Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location for northern lights
Cons:
Old furniture
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Concerns about the condition of the rooms and old furniture were mentioned.
Service
9.73
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.27
Convenient location for northern lights and blue lagoon, but proximity to a power plant was a downside.
Room Quality
7.72
Rooms described as small and poorly maintained.
Amenities
9.25
Basic amenities were available, but no pool or hot tub as desired.
Value for Money
8.21
Perceived as overpriced given the shortcomings in cleanliness and room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Breakfast was generally praised, but some found restaurant options limited.
Overall Experience
9.23
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay, particularly the unique experience despite some negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:55

Property Description

Wellness Spa, Fitness Centre, and Fireplace Lounge
Indulge in relaxation at the onsite wellness spa, stay active at the fitness centre, and unwind by the fireplace lounge with breathtaking views.

Exclusive Shuttle Service and Airport Taxi Option
Benefit from complimentary shuttle buses to the Blue Lagoon and opt for the Exclusive Airport Taxi service for seamless travel to Keflavík International Airport.

Scenic Views and Culinary Delights
Experience stunning vistas of the Reykjanes Peninsula from the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows while savoring authentic Icelandic dishes made from fresh local ingredients.

To book your stay at Northern Light Inn and enjoy these exceptional amenities, reserve now!

Important information:

Exclusive Airport Taxi service needs to be booked in advance. Please contact the property for more information.

The neighboring Blue Lagoon geothermal spa highly recommends advanced booking, as entrance is limited. Please contact the spa directly for further details.

When ordering rooms for 10 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements 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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KEF

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 37 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1430 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 7.72
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 9.23
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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SHI • solo_traveller • sg
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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karina • solo_traveller • be
9
Très bien
Pros:

La propreté
La proximité du bleu lagoon

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • be
10
Perfecte basis voor bezoek aan Blue Lagoon
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel in hotel op goede locatie bij de Blue Lagoon

Cons:

Geen opmerkingen

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • us
10
Very clean and roomy
Pros:

Great Breakfast and the rooms had plenty of space

Cons:

The sulfur smell was the nearby hot springs was strong

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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timothy • couple • ca
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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stefano • extended_group • it
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • couple • nl
6
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Yulia • couple • gb
4
Old hotel next to Blue lagoon
Pros:

Location next to blue lagoon. L’occitane cosmetics. Good dinner / breakfast.

Cons:

The hotel is really old and shabby, does require a major overhaul and refurbishment. For the price they charge, it’s incredible to find the state of things. If I knew this before, would have stayed at the retreat hotel… such a disappointment. The worst hotel we stayed during our time in Island and one of the most expensive. Totally unfair pricing. They just charge for location.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Toshikazu • solo_traveller • jp
9
Pros:

ブルーラグーンまでの送迎があります。食事もおいしかったです。

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Anna Rún • extended_group • no
9
Pros:

Reneste badet jeg noen gang har sett på et hotell.
Svært hyggelige personell

Cons:

Dårlig luft på rommet når man er 4 stk på et rom. Ikke så fristende å åpne vinduer grunnet svovellukten utenfor

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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jozef • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • be
2
Slechtste hotel van mijn leven.
Pros:

Het personeel was vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Het hotel ligt dicht bij de luchthaven en de Blue Lagoon

Cons:

De matras was heel slecht.
Er staat een fabriek naast het hotel, die heel de nacht lawaai maakt.
De kamers kunnen niet goed verduisterd worden.
We hebben niet geslapen.
Ik ben al veel op reis geweest en dit is het slechtste hotel van mijn leven, omdat de prijs zo hoog is tegenover de kwaliteit.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Terri • solo_traveller • us
5
Could be improved.
Pros:

It was close to the Blue Lagoon.

Cons:

The power plant beside the hotel and not hidden. No mirrors in the one room. The black out curtains could be more efficient. More pillows. A safe. Map showing local hot spots.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Mariella • couple • at
4
Dieses Hotel war für uns eine Enttäuschung ohne jeglichem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
Pros:

Die Nähe zur Blauen Lagune. Diese ist aber vernachlässigbar, wenn man selbst mit dem Auto unterwegs ist. Es gibt weitere, wohl günstigere Hotels in der Stadt Grindavik (ca. 5-10 min von Blauer Lagune mit dem Auto entfernt). Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Das Hotel und dessen Zimmer scheinen in die Jahre gekommen zu sein. Das Zimmer ist spärlich und lieblos eingerichtet und besitzt den Charakter eines Krankenhauszimmers. Daher ist für uns kein Wohlfühlfaktor aufgekommen. Durch die Nähe zu einem Geothermiekraftwerk herrscht eine ständige Geräuschkulisse sowie gelegentlich ein schwefelartiger Geruch, auch ohne zu lüften. Zudem sind die Fenster undicht, die Matratze durchgelegen, Türen abgeschlagen und der Abfluss des Waschbeckens war teils verstopft (minutenlanges Abrinnen). Das Zimmer verfügt über keinen Kühlschrank, der in vergleichbaren Hotels dieser Kategorie in Island stets vorhanden war. Auch das Frühstück war schwächer als in vergleichbaren Hotels. Dies steht alles nicht in Relation zum Übernachtungspreis von über 400€, welcher nicht einmal den Spa- und Fitness-Bereich für ein Standardzimmer inkludiert. Die Lage allein rechtfertigt nicht den auch für isländische Verhältnisse hohen Preis. Daher können wir dieses Hotel nicht empfehlen.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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maria russiel • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Djanne • couple • us
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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MONIKA • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Sympatyczny personel. Pomocny. Czysto. Plus za wielki parking bezpłatny .

Cons:

Lokalizacja blisko elektrowni geotermalnej , hałas był dość odczuwalny .

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Judith • solo_traveller • gb
8
A restful stay in a very friendly and comfortable inn.
Pros:

Spacious airy room. Comfortable bed. Very friendly service. Restaurant was very good. Impeccably clean. Free shuttle to/from the Blue Lagoon. Close to the Blue Lagoon and to Keflavík airport. Very relaxing feeling. Would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Not inexpensive, but then again, this is Iceland where things are not cheap!

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee