The 10 best hotels in South Region, Iceland

Vatnsholt is a newly renovated country lodge in a beautiful setting above the lake of Villingarholt. From Vatnsholt you will enjoy a magnificent view where you can easily spot the Westman islands (Vestmannaeyjar), the glacier of Eyjafjall (Eyjafjallajökull), the Tinda Mountains (Tindfjöll), the famous volcano Hekla and the slopes of Hella. Vatnsholt is conveniently located 70 km from Reykjavik with an easy access from the main highway, only 16 km from the nearest town of Selfoss where you will find all the modern comforts a town has to offer.

The trademark of Iceland, the great Geysir, gave the hotel its name and Geysir is situated right outside the front door of the hotel. Haukadalur is one of Iceland's most famous historical sites, both ancient and today. The farmer's son from Haukadalur, Sigurdur Greipsson, founded a sports school in his father's inheritance at Haukadalur, which he operated with his wife Sigrun Bjarnadottir for a period of forty-three years. Today Hotel Geysir is run by descendant of Sigurdur Greipsson, Mar Sigurdsson (youngest son of Sigurdur and Sigrun) and his wife Sigridur Vilhjalmsdottur along with their children, Mabil Groa and Sigurdur.The Geysir-Center, which is directly opposite the geothermal area of Geysir and Strokkur, consists of a whole building complex with elegant restaurants, souvenir shop, outdoor and clothing store, snack shop, Geysir museum with multimedia show and camping area. Also there is a golf course, fishing, hiking trails, outdoor paradise the Haukadalur woods, Langjokull glacier tours and other activities such as highland tours. Therefore it is perfect for day trips because of many different possibilities of entertainment. His landmark of Iceland is a spectacular natural phenomenon beyond description. The geothermal field surrounding the Great Geyser is the definitive geyser, having given its name to the geological phenomena. The Strokkur, another famous geyser located nearby, gives a performance every few minutes, shooting a tower of water and steam 30 meters into the air. There are other attractions apart from the magnificent geysers. For example, Blesi, a hot spring with water the colour of turquoise delights the senses. Walking about this natural wonder, one experiences the intensity of the forces of nature. Night time offers a fascinating view of the bubbling hot springs and the northern lights. A pot of boiling water takes on new dimensions.We place great pride in that all are equally pleased at the arrival and departure and your stay will be pleasant and memorable.Hotel RoomsThe hotel has twenty four double studio rooms in bungalows beside the river and twelve rooms in one wing, just two minutes from the thermal fields.All in all, this has to be the perfect framework for rest, relaxation, and getting charged up for the next activity. Access for disabled people is available both in hotel rooms, restaurants and toilets.The hotel has hot tub indoor with water from the geser, which are good to relax after a walk around the area. Iceland is an island capable of tempting visitors to a host of activities. One should however not forget that vacations are also for taking advantage of time by relaxing body and soul to the utmost. To reach this level of relaxation it is essential that the surroundings be conducive to this.

Hotel Katla is located in South-Iceland in about 5 km distance from Vík in Mýrdal, only a 2.5 hour drive from Reykjavik. The hotel offers spacious rooms in a breathtaking environment, surrounded by mountains, black sands and glaciers. The restaurant in Hotel Katla serves a buffet breakfast and local specialties for dinner. A cozy hotel bar is also available for drinks during and after dinner. Hotel staff can help arrange area activities, such as horseback riding, snowmobiling or guided walks on the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Vik’s black sand beach and Vik Golf Course are both about a 5-minute drive from the hotel. The Skógar Museum and Waterfall are 30 km away. The Northern Lights can sometimes be amazing to look at from the hotel, specially from the outdoor Hot tub. Hotal Katla includes: - 103 spacious rooms, Standard, Superior and Suite - Outdoor geothermal pool and sauna - Gym - Free WiFi - Restaurant and bar

A hostel near the Black Beach.

Accommodation. Restaurant. Bar. Adventure Tours. Midgard is your base for adventure travel in South Iceland. We are a local family business offering a unique combo: with Midgard Base Camp as hostel/hotel and restaurant and Midgard Adventure as a tour operator and travel agency. Meet and chat here with locals and fellow travelers. Events such as concerts of local Icelandic artists, free yoga-classes and others are taking place at Midgard Base Camp on a regular basis. A sweet plus for only the overnight guests, Midgard offers a rooftop hot tub and sauna with spectacular views on gracing horses, mountains and the world famous Eyjafjallajokull.

Hotel VOS is a small and cosy country hotel located at Norður-Nýjabæ farm in Þykkvibær by the south coast of Iceland, around 3 km from the coast. Breakfast is included and dinner is available upon request. The hotel is all on one floor and all 18 rooms have private bathrooms, private entrances, and access to a hot tub. Hotel VOS is an ideal place to enjoy the sites of South Iceland.

Stracta Hotel in Hella is a home away from home, where warm and welcoming rooms await our guests, and saunas and hot tubs to relax and take in the views. The hotel has several options to nourish the body and spirit. There is a beautiful restaurant which serves a fusion of traditional Icelandic and international cuisine and a bistro bar with an emphasis on healthy living. Stracta Hotel Hella is in the perfect location for Tourists wanting to visit the Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Geysers, Glaciers, Lava Beaches, the Glacier lagoon and to see the Northern Lights!

360° Boutique Hotel & Thermal Baths is a new family-run luxury hotel situated in the beautiful countryside of the South of Iceland. The hotel, which opened in August 2018, is placed on a top of a hill and has a 360° view of the most astonishing mountains and volcanoes on the South Coast. This 4-star luxury lodge offers spacious and modern suites and deluxe rooms. All the rooms have high ceilings and large open windows featuring a beautiful view to ensure the best stay possible. All guests have access to a spa which includes a pool with warm geothermal water, a sauna, and a relaxing lounge with fire. Due to the richness of the minerals in the water bathing is said to have therapeutical and healing benefits. The size of the hotel, 13 rooms, provides the owners with an opportunity to offer their guests a very personal and attentive service. The guests frequently say that the hotel feels like a home away from home. Therefore it is not surprising that many of them choose to stay at the hotel for several days while exploring the amazing landscape and nature in the South of Iceland. Another quite unique thing about the hotel is the dining experience which can be explained as a community host table. In the evening a three-course dinner from local produce is served and all the guests are seated together at two long tables. The diners enjoy this culinary experience in the company of each other. They get to know each other and share their travel stories. Some have even formed a friendship with their fellow travelers. 360 hotel is where the past and the present meet – modern, central, and with all the magic of Iceland. All in all, our design style is about minimalistic, timeless, and classy interiors that remain warm and inviting, and are as much about function as style, with strong, clean lines and without a hint of excess.

Hotel Ork is a first-class hotel located in the hot spring capital of Iceland, Hveragerdi. The hotel has 157 spacious great rooms in 5 categories. Every room is well-furnished and spacious. The hotel features all the comforts and services you would expect to find at a first-class hotel; multilingual and friendly staff, great accommodation, conference rooms and excellent facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool with a waterslide, hot tubs and geothermal sauna. Enjoy refreshing drinks and great food, made with the freshest ingredients, at Hver Restaurant. We offer a friendly service in a relaxing environment.