Sel - Hotel Myvatn

$$$$||View on mapMyvatn, IcelandSkutustathir, Myvatn, Iceland|
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Sel - Hotel Myvatn
Skutustathir, Myvatn, Iceland·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families36%
Groups16%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families36%
Groups16%
Solo4%

Lake Mývatn hotel with an in-house brewery and geothermal hot tubs

On-Site Brewery & Dining

Sel - Hotel Myvatn operates its own brewery, Mývatn Öl, which produces exclusive craft beers available on site. Guests can join guided brewery tours and tastings during their stay. The hotel's restaurant serves à la carte dishes year-round and a seasonal summer buffet, with a complimentary breakfast buffet included every morning.

Wellness & Recreation

Sel Myvatn offers geothermal hot tubs, a sauna, and a steam room for guest relaxation. The outdoor hot tubs and sauna are available for use, and the hotel provides thick robes upon request. Indoor recreational facilities include billiards, darts, and a pool table, plus a shared lounge with a TV area.

Rooms & Practical Amenities

All rooms at Sel Hotel Mývatn include a private bathroom, work desk, and tea/coffee-making facilities, with family rooms that can sleep up to four guests. The hotel has an elevator to all floors and offers soundproofed rooms. Amenities include free parking with an electric vehicle charging station and a gas pump in the parking lot.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Sel Hótel Mývatn is located directly across from the Skútustadagígar pseydocraters and adjoined to a walking trail around the lake. Within short driving distance are the lava formations at Dimmuborgir, the geothermal area Námaskard, and the volcnic crater Hverfjall. The hotel provides comprehensive support for aranging local excursions, including jeap safaries and northern light tours.

Additional Services

The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and a northern lights wake-up call service when the aurora is visible. The hotel has a shop that supports local artisans and a coffee house on site. Guestes can rent ski equipment on site and launder cloths through the hotel's in-house laundry service.

  • Brewery: Mývatn Öl with guided tastings
  • Wellness: Geothermal hot tubs, sauna, steam room
  • Recreation: Billiards, darts, pool table
  • Location: Across from Skútustaðagígar craters
  • Family: Family rooms sleeping up to 4
  • Convenience: On-site gas pump, EV charging
  • Service: Northern lights wake-up call
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:00
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Czech, Polish, Croatian, Icelandic, Latvian, Slovak
Building
Number of rooms:48
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Elegant Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Family Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Steam room

Sauna

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Sel - Hotel Myvatn

💵 Lowest room price 123 £
📏 Distance to centre 10.1 km
✈️ Distance to airport 53.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Husavik, HZK

Location

Skutustathir, Myvatn, Iceland
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Skutustathir, Myvatn, Iceland
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Skutustathir, Myvatn, Iceland
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Iceland
Skutustathagigar
500 m
Lake Myvatin District
Skutustaoagigar
440 m
Restaurant
Kvika
1.0 km

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