UMI Hotel
About this hotel
Upscale hotel with free breakfast and business center This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and laundry facilities. UMI Hotel offers 28 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rangárþing eystra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(403 Reviews)
2.0
We enjoyed our time here. We did find vegan options at the restaurant and breakfast. The staff alerted us that the northern lights were visible. It was breathtaking. We couldn’t believe how strong the aurora we saw was.
Some of the other guests really played a role in our stay not being as pleasant as we had hoped. The rooms have no sound proofing. You can hear everything in the hallway. So many people were up early, shouting, children yelling + running. I am usually a heavy sleeper that can sleep through nonstop music and construction but this was something else. We would not stay here again due to the noise.
10.0
The property was gorgeous.
5.0
Umi is a beautifully designed hotel near Vik. It is luxury remote destination for the golden circles
5.0
UMI hotel was by far the most magical stay during our trip. Sometimes pictures of a hotel don’t align in real-life, in this case the UMI hotel was actually better than pictured. The location is perfect for those seeing the south of Iceland. The hotel itself if only a 15 min walk to a quiet beach, and the neighbors horses are frequent visitors, which was a bonus for me. The hotel does wake up calls for the northern lights, and we got to experience them both nights of our stay (very end of October). Their dinner menu is is broad enough to keep you interested for multiple nights, they have a great breakfast spread which is included, and I love their little bar/lounge for an after dinner drink. The rooms are modern and clean and beds and pillows are very comfortable. And on top go all that a great staff. Overall wonderful experience and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
5.0
We went to the UMI for a few nights to celebrate my 60th birthday. Staff was lovely and so nice upon our arrival. Our room was so clean and so pretty and overlooked the grass fields and could see the waves crashing onto the beach about 20 minutes away. We immediately (upon Jason's recommendation!) took a walk out to the beach. He said to wear appropriate shoes as it was very marshy. We had hiking poles and walked out there in about 20 minutes - never had an issue. We were the only people on the beach and it was amazing. So beautiful and peaceful.. Great place! Breakfast was very nice, happy hour was lovely, and my birthday dinner at their wonderful restaurant was both delicious and fun! They sang happy birthday! I highly recommend this hotel - we will DEFINITELY go there again on our next Iceland trip!
4.0
Nice property off the beaten track. Rooms were clean and setting was good. We even had wild horses roaming outside the restaurant during breakfast, which was a nice surprise!
5.0
Everything was great. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dinner & breakfast were delicious.
5.0
Amazing views and dining
5.0
Everything
5.0
Great hotel. Our first stop in Iceland and they made us feel very welcome. We had the beef in the restaurant and it was divine. Lovely stay overall and just round the corner from a beautiful waterfall that you can walk behind! Also a short walk from the black beaches. Thanks for a lovely stay!
5.0
We loved our stay at Umi. It was clean, the staff were always helpful and friendly, and the area the hotel is in is absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend staying here.
5.0
Awesome hotel. Very modern. It was very away from everything and very quiet. Laso wasn't too far away from the main attractions in the area.
5.0
Excellent experience
3.0
There were pros and cons to our stay. I will still give 10/10 because the dinner we had was amazing, the property and walk to the beach was stunning, and the staff was incredibly friendly.
However, the rooms were smaller than the other stays in Iceland. It also got very hot at night and the window would only open an inch or so. No black out curtains but this wasn't a problem for us during our September stay. The bathroom sink would spill over if turned on full blast. These things were annoying and might deter some but we would probably stay again and recommend to family and friends!
2.0
A lovely property. The breakfast was good; the room was well appointed and our room was quiet.
5.0
Lovely stay
5.0
Our experience at Umi was great, such a relaxing place to stay. We loved the style and would highly recommend!
5.0
Friendly staffs. Quiet and clean hotel.
5.0
Lovely clean hotel. Staff was very nice and accommodating.
3.0
Great hotel! Special thanks to Anna.
5.0
Beautifully tranquil setting
3.0
Best breakfast of our whole trip! Lovely place - hope to be back. A hot tub/hot spring would be fabulous especially with that view!
5.0
Very nice hotel, super nice area to walk around
4.0
Nice location but the room is a little average considering the price.
3.0
We stayed at a different hotel/accommodation every night during our trip to the south coast of Iceland and this was our family’s favorite place to stay. The hotel is very peaceful and it was also nice to be able to open the window in our room to let in some cool air in July when we were there. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast -the food and coffee was very good. We would stay at Umi Hotel again.
5.0
Beautiful, private property in the middle of a field close to Vik, about 45 minutes away.
3.0
Very enjoyable stay, staff is amazing, attention to details is really great and very unique comparing to other hotels in Iceland. Attentive and helpful staff members are truly a gem of this hotel. Outstanding restaurant, we had the best meals in Iceland during the whole trip. Perfection. 11/10. Keep up the good work!
5.0
Extraordinarily beautiful property! Food is wonderful and the staff is perfect! Special shout-out to the amazing Anna at reception who went above and beyond!
5.0
the best hotel we stayed in Iceland by far
4.0
Nice hotel and attentive staff.
A bit odd to have to drive a mile long unpaved road to access the hotel.
5.0
Comfortable, very good bar and restaurant
5.0
Beautiful hotel, quiet, friendly staff, AMAZING FOOD!!!
5.0
Excellent friendly staff.
3.0
Loved our stay here. Views are beautiful, room was nice. Restaurant was delicious. Staff are nice and helpful.
5.0
Really excellent hotel. We stayed two days using Umi Hotel as our base to explore the southern area. Close to falls and black sand beach. The onsite dining was fabulous, the staff was attentive, friendly, and a pleasure. Highly recommend.
3.0
Wonderful stay at Umi. Staff were very friendly, warm and welcoming and very helpful. Particularly in notifying when the Lights appeared. Hotel is in a stunning location. Hotel is fantastic! Restaurant was also great, good food and great service. Cannot find any fault! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!
5.0
Would recommend this to anybody going east on the south side! Beautiful scenery, great service, clean and accommodating room, fanatastic breakfast and dinner options.
5.0
Staff was super friendly, everything was nice and clean. Breakfast was awesome and location could not have been any better.
3.0
Overall, our stay at Umi was just ok. Here are some pros and cons:
Positives:
1. Good location, close to a lot of great stuff.
2. The modern design aesthetic is cool.
3. Everything was very clean.
4. Solid breakfast.
5. We had dinner at the restaurant, and the food here was better than any of the other hotel restaurants we went to during our trip.
6. One of the staff members we interacted with was incredibly kind and lovely. She was our server for dinner and she was great and went above and beyond.
Negatives:
1. The soundproofing is really bad. Significantly worse than all of the other hotels in Iceland we stayed in. You will legitimately hear everything outside your hotel room.
2. Beds were not comfortable. We stayed in several hotels during our trip, and the beds at Umi were the worst.
3. Window ventilation was very limited, and our room got too hot. This was uncomfortable.
Overall, they got a lot of things right with the design and the food. Unfortunately, the negative items are primary to getting a good night’s sleep, which is the main purpose of a hotel.
Would I stay here again? Honestly probably not. The negatives are too problematic to justify the cost of this hotel, and unfortunately it was the least comfortable sleep of our trip compared to the other hotels we stayed in.
5.0
Great atmosphere. Superb view. Very friendly staff! All was well though for ur to have a great stay (ie: alarm system to see the northern lights, coffee and croissants available for very early check-out).
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Region?
The average price for a rental in Southern Region is $167 per night. This rental is $375 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at UMI Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is UMI Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at UMI Hotel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony / patio, and tv.
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