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Sel Hotel Mývatn

3.5 star property
Guests recharge in the peaceful landscapes around Lake Myvatn, enjoying sauna sessions before sampling delicious regional cuisine at this tranquil hotel

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Sel Hotel Mývatn provides a peaceful getaway by Lake Myvatn where travelers start their day with breakfast before unwinding in the sauna or steam room. After relaxing in one of two spa tubs, guests can enjoy dinner at the restaurant or stop by the cafe for a coffee.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Myvatn, Sel Hotel Mývatn is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pseudo Craters and Lake Myvatn. Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall Crater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Myvatn travel guide
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Skútustaðir 2C, Myvatn, Mývatn, 660

What's nearby

  • Blue lake in Hverir Myvatn geothermal area, Iceland
    Lake Myvatn
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and rugged coastline
    Myvatn Nature Baths
    16 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Aurora over the winter forest
    Forest Lagoon
    52 min drive - 84.5 km
  • Pseudo Craters
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hverarondor Hverir
    21 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaffi Borgir
    12 min drive
  • Vogafjós Cowshed Café
    12 min drive
  • Daddi's Pizza
    12 min drive
  • Kaffi Sel And Mývatn Öl Microbrewery
    1 min walk
  • eldey restaurant
    3 min drive

About this property

Sel Hotel Mývatn

Hotel near Lake Myvatn
Located close to Pseudo Craters, Sel Hotel Mývatn provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and 2 hot tubs.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, a gift shop and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (191 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sel Myvatn Hotel
Sel Hotel
Sel Hotel Myvatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn Hotel
Sel Hotel Mývatn Myvatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn Hotel Myvatn

Frequently asked questions

Is Sel Hotel Mývatn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sel Hotel Mývatn?

As of 2 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sel Hotel Mývatn on 31 Mar 2026 start from 165.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sel Hotel Mývatn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sel Hotel Mývatn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sel Hotel Mývatn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Sel Hotel Mývatn located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pseudo Craters and Lake Myvatn. Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall Crater are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Sel Hotel Mývatn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 472 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good the staff friendly and the rooms were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place to stay

Very nice hotel. Friendly staff and breakfast was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional, they genuinely seemed to care that our stay was perfect. Restaurant was also fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacynthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery and trails around with easy access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

Very clean with great amenities and a very convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, tasty breakfast, complimentary coffee all day and a lively hot tub and sauna to top it all off. My mom and I enjoyed this stay along our ring road drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right outside of Lake Myvatn and it was very convenient to stay overnight and head into the Lake Myvatn and explore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong-Sik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. The view from my room was great! Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for this is amazing: we enjoyed our walk by the lake and the views. My travel companion enjoyed the on property brewed beer and we also really enjoyed the pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with excellent amenities - hot tubs, pool table, darts and even their own beer (the porter was very good)! They alerted us quickly when the northern lights were showing. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious, with lots of options. We had a fantastic stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hildy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice room lotsnto do in area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAJA

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our best stay in Iceland in this hotel ; very friendly staff; excellent breakfast ; hot tub . We had a very relaxing stay ; highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room and condition. Very friendly staff. Location is amazing and love that they have a wake up call service for when the northern lights show up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sel Hotel provided a wonderful experience in a fabulous location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast spread
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room and bathroom; breakfast is very good, a lot of choices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel, antique furniture, comfortable bed, great shower! Full breakfast was provided in the restaurant and coffee was yummy! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orain

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and lots of amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and loved the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Saritha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Limited dining outside of the hotel. Food at the hotel was very very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were great. Good resteraunt for dinner and breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SEOW LIEW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities including hot tubs, bathrobe n slippers provided too. Breakfast included was substantial n waffles an added bonus 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had great stay at this hotel. Service is good and breakfast the top notch. It is in a good location. Will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious continental breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is dated but well kept, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025