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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
54 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Restaurant
Breakfast
Location
Food
Lake
View
Bed
Public sauna
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, great, or excellent with many options available. (38 reviews)
The hot tubs were a highlight, offering a relaxing experience with some even providing robes and slippers. (9 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offered a wide ranging and very good dinner menu with excellent food quality. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Great Stay!
Very clean with great amenities and a very convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Friendly staff nice room lotsnto do in area
Hildy
Hildy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Great staff and lots of amenities
Orain
Orain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Great property in every aspect
Gilda
Gilda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Delicious continental breakfast included
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Great place! Restaurant was wonderful for dinner and breakfast. Hot tubs and sauna were nice to relax in. Could be just a bit hotter though.
Fantastic service and a special thank you to Lucas,he helped us a lot during our stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
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
Jun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Very nice hotel “in the middle of nowhere” which is good, as you can stay comfortably on your way
The hotel is clean and nice
The room is big and bright and also clean
Breakfast is really nice
Also you have an opportunity to take a walk around the lake and watch birds
We liked the stay
Dmitrii
Dmitrii, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Okay
Nice location and friendly staff but it's a bit rundown for the price we paid.
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Great places, of all the places that we stayed across in Iceland on our road trip, this was the best.
Martinis and Beer and the food was fantastic. They have a very sumptuous all inclusive breakfast.
Keep it up!!
Govind
Govind, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Perfect!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
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
Larysa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Big rooms, excellent food in the restaurant and for breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Family traveller
No ventilation in the bathroom.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Great hotel by lake
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
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
We have an excellent stay with this hotel.
Chiu Hwa
Chiu Hwa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
It just delivered above all expectations.
Johannes
Johannes, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Great hotel, excellent breakfast with all amenities including bacon, sausages and eggs. The only thing that made it grade were the midges. They were everywhere. Can’t be outside because they were so bothersome
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Beautiful scenery!Breakfast is great!
LIZHI
LIZHI, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing experience and got to see the northern lights while staying here
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
Nice place, staff welcoming and helpful, restaurant was A
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Staff very friendly. Breakfast was the best one in our 1 week trip.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
Thought slightly old building, it was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was nice.
One minus point is there is no mesh window screen to block the midges. Whenever you open the window, there are swarm of midges coming in. They are non biting, just annoying. A mesh window screen should do the trick.
Zhitao
Zhitao, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Aged rooms but very clean. Restaurant was excellent! Lobby is comfortable and we got very lucky to experience an incredible Northern Lights show! All staff was friendly and helpful! Pool table and darts were fun. Espresso machine accessible 24/7 helped us stay awake for the show and warmed us going in and outside all night.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
The room was too hot and the front desk informed us about no hot water in the whole town due to construction nearby. However, the hot water was actually there with reduced pressure. The blackout curtains were useful. The breakfast buffet was good. The flies are annoying.