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 15% 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.
March 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.
December 2025
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.
February 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.
February 2026
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.
