Northern Light Inn
3 stars

Northern Light Inn

Nordurljosavegur 1, Grindavik 240, Iceland
Grindavik, Iceland
See location+354 426 8650Official website
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$309
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rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 1886 reviews
1,886 reviews
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Double room
Superior room
Standard room

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Overview

The Northern Lights are something that very few people will get to see in their lifetime. If they are fortunate enough to go to Iceland to see them, travelers will need the perfect place to stay. In the midst of the Northern Lights, they will find the Northern Light Inn. This is a small, family-run hotel in Grindavik, Iceland. The views from here are breathtaking, and guests of the hotel will be able to see the Northern Lights from their windows!

The rooms here include down comforters, cozy beds, eco geothermal hot water, free WiFi, flat-screen television with 100 channels, espresso machine, mini fridge, and a welcome beverage. In the lobby, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are always available. Each afternoon at the Northern Light Inn, guests can go to the lobby to make their own waffles. There is a spa and fitness center here, along with Aurora Floating isolation pods. Max’s Restaurant is on-site for guests as well.

Guests of the hotel will be excited to see what exploring they can do while they are here. They can go on tours of the Golden Circle and South Shore, Volcano Garden Reykjanes, Northern Lights, whale watching, Reykjanes Circle, Laugavegur Trekking, Volcano House, Katla Ice Cave, Lava Tunnel, and snowmobiling. Guests of the Northern Light Inn will never run out of adventures when they are here.

The multi-lingual staff is ready to welcome new guests. They are friendly and warm and ready to help guests of the hotel in any way at all.

8.6
Very good rating
Based on 1,886 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Northern Light Inn

  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business center

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Hot spring bath
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Solarium
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Feather pillow
  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Indoor play area
  • Complimentary breakfast

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Private parking
  • EV charging station

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Northern Light Inn

8.6
Very good
1886 verified ratings
Wonderful
1188
Very good
342
Good
196
Okay
77
Fair
52
Mediocre
17
Poor
16

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location near the Blue Lagoon and the friendly service provided by the staff. Many reviews highlighted the cleanliness of the rooms and the comfort of the amenities. However, some guests felt that the hotel was overpriced and had issues with bed comfort.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
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Wonderful
Darcy, Aug 2022
A perfect hotel near Blue Lagoon, airport and Grindavik and South coast
9.1
Wonderful
Andrea, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Breakfast included, comfy blankets and pillows, nice shower, all transfers to airport and blue lagoon included, very friendly staff
Cons (-) Bed too firm, twin comforters instead of one queen sized for the bed, decor could use an update
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Jul 2017
Pros (+) Dinner
Cons (-) overpriced
9.7
Wonderful
John, Sep 2016
Pros (+) Staff picked us up at airport without a hitch. Gave us towels and ride to from Blue Lagoon, although it is close enough to walk. Front desk arranged a Golden Circle tour with pick up at hotel and drop off in city. Great service
Cons (-) Breakfast buffet a little weak, but hey, they are not big into breakfasts in Iceland

Location

Nordurljosavegur 1, Grindavik 240

What's nearby

  • Grindavikurvollur2.5 mi
  • Gunnuhver Thermal Springs8.9 mi
  • Reykjanesviti9.6 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Northern Light Inn

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$400
$495
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 41% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Northern Light Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Northern Light Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Northern Light Inn, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Northern Light Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $470, while the most expensive was $470.
  • How long should you stay at Northern Light Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at Northern Light Inn

  • Where is Northern Light Inn located?

    Northern Light Inn is located at Nordurljosavegur 1, 2.6 miles from the center of Grindavik. Grindavikurvollur is the closest landmark to Northern Light Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Northern Light Inn?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Northern Light Inn.

  • Does Northern Light Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Northern Light Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Northern Light Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Northern Light Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Northern Light Inn from the airport?

    Northern Light Inn is 8.9 miles from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Northern Light Inn is 22.6 miles from Reykjavik Domestic.

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Distance to airport

7.6
2.6 mi
Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
8.9 mi

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