Northern Light Inn

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Nordurljosavegur 1, Northern Lights Road, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, IS-240
  • Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Blue Lagoon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fagradalsfjall
    ‪171 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Ground Floor

  • 30 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ground Floor

  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Grindavik

Located in Grindavik, Northern Light Inn is in a national park, a 4-minute drive from Blue Lagoon and 14 minutes from Viking World Museum. .This golf hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Gunnuhver Thermal Springs and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Reykjanes Art Museum.

What's nearby

  • Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark - 1 min walk
  • Blue Lagoon - 17 min walk
  • Viking World Museum - 14 min drive
  • Gunnuhver Thermal Springs - 19 min drive
  • Reykjanesviti - 22 min drive

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

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Blue Lagoon
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.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Max's Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Grindavik? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Max's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1076 square feet of space)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held shower head
  • In-room accessibility
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per room (one-way)
  • 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 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. 681 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 981 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

ALEKSANDR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay Here It's Wonderful!
I can't say enough about the Inn and ownership quality. Very clean and comfortable Inn. The owners are the most gracious hosts. They shuttled us to the Blue Lagoon and then even to the Airport when our pre-booked taxi failed to show. We have a stellar seafood dinner in Max's Restaurant that is memorable. All the staff were friendly and kind. If you visit Iceland, you must stay here!
Mixed Seafood Dish at NLI - Outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Northern Light Inn. Every staff member was friendly and welcoming. The place was not fussy but at the same time very cozy. Restaurant was fantastic for both casual breakfast buffet and menu driven dinner. Would recommend to any and all without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was simple, but the staff was amazing and made our stay excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. Loved the heated floors!!! Bathroom needed a little extra TLC. Otherwise fantastic and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As the name implies, great viewing of Northern Lights. Staff help to alert you when the opportunities arise. Nice lounge area to hang out with an “honesty” bar with drinks and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, really close to blue lagoon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cedric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the middle of lava fields and only minutes away from the Blue lagoon. Very cozy atmosphere and set-up, especially in the lounge area with a fireplace and chess table!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, New York City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set amidst lava fields, a five minute shuttle drive to the world famous Blue Lagoon hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Loved the restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very good with communication and answering all of my questions. They helped me book airport shuttles to and from the property! They are very close to the Blue Lagoon so if you have an early reservation for that then I definitely reccomend this property. The staff was also SO nice, will definitely stay here again. They will also let you sign up to get a wake up call if the northern lights are out, in which I did and the front desk guy helped take pictures! All in all a great stay and I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Very comfortable bed. The common room was soooo cozy. We had a very short stay, but we loved it!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, good attention and great opportunity for see Northern lights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience!

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our main purpose to visit Iceland was to see the Northern Lights! This was the perfect place to see them. We stayed 6 nights and were blesses to see them every night. The staff is very friendly. It is a small Inn but it has all the comforts needed. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cocktails are delicious! Room has view of awesome lava field and they provide a convenient free shuttle service to Blue Lagoon. Nice staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulaziz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Northern Light Inn near the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, and it was an unforgettable experience! The hotel's location is absolutely stunning, surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of Iceland's lava fields. It's the perfect spot to unwind and take in the serene landscape, especially with the Blue Lagoon just a stone’s throw away. What really stood out to me was the incredible staff. From the moment I arrived, everyone was so welcoming, energetic, and genuinely helpful. Whether it was recommendations for local activities or assistance with any requests, the team went above and beyond to make sure my stay was perfect. One thing I would suggest for future guests is to consider renting a car. While the hotel is in a gorgeous, peaceful location, transportation options are somewhat limited. Having a car gives you the freedom to explore more of the surrounding area and enjoy the beauty of Iceland at your own pace. That being said, the hotel staff is always there to assist with any travel needs, and they offer shuttles to the Blue Lagoon, which is super convenient. Overall, if you're looking for a peaceful retreat with top-notch service and incredible views, Northern Light Inn is a fantastic choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024