UMI Hotel
South IcelandLocated along a dramatic stretch of black sand beach on Iceland’s south coast, UMI Hotel sits at the base of the famous Eyjafjallajökul volcano. The building blends into the surrounding granite cliffs and windswept heath, but inside this hotel are filled with warmth.
The 28 light-filled rooms are simple but comfortable. Inspired by nature, they feature wooden furniture and warm woolen blankets. The large windows overlook the mountain or sea.
The restaurant serves traditional Icelandic cuisine, produced from local ingredients and complemented by views of the Westman Islands and the southern coast. There’s also a bar with a fireplace.
UMI Hotel is ideally located for exploring the south coast’s superb landscape and learning about its explosive side in the Lava Centre. There are abundant activities on offer, including horse riding, golfing, snowmobiling, glacier hikes, paragliding, and bird and whale watching tours.
- Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Hiking, ice climbing and waterfalls trekking
- Black sand beaches and paragliding
- The Northern Lights
- Snowmobiling and glacier tours
- Horse riding, bird and whale watching
- Kayaking and rafting
- 4WD tours and museums
The remote location of this property makes you feel like you’ve totally escaped the real world. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and the large windows overlook the mountain or sea; just relax and take in the views. In the evening after a busy day explore the south coast’s superb landscape, pick your spot in the bar by the fireplace.
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