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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Dhiraj • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Howard • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Carina • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
D
Dennis • couple • mt
8
convenient location. Comfortable rooms.
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Oleksandr • extended_group • be
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alina • extended_group • il
7
Гостиница удобная для ознакомления с местными достопримечательностями, хорошее место расположения но соответствия цены и
Pros:

Очень удобное место и близкое ко всем локациям вокруг для ознакомления

Cons:

Очень устаревшая гостиница со старой мебелью и ванными комнатами.
Очень дорого по отношению к предложенным номерам.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Marcus • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Tout, cet hôtel et les services proposés sont parfaits !!!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
I
Inge • couple • be
9
Pros:

Fantastische locatie. Super vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Mooie kamers met comfortabele bedden en een heerlijk ontbijt!

Cons:

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2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
H
HJ111 • family_with_children • is
10
Pros:

Allt var mjög gott.

Cons:

Ekkert

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Takahiro • family_with_children • jp
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
B
Bruno • extended_group • fr
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Carl-Gustaf • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Susy & Roger • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Thierry • family_with_children • lu
7
Good stay if you don’t mind the high prices.
Pros:

Location right at the lake and close to the main Myvatn highlights. Spacious room with a nice view. Decent breakfast. Plenty of parking spots.

Cons:

Room was not really cozy. Having to cross a street to go to the hot tubs. Overpriced.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Chunfu • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Pesche Steiner • couple • ch
7
Gerne wieder.
Pros:

Der Empfang war nett und zuvorkommend.
Das Frühstücksbuffet war gut.
Kostenfreie Parkplätze sind in genügender Zahl vorhanden.

Cons:

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2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
F
Fabrizia • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Staff del ristorante super!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sudipta • couple • us
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstücks Buffet, angenehme Zimmer mit schöner Aussicht, direkt zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten gelegen, für einen Morgenspaziergang am See direkt ohne Auto möglich. Wir würden wieder kommen.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee