Name: Hotel Glymur
Address: Hvalfjardarsveit Hvalfjordur, Hvalfjardarsveit, 301, IS

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Stephen

It was a beautiful hotel and very peaceful.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Tien-Chien

They are under new management since Feb 2026. They are still trying to get everything right. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is excellent. It has a wonderful view.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Kim

Amazing views of Hvalfjörður from this quirky hotel. Our room had a bed on the mezzanine floor so plenty of space below for luggage. Would have been good to have a second chair in the room but we made do with going to the lounge. Loved the bar & lounge/sitting room area - great for drinks or (free) cups of tea/coffee. Also great view from spa pools. Breakfast included cereal, skyr, fruit, pastries & eggs/bacon. No flat whites but tea & coffee. Easy parking. No lift but staff offered to help with luggage - we were ok just one floor up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Michael

Beautiful view from the rooms on the hvalfjörður side, the dinning room and lounge area were outstanding.

The staff were very helpful and attentive, we very much appreciated their attention to us as tired travelers on our first night in Iceland.

The hotel manager was extremely approachable, friendly, he answered all of our questions, and gave us great information for the next few days of our adventure.

The property is under new ownership as of early 2026 and they are making visible improvements.

The dinner was excellent and the breakfast was also very good.

We asked for our thermos to be filled with boiling water and we had hot water for tea and coffee all day!

The bed was very comfortable although they are upstairs in a loft. The hotel is very quiet and we did not hear noise from other guests.

Highly recommended, and we would stay here again, especially as a base hotel to hike to the Glymer waterfall on a future trip.

2/10

Poor

09 Nov 2025

sebastian

This property has been closed for a year. They are supposed to re-open in end 2025 or beginning 2026. Double check first

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2022

Michael

The staff were the highlight including the chef but the hotel is in dire need of a facelift, including new hot tubs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2022

Mark

Great views, excellent food

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2022

katherine

Great spot, one of our favourite dinners we had in Iceland.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2022

Joseph

Beautiful view

It was alright they claimed they had WiFi never got that. Besides that it was fine

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Welcoming Staff

The hotel staff were very welcoming! The meals offered and bar had excellent options, even for me when I have to eat gluten free. Hotel is a little dated but comfortable accommodations and nice size rooms and bathroom.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

Yunfei

This is a very nice little hotel. the area is quiet. the food is excellent. the staff is very friendly. I will book it again next time if I go there.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2022

Jerome

Great stay. Convenient location for exploring south and west Iceland. Gorgeous views and very quiet.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2022

Dale

Friendly staff, good food, beautiful locstion

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2022

Sherry

Very quiet with great views.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2022

Matthew

Great nostalgic feel, phenomenal views and food. The breakfast and dinner was great as was the hot tubs and the staff. I highly recommend if looking to do the Gymur Fall hike.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2022

Julia

Andres makes our stay super enjoyable even though he was expecting a day off.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Frank

beautiful view in a really nice setting
interesting architecture and design
excellent service and outstanding kitchen
very friendly and knowledgeable staff
hot tub works 24/7

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Villa Creativity... was simply spectacular...

Rarely does a place not only meet all you’d hoped for, but exceed it... in every best way. Very special place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Cozy and spacious rooms. Only 50 mins drive from Reykjavik but yet a good place to see northern light. Breakfast is excellent and staffs are helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2019

Elisa

Second time at the Hotel Glymur for a romantic getaway. Beautiful & peaceful boutique hotel is perched on one of the largest Fjord's in Iceland. Amazing views from the main hotel, especially from the restaurant and seating area. Two wonderful hot pots overlooking the fjord at the main hotel with the larger cottages having their own hot pot. Breakfast is amazing with fresh fruits, cooked eggs, bacon, yogurts, cereals, & smoked salmon. Dinner was delicious. Hotel has a relaxed vibe and the customer service is spot on often with the staff going above and beyond. Comfy beds with cosy bedding ensure a restful night sleep. Close to Glymur falls the second tallest waterfall in Iceland.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2019

Wanderers

The service was amazing. The food at the restaurant was excellent. The ONLY downside is the rooms have one large chair in the tv area and the rooms in the main lodge are three levels. The stairs to the bed (upstairs) have a metal piece that we kept hitting out feet on. Not a reason not to stay in this beautiful place but just beware.

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful location, very friendly staff. The food at the restaurant was good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2019

Karen

I would definitely come back!

Food in the restaurant was excellent!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2019

David

This place deserves more stars

We had a really marvelous stay. We were there two days and had dinner and breakfasts there. We thought that the food was quite excellent. Maybe they have a new chef because this was the best we had in Iceland and we had some very good meals. Breakfasts had a very good variety and was fresh and well prepared (smoked salmon, eggs prepared in various way, variety of breads and juices, a wide choice of jams, fresh croissants etc. The view from the dining room was also awe inspiring. The staff were very friendly and supportive and they addressed any issues we had right away. We upgraded to one of the villas when we saw that hotels.com had a very good price. The villa had more space than we needed but it was great to have our own hot tub, fridge, microwave, dining table etc. Everything was in excellent condition. The bedroom had a very good set of blackout shades which is important in summer in Iceland (surprised that other hotels did not always have them). The villa also had excellent wifi. The area has some wonderful hikes and it is not too far to the Snaefellsnes peninsula which is a fantastic day trip. We couldn't have been happier - and we are recommending this place to our friends.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2019

Peter

Great one night stay

Nice and quiet, excellent and outgoing staff. Wonderful breakfast buffet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was friendly. Breakfast was great. View was breathtaking. Room was clean. Hot tubs were clean and relaxing. I would go back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2019

Connie

Great views.

Very nice hotel. Great views, good food in restaurant. Only complain was the water smelled like sulfur. Bed is in the loft.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2019

Michael

Beautiful and quiet

Views over the fjord are astonishing. Lovely and quiet this was our favourite place we stayed on our trip.

Cabin was huge and had everything we needed. Dinner in main hotel on both nights was gorgeous and staff extremely helpful.

Will definitely be staying here again on future trips

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2019

N

We stayed at this hotel in the summer of 2018. it's very secluded but with amazing view of the Fjords. The cabinet was very specious with huge balcony. The bed was very comfortable, however, the running water does small like egg. We did not mind it.

Wifi isn't working at our cabinet at all so we had to walk up to the main building to get some work done. Breakfast was delicious and full of things to choose from. we will be back there again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Nice and relaxing stay in quiet surroundings. Excellent food and good and friendly service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2018

Eric

Cozy hotel with private villas. Maids need to clean under beds and furniture. Some staff was very friendly, others seemed neutral and sometimes somewhat cold. Views of fjord and overall location were amazing. With some minor improvements this could be the best hotel in the area.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2018

Cynthia

Beautiful stay

We got there in the dark and woke up to the most beautiful views! I had to rent 2 room villa because the hotel was full. Totally worth the money. Private hot tub! Lots of space in villa for 2 couples. (Just ask to have outdoor lights turned off. VERY bright.)

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2018

Tiffany

This hotel was wonderful. We stayed in the creativity Villa. The room was spacious, very clean and had the best views. The hotel staff was very nice and accommodating. Would stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2018

Leslee

Great calm location with a beautiful view. Highly recommended and a highlight of our trip.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Sep 2018

Zaldy

Nope

Terrible bathrooms, like warm water and it smelt like rotten eggs. Drive a bit further and stay in Borganes

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2018

Brendon

Great place to stay.

Hotel was clean. Very friendly staff. Most could speak English well and those who couldn’t tried very hard. Was a pleasant stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2018

Yeni

Amazing stay!

Excellent stay in one of the villas. We got to see the Aurora by chance ! Good dinner (but a little pricey). Friendly and helpful host as well. ☺️

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2018

William

Love this place. Our second time visiting.

Hotel Glymur is comfortable and relaxing. I love the water and mountains. The restaurant is wonderful with excellent selections and a good wine list. We sat in the lounge afterward with a cocktail and conversation with new friends from the table next to us at dinner. Later the staff told us the northern lights were visible, so went outside and took several excellent pictures.

The breakfast buffet was fresh with many selections. It’s only 90 minutes to Keflavik airport, so perfect for the last night in Iceland if you have a rental car.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Very comfortable hotel, nice room and beautiful view of the ocean. The complementary breakfast was excellent as well! They have two hot tubs outside which were perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2018

Christopher

Lovely fjord location

The 1 bed villa was great, worth the extra money compared to the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2018

Hilary

Loved the hot tub

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2018

David

Solid hotel accommodations with personal service

We used this hotel as a convenient place to stay after a long day of sightseeing activities that would not be too far from the next day's activities. So we were not expecting greatness - only to be surprised by the personal quality of service in terms of politeness, flexibility, and willingness to help us. We were able to get upgrades, have the breakfast hour moved up by an entire hour, and get help with our bags. It is somewhat remote but the restaurant was very good and it appeared that many locals went there to eat. Rooms were clean but small. Bedrooms were in a loft where one had to climb up a narrow staircase to get to the bed. It was a bit inconvenient to have to negotiate one's way down to the bathroom on the first floor during the night but doable. There was ample parking and everything worked. I'd recommend the hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2018

Stephanie

Gorgeous Views at Charming Hotel

What a charming hotel! Lots of quirky decorations throughout the hotel and in rooms. The staff were absolutely lovely- happy to help with any and all questions. We had a loft room, which was small but more than sufficient, with a breathtaking view of the fjord. We made use of the two hot-spring fed hot tubs available to guests as well. Sitting and looking out over the mountains at sunset was a magical experience. Breakfast was generous and good!
P.S. If you drive to the hotel from Reykjavik, avoid a $10 toll by driving around the peninsula, rather than through the tunnel. It's an extra ~20min, and though the roads are winding the views are stunning.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2018

Emma

Room was slightly dated but clean and comfortable, but really this hotel is all about the view!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent hospitality and service; the breakfast was delicious!!!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2018

Adam

Our favourite escape in Iceland

Third stay here. Never disappoints. Located 1.5 hrs or so from Keflavik, overlooking a fjord. Hotel is cosy. A couple of hot tubs overlooking fjord. Breakfasts and dinners very good. Staff are attentive, friendly and efficient. Nice bar. Just a great place. A fourth visit is on the cards.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2018

Chelsey

Loved this place and the hot tubs were AMAZING in the barely above freezing temps. Plus, how amazing is it to say that you saw the Northern Lights from your hotel room??? The rooms are fantastic. The only thing perhaps that I would change is the addition of a microwave. I would definitely stay here again given the chance.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2018

sean

Best hotel of our trip!

This is a review for the villas. We were blown away by the villas and the view! Everything was clean and well kept and well stocked. They had bath robes for our comfort and even coffee and creamers for the house. We were suprised by flowers and chocolates in the romantic villa. Perfect since we were celebrating our 12 year wedding anniversary. The hot tub was incredibly hot that we actually had to turn it down. But id prefer too hot over too cold, especially in Iceland. Breakfast was delcious and there was a good variety. The only thing i could recommend was that the coffee be warmer. We felt at home here and would stay here again in a heartbeat.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

jacek

Romantic villa

Amazing villa with breath taking views, highly recommend although we were told the hot tub didn’t work, which in fact it did but was just covered by thick snow. friendly and helpful staff, great in hotel restaurant.

4/10

Poor

13 Nov 2017

Eric

60’s Garage Sale

Decor looks like it is from my grandmas house. Dining room was empty for dinner. Waitress was really nice. Lighting in the room was horrible. You were unable to read in bed. Light switches in the room didn’t turn lights on. Towels were old. Just a really strange place. Not impressed

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2017

AJ

Quiet relaxing hotel. Delicious dinner and breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2017

Austin

Gorgeous View, Charming Hotel

Just ~50 miles from Reykjavik, but feels like you're way out in the country (in a good way). Gorgeous view of the lake and mountains, and friendly hotel staff. Probably a popular weekend getaway area for people who like in downtown Reykjavik, I'm guessing.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Very dated hotel. Difficult room set up with bed in loft area and bathroom below

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2017

Deep

Nice hotel with amazing views and great food

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Glymur. The views were amazing from our room. The breakfast and dinner we had there was of very high quality. The outdoor hot tub was also very good and we enjoyed it. Overall, an amazing experience.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2017

Sara

Beautiful view!

Amazing view, nice facilities. Great breakfast. Located on top of a large hill overlooking water, so you see it all. WIFI and TV.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2017

Andrew

Nice hotel

Nice hotel. room had a loft and good view of the water. dinner and breakfast were also good.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2017

Melissa

Worth the drive!

It is a longer drive to take Rt 47 to Glymur, but I wouldn't have traded some of the beautiful sights for the world, and certainly not the tunnel which you can take on the return. At the end of the drive is a sweet treat - the Hotel Glymur, with sweet attentive staff, delicious meals, fun rooms, and the feeling that you are at an exclusive lodge in the foothills. I loved my stay here.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Great location

Excellent location for visiting Falls and Gieser. Hotel is OK but not special -- dinner service is good but extremely limited offering -- breakfast buffet excellent.

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2017

Nick

So bad we paid $600 on other hotels to leave early

We were very excited for our stay at Hotel Glymur. The location was gorgeous and we were expecting a cute, rural get-away. Unfortunately, the room was uninhabitable. The sheets were dirty and stained. The water in the shower reeked of sulphur. The smell was horrific, and it made the rest of the (tiny) room smell for hours. Worst of all, we couldn't open the windows to let the smell out because the windows lacked screens and there were hundreds of insects trying to get in. On top of all that, the blinds were nearly see through, which was a problem with 23 hours of sunlight each day.

We ended up leaving after only one night and re-arranging the last few days of our trip just to get out of this place.

Avoid unless you have literally no other options in the area, and enter with low expectations.

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2017

Ellen

Awful

AWFUL. The room (and hotel) are extremely dated so there was little comfort. Hotel was \"managed\" by a 25 year old and teenagers so needless to say service was terrible. To top it off the water smelled like sulfur so you get to take a rotten egg shower. I wouldn't give this review but for the price. At this expensive price point, the hotel and service are completely unacceptable. On a positive note, the view and food were good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2017

William

Comfortable hotel with restaurant and great views

I immediately relaxed when I saw the other guests enjoying wine and cocktails as they looked down at the fjord. Dinner was very good. I would enjoy a return visit.

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Great view. Double means singles

The pros:Great view from the soaking tubs and interesting decor throughout the hotel. Breakfast is delish!

The cons: Apparently a European double bed is 2 singles pushed together. Not ideal for a romantic getaway! Internet in the room didn't work. Apparently a router was broken. No concierge and no good knowledge about local tourist sites. Luckily I had lonely planet guide with me.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2017

Mike

Amazing food

The food in the restaurant was simply amazing. The breakfast buffet was incredible, and the dinner was absolutely delicious. The best meals we had in Iceland. The shower water smelled of sulfur, but everything else about the hotel was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2017

Elizabeth

Lovely stay

Hotel Glymur is an absolutely wonderful hotel in stunning scenery. With giant windows you can watch the sun rise and set over the water and mountains. The surrounding area is gorgeous and not far from reykjavik. The hotel itself is beautiful and charming, has a wonderful breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, spacious rooms and overall comfort that can't be beat at this price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2016

Barbara

The best hotel we stayed at

Nice staff, has coffee /tea spot always, hottub, robes, shower that does not flood the whole bathroom. Bed is upstairs in loft. Very large breakfast options included. Nicest lobby. Had 8 nights with 7 hotels and this was the best.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2016

ERIC

Food and hiking away from it all

lovely unique hotel in great location for hiking and exploring away from the crowds. And breakfast and dinner were unsurpassed our entire trip. Amazing food. Kudos to the chef

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Hotel Glymur

Overall good, too far from the airport, about 2 hours and nothing around, no restaurants or shops. our only regret was we didn't see northern lights during out 3 days stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2016

Steven

Wonderfull overnight spot away from it all

Really good use of the space to provide a split level room making it a small studio. Very pleasant indeed. The views from the room were outstanding and the bar and restaurant were top notch. The hot tub is perfectly situated to be sheltered and get the best view.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Beautiful views, nice location

Otherwise nothing too special
Staff seemed a little inexperienced (particularly at the bar)
Food fair

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2016

Donna

Beautiful

The room was oh so comfy! Loved the fact that it was 2 stories. Great breakfast buffet. Great view.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Not much else to choose from near Whale Fjord

Hot tub growing algae. Dinner disappointing. Staff not well trained. Rooms had bed on upper level, hard for getting to bathroom during the night. Too expensive.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2016

Jack

A gem

From the outside you would not think that the hotel would be so nice on the inside, but it is. The views are great, the food is wonderful, the rooms are small but comfortable.(You can splurge on a villa or suite- not currently available through the web site). The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is well located for exploring western Iceland..

4/10

Poor

29 Apr 2016

claire

Stuck in a time warp!!

What a strange place! Hotel room was poorly designed so not very comfortable. Reception staff very friendly and food good but room and decor left a lot to be desired!

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2016

Peter

Friendly staff & very relaxing.

Family

4/10

Poor

29 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Expensive and not that good

Expensive hotel but not as good as it could be. Curtain ripped, tv didn't work and no wifi in the room as advertised. Evening meal very expensive but fairly average. Whilst it was perfectly fine and the problems easily fixed, Iceland has nicer hotels for a lot less money. Not sure what is 'boutique' about it...

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