
Pros:

Breakfast buffet was wonderful. Options of meat, cheese, eggs, yogurt, cereal,waffles, pickled herring, sardines and many bread options. They had gluten and dairy free options as well.
Unfortunately, we arrived too late for ice cream next door.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Dina • family
10
Pros:

Wonderful hotel

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Jacynthe • family
10
Pros:

Beautiful scenery and trails around with easy access

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Tracy
10
Pros:

Excellent room and condition. Very friendly staff. Location is amazing and love that they have a wake up call service for when the northern lights show up

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Karen • partner
10
Pros:

Welcoming staff

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Charissa • partner
10
Pros:

Was perfect!!

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Nancy
10
Very nice place to stay
Pros:

Very nice hotel. Friendly staff and breakfast was very nice

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • partner
10
Pros:

Great location and helpful staff.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Winston • partner
10
Pros:

Nice location to watch the northern lights. Rooms are mostly 2 single beds, not many with king beds. Pseudo craters were just across the road and very convenient. Gas station on site. Do note that there’s a horse stable just behind the hotel, and with it comes quite a bit of flies. Flies were in the room as well that were all crowding at the window. Had to use a tissue to squish them all. Good thing they were not buzzing throughout the room and only remained at the window location. Heated floors in the bathroom made a huge difference during the cold nights. Really appreciated the wake up call for northern lights that let me spot the northern lights for the first time. After an hour of enjoying the lights, there was hot chocolate that we could get FOC from the lobby. We loved this place (albeit the flies)

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lois • friends
10
Pros:

The location for this is amazing: we enjoyed our walk by the lake and the views. My travel companion enjoyed the on property brewed beer and we also really enjoyed the pizza.

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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JACOBO • partner
10
Pros:

Everything was really good. Thank You

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Carissa • friends
8
Pros:

Room was very large and had 2 sinks and 2 toilets! Also a couch which was a nice touch. Carpet could use updating, but the restaurant was very nice for dinner and a nice included breakfast! Would stay again. Nice location.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • friends
10
Pros:

Staff very helpful

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Joshua
10
Great Stay!
Pros:

Very clean with great amenities and a very convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Kelly
10
Pros:

Cool hotel, antique furniture, comfortable bed, great shower! Full breakfast was provided in the restaurant and coffee was yummy! Would definitely recommend!

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family
10
Pros:

This hotel is right outside of Lake Myvatn and it was very convenient to stay overnight and head into the Lake Myvatn and explore.

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee