Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location / scenic views
Friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast and dinner / restaurant
Hot tub and sauna available
Parking and practical amenities (laundry, car charging)
Spacious, comfortable rooms (many reports)
Family-friendly extras (billiards, darts)
Cons:
Perceived as expensive / poor value for money
Some rooms small or worn / older bathroom fittings
Occasional cleanliness issues (one report of very dirty hot tub, some worn rooms)
Breakfast quality mixed in a few reports
Midges/insects preventing open windows for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Mixed reports: many guests report clean rooms, but there are specific complaints (worn rooms, one report of very dirty hot tubs, some bathroom wear and small sinks). Overall cleanliness is slightly below the hotel's other strengths.
Service
9.8
Consistently praised: staff described as friendly, helpful and attentive in many reviews; several mentions of excellent service and multilingual personnel.
Location
10
Outstanding location repeatedly highlighted (lake/volcano access, scenic views, very convenient for attractions); multiple guests call location exceptional.
Room Quality
8.1
Mixed: several guests had spacious, modern rooms with good beds and amenities; others reported small or slightly worn bathrooms and older fittings. Generally comfortable but inconsistent.
Amenities
9.7
Strong amenities: hot tub(s), sauna, restaurant, parking, laundry, billiards/darts and electric car charging noted; generally valued by guests though one report flagged an unhygienic hot tub.
Value for Money
6.4
Common complaint: many guests find the hotel expensive or overpriced for Iceland, with several explicit comments that value for money is poor despite good services.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Generally positive: breakfast and dinner frequently praised (buffet, local specialties, good salad buffet, excellent trout), though a few guests found breakfast weaker or ordinary.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive experience driven by location, staff and good food/amenities; some weaknesses (price and occasional cleanliness/room wear) noted but did not dominate most stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-07 21:43

Property Description

Lakefront Location
Located by the picturesque Lake Myvatn, Hótel Mývatn offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by natural beauty.

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities
Each room is equipped with modern conveniences such as WiFi, a TV, private bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and a work desk, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Activities and Dining Options
Guests can indulge in a variety of activities arranged by the hotel staff, from Jeep safaris to Northern Light excursions. The on-site restaurant serves delicious à la carte dishes and a summertime buffet, while the shop offers souvenirs and light refreshments.

Book your stay now at Hótel Mývatn for a relaxing getaway with stunning views and excellent amenities.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive after 8:00 p.m., please inform Sel - Hótel Mývatn in advance.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2564 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 6.4
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 10
R
Richard • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

L’emplacement.
Les équipements et les jeux (fléchettes, billard) pour s’occuper pendant le mauvais temps.
Chambres propres.
Café à volonté.
Espaces communs spacieux.
Horaires larges pour le restaurant et le petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Chambres un peu vieillotes.
Ingrédients du petit déjeuner de qualité moyenne.
Éclairages de l’ensemble de l’hôtel très froids!

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • couple • ch
9
Pros:

The double room was comfortable and clean. It is a old family hosted hotel. You see that at the interior, but it doesnt look worn out. A coffee machine and a water cooker are available. The breakfast had everything I need. There is free tea and coffee available in the lobby. Nice area and a small gas station directly in front of the hotel.

Cons:

Booking.com states that check-in is at 3 pm, but officially it is at 4 pm. So my room was not ready, but the hotel staff was great and managed to change a room that was ready.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Maria Nicoletta • couple • it
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Tan • couple • sg
10
Best hotel stay with breakfast overlooking Mývatn Lake
Pros:

We requested for a high floor room and they gave us one with a fantastic view of Mývatn lake and neighbouring farm with amazing pseudo craters, which were just on opposite side of the road. Enjoyed a nice walk round the farm, lake and exploring the pseudo craters. The hotel offered robes for the complimentary outdoor hot tub and dry sauna which were most inviting, but we didn’t make use as it was 3-4 degreesC during our stay. Breakfasts as well as à la carte and buffet dinner were delicious. They offered Aurora alerts but regretfully it was too cloudy to experience any. Complimentary coffee and tea were offered in the lobby all day, in addition to the ones in the room, with little chocolate bites.

Cons:

Being able to see the northern lights but this is beyond the hotel’s control.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
T
Theodore Kirkiris • couple • gr
9
Pros:

The location right across from the lake is stunning, offering incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The facilities were great, and the room was remarkably spacious featuring a bathtub that was perfect for relaxing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
L
Lena • extended_group • de
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Willian • couple • br
10
Pros:

Tub and sauna VERY nice, breakfast delicious and nice view!

Cons:

We had some problems with the Tv channels.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • extended_group • at
10
Pros:

Herrliches Hotel umgeben von toller Landschaft mit Kratern vor der Tür. Reichhaltiges Frühstück und die Option eines netten Abendessens. Der Aufenthalt war auch wegen der Nordlichter unvergesslich-man wurde abends informiert ob Nordlichter zu sehen sind. Super Hotel!

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Roger • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent location next to lake
Pros:

Good location right next to the lake. Used it before so I knew what to expect

Cons:

All okay

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • extended_group • gr
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
F
Federica • couple • it
10
Pros:

Very well decorated and provided with a nice bar. Dartboard and pool table make a lovely addition

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
D
Delmo • couple • br
9
Os quartos da frente tem uma ótima vista
Pros:

Vista

Cons:

Pouca presença de funcionários

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
R
Rajat • extended_group • in
10
Highly recommended. Would love to stay here again.
Pros:

Great location. Nice clean rooms. Responsive staff. Excellent food. Portion size was impressive. Loved the outdoor hot tub and sauna.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
K
Kotsiari • family_with_children • gr
10
Pros:

The staff was amazing. The hotel was taken good care of, clean and in a great spot.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Brisa • family_with_children • mx
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
P
Pedro • couple • br
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • gp
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
M
Monika • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Swietne miejsce na przystanek przy objezdzie wyspy. Piekne widoki, dobra lokalizacja. Po deigiej str ulicy juz sa male kretry. Piekny widok na jezioro. Blisko do basenow termalnych, ktore bardzo polecam!
Lozko wygodne, sniadania dobre i rozmaite. Kazdy znajdzie cos dla siebie. Mozliwosc pobudki przez personel na zorze.

Cons:

Nic

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee