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Hótel Laxá

3.0 star property
Countryside retreat offers a perfect balance of relaxation and discovery with daily manager's reception where travelers can connect with fellow guests

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Hótel Laxá provides a peaceful rural escape with thoughtful amenities. Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet, mingle at the manager's reception, and can unwind in the garden or browse the library. WiFi ensures everyone stays connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Myvatn, Hótel Laxá is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Myvatn and Pseudo Craters. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugum Pool or Laugavollur. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Myvatn travel guide
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Vid Olnbogaas, Myvatn, 660

What's nearby

  • Blue lake in Hverir Myvatn geothermal area, Iceland
    Lake Myvatn
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and rocky coastline
    Myvatn Nature Baths
    16 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Godafoss which includes a cascade, mist or fog and a river or creek
    Godafoss
    26 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Aurora over the winter forest
    Forest Lagoon
    49 min drive - 49.4 miles
  • Hverarondor Hverir
    21 min drive - 17.4 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaffi Borgir
    15 min drive
  • Kaffi Sel And Mývatn Öl Microbrewery
    4 min drive
  • eldey restaurant
    2 min drive

About this property

Hótel Laxá

Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Hótel Laxá. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 80-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 61.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 61.0 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hótel Laxá
Hótel Laxá Hotel Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Hotel
Hótel Laxá Hotel
Hótel Laxá Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Hotel Myvatn

Frequently asked questions

Is Hótel Laxá pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hótel Laxá?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hótel Laxá?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hótel Laxá located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Myvatn and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pseudo Craters. Dimmuborgir and Grotagja Cave are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Hótel Laxá Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 779 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, clean, modern and great restaurant. Best beef tenderloin! Breakfast was delicious as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torfi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food, nice staff and clean facilities. Fully recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern. Rooms were so comfortable. Windows to see outside were amazing. Restaurant was excellent. The bar and lounging area seemed great, though we didn’t get to experience it. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel in an amazing area. Great restaurant and breakfast. Super peaceful rooms. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights here because there is so much to see in the Myvatn area. Laxa was helpful in questions on all the hiking I was doing there. The breakfasts and dinners were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stopover location

Amazing view and comfortable quiet room. Peffect place to stop our ring round tour for two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesia Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel-staff were friendly and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast here-both very good. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, the area around the hotel is beautiful, they have a nice restaurant and a lot of areas to hang out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, nice room, good breakfast, and closer to nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice, modern, and spacious hotel with big rooms and nice included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location Excellent Restaurant Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night here and impressed with modern looking style and neat rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

yunhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy, bedding was clean, breakfast was great, the view from the room or lobby was awesome and I really enjoyed staying there :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beveridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Lovely building. Great food. Amazing location and views. Hotel night-time lightening hindered night sky view a little bit - small gripe. We had a nice stay here. This place will get popular.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and value! I love the breakfast and ping pong table! Will recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location overlooking the lake. Very clean and tidy. Staff were very attentive and polite. The evening meal menu was a little limited but of good quality and the breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apinya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room small but comfortables, very clean dinner at hotel is good not much in menu to choose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel! The service was outstanding in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel with lots of amenities, bar and restaurant. the dinner and breakfast were fantastic! staff went above and beyond to help us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

Very clean hotel with friendly staff. Away from town which was great. Good breakfast and easy parking and check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to see the Northern Lights & plenty of sightseeing and other outdoor activities around the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, fabulous location. Staff very friendly & helpful. Did not offer lunch, but recommended excellent local places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel, staff were amazing, room was amazing. Very happy all round with this hotel, would definitely recommend to stay here. They even have a wake up call for the aurora, which we were very lucky enough to see the lights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Modern, impressive building - looks like a James Bond villains lair. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Excellent breakfast with lots of different options. The beds were very comfortable and the bedding was good quality. No milk was provided in the room for teas and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025