Northern Light Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A geothermal spa with a large pool surrounded by rocky terrain and buildings.
A modern house with a large glass window, a stone wall, and a wooden deck.
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a snowy landscape and mountains. Tables are set with candles and wine glasses.
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A wellness spa area with a view of a rocky landscape through large windows, a fitness center, and an Aurora Float room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $499
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

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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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

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

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Access

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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. Open daily.

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
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

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. 717 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aarti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff and relaxed stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marzena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff warm and welcoming. Food and wine was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast, good food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay here. Breakfast was awesome! Friendly staff and clean and comfortable room. I liked how close it was to blue lagoon and airport. Was a good bouncing off point for REK city tour, golden circle and south coast tour. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thai Van Xuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent staff. Nice lounging areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property and we really enjoyed our time here! Will def be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irawan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not sleep on Max’s restaurant. The sauna is also very much worth the upgrade/extra. Breakfast is good, but not indicative of how spectacular dinner can be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for 1 night and it was a memorable experience. Staff very helpful. Woke us to see the Northern Lights. Drove us to the Blue Lagoon in the rain.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent services of the desk staff and breakfast was very good as well as the dinner menu
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ah

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Clean room, b
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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