Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free valet parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of EUR 45 per person, and it operates 24 hours.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additionally, elevators are available for easy access to different floors.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Mosfellsbær, on a river, just a 3-minute drive from Alafoss Waterfall and 6 minutes from Laxnes Museum. It is approximately 8.6 miles from Laugavegur and 9.1 miles from Hallgrimskirkja.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features a hot tub for guests to enjoy, but specific details about a swimming pool are not provided.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

What is the policy regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for an additional fee of EUR 40 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Hotel Laxnes in Mosfellsbær, Iceland

Average nightly price at Hotel Laxnes by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$116
February	$151
March	$123
April	$109
May	$118
June	$170
July	$192
August	$246
September	$161
October	$142
November	$123
December	$125

What guests think

At Hotel Laxnes, travelers highlight friendly, welcoming staff, spacious clean rooms, and a convenient base just outside Reykjavík for the Golden Circle, with easy access to groceries and eateries and occasional chances to see the Northern Lights from the property.

Common spaces feel cozy and quirky, with a lively bar and games, a hot tub, on site parking, and practical touches like hallway microwaves; some rooms include kitchenettes or fridges. A few drawbacks recur: inadequate blackout curtains during bright months, occasional noise near the bar or smoking area, rare housekeeping or maintenance lapses, and mixed experiences with check in policies, extra tax confusion, or a missed prebooked taxi. Overall, expect a friendly, relaxed base outside the city with straightforward amenities and easy access for exploring.

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Facilities

Reviews highlight a lively on site bar with darts or pool and social lounge areas, plus a hot tub and on site parking. Some mention hallway microwaves or fridges; a few note bar area noise and one found the hot tub too hot.

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Michelle

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay. The room was amazing with great views. The hotel has ample common areas as well as a hot tub and dart room. The bar on premise is nice too. The breakfast buffet was great each morning. The staff was friendly and helpful. There are food options within walking distance as well as a super market.

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ANDRE

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel fora do centro, localização conveniente para o Golden Circle de carro e possibilidade de ver a Aurora Boreal a uma curta distancia de carro.Supermercado, uma otima padaria e alguns fast foods muito proximos trazem ainda mais comodidade a localização. Escolhemos esse hotel para ja pegar a estrada na manha seguinte. Apesar de ser na Islandia parece um motel americano simples e por isso nos pareceu um pouco caro, mas com essa ressalva, a recepção é no bar do hotel, onde ha dardos, mesa de sinuca, um lounge e telao para jogos.Tenho muito elogios a receptividade no hotel. Fomos muito bem tratados. O quarto confortavel e completo e o banheiro um pouco antigo. Se estiver de carro e quiser ficar fora do centro pode ser uma boa opção

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Peter

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great room, comfortable beds, parking, and nice bar with very friendly staff. Would recommend.

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Kevin

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and I had a decent experience. Staff members were pleasant. We enjoyed playing billiards, and we liked our hotel room, though we wished there were curtains that blacked out the light. The hot tub was extremely hot - way too hot for our liking, and we were disappointed to not be able to enjoy, as a result. Hotel does not have a consistent feel, and it was too quirky for our liking. Hotel had arranged for a cab to pick us up from the hotel at 3:45am to bring us to the airport for an early morning flight, though the cab never came, and we were left scrambling.

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Denise

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was a bit confusing. We were 2 people but only 1 glass, not enough cutlery for 2 people. I would also suggest that extra towels would be a nice option...otherwise small but perfect for 2 people

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Heather

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room with good complimentary breakfast. Enjoyed the bar- probably the cheapest draft beer I found in Iceland! Activity room stocked with chess, other games. Would stay again!

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Robert

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is clean and good value for money BUT we stayed in Room 1 which is next to the outdoor bar seating. (The hotel and bar are combined) We had gone to bed early to have an early start the next day but it was SO LOUD as bar patrons were screaming and chanting and singing, also this outdoor area is the smoking area and we could smell the cigarettes. Room 1 really shouldn't be used for guests when the outdoor space is open. Maybe if you get a room farther away you wouldn't hear the bar noise.

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Angela

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient microwave and refrigerator in the hallway.

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Thomas James

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Best holiday ever!!!! The hotel was perfectly placed outside of the City, this meant it was quieter, less busy and the views were incredible. The Northern Lights appeared right outside our balcony so we had our own private showing! There were shops nearby for supplies and seemingly some good transport links (we rented a car) there was lots of parking at the hotel and around jt. The staff were very friendly, the owner was brilliant too! He took his time to show us around and give us history of the area etc. The room was big (family room) and the beds were very comfortable, the bathroom was good for what we needed with good water pressure. The room was warm and cozy for the cold. There was also a fridge and microwave close by outside the room although we didnt use these. We are planning our next trip to Iceland and we will definitely be booking here jf we can

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Lee

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby/bar area was comfortable and full of locals, which made staying at the Hotel Laxnes a true Icelandic experience. We had great north-facing windows for observing the Northern Lights, which added to our visit.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as clean. A small number of guests reported issues like missing towels, bugs or hair, or a running toilet.

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Parag

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place felt like a motel. Very basic room with no amenities except for a kettle for hot water and few tea bags. Poor housekeeping as no towels were placed in the room.

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Rizzabelle

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay at Hotel Laxnes. The staff were friendly and welcoming! There was space in the fridge for groceries, which was a plus since we stocked up for our trip to the South the next day. The room was clean and comfortable, and we had a good rest—ready for our Iceland adventure. I truly recommend this hotel.

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Christine

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall very convenient location. Everything you need nearby such as groceries, restaurants and gas with some main attractions within an hour or two driving distance. It is very quiet here which is awesome. My critique is to give guests more than one towel, give a bit more shampoo and soap. Also the person who cleans the rooms needs to do a better job. There were multiple bugs as well as hairballs throughout.

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eric

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre spacieuse et propre pour sejour en famille (4 personnes). Petit déjeuner classique et bon. Ambiance chaleureuse

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Jiyoung

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is very clean and cozy. I loved this small hotel.

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Nicolas

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre propre et spacieuse. Belle vue sur la montagne. Nous avons apprécié l'authenticité de l'accueil. Avec au soir une ambiance tres chaleureuse autour d'un match de foot et le matin le confort cosy et calme du petit déjeuner.

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NATHAN

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall nice stay and clean hotel

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Cecilia

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious, very clean and quiet.

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Adeline

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel, we'll be back! And for more than one night. Clean place, great staff. Thank you so much! I wish you the best

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Ronald

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a very nice motel with very clean facilities. They had a very nice breakfast that was included. Classic European style breakfast with soft boiled eggs, bread, meat, cheese and fruit. Also had waffles.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some offering balconies, mountain views, or small kitchen areas. Downsides include inadequate blackout curtains in summer, occasional noise near the bar or smoking area, and isolated complaints about bed firmness or room allocation.

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Nancy

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted upon arrival by friendly patrons enjoying some libations and our check in was quick and pleasant. We really enjoyed our one night stay.There were three of us and the room was spacious and had 4 twin beds. These were the best beds ever. So comfortable we slept through breakfast. It also had a nice sitting area for watching tv and was convenient located by several take out restaurants. Our room even had a balcony. We would definitely recommend this lovely Hotel Laxnes.

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Valerie

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were some things I really liked about this hotel: nice breakfast, clean and simple rooms, nice walking path nearby. My primary complaint is that we went in late May, and it doesn’t actually get dark that time of year, and the black out curtains didn’t reach the edges of the very large windows, so it was incredibly bright in our room. Our young children were up till 1 am and up for the day at 6. It was awful. I think I would have enjoyed the stay much more during a different time of year.

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Nelly

May 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel vieillot. Les stores d'origine remplacés par de vulgaires tissus laissant passer toute la lumière. Sur une des fenêtres, il n'y avait carrément pas de stores. Avec la nuit qui ne tombe pas, pas génial. Petit-déjeuner minimaliste. Par contre grande chambre avec vue montagne. Cela était sympa.

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Kevin

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and I had a decent experience. Staff members were pleasant. We enjoyed playing billiards, and we liked our hotel room, though we wished there were curtains that blacked out the light. The hot tub was extremely hot - way too hot for our liking, and we were disappointed to not be able to enjoy, as a result. Hotel does not have a consistent feel, and it was too quirky for our liking. Hotel had arranged for a cab to pick us up from the hotel at 3:45am to bring us to the airport for an early morning flight, though the cab never came, and we were left scrambling.

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Matthew

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very friendly and accommodating. Low key and quiet. Walkable to everything you need. Only real complaint is that the beds were very stiff.

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Marci

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

maybe i was given the wrong room. i booked a room with a mountain view and kitchenette. we chose this hotel for the kitchenette- but there was none. and we had a kfc view, not a mountain view. i wish they'd ban smoking outside doors - cigarettes smoke prevented us from having the balcony door open.

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Amanda

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this hotel day of our stay as we were sick of being in our rental camper van. The only room left was the panoramic Mountain View suite and it was a beautiful and very clean room with the great view! Sad we only stayed for one night.

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Nicolas

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre propre et spacieuse. Belle vue sur la montagne. Nous avons apprécié l'authenticité de l'accueil. Avec au soir une ambiance tres chaleureuse autour d'un match de foot et le matin le confort cosy et calme du petit déjeuner.

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Bryan

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very spacious and had a separate bathroom/WC with shower which was great. The included breakfast was simple but enjoyable.

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Alicia

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a large family room. It was incredibly spacious and a balcony. Great accommodation just outside of the city.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check ins and early check in accommodated for some. Isolated frustrations include confusion over a tourist tax, a strict evening check in cutoff, and a missed prebooked taxi.

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Aleksander Nathan

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This was my 3rd time staying at Laxnes and it is always a joy. Great staff, clean rooms, breakfast spread is very solid. It is easy to get on Bus #15 to get into the center of Reykjavik. Would highly recommend this hotel!

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Elizabeth

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A good location near the city but away from the noise and lights. The view from our windows were great. The best thing though is the people! Anna had lots of friendly advice and helpful suggestions and Birita was lovely. The owner also introduced himself.

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Diane

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful! The bed was extremely comfortable, we both slept very well and our backs appreciated the bed. Very interesting antiques throughout which we enjoyed. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. We would gladly stay there again.

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Arnold Benalla

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Helpful staff and management. Accommodated early check-in due to an early flight, we really appreciate the effort.

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Anish

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Served its purpose. We only slept here for one night, and I can’t say that we would have stayed for more. For the Americans traveling through, this “hotel,” is what we would define as a motel. Also, something very important to note, there is a cutoff for check-in! You need to arrive before 2200ish.

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Catalina

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

All staff are very kind especially Jeffrey. He is very accomodating and easy to talk.

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robin l

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of Reykjavik and Hotel Laxnes did not disappoint. Staff were amazing and extremely helpful. Hotel Laxnes has a very rustic Icelandic feel. Offers great breakfast to start your day. Conveniently located on the golden circle as well. Would highly recommend a stay there.

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Kevin

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and I had a decent experience. Staff members were pleasant. We enjoyed playing billiards, and we liked our hotel room, though we wished there were curtains that blacked out the light. The hot tub was extremely hot - way too hot for our liking, and we were disappointed to not be able to enjoy, as a result. Hotel does not have a consistent feel, and it was too quirky for our liking. Hotel had arranged for a cab to pick us up from the hotel at 3:45am to bring us to the airport for an early morning flight, though the cab never came, and we were left scrambling.

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Mark

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On check in I was told I had to pay a tourist tax, which I did assuming it was normal in the Reykjavik area. However afterwards I checked the booking receipt and it claimed that taxes were included in the price. Also some internet research suggests tourist tax applies throughout Iceland yet all the other hotels we stayed at included it in the price.

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Adeline

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel, we'll be back! And for more than one night. Clean place, great staff. Thank you so much! I wish you the best

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Location

Just outside Reykjavík, the location is convenient for the Golden Circle and Route 1, with groceries and casual dining a short walk away and darker skies that can favor Northern Lights viewing. The area feels quiet and safe.

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Ana

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cozy and comfortable room. Location is within walking distance (10 minutes) of various places to eat and a grocery store. Does not have hairdryer and conditioner. The horse farm is about 10 minutes drive; highly recommend. The breakfast is ok but convenient (no bacon, no scrambled eggs; grill 66 has that and is 10-12 minutes walk). I would stay here again.

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john

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool place. Very close to Hwy 1. Lots of places to eat in town and good groceries/ bakery

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Lei

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for starting the golden circle driving tour

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Vivianne

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Eine gute Wahl etwas ausserhalb von Reykjavik. Nur ca.10 Autominuten weg, hat man kein Fremdlicht. Perfekt zum Nordlicht fotografieren. Wir hatten Glück, es war wolkenlos in dieser Nacht.

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Jennifer

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Reykjavik, big windows for northern lights, very cozy reception bar hall area!!

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ANDRE

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel fora do centro, localização conveniente para o Golden Circle de carro e possibilidade de ver a Aurora Boreal a uma curta distancia de carro.Supermercado, uma otima padaria e alguns fast foods muito proximos trazem ainda mais comodidade a localização. Escolhemos esse hotel para ja pegar a estrada na manha seguinte. Apesar de ser na Islandia parece um motel americano simples e por isso nos pareceu um pouco caro, mas com essa ressalva, a recepção é no bar do hotel, onde ha dardos, mesa de sinuca, um lounge e telao para jogos.Tenho muito elogios a receptividade no hotel. Fomos muito bem tratados. O quarto confortavel e completo e o banheiro um pouco antigo. Se estiver de carro e quiser ficar fora do centro pode ser uma boa opção

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Greg

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot, only 20 minutes to downtown Rejkavic, and minutes to the golden circle route.

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Fletcher

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay, enjoyed the hearty breakfast buffet. Great location for going out exploring. The area is pleasant and has many dining options.

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Lindsay

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy late check in! The area was well lit and felt safe. The room was quiet with comfy beds. It was also convenient distance to the grocery store

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Thomas James

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Best holiday ever!!!! The hotel was perfectly placed outside of the City, this meant it was quieter, less busy and the views were incredible. The Northern Lights appeared right outside our balcony so we had our own private showing! There were shops nearby for supplies and seemingly some good transport links (we rented a car) there was lots of parking at the hotel and around jt. The staff were very friendly, the owner was brilliant too! He took his time to show us around and give us history of the area etc. The room was big (family room) and the beds were very comfortable, the bathroom was good for what we needed with good water pressure. The room was warm and cozy for the cold. There was also a fridge and microwave close by outside the room although we didnt use these. We are planning our next trip to Iceland and we will definitely be booking here jf we can

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly included and well liked, from simple continental to hearty buffets, with waffles mentioned. Some guests found the selection limited (few hot items) or the timing later than they needed.

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Ana

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cozy and comfortable room. Location is within walking distance (10 minutes) of various places to eat and a grocery store. Does not have hairdryer and conditioner. The horse farm is about 10 minutes drive; highly recommend. The breakfast is ok but convenient (no bacon, no scrambled eggs; grill 66 has that and is 10-12 minutes walk). I would stay here again.

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Sarah

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in a good location. Staff were very organized and made check in a breeze. Nice breakfast.

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Richard

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

After a long day of traveling we were extremely pleased to find a clean comfortable room and an excellent complimentary breakfast.

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Chloe

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a good breakfast and the rooms were clean

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neil

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was tired and did not see much of the property but had a free gull with a local guy and good conversation and got a load of laundry done only bad thing breakfast was served later than i wanted to stay so I missed it and that was my choice perfect launching point for the golden circle

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Nelly

May 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel vieillot. Les stores d'origine remplacés par de vulgaires tissus laissant passer toute la lumière. Sur une des fenêtres, il n'y avait carrément pas de stores. Avec la nuit qui ne tombe pas, pas génial. Petit-déjeuner minimaliste. Par contre grande chambre avec vue montagne. Cela était sympa.

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Joy

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the perfect spot for our family to stay before kicking off our Golden Circle day trip. The facilities were spotless, the morning breakfast was a hit for every single family member as well and the staff were lovely. Perhaps the highlight was the Northern Lights dancing right outside our windows.

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Heather

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room with good complimentary breakfast. Enjoyed the bar- probably the cheapest draft beer I found in Iceland! Activity room stocked with chess, other games. Would stay again!

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Stephanie

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Our stay at this hotel over New year was nothing but a pleasure, from the minute we stepped into the hotel to the minute we left we were always welcomed. We even seen the northern lights on NYE! Breakfast was lovely and the family room we had was big and spacious. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel has lots of places to get food within a 2 minute walk along with 2 supermarkets. We will definitely be back 😊

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Ronald

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a very nice motel with very clean facilities. They had a very nice breakfast that was included. Classic European style breakfast with soft boiled eggs, bread, meat, cheese and fruit. Also had waffles.

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				1 $124	2 $169	3 $213
4 $139	5 $149	6	7 $118	8 $140	9	10 $170
11 $136	12 $139	13 $139	14 $141	15 $160	16 $169	17 $135
18 $147	19 $116	20 $117	21 $117	22 $116	23 $116	24 $124
25 $116	26 $119	27 $121	28 $154	29 $118	30 $127	31 $119

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Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Economy Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette, Mountain View

Standard Double Or Twin Room

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