Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Grindavik

Located in Grindavik, Northern Light Inn is in a national park, a 4-minute drive from Blue Lagoon and 14 minutes from Viking World Museum. .This golf hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Gunnuhver Thermal Springs and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Reykjanes Art Museum.

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Laugavegur - 50 min drive - 34.3 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 52 min drive - 35.0 miles
  • Harpa - 54 min drive - 36.3 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 55 min drive - 35.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Lagoon Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Blue Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Northern Light Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lava Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pappa's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Northern Light Inn

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Blue Lagoon
Northern Light Inn offers 42 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 46-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Max's Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Grindavik? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Max's Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Max's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Massage

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 in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 38.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 38.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

Northern Light Inn Grindavik
Northern Light Inn
Northern Light Grindavik
Northern Light Hotel Grindavik
Northern Light Inn Iceland/Grindavik
Northern Light Inn Hotel
Northern Light Inn Grindavik
Northern Light Inn Hotel Grindavik

Northern Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! All the staff members are friendly. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior room was nice and spacious, albeit a bit blandly furnished/decorated. Location was perfect for us…a stones throw from the Blue Lagoon and centrally located on Reykjanes peninsula for exploring all the points of interest. Removing a star because the room temp was too warm (early September), as there is no ventilation/ circulation other than a small window to open. (The heaters were off). The restaurant food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While underwhelming upon first arrival, this hotel more than redeemed itself with friendly staff, convenience, comfort, and breakfast/lunch. The restaurant dinner was fabulous! The breakfast buffet was also good and they offered an early smaller option starting at 4am. The hotel even offered a northern lights “wake up call”, which added to the excitement of our time there. The convenience to the airport and Blue Lagoon wears helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelly from sulfer from nearby plant. Overpriced for the level of accommodation. Underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue lagoon close by. Geo thermal area very interesting. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dayna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed the comfortable beds, the large, clean bathroom, and the delicious breakfast. For a night stay, it was mostly what we needed, however we felt a little disappointed with the lack of amenities for the price. If it’s the winter season, the cost probably feels justified because of the northern lights but we were there in August and it was still the most expensive place we stayed in Iceland but without any of the basic items in the room. To have a robe or to use the sauna, it is an extra cost per person. There was no mini fridge in the room, so dairy had to be stored with the front desk. There was no coffee machine in the room. Our booking said there was laundry but we found out when we arrived that it had to be booked 24 hours in advance and unfortunately we were only there for 12 hours total. All that said, the room was nice and clean, and the morning staff was wonderful, so overall we left happier than when we arrived. The owner, Frederick, was so kind. He shared a wealth of knowledge about the lava fields and how to best sightsee in the area on the morning we left. I would recommend this place, but with caution. Just be aware that although the room is large and clean, it is otherwise very simple and basic for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecille

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and I love the complimentary shuttle to the blue lagoon. Enjoy the snacks selection and the honesty bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tobe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay even though for one night. Staff was helpful and breakfast was great. I didn't like the smell outside, that was the only downside. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the free shuttle to the Blue Lagoon, and the spa accessed to guests only was a major plus...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Traci

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shocked to have been asked to pay 611.00 for a subpar room that had a view of the parking lot. In Chicago, for this amount of money I would have a hotel room facing Lake Michigan and high end amenities throughout and with a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Way over priced and very industrial around the hotel. Not worth the price to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean, quiet remote place to stay in the middle of an old lava flow. It was within 1.1 miles of the Blue Lagoon, but otherwise, isolated. It was expensive with no pool, spa, etc. The staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Houston

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, family friendly boutique hotel away from the city hustle and bustle. We enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025