A contemporary and welcoming base from which to explore the glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, lagoons, and black sand beaches that define Iceland’s south coast, Icelandair H贸tel Vík is just a two-hour drive from Reykjavík.
Behind the glass-faced modern façade, the 88 guest rooms housed in the old and new buildings all have sleek Scandinavian style decor, hues of gray, blue, and cream, hardwood flooring, plenty of natural light, and views of the cliff or Reynisdrangar’s black sand beach and sea stacks. Modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and en suite bathrooms with large walk-in rain showers.
Elsewhere, there’s a restaurant for inspiring Icelandic cuisine using fresh and local ingredients, a lobby bar for cocktails, wine, and beer, and an ocean-facing outdoor terrace for summer drinks. The hotel also hosts a daily happy hour from 4pm to 6pm. Staff are happy to help with sightseeing suggestions and tour bookings, including visits to the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, Sólheimajökull glacier, and Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.
OUR OPINION:
Not only does this contemporary hotel hit the mark for Scandinavian style decor and creative Icelandic cuisine, but it also offers some spectacular nearby sights. We love being so close to Reynisdrangar鈥檚 black sand beach.
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Rooms
Available in four room categories, the 88 rooms spread across the old and new buildings all have sleek Scandinavian style decor, hues of gray, blue, and cream, hardwood flooring, and plenty of natural light. Modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and en suite bathrooms with large walk-in rain showers.
The Standard rooms face the cliff, the Superior rooms overlook Reynisdrangar鈥檚 black sand beach and sea stacks, and the two large Deluxe rooms offer panoramic views of the surrounds from wall-to-wall windows. The hotel also has five Family rooms split over two levels.
Location
You鈥檒l be staying in the heart of V铆k, the small seaside village in the M媒rdalur valley. Nearby attractions include Reynisdrangar鈥檚 black sand beach and sea stacks, a red-roof church built in 1929, and the M媒rdalsj枚kull glacier that stands at 1,493 m (4,898 ft) in height. Further area highlights include the Eyjafjallaj枚kull volcano, S贸lheimaj枚kull glacier, and Sk贸gafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.
Food and drink
Pulling focus on creative Icelandic cuisine using fresh and local ingredients, the buffet breakfast at the Berg Restaurant includes waffles, pastries, cereals, and fruit. A varied 脿 la carte menu with seafood dishes and farm produce is offered at dinner. There鈥檚 also a lobby bar for cocktails, wine, and beer in addition to an ocean-facing outdoor terrace for summer drinks.
Families
The hotel has five Family rooms, split over two levels. There鈥檚 also a children鈥檚 menu in the restaurant that includes dishes such as soup of the day, deep-fried fish with mashed potatoes, and tagliatelle with cheese sauce.
Facilities and activities
If you鈥檙e visiting in winter when the northern lights are visible, a wake-up call can be arranged. The hotel鈥檚 staff will be happy to suggest activities and attractions available nearby, including visiting the M媒rdalsj枚kull Glacier, Eyjafjallaj枚kull volcano, S贸lheimaj枚kull glacier, and Sk贸gafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.聽A public swimming pool is located just a five-minute walk from the hotel.
Tour ideas in South Coast
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at H贸tel V铆k as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Full day Þórsmörk private Superjeep tour with BBQ lunch ![脼贸rsm枚rk Nature Reserve]()
Full day 脼贸rsm枚rk private Superjeep tour with BBQ lunch
Full day 脼贸rsm枚rk private Superjeep tour with BBQ lunch
Formed by thousands of years of volcanic and glacial activity, 脼贸rsm枚rk is one of Iceland鈥檚 most dramatic hiking and off-roading destinations, where braided rivers weave through black sands and rugged peaks and glaciers lord over a sweeping valley.
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Small group glacier hiking on Sólheimajökull glacier ![Glacier hiking on S贸lheimaj枚kull glacier]()
Small group glacier hiking on S贸lheimaj枚kull glacier
Small group glacier hiking on S贸lheimaj枚kull glacier
This three-hour hike takes you up onto S贸lheimaj枚kull to learn about its formation and see the dramatic ice sculptures, ridges and crevasses on its surface. En route, you鈥檒l learn about its structure and get sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness.
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Snowmobiling on Mýrdalsjökull glacier ![Glacier tracks]()
Snowmobiling on M媒rdalsj枚kull glacier
Snowmobiling on M媒rdalsj枚kull glacier
Explore M媒rdalsj枚kull, one of Iceland鈥檚 most renowned glaciers, by snowmobile as part of a small-group tour. From the mountain top, you can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and coast and a close-up view of the glacier鈥檚 structure.
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South Coast and nearby places
- Westman Islands 40 miles away
- South Iceland 48 miles away
- Golden Circle 68 miles away
- 尝补苍驳箩枚办耻濒濒 96 miles away
- 搁别测办箩补惫铆办 103 miles away
- West Iceland 104 miles away
- Southwest Iceland 110 miles away
- Blue Lagoon 111 miles away
- Vatnaj枚kull National Park 97 miles away
- 闯枚办耻濒蝉谩谤濒贸苍 97 miles away