Umi Hotel - Skogar (South Iceland)

Boutique hotel with private black sand beach and Northern Lights wake-up service in South Iceland

Accommodations & Amenities

Hotel Umi offers 28 rooms, each with mountain or ocean views, a seating area, and a kettle. Rooms include bathrobes and free toiletries for guest comfort. The hotel has a sauna with mountain views and a yoga room.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Umi Hotel features views of Eyjafjallajökull and focuses on sustainable local Icelandic cuisine. A complimentary breakfast buffet with fresh local produce is served each morning. Dinner at the restaurant is considered among the best in the area, with creative dishes like lamb sirloin and arctic char.

Location & Activities

Umi Hotel is located at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, 6 miles from Skógafoss waterfall. A 15-20 minute private walking trail leads guests to a secluded black sand beach. Guests can engage in horse riding, fishing, and hiking on nearby glacier trails, and the hotel offers a Northern Lights wake-up service.

Wellness & Relaxation

Hotel Umi Iceland has a sauna with panoramic mountain views and a yoga room with reflective glass for selfies. Massage services are available at the on-site spa, though availability is limited. Guests can also use the outdoor seating areas and the private beach.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Umi Hotel welcomes families with board games, kids' meals, and family rooms. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing dogs. A 24-hour front desk and concierge service help arrange tours and local adventures.

• Location: At the foot of Eyjafjallajökull volcano, 6 miles from Skógafoss
• Rooms: 28 rooms with mountain or ocean views
• Dining: On-site restaurant with sustainable local Icelandic cuisine
• Wellness: Sauna with mountain views, yoga room, massage services
• Unique Service: Northern Lights wake-up service
• Outdoor Access: Private walking trail to black sand beach