Hotel Dyrholaey

Iceland , South Iceland
VIK I MYRDAL, Brekkur
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Mimi

Clean room, staffs are nice and friendly. I stayed at the wooden cottage and it feels like HOME. We love it so much and it comes with all you need. I really love all the windows all around the living.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Brandt

The room was very clean, and the breakfast was great!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

kaye

Large hotel with lots of tour group buses. Served a purpose with good location but not a great place. No blackout shades so during our trip in June the room remained light.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Faith

Beautiful views- great location and the staff was amazing. Clean and comfortable with a bountiful breakfast included.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Martin

Très bon buffet pour le souper. Très bon petit déjeuner. Très bien situé.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Noah

Was pretty good

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Jill

Super nice and comfortable room, our view was great, (till the tour bus parked) staff was super nice, breakfast was an extra bonus very good!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Monica

My daughter and I stayed here 2 nights. While the place was very clean, that is about the only high praise I can give it. The room was sparsely furnished and gave off a dorm room vibe. There were very few amenities - each bed had only 1 pillow, so I had to ask for an additional pillow for each of us. No fridge in the room or even a safe for our passports. My daughter found her bed very uncomfortable the second night, and realized in the middle of the night that housekeeping had flipped her mattress so that the pillow top side was facing the floor, and she was lying on the coil side. Why anyone would do that is beyond me, but it happened. If this place were a bargain I'd rate it higher, but it was the most expensive hotel we stayed in while in Iceland, so I'm giving it only 3 stars.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Dawn

Great stay with plenty of room

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Phillip

Great property, very clean, and great breakfast

Friends

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Joel

This hotel is dated. There is no aesthetic decor to be seen. I stayed at 7 hotels in Iceland and this one shocked me as the worst even though it was the most expensive. The WiFi didn’t work on our smart tv. The staff put us in a room facing the backyard when the property sits on a bluff with views of an expansive valley and the ocean, we booked the most expensive room. The dinner buffet was not good. The breakfast was also not good. The restaraunt had great views of the valley if that is important to you.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Melanie

Breakfast was nice, nothing fancy but sufficient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Arindam

Everything was nice and rustic but the rooms had no drawers no lockbox. Even the hangers were for shirts only. No shampoo or conditioner either. Otherwise staff is friendly and room service is good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

I needed a ride into Vik and the chef gave me a ride. It was kind of him. The staff arranged it, and it was much appreciated. Great conversation and he gave me tips about what to do in town. The breakfast at the hotel was very good. Clean rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

yunok

Good

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Kesava

Great place and great breakfast

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Gurreet

Big rooms, large breakfast buffet

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Nadine

Très bien situé. A seulement 10 min de Vik. Chambre confortable. Déjeuner vraiment très complet. Le personnel est bienveillant et serviable. Je recommande sans hésitation

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Milothy

Very clean
Breakfast was amazing

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

James

Breakfast was good, ample parking. TV would not connect.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

David

Ok muy amables las personas que trabajan allí especialmente los del desayumo

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Claudia

Everything was nice. The food is really good. Friendly staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Maritza

The hotel views are stunning, the variety of food in the breakfast buffet is amaizing and the staff is very nice, polite and helpful.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Ian

Excellent stay
Menu for dinner could have been a little more varied but that’s just personal choice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Thomas

I had a great stay at Hotel Dyrholaey. The room was very big and had lots of space, and was clean and comfortable. It was also nice to have free breakfast included.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Anjali

very good breakfast, parking in front of the room

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Sioned

A warm welcome on arrival by the staff members.
Room was very clean and spacious, had everything we needed.
Parking has plenty of room to chose from.
Breakfast was by far Top 3 out of all the hotels we stayed in on our 12 day trip. From fruits, yoghurt, cereal, tea , coffee and all the hot food and pastries you could ask for. Wwww plus cheese and ham, they're always my favourite
Location was brilliant for a pit stop on our ring road , road trip.
Would definitely stay here.
(Visited April, '26)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Heather

What an amazing view from the front of the hotel! Our north-facing room also had a great view. We stayed here in April 2026 on a cloudy and somewhat rainy day. The building is long with a lot of rooms. There is a restaurant, but we opted to drive to Vic for dinner. The breakfast was great. Wifi was a bit spotty but worked overall. Our room was a good size. There were no outlets next to the sides of the bed (plenty in the room though), and there were lights positioned right over the pillows, a real ouchie if you forget. The walls are a bit thin, but our white noise app helped with that. Overall, a great stay outside of the town of Vik.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Kristy

The rooms were clean and spacious, with wonderful views of the northern lights! Breakfast was plentiful, hot and delicious. Its neatly located just outside of Vik (a quick 10 min drive) so there's is options for dinner, drinks and tours of the surrounding area.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Moe

Good size rooms and bathrooms. Nice location but you’re probably checking in later and leaving early. Seems like everything else is a bit on a budget. Cheap tissues and breakfast, etc and not for the cheapest price.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Catalina

Perfect for a night stop to rest and continue next morning. GOOD breakfast! Staff very nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Aaron

Ok so before I booked I saw many people write reviews about how there are tours and buses that make a lot of noise, and that scared me a little, but I ended up booking and it was amazing. We got to see the northern lights mid April from right outside the hotel!!! The staff were really nice and always available. U can check in late at night. Honestly for the location, even though it was cheap,it was the bes choice I made to stay there! We used the workout gym which was surprisingly very well equipped. Overall, it was a 10/10!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Keith

Beautiful views and the buffet breakfast was sooooo good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Vesa

Room was clean and staff was very helpful and told us where to go see puffins as they had just returned

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Sujoy

A very large property that overlooks the southern coast. Stunning views of the coast and of Dryholaey. Plenty of parking available. We stayed here two different times over the course of our trip. Check in was smooth both times! The staff were excellent in providing us info regarding wifi, breakfast times, etc. Our room was clean and spacious. Breakfast here was excellent, probably the best spread of items I've ever seen. Fruits, breads, deli meats, cheeses, veggies, and much more to name! I'd recommend this place to all my friends and family.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

maria

Pros: Easy parking, clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast, and decent wifi. Breakfast buffet menu: scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, bacon, sausages, bread, jam, coffee, pastries, yogurt, oatmeal, cheese/deli meats, fruit, etc. Black sand beaches nearby that were beautiful.

Minor Cons: Nothing nearby so plan ahead for food/gas. No small fridge or microwave. It was roughly $64+ USD for a basic dinner buffet. The drain in the shower was clogged and the shelf in the bathroom was not mounted properly so I could not put anything on it or it would fall off.

This was perfect for my stay!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Sarah

The room was clean and spacious, we had a beautiful view of the mountains with snow from our window. Breakfast was included and various items to choose from.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Karmel

Had clean room with its own bathroom. Parking was vast. Breakfast had a great selection- fruits, eggs, bread, yogurt, cereal bar. Highly recommend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Robert

Excellent overnight stop

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

anne

C était très bien. Personnel très gentil et souriant.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

The breakfast was fresh but not variety of options for Muslim people.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Catherine

A beautiful and convenient final stop before heading back toward Reykjavík. This was one of the larger hotels we stayed in, but it still felt clean, welcoming, and well-managed.

The front desk staff were kind and accommodating, offering coffee/tea while we waited and checking on our room status.

Our room was clean and comfortable with spectacular views of the mountains and ocean. While slightly more dated (particularly the carpeting), it was still a pleasant stay overall.

This was the night we finally experienced the Aurora Borealis—an unforgettable ending to the trip. While faint to the naked eye, they appeared beautifully through phone photos, and we could still see wispy, ribbon-like formations in the sky.The hotel is also well-located—about 2.5 hours from Reykjavík and close to Vik. We explored the town, dined at The Soup Company, and my family enjoyed the Icelandic Lava Show, which they said was incredibly informative.

Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety and unbeatable views. A scenic, relaxing, and fitting end to an incredible trip.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Andrew

Was a nice place. Clean. Limited menu at restaurant

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Suhas

Great place to stay. Rooms are big, clean and has great view.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Shivapriya

Amazing hotel. So clean n yummy food

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Eunice

Clean spacious rooms. The breakfast was plain but good enough. Plenty of parking. Close to Vik.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

joan

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

Michelle

Out dated rooms. Old television, nothing to watch on the 19inch tv. 2 pillows offered. Breakfast was good though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Soumyota

Superior double room was quite spacious. Staffs are very nice. We stuck due to adverse weather which is usual in Iceland. They helped us with all the information, helped us in extending the stay. Rooms and bathrooms are really clean. Breakfast is quite good.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Alina

The staff were amazing! A very cheerful, friendly and helpful multinational team! They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Thank you! 🙏
The hotel is what you'd expect of a 3 start. All basic amenities provided. The room was clean, warm and comfy. Amazing shower with good water pressure.
The most amazing was to be able to see the Northern Lights out of the window of our room for hours. Wowww!
The only thing that is missing is more sockets. Only one socket under the desk. I had to plug the kettle under there on the floor. Also maybe some kettles with longer cables would be good.
The location of this hotel is also a bonus! High up on a hill with fantastic views all the way to the ocean and also very safe if Katla decides to erupt while you're there. You'll understand what I mean at the Lava Show.
Breakfast was ok with continental option and scrambled eggs, bacon and sausages.
Dinner was not amazing from our point of view but we tend to eat quite basic food like pasta pizza burger schnitzels steak... There was none of that and it was very rich, combining lots of different ingredients and flavours... But I'm sure some other people probably found it amazing. It would be great though if they had some simpler options too.
All in all we really enjoyed our stay and would go there again.

Family

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Saurabh

Not upto expectations

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Abagail

Check in was a breeze. Room was fine and breakfast was ok.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Anthony

This is a great place to stay close to Vik, The morning sunrise can be phenomenal from the parking lot. Very close to the endless black beach and other attractions. Have a nice restaurant. I recommend this lodging.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

ernesto

Hotel very well located for viewing the Auroras Boreales. Good, basic but sufficient breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Claudia

Location is great, property is a bit outdated and breakfast spread looks very different from the pictures. Didn’t love the food.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

Chris

We stayed in a new wing. It was really quite noisy, doors banging etc. The breakfast was really only so-so. Staff were great. We would not stay there again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Mark

A superb location and a clean and tidy place.
The rooms we had seemed fairly newly refurbished which were comfortable.

Be warned it is a places intended for high volumes of guests like coach parties. We opted not to have the buffet dinner which when we returned and saw it was a good choice Vik is only 15 min drive away. Breakfast was a good spread but the cooked food was cold and the dining area reminded me of being back at school.

Overall a comfortable place for one night in a lovely location. Friendly staff but we were not their typical target audience.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Tesa

Dining options and amenities,

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Madison

Good breakfast selection, clean, and friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Jeff

The check-in went smoothly and the staff were friendly. The room was clean and the location was great for our needs. Recommend this hotel if in the area.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Edward

Excellent, clean room, great breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Jedidiah

The staff was friendly and room was comfortable for our 2 night stay. While there was construction happening during our stay it only impacted driving in and out of the property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Amy

The staff was amazing and the food was delicious! I loved the environment…it was very comfortable! Everything was amazing!! ☺️

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Sherri

This is an older hotel, but is clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff is very helpful and even came out to see if I needed help with the vending machine. I was happy with my stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Alexzandria

Super roomy and comfortable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

derek

Very comfortable and clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Lanette

Very friendly staff, delicious, fresh food. Really quaint and rustic.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Ernie

Staff was nice, breakfast and dinner buffet was excellent.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

James

Room was very clean, staff was great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Katie

We loved our stay here! Everyone was so helpful and kind, and the rooms were clean and tody. The option to have dinner on-site was extremely appreciated after a long day of traveling, and I was impressed with options and how tasty everything was! The view as well from both the front and back windows was stunning. My only slight critique would be with the window in our room - it seemed to have a broken latch so it didn't quite shut the window flush to the wall which caused wind to whistle as it passed through the cracked seal. Overall, however, the positives of the location outweighed the window! I would definitely choose this hotel again!

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2025

Douglas

Tourist destination. Thin walls and needs some uodates

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Carlos

Clean Wi-Fi was great
staff very nice and helpful
Breakfast was very good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Roland

This is a large hotel but it was quiet. The breakfast was great! There are somethings to see not far away and the view out of the room and amazing. I forgot my toothbrush at the last hotel and they apologized for changing $14 for one but it was better than driving into town for one. The room was spacious and had an electric kettle. The bar is well stocked and a good place to swap stories with fellow travelers.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Xiomara

Good service, excellent food and staff is efficient. Property is outdated, would be great to modernize it a little bit.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Amy

Great options for breakfast. Friendly staff. Great location.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Yuxuan

The staff brutently tried to unlock my door while I was in the room without asking first, and she stated that according to her info I already checked out which is totally false information. Very disrespectful and unprofessional, won’t come back ever again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Venkata

Breakfast and location

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Simon James

A great property. Seems to cater for tours, but that didn't impact too much.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

James

Easy and safe access to the apartment. Bed is super comfy! Grocery store right next door.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2025

Cheryl

The location was nice. Close to Vik and the black sand beach which is what we wanted. I think the price of $600 for one night is crazy expensive. The room had 2 twin beds that we had to physically put together ourselves. No fridge in the room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Sandra

Great place to stay. Very close to the town of Vik.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

lori

Clean, nice pillows and mattress, good size room. They cater to buses. It’s hard to get a table to eat breakfast, tables are reserved for buses, very crowded.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Melissa

Big hotel with a long walk to the front desk and breakfast since we were in the 200 area. Showers were great with good water pressure and hot water. We had our laundry done. One load was $45 (ouch!). But if you want to wait you can do it at the Vik campsite. Breakfast was included but it would have been even better to have coffee available in our room since we were so far from the restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Douglas

A pleasant place to stay. Not fancy, but spotlessly clean, comfortable with very good food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Otto

Nice lounge to relax in, spacious rooms, well stocked bar

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Ekaterina

Excellent location near Vik. The room is small, but clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Barton

Excellent staff during our visit. There was a large tour group the night of our stay so breakfast was a bit crowded the next morning; however, the staff was quick to restock the breakfast buffet and clear the tables. The rooms were very clean and the staff was very helpful and welcoming.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Kenneth

Was a great place to stay just outside Vík, close to the cliffs. Hotel has a great view point from the parking lot. Place was clean and staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast had a good variety of food and was a great way to start the day

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Linda

Very helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Lesley

We had a great stay - breakfast was included and fine- they upgraded one of our rooms to the larger suite and it was great to have the extra space

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Arkadeep

Amazing hotel with great comfy rooms, polite staff, very tasty breakfast options and gorgeous views.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2025

Cameron

Staff at the front desk were a little rude. However, the location, views and restaurant were nice. Would recommend to anyone traveling to South Iceland just have to get past the front desk.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Shirlee

No washcloths provided. Whole plate is minimal and tired.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Mark

Clean & Comfortable.

Fine for a night or two stay. Big room, nice bathroom. Only 10mins to town, lovely view. Hotel caters to big bus loads of people so we didn’t use the restaurant. It’s a buffet style for tour groups. Handy enough to pop into Vik tho. Clean and comfortable.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Pricey for what it is but you have few choices her

Great breakfast. Old rooms. One outlet for charging, not near the beds. Cheap hairdryer with no heat settings, literally only blows “ air” when you squeeze the handle continuously. I expect more for $350 a night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Eliezer

Very nice place to stop and rest

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Daksha

Great Stay! Excellent breakfast spread! Perfect for Aurora viewing!

Friends_and_family Family