Hotel Laxa (Myvatn, IS) from 176 £/night

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Hotel Laxa - Myvatn

Olnbogaas, Myvatn, Iceland, IS-660·View on map

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Overall Score

Perfect

9.1Perfect

Staff9.5

Comfort9.4

Free WiFi9.4

Location9.4

Cleanliness9.3

Who stays here

Couples61%

Families24%

Groups11%

Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score

Perfect

9.1Perfect

Staff9.5

Comfort9.4

Free WiFi9.4

Location9.4

Cleanliness9.3

Who stays here

Couples61%

Families24%

Groups11%

Solo4%

Hotel Laxa Myvatn: Northern Lights hotel on Lake Mývatn with Aurora Wake-Up Service

Accommodations

Guest rooms at Hotel Laxa offer flat-screen satellite TVs, electric kettles, and seating areas. Private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms with lake views are available, and windows have screens to keep out midges.

Dining

The on-site Eldey Restaurant serves local cuisine with special diet menus available upon request. A daily breakfast buffet offers innovative cold and hot options, while the bar provides Happy Hour drinks and a coffee house. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary evening reception each day.

Location and Activities

Hotel Laxa is situated on a hill above Lake Mývatn, 20 minutes from Mývatn Nature Baths and a 30-minute drive from Godafoss Waterfall. The hotel offers bicycle rental, a darts board, table tennis, and board games for guests. A tour desk provides sightseeing assistance for nearby attractions like Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall Crater.

Services and Unique Offerings

The hotel provides a complimentary Aurora Wake-Up Service, where staff knock on guest doors when the Northern Lights appear. Guests can borrow mosquito nets for outdoor comfort and use the 24-hour front desk for luggage storage and currency exchange. A shuttle service and accessible parking are available, along with meeting and banquet facilities.

Family and Pet-Friendly Features

Family rooms are offered, along with board games and the use of a ping-pong table. The hotel allows pets and provides designated smoking areas. Facilities for disabled guests include wheelchair access and grab rails in bathrooms.

Location: On a hill above Lake Mývatn, 20 minutes from Mývatn Nature Baths
Rooms: Rooms with lake views, flat-screen TVs, and screen windows
Dining: Eldey Restaurant with local cuisine and special diet menus
Service: Aurora Wake-Up Service for Northern Lights viewing
Amenities: Bicycle rental, darts, table tennis, board games
Family: Family rooms, pet-friendly policy, disabled facilities

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

from 05:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 22.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Icelandic

Building

Number of rooms:65

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Rooms and availability

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Guest Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed1 Double bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Darts
Table tennis

Services

Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

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Essential information about Hotel Laxa

💵 Lowest room price	176 £
📏 Distance to centre	11.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport	51.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Husavik, HZK

Location

Olnbogaas, Myvatn, Iceland, IS-660

Address

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Olnbogaas, Myvatn, Iceland, IS-660

Map view

Olnbogaas, Myvatn, Iceland, IS-660

City landmarks
Restaurants

Landmark

Skutustathagigar

2.6 km

Landmark

Skutustaoagigar

2.7 km

Landmark

Myvatn

2.6 km

Landmark

Skutustathakirkja

2.8 km

Landmark

Vindbelgjarfjall

2.8 km

Landmark

Hverir

2.8 km

Landmark

Pseudo-craters

3.2 km

Landmark

Snow Dogs

3.8 km

Restaurant

Eldey Restaurant

90 m

Reviews of Hotel Laxa

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Guests say: exceptional stay

rated 9+

4.3/ 5

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9.2/ 10

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FAQ about Hotel Laxa

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa?

Pseudo-craters, placed approximately a 10-minute drive from the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa, as well as the volcanic Skutustathagigar Craters (a 10-minute drive away) are worth visiting.

What is the nearest airport to Hotel Laxa hotel?

Husavik airport lies within 55 km of Hotel Laxa hotel and is reachable with a 44-minute drive.

Is airport shuttle provided by Hotel Laxa?

Shuttle which will take you to Hotel Laxa with a 44-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

Can we park our car at the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa?

Yes, the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa provides parking spaces on site.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Eldey Restaurant offering European cuisine.

Does this comfortable hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of this comfortable hotel.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa?

Guests of the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 05:00.

How much does a room at the Hotel Laxa hotel cost?

The prices at the Hotel Laxa hotel start from $238.

What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa?

At the comfortable 3-star Hotel Laxa, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the hotel?

Some suites at the hotel boast soundproof windows, a work desk as well as private bathrooms which include a hair dryer and a roll-in shower.

Does the Hotel Laxa hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?

Yes, at the Hotel Laxa hotel there are rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.

Which facilities does the Hotel Laxa hotel provide?

The Hotel Laxa hotel features an impressive score of 9.1 for its facilities, which include a shop and storage for belongings as well as currency exchange and a vending machine.