Boutique hotel at the foot of Eyjafjallajökull with sea views
Umi Hotel sits at the foot of Eyjafjallajökull in the heart of South Iceland's most iconic landscape — the Atlantic on one side, the glacier-capped volcano on the other. All rooms face either the sea or the mountain and come with breakfast included. Rated 9.1 on Booking.com across 582 reviews, with a location score of 9.4 and staff rated 9.6. The Ring Road runs 2 km away, Skógafoss waterfall is 10 km, and the Eyjafjallajökull Erupts exhibit is 3 km from the property.
20 m² room with Atlantic sea views. Choice of two single beds or one extra-large double. Flat-screen TV, coffee machine, electric kettle, bathrobe, desk, hardwood floors. Breakfast included.
20 m² room with Atlantic sea views and one extra-large double bed. Flat-screen TV, coffee machine, electric kettle, bathrobe, seating area, desk. Breakfast included.
20 m² room facing Eyjafjallajökull volcano. One extra-large double bed. Flat-screen TV, coffee machine, electric kettle, bathrobe, seating area, desk, hardwood floors. Breakfast included.
20 m² room with views of Eyjafjallajökull. Choice of two single beds or one extra-large double. Flat-screen TV, coffee machine, electric kettle, bathrobe, desk. Breakfast included.
25 m² upgraded room with enhanced furnishings and prime views. One extra-large double bed. Flat-screen TV, coffee machine, electric kettle, bathrobe, seating area, soundproofing, desk. Breakfast included.
Two nights at the foot of Eyjafjallajökull with daily breakfast, priority sauna & hot tub access, and a late 12:00 checkout. Perfect base for Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and the Golden Circle.
Three-night stay with breakfast and dinner included each evening at Umi Restaurant. Complimentary pick-up from Ring Road 1. Best value for exploring South Iceland's highlights at a relaxed pace.
Book at least 30 days in advance and save 5% off the standard nightly rate. Full flexibility — free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
South Icelandic cuisine with views of Eyjafjallajökull and the Atlantic — open daily for breakfast and dinner.
Perfect location, perfect staff
Five minutes from the main square but quiet enough to sleep. The concierge booked us a last-minute glacier walk that turned out to be the trip highlight.
June 2026
The bed alone is worth it
I've slept on 200+ hotel mattresses and this was top three. Add the view and the breakfast and it's a no-brainer return.
March 2026
Small hotel, huge heart
The owner runs it himself and it shows. Nothing is a chore, everything is a pleasure. The sauna over the fjord is unreal.
May 2026
Worth the detour
Out of the way and all the better for it. Fresh cod for dinner, silent night, and a view that made us stay an extra day.
May 2026
Umi Hotel is in Skógar, South Iceland, Iceland, about 175 km from Keflavík Airport.
Check-in is from From 16:00 and check-out is until Until 11:00.
Rooms at Umi Hotel start from 54,282 ISK per night when booked on Stofa.
Yes, Umi Hotel offers flexible, free cancellation. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.
Umi Hotel offers WiFi, Parking, Laundry, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast, Room Service, Hot Tub.
Yes, Umi Hotel has Umi Restaurant, south icelandic cuisine with views of eyjafjallajökull and the atlantic — open daily for breakfast and dinner..
Yes, Umi Hotel offers parking for guests.
Umi Hotel is well placed for the northern lights in season, roughly September to April, and offers an aurora wake-up service.
Pets are on request at Umi Hotel.
Why the best aurora-chasing isn't in Reykjavík — and which northern lodges send a wake-up text when Kp breaks four.
A black church, a lava field, and the house of Rúnar Marvinsson — the chef who put Icelandic food on white tablecloths.
The Ring Road after the summer crowds have gone, before the first snow closes the highland passes.
