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This hotel is quietly situated 2 km from Lake Mývatn and 30 minutes’ drive from the Godafoss Waterfall and Krafla Crater. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with modern furnishings. A flat-screen satellite TV, electric kettle and seating area can be found in all Hótel Laxá rooms. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in the bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar at Laxá Hótel, as well as a garden and terrace. Mývatn Nature Baths is 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel, while the town of Húsavík is 45 minutes away by car. Horse riding and hiking in the scenic surroundings are common area activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Myvatn

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sophie
    Germany Germany
    the staff was very professional and welcoming. The restaurant inside the hotel was exceptional. The room was nice, a luxurious bathroom. the view went out to the hillside. the hotel is very close to the beach, you can walk there easy. Overall I...
  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked everything! The remoteness was magical. Good excellent. Only problem for any British person is the price of beer!
  • Anam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious rooms, great breakfast selection, amazing location, friendly service.
  • Joella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff and room. Really liked the touch of putting your name on a list on check-in to have a wake up call when the northern lights were active. Amazing views of the northern lights and very good value for money. Breakfast was lovely, great...
  • Sandra
    Portugal Portugal
    Everything was great! The location is perfect to see the northern lights. The restaurant had amazing food. The staff was really kind. We were delighted!
  • Sean
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the elegant sleekness of the architecture and the decor, the helpful staff, great restaurant food, good breakfasts and most of all the fact that we were alerted to the Aurora!
  • Afroditi
    Greece Greece
    Great breakfast, friendly staff, really nice view. Totally recommend it.Only thing you should be careful is that If you wanna see the northern lights check If there is a phone in your room otherwise you may miss it.
  • Adi
    Australia Australia
    All the staffs are friendly and very helpful. They have Northern Light wake up call, and we got a door knock at 11pm and voila, a beautiful Northern Light! The hotel is also located in secluded area with minimum outdoor lighting, so perfect for...
  • Matilda
    Australia Australia
    Stunning hotel, lovely staff, and wonderful food. Could’ve gladly spent several extra nights just enjoying the view. The breakfast buffet was great, and the dinner we had at the restaurant was superb.
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    incredible views of the lake from which we saw the Northern lights. Great shower and facilities. Breakfast was great (make your own waffles and wide selection including hot and cold buffet breakfast) and definitely recommend eating in the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Eldey Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hótel Laxá
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Icelandic
  • Italian

House rules
Hótel Laxá takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 61 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside of reception opening hours you are kindly requested to inform the property in advance.

When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hótel Laxá

  • Guests staying at Hótel Laxá can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Hótel Laxá has 1 restaurant:

    • Eldey Restaurant
  • Hótel Laxá is 3.1 miles from the centre of Myvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hótel Laxá include:

    • Twin/Double
  • Yes, Hótel Laxá is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Hótel Laxá may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hótel Laxá is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hótel Laxá offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Horse riding
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental