Hótel Dyrhólaey in Vik
✅ Spacious and clean rooms with comfortable beds and multiple power outlets, including USB ports. ✅ Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and variety, including fresh fruit and vegan options. ✅ Friendly and helpful staff noted in multiple reviews, enhancing the guest experience. ✅ Great views of the ocean and coastline from front-facing rooms and the dining hall. ✅ Facilities include a well-equipped fitness centre and a nearby golf course within 3 km. ❌ The hotel frequently hosts large tour and school groups, causing noise disturbances at night and early morning. ❌ Older parts of the hotel have less modern facilities and some bathrooms lack ventilation fans. ❌ Check-in service can be slow and sometimes lacks clear information about hotel facilities. ❌ Breakfast seating is limited for independent guests due to reserved tables for tour groups. ❌ Some guests find the hotel basic and overpriced compared to other Icelandic accommodations.
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Description
Hótel Dyrhólaey is a 3-star hotel in Vik, Iceland, renovated in 2019. It offers a wide variety of room types including Standard, Superior, and Cottage accommodations, suitable for families and groups. The hotel features spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and modern amenities such as heating, WiFi, and numerous power outlets including USB ports. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant with breakfast and dinner buffets, as well as packed lunches. The hotel also provides facilities like a fitness centre, golf course nearby, games room, and a bar. While it accommodates large tour groups and school parties, independent travelers find the location convenient for exploring Iceland’s south coast. The interior is functional and basic, with a shared lounge, kitchen, and terrace for guest use. Despite some reports of noise due to group guests, many praise the friendly staff and excellent breakfast options.
Location
Hótel Dyrhólaey is located in Myrdalshreppur, 1, Vík, Iceland, about 4.2 km from Dyrhólafjara beach. The hotel sits on a hill providing views of the sea and coastline. It is approximately 164 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). Nearby landmarks include the Vik black sand beach and puffin viewing points reachable by a 20-minute drive. The hotel’s position offers scenic vistas from front-facing rooms and the dining hall. Parking is free on-site, and the hotel is accessible via the main highway, making it a practical overnight stop for travelers moving along Iceland’s south coast.
Tips
- Request a front-facing room with an even number if you want to maximize views and minimize light pollution for northern lights viewing.
- If you have mobility concerns, ask for a room closer to the dining hall to reduce walking distance.
- Be prepared for possible noise from tour groups, especially if staying multiple nights or with families.
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, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:30-09:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Dishwasher
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Alarm clock
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Hiking
- Free parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Fitness facilities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 4180 m. It takes 63 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
Breakfast and dinner buffet, decent. If you have a walking issue, try to get a room close to the dining hall. There are elevators, but it still took us about 7 minutes walk over to dinner. Fortunately you can do that completely through inside corridors, if it's cold or wet outside.
The shower is a step less walk-in. One person can shower while the other uses the toilet, if you don't mind clear glass. No vent fan in bathroom.
The beds were very comfortable and the mattresses did look new.
Dinner was good with several side options and the salmon was amazing.
Breakfast had some great tasting fresh fruit.
The big positive about this location is it's a perfect stop over on the way from glacier lagoon back to the west coast.
Definitely a 1 night stay only.
Can't comment on the viewability for the Northern lights as we were there during a Blizzard. However, if that's your goal request an even numbered room facing the parking lot. The back side is too close to the mountain to see the sky and there's 2 brightly lit buildings above the back side causing too much light pollution.
So why the lower rating? It's completely loaded with tour and school groups. The second night, our room was right in the middle of wild teenagers, running through the halls, knocking on our door and crashing around. They did quiet down by 2300 for quiet hours, but were up crashing around at 0600 again. Then a large tour bus pulled up just before midnight, with it's engine running, headlights shinning in the room, and people talking loudly.
For that reason alone I wouldn't recommend staying here. There was 2 different school groups staying here in 2 days.
Frequently asked questions about Hótel Dyrhólaey
Does Hótel Dyrhólaey allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at Hótel Dyrhólaey.
Is breakfast included with the stay and what are the hours?
Breakfast is served as a buffet daily from 07:30 to 09:30. Additional fees for breakfast are not included in the room price and must be paid at the property.
Are there options for families and groups in terms of room types?
Yes, the hotel offers various family room types including Standard Family room, Standard Single Family room, Standard Double Family room, and Superior Family room among others.
How far is the hotel from the nearest beach and airport?
The nearest beach, Dyrhólafjara, is about 4.2 km away. Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) is approximately 164 km from the hotel.
Are there special considerations for guests with mobility issues?
The hotel has facilities for disabled guests and elevators, but some walking is required to reach dining areas, approximately a 7-minute walk through internal corridors.
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The average hotel price this month is 290 USD The best time to book is May 25, with rates starting from 290 USD