Sel Hotel Mývatn offers a tranquil retreat near Lake Myvatn, where guests can unwind with breakfast and enjoy the sauna or steam room. Relax in one of two spa tubs, indulge in dinner at the on-site restaurant or grab a coffee at the cafe.
Enjoy your visit to Myvatn with a stay at Sel Hotel Mývatn. The coffee shop/cafe is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include 2 hot tubs, a steam room, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
2 hot tubs
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 75
Hand-held showerheads
Portable shower seat
Height-adjustable showerhead
Doorbell and phone notification
Stair-free path to entrance
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Sel Myvatn Hotel
Sel Hotel
Sel Hotel Myvatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn Hotel
Sel Hotel Mývatn Myvatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn Hotel Myvatn
Frequently asked questions
Does Sel Hotel Mývatn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sel Hotel Mývatn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Sel Hotel Mývatn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and spelunking. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include 2 bars and a sauna. Sel Hotel Mývatn also has a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Sel Hotel Mývatn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Sel Hotel Mývatn like?
Sel Hotel Mývatn is a short 10-minute walk from Lake Myvatn and 7 minutes' walk from Pseudo Craters.
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Sel Hotel Mývatn Reviews
Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, extensive, and top-notch with many options. (31 reviews)
The hot tubs were great and provided a relaxing experience. (7 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offered a wide ranging and very good dinner menu. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
We had great stay at this hotel. Service is good and breakfast the top notch. It is in a good location. Will definitely recommend this hotel.
Jun
1-night trip
10/10
No ventilation in the bathroom.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
We just arrived and were impressed right from the start. Friendly personal with useful information. The best shower that I have ever used in the hotels. Delicious food at the restaurant. Overall very impressive.
Larysa
1-night trip
10/10
Hotel doesnt look good on outside (ripped signage) but it great on inside. We stayed on 3rd floor with great views of lake. Room super clean and looked new. Bathroom very clean and new. Food was good. Breakfast was buffet style. Staff spoke english and were very friendly.
Colin
1-night trip
10/10
Big rooms, excellent food in the restaurant and for breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Eugene
1-night trip
8/10
The hotel is a bit dated, but overall it’s a cozy place to stay — especially given the great location right by Lake Mývatn.
Don’t expect warm smiles at the reception; the front desk staff were rather expressionless. That said, the restaurant and bar staff were more pleasant and helpful.
If you’re traveling around Iceland, it’s best not to expect typical hotel service as you’d find elsewhere.
Still, this place was comfortable enough for a short stay and provided the basics I needed.
CECILE
2-night trip
10/10
We have an excellent stay with this hotel.
Chiu Hwa
1-night trip
10/10
Amazing experience and got to see the northern lights while staying here
Richard
1-night trip
10/10
Staff very friendly. Breakfast was the best one in our 1 week trip.
Chris
1-night trip
10/10
Nice place, staff welcoming and helpful, restaurant was A
Patrick
2-night trip
8/10
The breakfast was wonderful! Everything was clean and it was quiet and comfortable.
Heather
2-night trip
10/10
Beautiful scenery!Breakfast is great!
LIZHI
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice property with great dining experience both supper and breakfast. Also enjoyed the walking trails near hotel.
Scot
1-night trip
10/10
Cute hotel right off ring road. Good breakfast, decent dinner and saw the northern lights!
Mikayla
1-night trip
10/10
They had fun activities like darts and pool, and the beer they brew was excellent. The breakfast was also delicious. Our room was so comfy and spacious. Great stay, we highly recommend it.
Kevin
1-night trip
10/10
This was a quiet retreat for the night. Check in was great--rooms clean, dinner excellent Activities to do across the street and close to tourist sites.
Belinda Ulrich
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly helpful staff, dinner and breakfast delicious. Enjoyed hot tub and sauna
Emily
1-night trip
10/10
Good place to stay, good dinner options, can do buffet or a la carte. Hot tub was nice. Breakfast was good. Cafe next to it, some things are cheaper to buy here than the city
Jessica
10/10
View from our room is beautiful, we can see sunrise from lake.
Ying
1-night trip
10/10
Great hotel. Would stay again. Hotel and room was clean and cozy. Great amenities. Within walking distance to nearby points of interests. Great breakfast buffet - lots of options!
Julie
1-night trip
10/10
Was one of the best hotels I stayed in
Andrew
1-night trip
10/10
This hotel was perfect for our one night stop along ring road. All the staff were super nice and helpful. Place was clean and breakfast was great.
Mallory
1-night trip
10/10
The service is very good, the hotel is very clean and the location is very good👍
Daxing
1-night trip
10/10
This was such a cute stay during our trip! Very clean and the staff was pleasant, check in and out was very easy. Definitely had the best breakfast spread out of all the hotels we stayed in during our trip. The view of the lake and craters from the window was amazing, and the horses next door and local doggos are very friendly. I’d stay here again!
Laini
1-night trip
10/10
Very friendly staff, room had a nice old charm to it and was a good size. Bathroom also very good size, overall great experience!