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Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star golf hotel near Blue Lagoon

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Nordurljosavegur 1, Northern Lights Road, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, IS-240
  • Place, Blue Lagoon
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪17 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

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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 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Ground Floor

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ground Floor

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

About the area

Grindavik

In regional park.Stay at this Grindavik hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Blue Lagoon and 12 miles (20 km) of Viking World Museum. Gunnuhver Thermal Springs and Reykjanes Art Museum are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Laugavegur - 38 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Sky Lagoon - 39 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Harpa - 42 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 43 min drive - 60.8 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
  • ‪Lava Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pappa's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Northern Light Inn

3.5-star golf hotel near Blue Lagoon
Northern Light Inn offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, 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.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Northern Light Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Grindavik hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1983
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Northern Light Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 38.0 per day.

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 38.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Northern Light Inn to the airport?

Northern Light Inn is 13.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northern Light Inn?

As of Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northern Light Inn on Mar 24, 2026 start from CA $500, 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 Northern Light Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Northern Light Inn.

Does Northern Light Inn offer free breakfast?

Northern Light Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Northern Light Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Northern Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Northern Light Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Northern Light Inn have a pool?

Northern Light Inn does not have a pool.

Does Northern Light Inn have a restaurant?

Northern Light Inn is home to Max's Restaurant, which features international cuisine, garden views, and happy hour.

Does Northern Light Inn have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Northern Light Inn to downtown Grindavik?

Northern Light Inn is 2.6 mi away from Grindavik.

Northern Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible staff, great food, and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was very nice and spacious and so clean! Loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff! Excellent food and location. Free tea and coffee. It has a very inviting, comfortable, cozy living room area with fireplace. Both dinner and breakfast were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel overall. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable rooms. Cozy fireplace and puzzle table in public lounge area. Very helpful and friendly staff. We didn’t have time to take advantage of the beautiful spa amenities. We highly recommend a stay here if you are visiting the Blue Lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel not far from the airport 25 minutes drive if you’re planning to go to the blue Lagoon it’s a four minute drive just down the road. It was perfect. They also do wake up calls to see the northern lights, which is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent! They are accommodating and friendly. I had dinner at Max’s, and it was absolutely delicious! The location is great for the blue lagoon and the volcano hike. Shuttles to the blue lagoon are really easy. I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast had many food options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wouldn’t recommend

This was my least favorite of the hotels we stayed at in Iceland. The proximity to The Blue Lagoon was the main perk, since we had an early reservation. The breakfast was also decent. However, the sulfur smell from the adjacent geothermal power plant was pervasive, the bed & especially pillows were not the most comfortable, and the room was not especially inviting. This was also the most expensive hotel we stayed at, so it being the least comfortable was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice. Staff was friendly. It was nice to have restaurant on site. It was also nice to be close to Blue Lagoon for an 0800 appointment. The hotel also gives wake up call for sightings of the Northern Lights. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025