Description
Summary
Description
Hotel Dyrhólaey is a 150-room hotel on the South Coast of Iceland, about ten minutes west of Vík í Mýrdal and roughly halfway between Reykjavík and Jökulsárlón. With breakfast available, free WiFi and free parking, an in-house restaurant overlooking the Mýrdalur valley, and a gym, the three-star hotel is a comfortable base for South Coast and Ring Road trips.
Location & Nearby
The hotel stands at Brekkur, in the countryside above Vík í Mýrdal in South Iceland. Vik village and Reynisfjara black sand beach are about a 10-minute drive east, while Dyrhólaey — the dramatic basalt promontory and one of Iceland's best-known puffin nesting grounds in summer — is around 15 minutes to the south.
The hotel sits roughly halfway along the South Coast sightseeing route, with Reykjavík about two hours and 40 minutes and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon about a three-hour drive away. Heading west, Skógafoss waterfall is about 25 minutes and Seljalandsfoss around 45 minutes by car. Heading east, Skaftafell — the gateway to Vatnajökull National Park — is about two hours and ten minutes away, while the Mýrdalsjökull glacier lies just to the north, around 15 minutes by car.
The dark rural skies and an open horizon make Hotel Dyrhólaey a strong base for northern lights viewing between September and April. In summer, the midnight sun lights up the surrounding farmland and Atlantic horizon through the night.
Facilities & Amenities
The hotel has 150 rooms in four categories, spread across seven wings built since 1998. Standard rooms are about 20 square metres and comfortably sleep two guests. Superior rooms are 27 square metres, with extra space, a smart TV, USB ports beside the bed, and complimentary access to the gym. Many rooms look out across the Mýrdalur valley towards the Dyrhólaey promontory or the Atlantic.
Every room has a private en-suite bathroom with shower, hair dryer and toiletries, soundproofing, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a desk and chair, a wardrobe, hypoallergenic pillows, an electric kettle with coffee and tea, and free WiFi. Sockets near the bed, accessible rooms with grab rails, and family rooms are available.
A generous breakfast buffet is served from 07:00 to 09:30 in summer in the dining room with sweeping views over the bay. The on-site restaurant uses local ingredients in traditional Icelandic dishes such as Arctic char and slow-cooked lamb, and is open from 18:30 to 21:00, with a buffet at 7,950 ISK per person and à la carte on some spring dates. The bar, open from 17:00 to 23:00, pours Icelandic beers and wines. Packed lunches and special diet menus are available on request, and lunch can be served if booked a week ahead. Hours vary in winter.
Free private parking is available on site. Other practical touches include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, a gym, lift access, wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails, daily housekeeping, and small meeting and banquet space, with the dining room seating up to 200 for events. Staff can also arrange snowmobile and glacier hiking tours.
Why Choose Hotel Dyrhólaey?
Hotel Dyrhólaey puts you in the middle of the South Coast's headline landscapes — black sand beaches, basalt sea stacks, glaciers and waterfalls — with sweeping views over the Mýrdalur valley from the dining room.
Whether you're planning a Ring Road road trip, a few days exploring the South Coast or a winter break chasing the northern lights, Hotel Dyrhólaey is a comfortable, well-located base for it all.
