Hótel Laxá
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About this property
This hotel is quietly located 1.2 mi from Lake Mývatn and 30 minutes’ drive from the Godafoss Waterfall and Krafla Crater. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with modern furnishings. A flat-screen satellite TV, electric kettle and seating area can be found in all Hótel Laxá rooms. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in the bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar at Laxá Hótel, as well as a garden and terrace. Mývatn Nature Baths is 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel, while the town of Húsavík is 45 minutes away by car. Horse riding and hiking in the scenic surroundings are common area activities.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pavlo
Ukraine“Good hotel in the perfect place. Very good breakfast” - Richard
United States“Loved the location & look of the hotel. The room was great. Beds were very comfy. And shower was terrific. We spent 2 nights & could have stayed longer. It's decorated very nicely. At $211 US in May 2025 was a great value. It included...” 
Natalee United States“Great location on Lake Mývatn, clean and comfortable room, wonderful breakfast. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. We also loved the view we had from our room. We ate dinner at the hotel one night but also appreciated that there were...”- Diane United States“The location was great to see the sites. Clean and friendly. Nice bar area.”
- Cristina United States“Amazing and weirdly beautiful on the outside but oh, so awesome interior! Perched on a hill top above the lake, this hotel has an amazing vibe. Best breakfast and shower/bathroom design so far in Iceland!”
- Chia-yuan
Taiwan“They can provide refrigerator if you need to store stuff. Breakfast is good. View is good. Bed is comfy. Bathroom is clean, water is good.” - Evgeni
Bulgaria“Loved the place very scenic. The staff was amazing too. We were running late for dinner at the hotel and the restaurant was going to close by the time we got there. The Staff managed to put away food for us on the side this way when we got to the...” 
Mosser United States“Breakfast was fantastic. Probably the best one we've had here in Iceland.”- Susan
Canada“Friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Good breakfast buffet. Lovely place to stay.” - Will United States“Love the hilltop location, staff was attentive and friendly, amenities were great and the atmosphere was perfect”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Eldey Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hótel Laxá
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- Darts
- Ping-pong
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- Danish
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Icelandic
- Italian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside of reception opening hours you are kindly requested to inform the property in advance.
When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
