About this property

This hotel is in southern Iceland, 9 km from Vík í Myrdal. It offers free WiFi in public areas and in the rooms. The public areas and some rooms offer impressive views of the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and Atlantic Ocean. The wood-furnished rooms at Hótel Dyrhólaey include a TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Traditional Icelandic cuisine and local beers are served in Dyrhólaey Hótel’s restaurant. There is also a terrace overlooking the Mýrdalur Valley. In summer, guests can watch puffins nest on the Dyrhólaey Cliffs. Staff can arrange snowmobile tours and hiking trips on the Mýrdalsjökull and Sólheimajökull glaciers. Hótel Dyrhólaey is situated by Iceland’s scenic Ring Road, 178 km from Reykjavík. Free parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Everything location fantastic great meals staff excellent ..
  • Maria
    Malta Malta
    We seen the northen lights, so my dream came true! Room was big and specious! Breakfast was good. Dinner for 116 euros, two people was not worth it though. Vegetables was raw. Not a lot of variety being honest. So i would skip the dinner. But...
  • Robert
    Ireland Ireland
    Located on a hill a short drive from both Dyrholaey and Reynisfjara, with the town of Vik just a little further down the coast. The hotel is nestled between farms and other guest houses. Great panoramic views of the coast and surrounding...
  • Ihatebooking
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice hotel in the middle of nowhere, the rooms are HUGE and clean, breakfast was nice and we enjoyed our stay. I just want to mention, that the heat was blasting, it was very HOT inside, not that we don't like it :)
  • Dmitrii
    Sweden Sweden
    Amazing location near Vik and black sand beach! One of the best restaurants during our stay in Iceland.
  • Gabriel
    Italy Italy
    Nice classic hotel close to Vik. It's located uphill, with a fantastic view. Staff was very nice and told us when the Northern lights appeared.
  • Anneke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    wake-up call for northern light breakfast and dinner buffet beautiful view from the hotel to the coast the kids liked the gym parking close to the rooms
  • Cyril
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, enough parking spaces, the girl at the reception was very welcoming and organised even it was very busy when we arrived, experience of aurora, great and well managed breakfast.
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location with a view, great breakfast buffet, heaps of parking, clean and spacious rooms.
  • Somsuvra
    India India
    Very near to the renisfjara and dyrholay. Good outlook from the hill. Large hotel, big dining and breakfast area. Ample parking space. Rooms were heated, and bathroom floor was heated. Overall a very comfortable stay. Had the buffet. Wouldnt rate...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Dyrhólaey Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Sushi • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hótel Dyrhólaey takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:30 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
€ 15 per stay
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note: When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Hótel Dyrhólaey in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.