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About this property
Situated by Lake Myvatn, this hotel offers WiFi . All rooms feature a TV and private bathroom. Skútustaðagígar natural site is 2 minutes’ walk away. Tea and coffee making facilities and a work desk are found in most rooms at Hótel Mývatn. Souvenirs, clothes and light refreshment can be bought at the on-site shop. Staff at Sel - Hótel Mývatn can help arrange activities like Jeep safaris, Northern Light excursion and snowmobiling. À la carte dishes and a summertime buffet can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant. A buffet breakfast is served each morning. Parking is free on site. Mývatn Nature Baths are a 20-minute drive away. The Husavik Whale Museum is 68 km from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Colin
Canada
“This is a beautiful hotel in an amazing location. The Lake Myvatn area around the hotel was everything we hoped for and more. The trails around the nearby lake offered excellent walking and hiking. The hotel is quite close to other area...” - Jana
Czech Republic
“Ideal location for exploring the Mývatn area, with easy parking and excellent facilities. The staff were extremely helpful and kind, making the stay even more pleasant. Dinner options were perfect, whether à la carte or buffet, and the buffet...” - Geoff
Australia
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room had a great view of the craters and lake. Restaurant was good. Hot tub. Front desk reception was very welcoming and full of advice about the facilities……well done.” - Sandra
Bermuda
“Nice hotel, with restaurant and had pool table and darts” - Lungchichen
United States
“Accommodating staff, huge room with comfortable beds, large bathroom, excellent location.” - Nicholas
Australia
“Good location, great to have the restaurant on site - remember to book in high season. We didn’t have the time to use the free hot tubs but this was a lovely touch. We had everything we needed, and with onsite parking. Extensive breakfast - we...” - Marjorie
Philippines
“They have a wide variety selection of breakfast and we really liked it! The staff are approachable and superb. It was one of the final nights to witness the Northern Lights before summer took over the skies and we got to see them just right...” - Dina
Germany
“A nice hotel directly at the lake Myvatn shore, standard double room is comfortable with regular bed, good mattresses. Clean bathroom, enough space in the shower. Breakfast was phenomenal for Iceland accommodations. We had fresh waffles, variety...” - Marcus
United States
“Friendly staff, hot tub and sauna were nice. Room was comfortable and breakfast was plentiful and varied, including eggs, sausage, fish, and geyser bread. Good wifi.” - Robert
Poland
“Amazing and helpful Staff at the reception desk and bar. Clean bathroom.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Skútinn
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
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.