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Hótel Laxá

3.0 star property
Hotel in Myvatn with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Lounge
Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Executive lounge
Interior
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Lake View | View from room

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
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Vid Olnbogaas, Myvatn, 660

What's nearby

  • Lake Myvatn - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pseudo Craters - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 20 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Hverarondor Hverir - 26 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Godafoss - 32 min drive - 26.0 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, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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 at Hótel Laxá?

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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Hótel Laxá Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 774 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with premium amenities. Great location to see the northern lights, the hotels wake up for the lights was a great bonus as we were able to see them during our stay.
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

MY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very picturesque view and quiet location. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was clean but seemed barebones. Not a lot of “extras”, I,e., shampoo, conditioners, etc. Staff was polite and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Weicheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great aurora call service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. One of the best we stayed in Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Comfortable stay with beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel in iceland
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing. Walls are a little thin in the rooms. Great location to see all the sites in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a ways from any dining or grocery options (groceries at the gas station), about 26 minutes. Not far from hiking (crater Hverfjall) and the lava fields (Dimmuborgir), about 45 minutes to Hverir and Krafla (Viti crater). Great scenic views from the hotel lounge. Dinner not served till 6pm, and no other options on site till then. Breakfast was included and had all the necessities. This is a hotel heavily frequented by tour and bus groups, so expect busy times at the restaurant. We found the food would have been much improved if it didn’t have so much rich sauce (arctic char), and so much cheese (lobster pasta). Rooms are comfortable and clean, it would be nice to have had a small fridge (but this doesn’t seem to be a thing in this country). Passing the laundry room en route to the rooms, afforded the sulfuric smells redolent of the thermal plants up the hill. Overall a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful and breakfast was included. Hotel is kind of in the middle of nowhere which we felt added to the charm but come prepared with food or eat at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with good location. Very clean, good breakfast. Would recommend for few nights when doing the diamond circle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful location with wonderful touches. Lots of places to enjoy the beautiful landscape. The building also is environmentally responsible as well as good to look at. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. Very helpful during stormy weather and difficult road conditions. The restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Terrific restaurant and the location is perfect as a base tow colors the Myvatn area.. Rooms are spartan.. on par with an upscale backpackers hostel. Bathroom is also sparse and small - though water pressure and temperature is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, in the middle of no where . We saw the Northern lights in the parking lot of the hotel. Awesome experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

x

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was not at the desk while we were checking out. Left keys with a note
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Offered a nice breakfast to start our day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the lake view. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was the best out of the hotels we stayed at along our route.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermoso lugar, con vistas hermosas. Excelentes las habitaciones y muy cómodas. Hay opción para que te avise el personal si hay auroras boreales. Tienen área de juegos lo que es conveniente cuando se está en un lugar alejado de la ciudad.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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