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
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Wanchai • family_with_children • th
9
Pros:

Location, Cleanliness, Facility

Cons:

None

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Anabell • family_with_children • ch
9
Pros:

Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Gutes Abendessen und Frühstück. Tolle Lage. Hot tub mit Sauna dazu bekommt man einen Bademantel und Badeschlappen. Polarlicht Weckservice mit Sicherheitswesten für die Strasse. Wir haben zweimal Polarlichter bei diesem Hotel gesehen!
Kleine Selfservice Ecke mit snacks und Getraenken zu fairen Preisen. Tolle Wandertipps in der Umgebung. Tankstelle und Ladestation direkt vor dem Haus. Billiard und Dart gratis. Kaffeemaschine ebenfalls gratis. Und gratis Parkplätze vor dem Hotel und bei fast allen Attraktionen in der Umgebung.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
Alain • couple • ca
8
Bien situé mais à un prix exorbitant.
Pros:

L'emplacement face au lac et un sentier pédestre sur crlui-ci. La proximité avec certains sites à visiter. Café et chocolat chaud à volonté gratuitement. Bon petit-déjeuner inclus.

Cons:

Réseau internet presque inexistant Chambre au dessus du hall extérieure. Matelas de base et fonc, correct mais sans plus pour le coût.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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LiTing • extended_group • tw
10
Pros:

房間乾淨舒適，早餐選擇多也好吃，有桑拿跟溫泉可泡，服務好，有極光叫醒服務，非常推薦

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Margarita • couple • il
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
R
Rodriguez • extended_group • es
10
Perfecto
Pros:

Fue maravilloso todo, el desayuno riquísimo y la sauna y jacuzzi fenomenal. Disfrutamos mucho

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • ca
8
Great for one night
Pros:

Our room was a triple room with a couch and three beds. Beds were very comfortable. There was a kettle for tea or instant coffee. Breakfast was included and had plenty of variety. Try the lamb soup at the restaurant, it was delicious and more than enough as a meal.
There is a gas station on the property which was awesome for a top up before leaving in the morning. Earth Lagoon is about 15 minutes away from this property.

Cons:

No fridge in room.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Verena • couple • at
8
Sehr freundliches Personal und ein schönes Hotel
Pros:

Hot Pot und Sauna, sehr gutes Frühstücksbuffet und hervorragendes Abendessen!

Cons:

Kleine Waschbecken im Bad

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
P
Paulina • couple • es
8
A lovely family run hotel
Pros:

Great location, super friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, warm cozy room. A great base to explore the area. Great food at the restaurant, generous breakfast.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • nl
9
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Our room was very spacious and comfortable with exceptional views over the Myvatn landscape.
Breakfast was also very pleasant.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • ar
10
Una gran sorpresa en el norte de Islandia
Pros:

Por una cuestión climática decidí salir del sur de la isla y viajar hacia el norte, donde el pronóstico marcaba mejores condiciones, y terminé eligiendo este hotel prácticamente sobre la marcha. Buscaba algo a buen precio para pasar una noche y terminó siendo una excelente sorpresa.
El hotel es sencillo, pero súper limpio, cómodo y amplio, con absolutamente todo lo necesario para descansar después de un día largo de ruta. Además, al llegar hay una lista donde uno puede anotarse para que lo avisen si aparecen auroras boreales durante la noche. Me pareció un detalle espectacular: pude descansar sin estar pendiente del cielo todo el tiempo.
Disfruté muchísimo la noche allí y, antes de volver a la ruta, el desayuno fue realmente muy completo. No tengo absolutamente nada negativo para señalar. Fue una experiencia excelente y los felicito.

Cons:

SInceranmente, nada.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Hinanit • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

עובדים לבבים וסבלנים, חדרים מקיים וחמים , במקלחת חימום ברצפה,המגבות היו חמות גם כן, אבל הכי כיף היה להתעורר בבוקר לנוף מדהים

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • nl
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Baowen • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jinghua • extended_group • cn
8
Pros:

地理位置很好，位于米湖附近，并且员工也非常的友好

Cons:

暖气不是很足，还是感觉到冷

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
S
Susanne • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • ca
10
Nice stay at Sel Hotel Myvatn
Pros:

- Comfortable room
- Large and modern bathroom
- Comfortable mattress and pillows
- Additional pillows
- Elevator
- On-site restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Northern Lights wake up call
- Checkout at 12 pm
- Walking trail with beautiful view of Myvatn across the road
- Similar to a Best Western in N America

Cons:

- Dinner was pricey
- Wish there was an in-room refrigerator

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dhiraj • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • mt
8
convenient location. Comfortable rooms.
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Howard • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee