Umi Hotel
Leirnavegur, 861 Skogar, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 521 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location to see south coast and northern lights. Staff is excellent. Bar has gorgeous views n restaurant is very good! We got our norther lights wake-up at 1:50 and they were amazing!

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Featuring a lounge and views toward Eyjafjallajökull, Umi Hotel is located at the foot the famous volcano in South Iceland. It features a terrace and views of the sea. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Vik is 25 mi away. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. Umi Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding and fishing. Eyjafjallajökull Erupts exhibit is 1.9 mi from the hotel, while Ring Road 1 is just 1.2 mi away. Hvolsvöllur is 27 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Umi Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 23, 2017- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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- Deanna
United States of America
“Great location to see south coast and northern lights. Staff is excellent. Bar has gorgeous views n restaurant is very good! We got our norther lights wake-up at 1:50 and they were amazing!” - Phong
Canada
“Beautiful hotel Trendy Nice location Good restaurant” - Abu
United States of America
“Amazing views of beach and mountains. Excellent staff.” - Clements
United States of America
“The hotel is in a great location if you’re planning to hike or visit Skogar and the area attractions closer to Vik. The restaurant is excellent. The couple running the hotel, Jakub and Anna, went out of their way to help facilitate our somewhat...” - Stuart
United States of America
“Great service, great location, wonderful facility.” - Hady
Lebanon
“Breakfast was great. Rooms were perfect and the amenities provided were great. The location was very scenic” - Taylor
United States of America
“Perfect for our first night in Iceland! The restaurant (both dinner and included breakfast) is phenomenal.” - Lisa
United States of America
“This property really is amazing.. I loved the surrounding mountain views and the horses! everything was great!” - Catherine
France
“wonderful location in the middle of nowhere ! a great walk down to the black sand beach which we had all to ourselves. very nice staff who work hard to make sure you have everything you need. delicious dinner-the best on our trip to Iceland !!” - Bassett
United States of America
“This hotel resides between the black sand beach and the sea on one side, and the waterfall mountains on the other. The light and the air are magnificent. The continental breakfast was excellent before a long hike. You should rent a car in Iceland....”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi is your restaurant able to cater for vegans?
yes, our restaurant is able to cater for vegans.Answered on 28 September 2020Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?
Walking is the only way.Answered on 13 January 2020What’s the best way to get to and from the airport while staying with you?
We definitely recommend to rent a car at the international airport. Hotel is located about 2,5 hours away from the airport in the middle of Icelandic ..Answered on 18 March 2022How can I get to the closest beach from the property?
It takes about 15-20 minute walk to reach the beach from the hotel 1,6 km or 0,96 milesAnswered on 13 January 2020Can you see the northern lights from the room?
Yes you can see the northern lights, if visible, from mountain view rooms.Answered on 29 November 2021Hello, we are traveling in July with our 15 year old son. Would it be possible to reserve one room with two beds? Or do you provide a cot our son can ..
Thank you for considering our hotel in your itinerary. Referring to your question we recommend to choose one of our superior rooms which is little bit..Answered on 18 October 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- UMI restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Umi HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Beach
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- English
- Icelandic
- Polish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Umi Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Umi Hotel
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Room options at Umi Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
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Guests staying at Umi Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Gluten-free
- American
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Umi Hotel is 4.3 miles from the center of Skogar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Umi Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Umi Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Beach
- Horseback riding
- Happy hour
- Private beach area
- Bicycle rental
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Umi Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- UMI restaurant
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The prices at Umi Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.