South Coast Hotels

Insights from kimkim local specialists for our hand-selected hotels in South Coast, Iceland

The South Coast of Iceland, renowned for its scenic landscapes, glaciers, waterfalls, and black sand beaches, offers a range of kimkim-recommended accommodations that cater to any stay. If you're seeking a serene getaway with clear views of the glaciers, consider the family-run Glacier View Guesthouse. Or grab a room at Hotel Geysir, located near the famous Geysir geothermal area with easy access to the erupting geysers and the cascading Gullfoss waterfall. With upscale rooms and a restaurant serving Nordic cuisine, you might prefer the contemporary Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, nestled between two of Iceland's most spectacular natural attractions, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Skaftafell nature reserve.

Vík Apartments

4.8

(17)

· Mid-Range

Vík Apartments offers a comfortable and modern stay for travelers looking for a bit of space and independence while exploring southern Iceland via the Ring Road. Vík's attractions are easily accessible from these self-service apartments. The black sand beach of Víkurfjara is a 5-minute walk, and...

Magma Hotel

4.7

(19)

· Upscale

Immerse yourself in the natural phenomena of Southern Iceland with a stay in the modern Magma Hotel in the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. This small village is steeped in history, as it was strictly a Christian area in the Middle Ages that has become known for its local folklore surrounding...

Glacier View Guesthouse - Hrífunes

5.0

(7)

· Mid-Range

Glacier View Guesthouse in Hrífunes is a warm, family-run hotel in a remote location between two glaciers. Located a 3-hour drive from Reykjavík just off the Ring Road, the hotel offers access to some of the South Coast's most interesting attractions. The waterfall of Stjórnarfoss and the...

Hotel Geysir

5.0

(6)

· Upscale

Experience the beauty of Geysir with a stay at the family-run Hotel Geysir, located just across from the site that's so iconic it gave us the word "geyser" in English. Walk less than five minutes to Geysir across the road or walk five minutes to Strokkur, which erupts every 6-10 minutes. You'll...

Hótel Lækur

4.8

(10)

· Mid-Range

Hótel Lækur is a family-run country hotel almost directly between Selfoss and Vík, which makes it ideal for those who want to experience southern Iceland's landscape and sites along the Golden Circle. Selfoss is just over 40 minutes away, and Vík and the Black Sand Beach are an hour and 15...

Buubble Hotel Ölvisholt

4.8

(8)

· Mid-Range

Buubble, an innovative nature retreat, offers guests a unique sleeping experience inside a transparent bubble. Tucked amid a forest, about a 15-minute drive east of Selfoss, travelers are within reach of cultural sites like the Skyrland Museum and natural attractions such as the Urridafoss...

Silica Hotel

5.0

(3)

· Luxury

Walk to the Blue Lagoon in just 10 minutes when you stay at the Silica Hotel, a stylish modern hotel located 20 minutes from the airport and 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Reach Selfoss, the nearest starting point of the Golden Circle, in just over an hour. Sites like the massive Gullfoss Waterfalls...

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

5.0

(3)

· Luxury

If you're looking to experience Iceland's world-famous nature firsthand, you won't get much closer to it than The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, a modern luxury hotel encircled by the Blue Lagoon's mineral-rich waters. Step outside into the hotel's private lagoon, which draws its waters from the...

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Skálakot Manor Hotel

5.0

(3)

· Upscale

Skálakot Manor Hotel offers a charming boutique stay on a historic rural horse farm in the South Iceland countryside. Set at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull stratovolcano, the elegantly renovated manor house includes 14 individually designed rooms (some with balconies, fireplaces, or clawfoot...

Stracta Hotel

4.2

(24)

· Upscale

Family-owned Stracta Hotel, on Iceland's scenic south coast near Hella, is a large 148-room property surrounded by stunning natural wonders, including the Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla volcanoes, with easy access to Golden Circle attractions, just an hour's drive from Reykjavík. Guests can choose...

Hrífunes Guesthouse

5.0

(1)

· Upscale

Stay in a remote and rustic location at the Hrifunes Guesthouse, situated between the two towns of Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, both about 30 minutes away. The natural phenomena of southern Iceland are all accessible from this peaceful spot: Drive to the hexagon-shaped basalt pieces of Kirkjugólf...

UMI Hotel

4.5

(2)

· Upscale

Stay year-round at the UMI Hotel, a modern space situated between the sea and the subglacial volcano Eyjafjallajökull. Located just off the Ring Road, UMI Hotel is just over two hours from Reykjavík and 2.5 hours from the airport. This property was once an abandoned farm, which a family...

Dalshöfði Guesthouse

4.5

(2)

· Mid-Range

Enjoy a relaxing stay in this countryside guest house facing the Vatnajökull Glacier. Located four hours from Reykjavík, Dalshöfði Guesthouse offers a simple and modern stay just 25 minutes from Kirkjubæjarklaustur village, where you'll find sites like the natural hexagonal basalt deposits of...

Loa's Nest

Mid-Range

This family-run guesthouse offers simple and clean rooms and warm hospitality from a convenient location just outside of Hella, about an hour and 15 minutes from Reykjavík. The small town of Hella is just a 10-minute drive, where you'll find a handful of services and restaurants and the...

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