Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
$419
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access

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

Standard Triple Room

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

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 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.

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. 710 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1011 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Junhong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is very clean and room has plenty of space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natallia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spend one night, overall good stay and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing. They are so kind and helpful! It’s walkable to the blue lagoon, but they also offer shuttle service which is super nice. If you’re looking to save some money but want to stay near blue lagoon this place is a great option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, chester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great people. Family owned business.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the lava surrounding. Great options for breakfast. Close to Blue Lagoon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arab

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was quiet and comfortable. There’s a rest area equipped with a large TV, which was a nice touch. However, the kids’ channels in the room weren’t working, which was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan, Palm Springs

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location for the blue lagoon
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Great location, super friendly staff, very quiet at night and food was amazing. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

CHANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience. Note there are limited dining options in area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Traveled 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

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at the Northern Lights inn- the staff was superb a d very accommodating! Thanks for a wonderful stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind! We had dinner at the restaurant there and everything was so delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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