Fosshótel Hotel in Myvatn
✅ Rooms are spacious, modern, and very clean with lake views and balconies ✅ Restaurant food is fresh, delicious, and served in a setting with large windows overlooking the lake ✅ Sauna on the third floor offers panoramic views and is available until 10 pm ✅ Good service overall with friendly staff and 24-hour reception ✅ Complimentary bike rentals and free parking add convenience ❌ Inconsistent shower water temperature reported by one guest ❌ Some guests found the bedsheets rough and overwashed ❌ Sauna is relatively small and closes at 10 pm ❌ One review noted the front desk staff member Lucia was unfriendly ❌ Breakfast lacked some expected items like waffles and had limited cheese options according to one review
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Description
Fosshótel Hotel in Myvatn is a modern 4-star property built in 2017 that offers spacious, well-furnished rooms with a focus on lake views. Guests can choose from Standard Double rooms, Lake View rooms, or Suites, many featuring balconies overlooking Lake Myvatn. The hotel has earned high marks for cleanliness (10/10) and location (10/10), with several reviews praising the spectacular views of the lake and northern lights directly from rooms and the restaurant. Facilities include a small but effective sauna on the third floor with panoramic lake views, a restaurant known for its fresh and high-quality food, and a bar with happy hour deals. Complimentary bike rentals and free parking are available. Services such as 24-hour front desk, laundry, and WiFi contribute to a comfortable stay. Pets are allowed for a fee. The hotel combines a sleek modern design with eco-friendly materials, aligning well with the natural Icelandic surroundings.
Location
Fosshótel Hotel is located in Thingeyjarsveit, Grímsstaðir near the village of Myvatn, Iceland. It sits directly beside Lake Myvatn, allowing guests to enjoy sunrise and sunset views as well as the northern lights from their rooms and the restaurant. The nearest airport is Akureyri (AEY), 54 km away. The hotel is within 3 km of a golf course and close to Myvatn Nature Baths, a popular natural hot spring attraction. This lakeside position offers easy access to quiet and magnificent surroundings, making it well-suited for travelers seeking scenic landscapes.
Tips
- Book a Lake View room or request a balcony to fully enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and northern lights from your room.
- Reserve a window table at the restaurant for a memorable dining experience with lake views.
- Bring extra layers or request adjustments if you find the room temperature too warm, as one guest noted some rooms can get hot.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Continental [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed Types of pets allowed: dogs Fee: ISK 2,939.00 (approx. US$24.04) per pet per night
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Ticket assistance
- Terrace
- Electric car charging
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Spanish
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Free parking
- Parking nearby
- Conference Hall
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Sauna
- First Aid Kit
- Pets allowed
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Reviews
The room itself was well furnished and comfortable. We got our own mini deck as well that opened out toward the lake. Was a warm a sunny day when we arrived.
No hot springs, but has a cool sauna on the 3rd floor. The sauna itself has a window looking out over the lake, along with a balcony and some comfortable seating from which to enjoy the view after a heat session. This sauna was awesome and got super hot.
The restaurant was classy. Probably the most luxurious part of the facilities. Large windows overlook the lake, and the quality of the food was excellent. Super fresh and delicious.
We only stayed 1 night but felt well rested the next day.
The food at the restaurant was great, service was awesome but when we got into the shower our water was consistently hot and cold every few seconds. Then as we got into our beds it was the roughest bedsheets I’ve ever had. Please see photos attached. You can tell the bedsheets have been washed sooooo many times that the lint build up was insane. We ended up asking for another set of duvet so we can sleep on top of it otherwise it just felt really gross as if we were sleeping on goosebumps.
Breakfast was very good also. Sauna was quite small and ends at 10pm. But overall the shower and also the bedsheets were the major let downs.
Rooms are spacious and modern.
Views are spectacular, even from the sauna on the 3th floor.
I highly recommend reserving a window table at the restaurant, the view is extraordinary. The lamb and steak were exquisite.
Service = perfect.
Frequently asked questions about Fosshótel Hotel
Are pets allowed at Fosshótel Hotel, and is there a fee?
Yes, pets such as dogs are allowed with a fee of ISK 2,939 (approximately US$24.04) per pet per night.
What types of rooms does Fosshótel Hotel offer?
Room types include Standard Double room, Standard with Extra Bed Double room, Lake View Double room, Lake View with Extra Bed Double room, and Suite.
Is breakfast included and what type is served?
The hotel serves continental breakfast daily from 07:00 to 10:00. Breakfast is not included in the room price and needs to be paid separately at the property.
Does the hotel have facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, Fosshótel Hotel offers facilities for disabled guests.
What unique amenities does the hotel offer related to its location?
The hotel has a small sauna on the third floor with panoramic views of Lake Myvatn, open from 10 am to 10 pm, and complimentary bike rentals to explore the surrounding area.
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