Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

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

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including an elevator and step-free entrances. However, specific details about wheelchair-accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

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

The hotel is located on the riverwalk, just steps from Laugum Pool and Laugavollur. It is 8.3 miles from Godafoss and 14.6 miles from Lake Myvatn.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests.

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 the specific age limit is not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 55.00 per night. Advance request for extra beds is required.

Hótel Laugar

What guests think

Reviews describe Hótel Laugar as a simple summer hotel on a school campus with clean, minimalist rooms, friendly staff, and a generally well‑liked, varied breakfast, offering a practical base for nearby North Iceland sights such as Mývatn and Goðafoss.

Some travellers found it remote and had trouble locating reception due to small or unclear signage. Rooms are dorm‑style and basic; recurring comments mention limited blackout effectiveness and some building noise, with compact bathrooms. Beyond breakfast, the on‑site restaurant is described as basic, and breakfast service can feel crowded or under‑restocked near closing. Overall, expect a straightforward, no‑frills stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with on‑site dining available; amenities otherwise feel limited in line with the campus setting.

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10

Daniel

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old boarding school, but the rooms are nice, decent size and with private bathrooms. Its a small town, but the location is good. Breakfast included.

8

Chris

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice, clean property. During the school year, the room we were in is a dorm room. It was equipped with everything you would expect in a hotel. We had three beds in our room. Two were pulled together to make a "king" size bed, but it is a "king" with a gap down the center. The breakfast was good and included some hot stuff like eggs/bacon/sausage/cereal/yogurts/toast. There is a public pool next door that is associated with this property that you can get a discount to. The only complaint is that it is a fairly large property so there was a tour bus there and breakfast was a bit of a zoo.

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Anthony

18 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This is not a hotel. It’s a dorm room at an athletic boarding school during the school’s offseason. The lady at front desk was super sweet, but not a hotel setting.

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Thordur

7 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Gegnum slitið parket, hljóðbært, herbergið í kjallara hússins með útsýni á framenda bílanna á bílastæðinu. Annars er þetta ekki hótel eða skal kallast sem slíkt, það eru vörusvik. Það eina sem er líkt með venjulegu hóteli er verðið, sem er því alltof hátt.

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Masahiro

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, no refrigerator, spacious,

4

Thomas

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Das ist kein Hotel, wie man es eigentlich erwartet. Es ist außerhalb des Sommers ein Internat. Dementsprechend ist die Zimmerausstattung und Atmosphäre. Einfach furchtbar. Und das für den Preis. Frühstück war aber gut.

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10

Fu

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is between Mývatn lake and Goðafoss waterfall. The campus is a boarding school campus used for hotel in summer. It is a clean hotel.

10

Éric

1 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

nuit étape,bien située. Confort,équipement tout le nécessaire y est. restauration sur place possible.

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Troy

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a muti-use property, a school most of the year with dormitories used as a hotel when not in session. Room was clean and quiet but lacked in decor. The included breakfast buffet was phenomenal. Staff was informative and friendly.

8

Anthony

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

True to boarding school character. On-site restaurant basic but adequate. Remote location.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property and rooms as very clean.

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Chris

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice, clean property. During the school year, the room we were in is a dorm room. It was equipped with everything you would expect in a hotel. We had three beds in our room. Two were pulled together to make a "king" size bed, but it is a "king" with a gap down the center. The breakfast was good and included some hot stuff like eggs/bacon/sausage/cereal/yogurts/toast. There is a public pool next door that is associated with this property that you can get a discount to. The only complaint is that it is a fairly large property so there was a tour bus there and breakfast was a bit of a zoo.

10

Bethany

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The rooms were clean and quiet. The beds were comfortable, and the food was delicious.

10

Kiyoe

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean property! Súper friendly staff Delicious breakfast

10

Masahiro

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, no refrigerator, spacious,

10

Fu

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is between Mývatn lake and Goðafoss waterfall. The campus is a boarding school campus used for hotel in summer. It is a clean hotel.

8

Jalila

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the location but was difficult to find the reception because the sign to the hotel was too small for the entrance. The sign needs to be bigger so guests driving there can find it easier and not have to drive all around to find it! The room was comfortable and clean

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Troy

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a muti-use property, a school most of the year with dormitories used as a hotel when not in session. Room was clean and quiet but lacked in decor. The included breakfast buffet was phenomenal. Staff was informative and friendly.

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Emmanuel

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Les bons points: chambre in fine assez grande et tres propre. Les points negatifs: salle de bain tres basique avec lavabo tres petit. Surtout le petit dejeuner a ete decevant: nous sommes arrives 30 min avant la fin et il.n'y avait plus de oeufs / bacon / pain et jus d'orange... pas acceptable.

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Fabiana

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Best night of sleep I got in Iceland. Quiet, super clean, nice non stinky showers , free decent breakfast

10

julianne

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple clean rooms with private baths only ~20-30 mins to Myvatn sites or Husavik (in other direction). The staff were friendly and helpful providing good suggestions for area hikes. The buffet breakfast was hearty with great variety - plus it was included in the price.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dorm‑style yet generally quiet, with private bathrooms and decent to spacious layouts; many guests found them comfortable. Drawbacks noted across reviews include limited blackout effectiveness, some building noise, and compact bathrooms.

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10

Daniel

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old boarding school, but the rooms are nice, decent size and with private bathrooms. Its a small town, but the location is good. Breakfast included.

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Bethany

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The rooms were clean and quiet. The beds were comfortable, and the food was delicious.

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Thordur

7 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Gegnum slitið parket, hljóðbært, herbergið í kjallara hússins með útsýni á framenda bílanna á bílastæðinu. Annars er þetta ekki hótel eða skal kallast sem slíkt, það eru vörusvik. Það eina sem er líkt með venjulegu hóteli er verðið, sem er því alltof hátt.

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Masahiro

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, no refrigerator, spacious,

4

Roslyn

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a summer hotel, and looks like it is used for dormitory purposes. The rooms are very basic, but are serviceable. We found the beds quite uncomfortable, with extremely thin pillows. The curtains did not block out the light of the long daylight hours, so the room was quite bright when trying to sleep. There was a frequent banging sound that vibrated through the building. We think it was the main door, which was banging shut, as people entered and left the building. It made getting enough sleep quite challenging, as the noise and vibrations were occurring until quite late, and started again fairly early in the morning. The breakfast was good, with some hot options, as well as the usual continental breakfast offerings. The staff were very helpful and pleasant.

8

Belinda

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room

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Troy

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a muti-use property, a school most of the year with dormitories used as a hotel when not in session. Room was clean and quiet but lacked in decor. The included breakfast buffet was phenomenal. Staff was informative and friendly.

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Emmanuel

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Les bons points: chambre in fine assez grande et tres propre. Les points negatifs: salle de bain tres basique avec lavabo tres petit. Surtout le petit dejeuner a ete decevant: nous sommes arrives 30 min avant la fin et il.n'y avait plus de oeufs / bacon / pain et jus d'orange... pas acceptable.

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Fabiana

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Best night of sleep I got in Iceland. Quiet, super clean, nice non stinky showers , free decent breakfast

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Sara

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small shower with slow draining water. Had a great breakfast with variety options. Blinds are blackout but didn’t fully keep the lights out so recommend an eye mask.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

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Aimee

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

School during the winter, hotel During summers. Friendly staff, good breakfast, minimalist room but comfortable.

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Bethany

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The rooms were clean and quiet. The beds were comfortable, and the food was delicious.

4

Anthony

18 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This is not a hotel. It’s a dorm room at an athletic boarding school during the school’s offseason. The lady at front desk was super sweet, but not a hotel setting.

10

Kiyoe

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean property! Súper friendly staff Delicious breakfast

8

dana

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We did a quick turn around. Got in late and left early. Was a nice breakfast. Very accommodating staff.

4

Roslyn

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a summer hotel, and looks like it is used for dormitory purposes. The rooms are very basic, but are serviceable. We found the beds quite uncomfortable, with extremely thin pillows. The curtains did not block out the light of the long daylight hours, so the room was quite bright when trying to sleep. There was a frequent banging sound that vibrated through the building. We think it was the main door, which was banging shut, as people entered and left the building. It made getting enough sleep quite challenging, as the noise and vibrations were occurring until quite late, and started again fairly early in the morning. The breakfast was good, with some hot options, as well as the usual continental breakfast offerings. The staff were very helpful and pleasant.

10

Ninad Nitin

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome!! Helpful staff.

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Troy

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a muti-use property, a school most of the year with dormitories used as a hotel when not in session. Room was clean and quiet but lacked in decor. The included breakfast buffet was phenomenal. Staff was informative and friendly.

10

Christopher

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff were friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel.

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julianne

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple clean rooms with private baths only ~20-30 mins to Myvatn sites or Husavik (in other direction). The staff were friendly and helpful providing good suggestions for area hikes. The buffet breakfast was hearty with great variety - plus it was included in the price.

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Location

Convenient for exploring Mývatn, Goðafoss, Húsavík, and nearby sights, though set in a small, somewhat remote town. Several guests struggled to find the reception due to small or unclear signage.

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Daniel

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an old boarding school, but the rooms are nice, decent size and with private bathrooms. Its a small town, but the location is good. Breakfast included.

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J

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful area

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SATOKO

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

レセプションの位置が、少し分かりにくかったです。朝ごはんは、種類が豊富で、美味しかったです。ありがとうございました。

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Fu

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is between Mývatn lake and Goðafoss waterfall. The campus is a boarding school campus used for hotel in summer. It is a clean hotel.

10

Éric

1 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

nuit étape,bien située. Confort,équipement tout le nécessaire y est. restauration sur place possible.

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Donghua

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. Great breakfast. Everything worked well for us.

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Jalila

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the location but was difficult to find the reception because the sign to the hotel was too small for the entrance. The sign needs to be bigger so guests driving there can find it easier and not have to drive all around to find it! The room was comfortable and clean

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Seraz

22 Jul 2023

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Close to attractions. May need to cross the toll tunnel to go to Akureyri.

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julianne

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple clean rooms with private baths only ~20-30 mins to Myvatn sites or Husavik (in other direction). The staff were friendly and helpful providing good suggestions for area hikes. The buffet breakfast was hearty with great variety - plus it was included in the price.

8

Anthony

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

True to boarding school character. On-site restaurant basic but adequate. Remote location.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely liked for quality and variety, and is often included; some guests reported crowding or limited items near closing time. The on‑site restaurant is described as basic but adequate.

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Chris

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice, clean property. During the school year, the room we were in is a dorm room. It was equipped with everything you would expect in a hotel. We had three beds in our room. Two were pulled together to make a "king" size bed, but it is a "king" with a gap down the center. The breakfast was good and included some hot stuff like eggs/bacon/sausage/cereal/yogurts/toast. There is a public pool next door that is associated with this property that you can get a discount to. The only complaint is that it is a fairly large property so there was a tour bus there and breakfast was a bit of a zoo.

10

Bethany

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The rooms were clean and quiet. The beds were comfortable, and the food was delicious.

8

SATOKO

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

レセプションの位置が、少し分かりにくかったです。朝ごはんは、種類が豊富で、美味しかったです。ありがとうございました。

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Roslyn

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a summer hotel, and looks like it is used for dormitory purposes. The rooms are very basic, but are serviceable. We found the beds quite uncomfortable, with extremely thin pillows. The curtains did not block out the light of the long daylight hours, so the room was quite bright when trying to sleep. There was a frequent banging sound that vibrated through the building. We think it was the main door, which was banging shut, as people entered and left the building. It made getting enough sleep quite challenging, as the noise and vibrations were occurring until quite late, and started again fairly early in the morning. The breakfast was good, with some hot options, as well as the usual continental breakfast offerings. The staff were very helpful and pleasant.

6

Emmanuel

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Les bons points: chambre in fine assez grande et tres propre. Les points negatifs: salle de bain tres basique avec lavabo tres petit. Surtout le petit dejeuner a ete decevant: nous sommes arrives 30 min avant la fin et il.n'y avait plus de oeufs / bacon / pain et jus d'orange... pas acceptable.

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David

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Little cafe down the road had a really good food and the breakfast at the hotel was also good.

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Fabiana

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Best night of sleep I got in Iceland. Quiet, super clean, nice non stinky showers , free decent breakfast

10

julianne

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple clean rooms with private baths only ~20-30 mins to Myvatn sites or Husavik (in other direction). The staff were friendly and helpful providing good suggestions for area hikes. The buffet breakfast was hearty with great variety - plus it was included in the price.

8

Anthony

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

True to boarding school character. On-site restaurant basic but adequate. Remote location.

10

Sara

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small shower with slow draining water. Had a great breakfast with variety options. Blinds are blackout but didn’t fully keep the lights out so recommend an eye mask.

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Hótel Laugar

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Double Or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

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