Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 hot tubs and a fitness center

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Outdoor spa tub
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Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Bar

Room options

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Ocean View Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (No View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi, Fagurholsmyri, Eastern Region, 785

What's nearby

  • Fjallsárlón - 20 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Skaftafell Camping - 27 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 28 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • The Thorbergur Center - 42 min drive - 33.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Vatnajökull - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hof 1 Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Vatnajokull
Take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. The on-site restaurant, Glacier Lagoon Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a gym and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, bar, and breakfast
Room features
All 124 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Heated floors, showers, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 4,500 for adults and ISK 2,250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Glacier Lagoon Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ISK 4000 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 4500 for adults and ISK 2250 for children
  • Pet fee: ISK 4000 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that this property charges a fine of 500 Euro as a fine for smoking, as smoking is prohibited on property grounds.

Property is also known as

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hotel Fagurholsmyri
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hotel
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Fagurholsmyri
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hotel
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Fagurholsmyri
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hotel Fagurholsmyri

Frequently asked questions

Is Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of ISK 4000 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon located?

Situated in a national park, this eco-certified hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Vatnajokull and within 20 mi (32 km) of Fjallsárlón and Skaftafell Camping. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) away.

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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Nice hotel and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

What a great hotel. Comfy beds, amazing hot tubs, wonderful restaurants and so close to terrific adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The hotel, the restaurant, the view all awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay: we had a very relaxing time, good food and deep sleep in a serene setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The service, ambiance, and fragrance of the hotel was nothing short of spectacular. We will certainly stay here during our next visit to Iceland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Such a good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful location, great staff, great food!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice staff and the hotel was modern. It has every amenities you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everything about this property was excellent. Greeted warmly, exceptional suite, beautiful view and superior food. The bar was really nice too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved the unique atmosphere. The sauna was relaxing, and the food was delicious, along with great service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel and spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Top notch but expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Very nice stay, clean, comfortable. Staff very nice! Happy hour is great! Only one thing better selection on bar food maybe some hamburgers sliders or chicken fingers more choices. Breakfast buffet was really good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The property was absolutely amazing. The Sauna and hot tub was the perfect ending to a chilly day in the rain, snow, hail and wind!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel with great hot tub, about 30 minute drive from Jokulsarlon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel with very friendly staff. Food and drinks were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel that feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere! Great food & the bartender makes amazing drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Elegant and located within reach of Iceland’s South and East Coast destinations. Innovative architecture. Super friendly staff. Fun outdoor hot tubs. Love the lounge and it’s happy hour. Has its own waterfall to hike to!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel location when visiting Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach. Restaurant was excellent! Comfy rooms with large windows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very good breakfast. Close to the glacier. Room clean. Good view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel nestled in the mountains. Relaxing hot tub and comfortable beds. Dinner and breakfast in the restaurant had good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We have had the best time ever - both hotels we stayed in have been absolutely brilliant! Beautiful rooms, excellent service, great food, location, loved it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The view is outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025