ICELANDAIR HOTEL VIK

Their website says "The 78 guest rooms offer views of either the ocean, columnar basalt sea stacks, or the nearby mountains and come with either twin or double beds."

Our ocean view room had a view of buildings and construction. I don't see how any of the rooms in this hotel can see the ocean. Our room itself was fine, albeit a little small even for Iceland. Breakfast buffet wasn't stocked very well and when I asked for coffee (they were out), the response came with some attitude. We stayed in 8 hotels during our trip and this was one of our least favorites.

As a woman and a woman of color my review may serve some well and some not so much. I was born in the United States. I travel frequently and hav the country of Iceland to be enchanting and it continues to draw me back. I travel solo unless I bring my daughters. This hotel has potential but the people that work in it are “entertainers “ if you will. Sadly all women that I encountered. I thought to myself as I met a nice lady at breakfast (from elsewhere) so sad that we as women of all races and ethnicities don’t more widely just respect each other and extend kindness…genuinely…yea I know I’m dreaming…people be genuinely kind and not condescending. Ironically I saw that YOKO ONO is here Monday for an annual peace movement. I work in Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the states and I travel to keep myself balanced and aware. I know God is in Iceland…he’s everywhere. He’s just not in everyone. This hotel is very nice and the girl with the pink hair who checked me in was genuinely nice. Thereafter, intentions and treatment as though I was invisible or delusional ensued. I’ll be back to Vik. Maybe here only because the room was super clean. And now I know what kind of people work here so my expectations will be set accordingly. If you’re not if color traveling alone you may have a completely wonderful experience. If you come and feel the aforementioned energy…it’s confirmation. Thinking to try Hotel Kira next time. I ???? Iceland…I’m just learning what places don’t love or care about all of humanity ☮️

Very nice hotel, restaurant, and rooms. The “ocean view” was a stretch since the hotel is furthest back along the coast and behind other buildings closer to the ocean. The breakfast buffet had more options than some other hotels we stayed at along the east and south coasts. Although you need a dinner reservation, some of the best food and dessert we had in Iceland. Very friendly staff too!

I know pricing is dictated by availability but at $400 this was a very expensive shoebox. The bathroom is beyond tiny, 1 person can barely fit in the shower and another person cannot be in the bathroom at the same time, so it’s very inconvenient. Room itself is tiny with limited place for luggage. Bed is two twins pushed together and not very comfortable. Breakfast was good but not enough to compensate. Would not stay again.

No me hospedé ahí pero se ve bellísimo