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Hótel Laxá

Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Myvatn hotel

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A modern interior with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.
A modern bar area with a glass-top bar counter, wooden stools, hanging pendant lights, and a visible menu board.
A room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a snowy landscape.
A building with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.
A reception area with a wooden deck leading to a building, a sign indicating the reception, and a view of the landscape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Vid Olnbogaas, Myvatn, 660
  • Place, Lake Myvatn
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pseudo Craters
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grotagja Cave
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a window offering a view of a landscape with a mountain.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Lake View

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof, overlooking a grassy landscape and distant mountains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a window offering a view of a landscape with a mountain.

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for double lake view room

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a potted plant.

double lake view room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for double standard room

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a mountain, a tray with breakfast items, and a phone on a bedside table.

double standard room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Myvatn

In Myvatn .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Myvatn and 3 miles (5 km) of Pseudo Craters. Dimmuborgir and Grotagja Cave are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Myvatn - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pseudo Craters - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Grotagja Cave - 14 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Laugavollur - 17 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 17 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi Borgir - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Sel / MĂ˝vatn Ă–l - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hótel Laxá

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Myvatn hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hótel Laxá. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Myvatn hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hótel Laxá offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 80-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

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 near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at HĂłtel Laxá

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 61.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 61.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hótel Laxá
Hótel Laxá Hotel Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Hotel
Hótel Laxá Hotel
Hótel Laxá Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Hotel Myvatn

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hótel Laxá to the airport?

Hótel Laxá is 42.3 mi (55-min drive) away from the Akureyri (AEY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hótel Laxá?

As of Sept 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hótel Laxá on Oct 4, 2026 start from CA $288, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hótel Laxá have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hótel Laxá.

Does Hótel Laxá offer free breakfast?

Hótel Laxá offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hótel Laxá?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hótel Laxá?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hótel Laxá?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hótel Laxá have a pool?

Hótel Laxá does not have a pool.

Does Hótel Laxá have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hótel Laxá have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hótel Laxá to downtown Myvatn?

Hótel Laxá is 4.1 mi away from Skutustadir.

Hótel Laxá Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 830 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, superb location, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was convenient and very clean. Breakfast was very good as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, dinner & happy hour were fantastic. Our room was very clean with blackout curtains that actually work! Best night of our trip!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round. Beautiful Scandinavian designed building!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to get to. The staff was extremely nice. Not a fan of the modern shower. Fitted bedsheet had pills all over it and was annoying. Restaurant was good and they worked with us so that we could immediately be seated. Victoria, our waitress, was exceptionally good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very hot and opening the widow didn’t help much. The tv in the room also didn’t work. It was a really neat hotel though and the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location when visiting Myvatn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location. Need more amenities such as shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo and body soap combined and thats all they had in the shower. Otherwise everything was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, clean, modern and great restaurant. Best beef tenderloin! Breakfast was delicious as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the lake view. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was the best out of the hotels we stayed at along our route.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with premium amenities. Great location to see the northern lights, the hotels wake up for the lights was a great bonus as we were able to see them during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Great stay and awesome breakfast

Very nice hotel with awesome breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Offered a nice breakfast to start our day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torfi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food, nice staff and clean facilities. Fully recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very picturesque view and quiet location. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, the area around the hotel is beautiful, they have a nice restaurant and a lot of areas to hang out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, nice room, good breakfast, and closer to nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel in an amazing area. Great restaurant and breakfast. Super peaceful rooms. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Braedon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, modern hotrl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location Excellent Restaurant Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big and nice hotel with beautiful surroundings, convenient to to all attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice, modern, and spacious hotel with big rooms and nice included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alesia Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel-staff were friendly and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast here-both very good. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025