Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel
This hotel is ideal for travelers seeking a serene escape focused on natural beauty and relaxation, particularly those interested in glacier views and the Northern Lights. It provides a comfortable base for unwinding in a remote, picturesque setting.
Hótel Jökulsárlón presents as a modern, stylish retreat deeply integrated with its dramatic Icelandic landscape. It offers a strong sense of peacefulness and opportunities for relaxation, particularly through its spa facilities and stunning views of the glacier. The hotel's design and comfortable amenities encourage guests to unwind and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings.
Twelve dimensions of rest, read from 2,121 reviews.
Slow pace
The hotel is consistently described as a place to relax and slow down, with guests appreciating the peacefulness and comfortable spaces for unwinding, particularly after sightseeing.
“Our favourite bit of this hotel was the amazing spa looking over the glacier. It was the perfect way to relax after a day of sightseeing. We could have spent hours upon hours relaxing out here.”
“With so many comfortable spots to relax and a plush bed to retreat to, it’s the perfect place to slow down. I wish I had booked a few more nights!”
“Loved the location, unobstructed views, scenery and peacefulness.”
Water access
The hotel offers excellent water access through its spa, hot tubs, and jacuzzi, many of which provide views of the glacier or lake, creating a relaxing experience.
“Our favourite bit of this hotel was the amazing spa looking over the glacier. It was the perfect way to relax after a day of sightseeing. We could have spent hours upon hours relaxing out here.”
“Hot tubs perfect after the long day.”
“Our second visit and we will be back. Spectacular views of the mountains and glacier, especially from the hot tubs on the lake. Sitting in the jacuzzi under the stars is the best!”
Quiet
The hotel is noted for its peaceful and quiet environment, particularly beneficial for viewing the Northern Lights due to minimal light pollution.
“Loved the location, unobstructed views, scenery and peacefulness.”
“Amazing location, super dark to see the northern lights.”
“Everything!! Well appointed rooms nice bathrooms and perfect setting outside very minimal light to watch northern lights. Great views!!”
Nature immersion
The hotel offers exceptional nature immersion, with stunning views of the glacier and surrounding scenery from rooms and common areas, and opportunities to see the Northern Lights.
“It is a beautiful spa hotel in the most picturesque of settings overlooking the Jokulsarlon glacier. From the moment we arrived we loved this place.”
“Our room had an awesome view looking over the glacier.”
“Loved the location, unobstructed views, scenery and peacefulness.”
Bed comfort
Guests frequently praise the comfort of the beds, describing them as plush, soft, and contributing to a relaxing stay.
“With so many comfortable spots to relax and a plush bed to retreat to, it’s the perfect place to slow down. I wish I had booked a few more nights!”
“Amazing quality of everything. Room, especially the bed.”
“The beds were very comfortable, some of the softest I've stayed in.”
Service warmth
Service warmth receives mixed reviews; while some guests found staff friendly and sincere, one reviewer reported a very negative experience with rude and unfriendly staff.
“We loved the bar staff who were very friendly and sincere and made great drinks.”
“All staff behaved very badly. Everywhere in Iceland people were extraordinary, but here I had a bad experience starting from the reception when a girl checked me in a very bad way making us feel bad and up to the staff at the restaurant. Without knowing I went out on the terrace of the restaurant and a waiter in an extremely bad way told me to go back in immediately because that was the fire exit. Hotel is very nice but the behaviors of the staff makes it so cold and unfriendly.”
“The staff were friendly. The facilities were clean and convenient. The beds were very comfortable, some of the softest I've stayed in.”
Food on site
The food experience is highly rated, with guests praising the amazing and abundant breakfast, as well as the quality of the gourmet restaurant.
“Location, Great Food, Excellent Service and Hot Tubs perfect after a cold day hiking the glacier!”
“The breakfast was amazing. We don’t even need to talk about the hot tubs 😍”
“good gourmet restaurant, abundant breakfast, great people in service.”
Best rooms to request
Rooms with glacier or mountain views are highly recommended, as are those noted for their stylish design, comfort, and excellent facilities.
“Our room had an awesome view looking over the glacier.”
“The rooms were stylish, clean and comfortable with excellent facilities and a brilliant bathroom.”
“Cozy Curation: The Perfect Blend of Comfort and View Loved every moment at Hótel Jökulsárlón. The mood and interior are stunning, complemented by incredible mountain views from every angle. With so many comfortable spots to relax and a plush bed to retreat to, it’s the perfect place to slow down. I wish I had booked a few more nights!”
Things to know
One reviewer noted that breakfast incurs an additional fee, which they found unfortunate given the premium price of the stay.
“It's unfortunate that there is a fee for breakfast despite the premium you pay for the stay.”
Hótel Jökulsárlón offers a strong sense of nature immersion and a slow, unhurried atmosphere, particularly with its spa and hot tubs overlooking the glacier. While it lacks private outdoor spaces per room and easy village access, its remote, peaceful setting and focus on relaxation align well with the calmcations ethos.
Practical guidance from Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel reviews.
Which room category to choose, what to mention in special requests, and what to verify at check-in — extracted from real guest reviews.
Guests consistently praise rooms with views, particularly those overlooking the glacier or mountains, for their stunning scenery and elegant design.
If traveling with another adult, be aware that the single beds in some rooms might be too small and soft for comfort.
Guests found the bathrooms to be brilliant, stylish, and well-appointed.
- Expect brilliant and stylish bathrooms
The breakfast is consistently described as amazing, abundant, and delicious with a lovely array of choices, though some guests note it comes with an additional fee.
- Expect an amazing and abundant breakfast with a good variety
- Be aware that breakfast is an additional fee
Verified Booking.com reviews, unedited.
“We had an amazing stay at hotel Jokulsarlon. It is a beautiful spa hotel in the most picturesque of settings overlooking the Jokulsarlon glacier. From the moment we arrived we loved this place. The rooms were stylish, clean and comfortable with excellent facilities and a brilliant bathroom. Our room had an awesome view looking over the glacier. The reception area was stylish with a fantastic bar. We loved the bar staff who were very friendly and sincere and made great drinks. Our favourite bit of this hotel was the amazing spa looking over the glacier. It was the perfect way to relax after a day of sightseeing. We could have spent hours upon hours relaxing out here. The highlight of our stay was being fortunate enough to witness the northern lights overhead at the hotel. It was one of the most fantastic spectacles I’ve ever seen. Overall I’d recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Iceland as a must stay during your time here.”
“Location is perfect, 5-star hotel, food, drinks and service was fantastic. Hot tubs perfect after the long day.”
“This hotel is just beautiful. The breakfast was amazing. We don’t even need to talk about the hot tubs 😍”
“Everything was excellent — clean, comfortable, and well-prepared. We had a fantastic stay. Thank you! 🌟”
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