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Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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Nordurljosavegur 1, Northern Lights Road, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, IS-240
  • Blue Lagoon
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Viking World Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Reykjanesviti
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access

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

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Standard Triple Room

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

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

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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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

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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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Northern Light Inn

3.5-star Grindavik hotel close to Blue Lagoon
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Northern Light Inn features a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Northern Light Inn has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Languages

Danish, English, Filipino, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish

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

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. 707 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1012 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went to blue lagoon. Northern light inn is the most convenient property. Breakfast was complimentary and dinner delicious and convenient. Very cozy feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underwhelming

If it wasnt for the location i wouldnt bother staying here. It was just an average stay with a huge price tag. The rooms are not the nicest and the bed was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shernet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is the best asset of this establishment. The front desk staff, the kitchen/dining room staff, the room attendants wer all kind, attentive and quick to help.10 across the board. The hotel was quiet and clean and inviting. Being nestled on an 900 year old lava bed and surrounded my the beautiful volcanoes made it even more appealing. I will definitely return and recommend The Northern Lights Inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The staff were lovely, room comfortable, dinner delicious and we appreciated the Northern Lights wake up call
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Eagleville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had the most flexible breakfast times, an incredible restaurant, and more amenities than any other hotel we stayed at. The view was a bit harsh, lava rocks and a power plant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not as described

No as advertised on hotels.com Was supposed to be totally rural but huge power station in front of hotel. Ruined our experience in what was a very overpriced hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location in lava field within a walk to the Blue Lagoon. Great restaurant and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bachcuc, allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the lamb
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Great place!

Great place. I loved the shared space with the honesty store. The hotel was clean with a good breakfast spread. There are no nearby stores or restaurants as the closest town is empty due to last year's volcano eruption. The restaurant was delicious with choices of meat, chicken or fish. A great bar! A shout out to the waiter. He was very helpful and friendly. 4 minutes drive to the Blue Lagoon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to Blue Lagoon, great spot for a family of four.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place! They were over and beyond helpful. This is the best place to stay, they have a spa on site, great continental breakfast , restaurant and lots of areas to seat and relax. 40 miles to Reykjavik, 5 min walk to the Blue Lagoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay, staff was top notch, friendly and helpful. Convenient as it’s very close to the Blue Lagoon. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!! The location is absolutely perfect. Within easy walking distance of the Blue Lagoon. Close to the airport. And perfectly situated away from light pollution to view the Northern Lights! The Inn was clean, beautiful, warm, lots of windows, cozy living spaces with a beautiful fire and games to play, and the staff was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Amazing night!

Even though it was too cloudy to see the northern lights, the hotel was wonderful! Cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. It is also super close to the Blue Lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aliza, Ivyland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Frederik. It was also very convenient to be not too far from the airport and right next to the Blue Lagoon. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eysies, Stickney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you go to ICeland you need to stay here!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Northern Lights Inn!! The dining at Max’s is phenomenal- world class!! We enjoyed a lovely dinner after visiting the Blue Lagoon and amazing breakfast buffet the following morning! We loved the lounge areas with cozy couches, fireplace and plenty of games to choose from! The guest rooms are lovely and enjoyed shower products! The only negative experience was taxi transportation to & from the airport. It is rather expensive for the short distance and not necessary to reserve ahead through the hotel. We had an hour from the time we departed the airport until our reservation at the Blue Lagoon. We did not see a taxi driver holding a sign with our name at the airport exit so we elected to take another cab - there were 8 out there waiting! When we checked in at the hotel, we were made to feel bad that we did not wait for the driver. We offered to use this driver the next day when returning to the airport but was told that was not possible. So we contacted the driver who brought us to the Inn. The next day, the original driver came into the guest lounge stating he was called to take us back to the airport. We were confused & explained to him that we had inquired about this but told this was not an option. It was very uncomfortable when the driver we did in fact request showed up to take us to the airport. Again we were made to feel we had done something wrong! There was never a message that the Inn had arranged a ride to the airport for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent stay

Good location and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the northern lights wake up call and free shuttle to the blue lagoon
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

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

10/10 Excellent

Shilan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Staff was very friendly and the accommodations very comfortable. Open areas to relax outside your room were well appointed. I would skip the ‘spa’ as it’s really just a series of saunas (nice but not worth paying the daily fee). Nothing in the area (other than the Blue Lagoon) if you don’t have a car, so plan on having to eat at the hotel restaurant for all your meals. Food was fine, but it gets redundant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025