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Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property

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Water park
Front of property – evening/night
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
2 treatment rooms

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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Nordurljosavegur 1, Northern Lights Road, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, IS-240
  • Place, Blue Lagoon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ground Floor

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Grindavik

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

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Laugavegur - 43 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 45 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Harpa - 47 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 48 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Northern Light Inn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,076 square foot 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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

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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 38.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 38.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Northern Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

JUTAO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From check in to check nothing was too much trouble lovely friendly staff clean rooms and definitely worth the upgraded room to use the spa and coffee machine in the room. Lovely idea to have the honesty bar in the hotel and a wake up call for the northern lights which we were lucky enough to see! Would definitely recommend this hotel for close proximity to the blue lagoon which was amazing! Thank you everyone for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an incredible hotel if you are looking for a relaxing and quiet stay while visiting the Blue Lagoon and/or looking to see the northern lights. I would highly recommend staying here as the staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All the staff members were magnificent, the food was incredible and the view was spectacular. We have a really great stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thidawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hin Sum

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was fabulous! loved the location, staff and hotel. It was a wonderful stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi Jun

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Northern Lights Inn has beautifully appointed guest rooms and wonderful spa.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a great value. Fun having the geothermal plant next door as a geek
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at the hotel. The hospitality was outstanding, the amenities were well-maintained, and the staff went out of their way to ensure our comfort. The biggest highlight was the breathtaking Northern Lights view right outside the hotel—an extraordinary and memorable experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aurora Hunter's Dream: Perfect Location for Lights & Lagoon! Rating: 5/5 If your primary goal is to maximize your chances of seeing and photographing the Northern Lights, and you want easy access to the Blue Lagoon, then this location is absolutely perfect. This hotel truly provides an ideal retreat in the rugged Icelandic wilderness. The Stay: The hotel rooms were beautifully decorated and felt incredibly cozy and well-appointed—a perfect sanctuary after a long day of exploring. I must especially commend the staff; they were genuinely welcoming, helpful, and very accommodating with every request, enhancing the overall experience significantly. Location, Location, Location: The hotel's location is unparalleled for the Blue Lagoon; it’s just a stone's throw away, making travel incredibly convenient. More importantly, its position away from the capital means there is minimal light pollution, offering truly incredible picture-taking opportunities of the Aurora Borealis. If your itinerary focuses on the lights and the geothermal spa, you won't find a better base. Essential Travel Tip (Read This!): Be warned: a taxi ride into Reykjavik is extremely expensive (easily $140-$170 USD one-way). If you plan on making multiple trips to the capital, you must factor this into your transportation costs or, better yet, rent a car for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great place to stay. The spa is beautiful, and the rooms were clean, and stocked with amenities. Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and spacious. Max’s is excellent and we liked the living room area. However, overall this hotel could use some updating and it’s primarily value is the proximity ro the Blue Lagoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025