Hotel Dyrholaey

Hotel Dyrholaey is a large, luxurious, modern choice of accommodation in Iceland, located about halfway along the South Coast sightseeing route. Any travelers exploring this region in depth will find it a comfortable and memorable home away from home.

Location & Nearby

Located ten minutes west of the village of Vik and the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, there are few hotels more conveniently placed than Hotel Dyrholaey. Those traveling along the South Coast from Reykjavik - either on a Ring Road adventure or heading up to the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - will find it a fantastic base to break up the adventure, considering it is halfway between the capital and lagoon (2.5 hours from each).

In terms of the other sites, the waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss are 20 and 40 minutes drive away, respectively. The magnificent nature reserve of Skaftafell can be reached in less than two hours by traveling in the opposite direction. The rock arch and puffin nesting site of Dyrholaey, after which the hotel is named, is only 15 minutes to the south.

Though small, Vik has become an important tourism center with groceries, gas stations, and information points.

Facilities & Amenities

There are 150 rooms at Hotel Dyrholaey, all of which have free Wifi, en suite bathrooms with showers and toiletries, as well as televisions; every guest is also welcome to enjoy the beautiful breakfast spread each morning. The standard rooms, which can accommodate one to three, are more than comfortable, but the superior rooms are larger and have access to smart TVs and the on-site gym.

On top of the gym, Hotel Dyrholaey has a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant that utilizes local ingredients and talents, and a friendly bar. Furthermore, the hotel offers a laundry service.

Why Choose Hotel Dyrholaey?

South Coast and Ring Road travelers looking for a modern, comfortable, conveniently located place to stay will find that Hotel Dyrholaey meets every need. Check availability by choosing a date.