Hótel Laxá

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Property entrance
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $294
$259 nightly
$294 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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Vid Olnbogaas, Myvatn, 660
  • Place, Lake Myvatn
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pseudo Craters
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grotagja Cave
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Myvatn

Located in Myvatn, Hótel Laxá is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Myvatn and Pseudo Craters. .This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Dimmuborgir and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Grotagja Cave.

What's nearby

  • Lake Myvatn - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Pseudo Craters - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Grotagja Cave - 14 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Laugum Pool - 17 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 17 min drive - 16.0 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

Hótel Laxá offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 80-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 80 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Hótel Laxá, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Hótel Laxá has a restaurant on site.

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 some 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

Hótel Laxá Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 795 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 795 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 795 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 795 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 795 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location. Need more amenities such as shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo and body soap combined and thats all they had in the shower. Otherwise everything was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location when visiting Myvatn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

MY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very picturesque view and quiet location. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Braedon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, modern hotrl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Great stay and awesome breakfast

Very nice hotel with awesome breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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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
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Li

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location Excellent Restaurant Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big and nice hotel with beautiful surroundings, convenient to to all attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good views of surrounding landscapes, conveniently located to Lake Myvatn attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023