Stories from the South Coast

Quiet moments, local flavours and the landscape between Eyjafjallajökull and the Atlantic.

UMI Hotel manager holding the MICHELIN Guide 2026 plaque outside the hotel on Iceland’s South Coast

Second MICHELIN Key

UMI Hotel has been awarded the MICHELIN Key for the second year in a row, as 17 new rooms open on 23 December and the hotel grows to 45 rooms.

UMI Signature Suite living room with a view of Eyjafjallajökull glacier

Discover UMI’s New Rooms

Three new ways to stay at Umi. More space, more stillness, and the South Coast right outside the window.

UMI Restaurant dining room with a view over the South Coast of Iceland

Meet the Chef Behind UMI

Polish chef Szymon Maciejewski forages wild herbs and berries from Icelandic nature and gives traditional Icelandic flavours new life in the kitchen at UMI Hotel.

Snow-capped mountains reflected in a lake in South Iceland

Tours and activities around South Iceland

Glacier hikes, ice caves, snowmobiles and super jeep tours – handpicked adventures on the South Coast that you can book directly through Umi Hotel.

Aerial view of a river winding through the South Iceland coastline

Interesting sights to see around Umi Hotel

Black sand beaches, waterfalls, glaciers and the Westman Islands – a few of our favourite sights on the South Coast, all within an easy drive of Umi Hotel.

Green northern lights over the Icelandic landscape

Northern Lights in Iceland

The northern lights are one of the most magical sights in Iceland. From September to April, on clear and dark nights, the aurora can often be seen dancing across the sky above Umi Hotel. Away from the city lights, the hotel's location on the South Coast gives guests a great chance to catch the show right outside their window.