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Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star golf hotel near Blue Lagoon

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Guests can dine with a view of the surrounding mountains from this room's large windows.
Overlooking a well-lit courtyard, this building offers a tranquil retreat with a balcony and large windows.
Enjoy a serene view of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a bench with a cushion and expansive windows.
Relax in a geothermal spa area surrounded by a rocky landscape and a large pool.
Guests can enjoy a warm and inviting seating area adjacent to the building.

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, Ground Floor

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

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Hill view
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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
  • Viking World Museum - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Bridge between Continents - 26 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Reykjanesviti - 28 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Geothermal Area of Krysuvik - 38 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Lagoon Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lagoon Exclusive Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lava Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Salthúsið - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northern Light Inn - ‬1 min walk

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.

Languages

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

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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

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

Northern Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1017 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

Ava

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, very clean hotel. Very very close to the Blue Lagoon with a shuttle on the hour. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorry

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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