Hotel Vest Mar
Ólafsbraut 19, 355West Iceland
With Snæfellsjökull glacier rising on the horizon, Hotel Vest Mar offers a peaceful and welcoming stay in the heart of Ólafsvík, on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. The hotel is part of a family-run business that has proudly operated Sker Restaurant since 2018, and today both the restaurant and the hotel share the same building in one of the best locations in town.
From every room, guests enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountains, creating a truly memorable setting for a stay in Iceland. The atmosphere at Hotel Vest Mar is calm, warm, and personal.
In spring 2025, half of the hotel was fully renovated, giving the interiors a fresh Scandinavian design style with clean lines, soft tones, and modern comfort. All rooms feature high-quality Sleepy beds, consistently praised by guests for exceptional sleep and comfort. The rooms are also unusually spacious for Icelandic hotels, with each room measuring around 36 m², making them ideal for couples, families, and longer stays.
Hotel Vest Mar is located only a few minutes’ drive from Snæfellsjökull National Park, one of Iceland’s most iconic natural areas, known for glaciers, lava fields, coastal cliffs, black sand beaches, hiking trails, and wildlife. This makes the hotel a perfect base for exploring Snæfellsnes , often called “Iceland in Miniature.”
Location: Ólafsvík, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, West Iceland Views: Ocean view + mountain view from all rooms Rooms: Extra spacious (~36 m²) Beds: Premium Sleepy beds – top guest reviews Style: Renovated 2025, Scandinavian / Nordic design On-site dining: Sker Restaurant (family-run since 2018) Nearby nature: Minutes from Snæfellsjökull National Park
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