Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Hotels
9.5 (2185 reviews)
Reynivellir , Gerdi , is

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Excellent food
Cons:
Crowded amenities
Cold reception

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Some concerns about cleaning in common areas.
Service
9.75
Service was generally positive, though some found the staff to be a bit cold.
Location
10
Remote yet close to Glacier Lagoon, with stunning views.
Room Quality
9.75
Rooms were cozy and comfy, with beautiful views.
Amenities
8.75
Hot tubs and sauna are popular but may be crowded.
Value for Money
9.25
Considered expensive with some amenities not available.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Excellent food and service noted, especially for a remote hotel.
Overall Experience
10
Guests found their overall stay beautiful and relaxing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 00:56

Property Description

Scenic Location
Enjoy the breathtaking views of mountains and glaciers surrounding the hotel in Jökulsárlón.

Wellness Retreat
Relax in the sauna and hot tub at the hotel's wellness area after a day of exploring the natural wonders.

Exceptional Service
Our multilingual staff at Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel is dedicated to ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Book your stay now at Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Jökulsárlón.

Important information:

At Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel, charges will be made in EUR. When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 2185 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 10
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Chung On couple hk
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Roko couple de
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Cons:

Review – Hótel Jökulsárlón / Glacier Lagoon Hotel

I normally never write reviews, neither positive nor negative ones. I travel a lot and have stayed in many hotels around the world. However, in this case I felt compelled to write my first review because I honestly cannot understand how this hotel receives so many highly positive ratings.

First, the positive:
The hotel itself is architecturally beautiful and the location in the Icelandic nature is truly impressive. At first glance everything looks modern and stylish, which makes the disappointment afterwards even greater.

Considering that rooms cost around €400 per night, one would expect certain basic standards. For example, I would expect at least a bottle of water in the room, or at least an easy way to access drinking water. Surprisingly, this was not the case.

The service, however, was the most disappointing part of our stay. I have rarely experienced staff that appeared so unmotivated and irritated. At times it almost felt uncomfortable to ask for anything because requests were often met with visible annoyance. For a hotel in this price category, that is simply not acceptable.

The restaurant was another major issue. Of course we understand that we are on an island and that logistics, transportation and staffing costs in Iceland are different from those on mainland Europe. Higher prices are therefore understandable to some degree.

However, what is difficult to understand is the huge imbalance between price and quality. The food itself is quite simple, yet the prices are extremely high. During our stay we spent over €200 for dinner, which would normally set expectations for a very high-end dining experience. Unfortunately, the food did not come close to justifying those prices.

At the same time, there are practically no alternatives nearby, as the next town with restaurants is about an hour away in either direction.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Rita couple hu
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Edimir extended_group us
10
amazing
Pros:

very good

Cons:

everything was perfect

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn Joy couple ph
10
Our overnight stay at Hotel Jökulsárlón was overall a memorable experience, especially for travelers wanting a stylish a
Pros:

The staff and the hotel property

Cons:

Food so-so

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Lorenzo couple it
10
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Jan couple de
10
Pros:

Traumhaft schön gelegen
3 Hot Tubs mit Blick auf die Gletscher

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Anita Fallet couple no
10
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Carly couple gb
8
A very tranquil place to stay
Pros:

The location on the lake makes the northern lights that much more spectacular.

Cons:

Hot tub closes too early,

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Pelagia couple de
10
Pros:

Die Lage und die Aussicht einfach Traumhaft. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber.
Generell ist das Hotel ein Traum.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
Fantastic experience near Glacier Lagoon!
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, hot tubs (with glacier dipping option) and sauna, great food and wonderful service.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller be
9
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Irina extended_group us
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Nice location. Excellent sauna. Great personal.

Cons:

Restaurant prices

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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YIPING couple cn
10
还不错!
Pros:

整体非常不错,厨房用具都挺齐全

Cons:

有两个小房间似乎没有暖气…

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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JINYU couple cn
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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mrlaite2018 couple cn
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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mrlaite2018 couple cn
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Deepa couple us
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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christophe extended_group fr
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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caroline couple fr
10
Un rêve !
2026-03-06 via Nuitee