Hótel Laxá

3.0 star property
Myvatn hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In a rural setting, Hótel Laxá offers a serene retreat with daily breakfast buffet and manager's reception. Relax in the garden or get lost in a good book from the library; WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Vid Olnbogaas, Myvatn, 660

What's nearby

  • Lake Myvatn - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 20 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Hverarondor Hverir - 26 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Godafoss - 32 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Forest Lagoon - 49 min drive - 79.5 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi Borgir - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Sel And Mývatn Öl Microbrewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪eldey restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hótel Laxá

When visiting Myvatn, Hótel Laxá is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 61.0 per night

Policies

This property uses geothermal energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hótel Laxá
Hótel Laxá Hotel Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Hotel
Hótel Laxá Hotel
Hótel Laxá Myvatn
Hótel Laxá Hotel Myvatn

Frequently asked questions

Does Hótel Laxá offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hótel Laxá does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hótel Laxá?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hótel Laxá?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hótel Laxá?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Hótel Laxá and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Hótel Laxá also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hótel Laxá?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hótel Laxá like?

Hótel Laxá is located a short 9-minute walk from Lake Myvatn.

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Reviews

Hótel Laxá Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, and excellent with many hot options. (29 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Location
View
Northern lights
Bathroom
Bar
Lake

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good food, nice staff and clean facilities. Fully recommend to anyone
Torfi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an excellent location when visiting Myvatn
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, modern hotrl
Braedon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the
Megan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very picturesque view and quiet location. Good breakfast!
MY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel in an amazing area. Great restaurant and breakfast. Super peaceful rooms. Helpful staff.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed 2 nights here because there is so much to see in the Myvatn area. Laxa was helpful in questions on all the hiking I was doing there. The breakfasts and dinners were excellent.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stopover location

Amazing view and comfortable quiet room. Peffect place to stop our ring round tour for two nights
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Ivana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was clean but seemed barebones. Not a lot of “extras”, I,e., shampoo, conditioners, etc. Staff was polite and attentive.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel-staff were friendly and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast here-both very good. Room was clean and comfortable.
Alesia Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, the area around the hotel is beautiful, they have a nice restaurant and a lot of areas to hang out
Marina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and awesome breakfast

Very nice hotel with awesome breakfast!
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good property
Omar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, nice room, good breakfast, and closer to nearby attractions.
Prashant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice, modern, and spacious hotel with big rooms and nice included breakfast.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great aurora call service
Weicheng, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Lovely building. Great food. Amazing location and views. Hotel night-time lightening hindered night sky view a little bit - small gripe. We had a nice stay here. This place will get popular.
Beveridge, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay!
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staffs.
Li, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Location Excellent Restaurant Nice view
Patrizia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for a night here and impressed with modern looking style and neat rooms.
Rajeev Reddy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location overlooking the lake. Very clean and tidy. Staff were very attentive and polite. The evening meal menu was a little limited but of good quality and the breakfast was great too.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast.
Shauna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bed was comfy, bedding was clean, breakfast was great, the view from the room or lobby was awesome and I really enjoyed staying there :)
yunhee, 1-night trip