Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, a buffet breakfast is available for ISK 1500.00 per person, and it is served during the morning hours.

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

Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel has limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the hotel located?

The hotel is situated in Bláskógabyggd, close to local landmarks such as The Cave People and Skalholt Historical Site, with nearby natural attractions like Thingvellir National Park and Geysir Hot Springs.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are welcome at the hotel. There is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

Hótel Laugarvatn - Comfortable Stay in Iceland

Average nightly price at Hótel Laugarvatn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$139
February	$154
March	$110
April	$113
May	$129
June	$180
July	$201
August	$240
September	$149
October	$145
November	$113
December	$131

What guests think

Travellers describe Hótel Laugarvatn as a clean base on the Golden Circle with scenic lake views and easy access to the Fontana hot springs and sights, while noting compact rooms and bathrooms, minimal in-room amenities, and occasionally warm, stuffy nights.

Staff are widely praised as helpful and welcoming, with smooth check-in and occasional upgrades. The onsite restaurant earns regular compliments for dinner, while breakfast is available but not included and sometimes considered basic or overpriced. Best for no-frills stopovers centered on exploration rather than amenities.

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Facilities

Onsite restaurant/bar and a cozy lounge with complimentary hot drinks are appreciated, with easy parking, elevator access and smooth self check-in; laundry is available for a fee. In-room amenities are minimal, with several reviews noting no TV, fridge, kettle or microwave, and hairdryers on request.

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Joulia

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly & helpful staff and the hotel had beautiful views of the lake and nearby mountain. We opted for the breakfast which included fresh baked bread, and the downstairs area was relaxing to read. The local thermal springs were also walking distance. Since we were there end of May, I would recommend a sleeping mask for the outdoor light because our room didn’t have blackout curtains and ear plugs because you could hear noise from the road.

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Cedar

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and nice modern room with comfortable beds. Only issue was it was loud with heavy doors slamming at nights. Otherwise nice desk staff and was able to get laundry done(for a fee), which was nice. Lots to do in the area.

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Nikki

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Clean rooms & free tea, coffee & hot chocolate.

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Grace

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean facilities, the area we were in seems recently renovated. Mostly friendly staff. But room is very small. I am a small person and was cramped in the room and especially in the bathroom - I wondered how taller people could sit on the toilet. Also, no TV, fridge, or kettle in room though coffee, tea, water available in dining room. Overall given the size and minimal amenities, I thought value for the price is on lower side.

10

Melissa

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick checkin, restaurant had simple menu but was excellent! Homemade pizza and excellent local food, cod and lamb. Staff friendly and helpful.

8

Ellen

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an average property, but convenient along our travels. Room was very small. Beds were not comfortable. No washcloths were given (I understand it is a European thing, but other hotels did have them in the rooms). No hair dryer in room - had to ask at the desk if you want one. We did not eat at the hotel restaurant, but did down the street at the Babylon Bistro which was really good.

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Carolyn

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and neat but small. One side of the hotel faces the highway but it was quiet at night. There was no TV, only 1 chair, no bedside tables. The bathroom was very nice. There is a very nice lounge area for the guests with a great coffee machine as well as games.

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Scott

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in, all details(room code and instructions) sent days before arrival. It was a very easy check-in, never actually talked to any hotel employee during our stay. The room itself was a bit tight, but I think we were expecting that to a certain degree. Hotel and area were very clean and well-kept. No complaints, would definitely stay here again, if we were doing a similar trip and checking out points of interest in the Golden Circle area again.

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Sriram J

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Shower extremely cramped. No in-rrom Mirowave or refrigerator.

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Chris

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just what I needed for a quick stay along the golden circle. The room was pretty new & spotless, it had a nice modern elevator and the view is great.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms, modern bathrooms and tidy common areas, with parts of the property recently renovated. A few guests reported housekeeping gaps on multi-night stays or occasional chemical odors.

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Daniel

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded our expectations. New, clean, excellent service from friendly staff.

8

Rupert

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, clean, very helpful staff

10

Thuan

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice locations and the facility is clean

10

Christina

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Newly remodeled, beautiful walk in shower, friendly staff.

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Renathe

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Vi bodde her i 3 netter. Det kunne nesten virke som de ikke var vant med at folk blir over mer enn 2 netter. Rommet ble ikke rengjort, søppel ble aldri tømt og håndklær var i manko. Vi fikk utdelt 1 håndhånkle som skulle vare for 3 personer gjennom hele oppholdet. Søppel måtte vi gå ut med selv. Rommet (3 mannsrom) var grei størrelse, men ingen ventilasjon eller varme på bad. Ingen nattbord og bare en liten knaggrekke og noen kleshengere til disposisjon til klærne. Kaffe og te var tilgjengelig i fellesområdet og var inkludert. De ansatte var hyggelig.

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Hannah

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very clean and spacious room, even though I booked a single room. Bathroom was lovely, lovely shower, and local Icelandic shower gel which smells incredible! Great coffee/tea machine that you can help yourself to 24/7, great for those times when you need to be awake at 2am for an Aurora run. Lovely views of Laugarvatn lake and beautiful mountains on the other side. Great location in the golden circle close to Friðheimar tomato farm, Þingvellir national park, Geysir and Brúarfoss to name a few. Few minutes walk to the lovely Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths. Would stay again.

10

Jane

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend. Staff were amazing - so friendly and helpful - really made us feel welcome in this lovely country. The rooms were great too - so clean, modern and uncluttered.

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Linda

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small place,empty box room that smelled of disinfectant. Curtains didnt close all the way and they were not blackout curtains. There are only 3 hours of darkness now and the parking lot is 2 feet from the window! There is nothing in the room but the beds and tiny nightstand. A couple of hangers in a tiny rod. Glad we had only booked 1 night here!

10

Luciana

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Bedroom smells like new. Very clean and spacious room and bathroom. The sink is small and if you need room service you need to let the staff know. Easy self check-in, comfortable beds and conveniently located near a grocery store, gas station and some local restaurants.

10

Coby

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick an easy check in. Blackout curtains were great and we made good use of the towel drying rack for our wet swimsuits. The place was very clean, quiet, and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern but generally small with very compact bathrooms and limited storage; several mention minimal amenities (often no TV, fridge, kettle or microwave) and some hallway noise. Many appreciate comfortable beds and lake views, though heat build-up occurs due to limited ventilation and no AC.

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Jona N

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic small room. Very clean. Fabulous staff. Excellent restaurant! Very satisfied with our stay. No TV and poor wifi in the room. Good wifi in common area.

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Tim

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great but no closet or hooks to hang anything up.

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Ragnar

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly did not enjoy my stay here. My room located on the top floor. Room small but perfect for one night stay, bathroom fully renovated and good. My issue was that you can hear everything in the neighbours and the hallway and I was unlucky with my neighbours so I slept badly it felt like I was with 10 people in room Good location and price, but unfortunately I won't stay there again

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Kathryn

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are tiny. Showers are tiny. Beds are uncomfortable.

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David

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

While I understand why a hotel does not have air conditioning, it was very warm even at night due to the small window

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John

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautiful (and spacious!) and so was the location. Great breakfast. Loved the body wash/products and the bathroom overall. Would definitely go back.

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Catherine

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the layout of our room. It had sliding doors for more privacy for the double bed. Two single beds were in the main space with a desk and coat rack. The dining area overlooks the lake. Staff were friendly.

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David

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place is very nice, just there are no blackout windows and the rooms can get very warm

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Sriram J

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Shower extremely cramped. No in-rrom Mirowave or refrigerator.

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Nancy

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the location for the Golden Circle. Great breakfast buffet and dinner. Walking distance from Laugarvatn Geothermal Pool (highly recommended). The staff was great. The only issue was ventilation. The weather in Iceland during the week was in the 70's!!! Poor ventilation in room. One small window to open, very warm/stuffy. We has a very small room, no closet or dresser. Only one rack of hooks. They could add more hooks in room and more hooks in bathroom for towels. The bathroom was small, no space for personal items. The glass shower was not sealed properly and water poured out of the bottom. Had to get more towels to mop up floor. No television-which wasn't an issue but sometimes nice to watch some TV after long day of exploring area. We went to the Laugarvatn Geothermal baths on the second day-highly recommended. Ended up showering there. Also went to restaurant Linden on 2nd night after geothermal pools. Great meal.

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Service

Service is frequently described as warm, helpful and efficient, with smooth check-in and staff who offer upgrades, local tips and even late meals. A few guests mentioned limited staff presence at times.

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Michelle

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in. Very convenient hotel if you are driving the golden circle. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff at the bar/restaurant.

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Sean

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was excellent. Kitchen staff offered to make us some food even though the kitchen should already have been closed as we arrived a few minutes late. That was very helpful!

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Joshua

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super helpful and kind. The receptionist saw that our party would have to squeeze into the room we booked and upgraded us to a bigger room free of charge!

8

Rupert

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, clean, very helpful staff

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Carrie

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, really clean and quiet. Great restaurant on site. It would have been nice to have staff on site for check-in, but we managed ok without them.

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Jeanie

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived around 6:30 pm. The young man in reception worked out our problem of our prior room request being cancelled. We received tips on where to go for local swimming, and made it back for a most delicious dinner. The sleep was very comfortable. Morning dining room gals were gracious and we got coffee to go and hit the road. Would stay here again.

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Gavan

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ver few convenient food options. Laundry machines were very expensive and did not properly dry clothes. Staff did have fans available which helped with room heat as there is no AC and windows dont open very wide.

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Timothy

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Efficient all way 'round. Helpful staff, minimal. Easy check in. No muss, no fuss. Clean room. Great location for where I wanted to be.

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Jay

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff made our stay special. Filip always smiled and did his work very efficiently and professionally while making us feel welcomed and at home. Joseph also did a great job and was helpful and friendly. Best interactive staff we encountered in Iceland.

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Angela

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are excellent. They go out of their way to provide a pleasant experience. Joseph is especially kind and helpful.

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Location

Excellent base for the Golden Circle, close to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and the Laugarvatn Fontana hot springs; gas station and store are nearby. Scenic lake setting, with some places within walking distance.

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Brenda

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location between Pingvellir National Park and Skokkur Geyser and Golfoss Waterfalls. Very nice dinner at the hotel restaurant and wonderful pizza just down the road. Don’t miss the Fontana Thermal Hot Springs! We were there the last day before closing for remodeling so we would love to return after reopening.

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William

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to hot springs. Beautiful views.

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Emma

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

You ate close to the the sights on the golden circle!

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Hannah

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very clean and spacious room, even though I booked a single room. Bathroom was lovely, lovely shower, and local Icelandic shower gel which smells incredible! Great coffee/tea machine that you can help yourself to 24/7, great for those times when you need to be awake at 2am for an Aurora run. Lovely views of Laugarvatn lake and beautiful mountains on the other side. Great location in the golden circle close to Friðheimar tomato farm, Þingvellir national park, Geysir and Brúarfoss to name a few. Few minutes walk to the lovely Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths. Would stay again.

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Surya

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property close to Fontana, midway between geyser, falls and the national park

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David

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room and facilities at the hotel. Great farm restaurant 10 mins towards Geysir. Location perfect for the Geysir etc and the local hot springs spa.

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Sandra

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location between Thingvallir and Geyser. Good size room. Nice restaurant.

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Tarisa

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is quiet, comfortable, and convenient. We enjoyed being close to the lake, to several dining options, and the the main road. Staff were helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended!

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Vincent

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Chambre sympathique dans la ville de Laugarvatn. À environ une demi-heure - trois quart d'heure de Silfra, Thingvellir, Geysir et Gulfoss. Supérette et station essence juste à côté et restaurant à proximité. La Laugarvatn Fontana est à 450m et vous y trouverez des piscines d'eau chaudes et sauna. La chambre double est composé de deux lits avec table de nuit, un bureau et deux fauteils avec table basse. Une grande douche à l'Italienne, WC et lavabo. Gel douche et savon pour les mains compris. Lits mous et rebondissants. Il manquerait juste une baignore mais sinon la chambre était parfaite.

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Raymond

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located close to numerous of the tourist spots in Golden circle. The outlook is stunning, great size rooms and amenities excellent quality. Staff were friendly and accommodating - highly recommend and would love to stay again.

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Dining

The onsite restaurant is frequently praised for tasty dinners (pizza and local fish/lamb among highlights). Breakfast is available but not included, and several guests found it basic or overpriced, while others felt it was good value.

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Mary

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small room with nice view of the lake was clean and well-designed with comfortable single beds. Dinner was tasty and breakfast buffet was nice. Staff super friendly. National park and Fontana hot springs so close and just amazing.

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Michael

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful area and nice hotel. The breakfast isn't worth what they're charging for it, I would skip it. But everything else was good.

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Daylene

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful little place to stay with a great view. The food was phenomenal. The Staff was incredibly friendly. The bed was the softest i have had in the past 2 weeks of travel. I would certainly return again. Thank you for a comfortable stay!

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Teresa

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simple, clean accommodations! Hotel restaurant breakfast was great value.

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Melissa

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick checkin, restaurant had simple menu but was excellent! Homemade pizza and excellent local food, cod and lamb. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Tommy

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was not included and cost 2,600 Krones, and there were not a variety of items. We had the Lamb Curry for dinner one night. It cost 4,600 Krones, and they served 3 pieces of lamb with curry over a scoop of rice. Certainly, it was over priced!

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Stanislav

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small hotel on the Golden Circle. Both dinner and breakfast were great! Store and gas station nearby.

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Tammy

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast seemed like not a lot for the price.

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Catherine

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the layout of our room. It had sliding doors for more privacy for the double bed. Two single beds were in the main space with a desk and coat rack. The dining area overlooks the lake. Staff were friendly.

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Roxane

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant food was exceptional! You need to try the Rye Bread Soup for dessert. You will not be disappointed!!

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