Hótel Laxá in Myvatn
✅ Northern Lights visible from hotel room windows, with an Aurora wake-up call service appreciated by many guests ✅ Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms with large windows offering lake and mountain views ✅ Friendly and helpful staff praised for exceptional service and local knowledge ✅ Good breakfast buffet with a variety of options ✅ Free parking and free car charging facilities available ✅ Hotel bar offers happy hour with nice views ❌ Restaurant prices are considered high, with some guests noting unexpected charges on their bills ❌ Rooms are sometimes described as small and bathrooms as modest in size ❌ Absence of in-room refrigerators and limited nearby supermarkets ❌ Heating issues reported in some rooms with overheating ❌ Laundry services are not available on site ❌ Some guests noted occasional presence of midges in the summer months
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Description
Hótel Laxá, built in 2014, is a three-star hotel located in the Thingeyjarsveit area of Mývatn, Iceland. It features a variety of room types including standard rooms with views of the lake, mountains, or water, superior rooms, cottages, and single or double rooms. The hotel is known for its spacious and clean rooms, often praised for large windows that provide great views of the Northern Lights right from the room. Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, who offer a special Aurora notification service to alert when the Northern Lights appear. The hotel includes amenities such as free WiFi, free parking, bicycle rentals, a restaurant, bar with happy hour, and meeting facilities. The on-site restaurant serves high-quality but relatively expensive Icelandic cuisine. Breakfast is a buffet served daily from 8:00 to 10:00. The hotel is also well rated for its cleanliness, service, and location, making it a popular choice for visitors wanting to experience the natural beauty of Myvatn and the Aurora Borealis.
Location
Hótel Laxá is situated in Thingeyjarsveit, near the village of Reykjahlíð on the northern shore of Lake Mývatn. It sits on a hill, providing panoramic views in all directions, especially ideal for watching the Northern Lights due to minimal light pollution. The nearest airport is Akureyri Airport (AEY), located approximately 49 kilometers away. The hotel’s elevated position and proximity to key natural attractions around Lake Mývatn make it a convenient base for exploring the region. While the area around the hotel is quiet with limited nearby amenities, the hotel’s restaurant and bar offer convenient dining options on site.
Tips
- Check your restaurant bill carefully as some guests reported unexpected extra charges.
- Request the Aurora wake-up call service to maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
- Bring any needed food or supplies since supermarkets nearby are limited and rooms do not have refrigerators.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds can be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: Contact the property for details
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, JSB, Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Computer
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Dryer
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Linens
- Alarm clock
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Iron and board
- Safe-deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
- Packed Lunches
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Transfer services
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Beach/pool towels
- Fax and copy machine
- Table Tennis
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
Video: Hótel Laxá, Myvatn, Iceland
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Reviews
Great views of the northern lights 👌
But what truly made our stay unforgettable was the exceptional service — especially the Aurora room call. The front desk kindly asked if we’d like to be notified in case the Northern Lights appeared. Even though the forecast showed low chances, we opted in anyway. Just an hour after checking in, the staff ran down the corridor, knocking on doors to alert guests that the Aurora was visible outside. We rushed out and witnessed the most beautiful Northern Lights of our entire trip.
When we returned, the staff greeted us with big smiles — they looked just as happy as we were! We can’t thank this dedicated team enough. Truly a wonderful stay — thumbs up!
Good breakfast and dinner. We had a lake view room and it was beautiful to wake up with the sunrise and the lake in sight.
We can charge our car for free.
Nice staff. Restaurant not bad. Beware of midges.
Frequently asked questions about Hótel Laxá
Does Hótel Laxá offer any special services related to the Northern Lights?
Yes, the hotel provides an Aurora wake-up call service to notify guests when the Northern Lights are visible.
What types of rooms are available at Hótel Laxá?
Room types include Run of House; Standard room; Standard room with lake view; Standard room with mountain view; Standard room with water view; Standard Single room; Standard Single room with lake view; Standard Single room with mountain view; Standard Double room; Standard Double room with lake view; Standard Double room with mountain view; Standard Quadruple room; Standard Quadruple room with lake view; Superior room; Superior Double room; and Cottage.
Is breakfast included and what are the breakfast hours?
Breakfast is served as a buffet daily from 08:00 to 10:00. It is not included in the room price and must be paid separately at the hotel.
Are pets allowed at Hótel Laxá?
Pets are allowed on request. Guests should contact the property for details and any applicable fees.
How far is Hótel Laxá from the nearest airport?
The hotel is approximately 49 kilometers from Akureyri Airport (AEY).
