The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Iceland

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland

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Iceland is a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. If you're planning a dive trip to this seaside destination, you'll want to make sure you stay at one of the best dive resorts or hotels. Our team has analyzed all of the hotels in Iceland based on key criteria, so we can help you find the perfect scuba diving accommodations for your needs. From luxury 5-star hotels to affordable options, we've put together the ideal list of places below. We'll share with you the hotels with the best amenities and give you all the information you need to decide which hotel is best for your scuba trip. Whether you're looking for a dedicated scuba hotel or a resort that offers both scuba diving and plenty of pampering to go with it, we'll help you find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. So, get ready to explore the underwater world nearby and book your stay at one of the top dive hotels in Iceland.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Lambastadir Guesthouse

Selfoss, Iceland
Guest House with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Lambastadir, Lambastadir Guesthouse has great rooms from $137 (before taxes). It offers a water park, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast. It has a terrific 9.22 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, scuba divers will especially love hiking, mountain views, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center at this terrific hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Microwave


Northern Light Inn

Grindavik, Iceland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Northern Light Inn which has nice rooms starting at $268. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Blue Lagoon Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Kjarnalundur

Akureyri, Iceland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Iceland
  • Outdoor pool

We found Hotel Kjarnalundur to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $176. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kjarnalundur. You'll also find mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spa/Wellness


Hotel Odinsve

Reykjavik, Iceland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Iceland
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $106, Hotel Odinsve, at Odinstorg provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, hiking, laundry services, horse riding, and car rentals. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Stracta Hotel Hella

Hella, Iceland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Stracta Hotel Hella has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. The great rooms here start at $139 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Gaddstadaflotum 4. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, which is nice for scuba divers. Just a short drive from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bergas Guesthouse

Keflavik, Iceland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Bergas Guesthouse is 8.70 out of 10. This place has skiing, a water park, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $135, and it's located at Grofin 8. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a game room, free parking, and a pool table which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The water slides are especially fun! The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Water park
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Centrum Guesthouse

Akureyri, Iceland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Iceland
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Centrum Guesthouse because it has great rooms that start at $153. It has skiing, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Hafnarstræti 102. Only a short distance from the city center, divers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, golf, city views, free parking, and kids meals at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Spa/Wellness


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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Iceland?

Iceland Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$159

Travelers to Iceland will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $159. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Iceland.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $106
  • 3-star hotels: $168


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