Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

This was by far our favorite (and most expensive) hotel we stayed at on our Iceland road trip. We only stayed here for 1 night but took full advantage of the outdoor hot tubs and the sauna. They provided a surplus of clean towels and a very nice area to dry off indoors. The rooms had huge windows facing the ocean for a great sunrise view. We ate at the restaurant here at 6pm and were amazed by the food. I had the arctic char that came with salad and lobster foam. The breakfast buffet was also amazing my favorite being the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Beautiful location where you can signup for the aurora wake up call. You can see them from the hotel but we preferred to drive out a bit for a more expansive view. Didn’t regret it one bit! The beds here were super soft and comfortable. Shower was squeaky clean and warm. We enjoyed our one night stay here and would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing Iceland vacation place to stay. It was one of the only hotels available in this small town so you may have no other option. It is very pricey but the amenities were a nice change of pace for us on our fast paced road trip.

First things first. There is nothing around this hotel. The hotel is basically the attraction of the surrounding area. So if you're not prepared to spend $100 per person for dinner at the hotel restaurant, make sure to buy groceries prior to arrival. Despite this, the hotel is wonderful, and I understand why people love it so dearly. Our room was not ready upon our check-in time, and there was a stain on one of the blankets when we entered our room. The bathroom was gorgeous, and the room had a lot of space, but my travel partner and I had some opposing opinions on the beds. The breakfast was pretty superb and even catered a bit toward American tourists with the addition of eggs, bacon, and sausage. Also loved the walking trail to the waterfall nearby. I'd recommend 100%, but just make sure to prepare yourself. We didn't.

Location, rooms furnishings stylish. No light to see how to operate coffee machine ridiculous. Breakfast v good. Bar menu was served without separating courses and so it all arrived at once hot and cold food. Dinner was minimal affair £75 for one chicken breast a rosti of potato not roast potatoes, smothered in bacon source cos they were out of gas to make foam. On another bed of parsnip puree. Why take a perfectly good chicken breast and mess with it ? This is not fine dining it’s designer dining!!!. But the most infuriating thing was and been asked it with other guests behind was did we want a double bed? !!! This is 2025 in what is supposed to be liberal Iceland!!. I wonder if the receptionist would like asking is this your boyfriend or husband and will u be sleeping together??!!! The ultimate was the butter served on a rocking pebble with volcanic salt -a designer gone mad. V disappointing .

We had a great two night stay at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. We used this location as a jumping off point for glacier trekking anf glacier lagoon activities, which erre about 23 minutes drive from the hotel. Our room was comfortable, modern, and we had a great view of aheep grazing out front. The property is modern and clean. I will say, our room was unbearably warm in October and we had to keep the window open. There is a bar with plenty of seating and a bar food menu and a restaurant upstairs with table service. We had dinner one evening in the restaurant and ordered the salmon and lamb, bith were delicious. We also opted for the breakfast buffet one morning and while expensive, it was delicious. There isn't a lot around so your options are limited. We loved the hot tubs and sauna and it was so relaxing after all of our outdoor adventures. They also have a laundry service which allowed us to refresh a few of our clothing items.

The hotel is a solid 4-star with some things to improve on (better housekeeping, slightly better organized spa, etc.). But the restaurant... I would put 7 stars if I could. Starting with the amazing service by the waiters who are knowledgeable about the menu and give solid recommendation, to the dishes that look amazing and taste even better. Recommend staying at least 2 nights here - and make use of their Northern Lights wake up call!

Our stay at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon was absolutely wonderful, but what truly made it exceptional was Razvan. Razvan went above and beyond to take care of us. He was incredibly friendly, genuinely concerned, and always attentive to our needs. From guiding us patiently through food choices to making sure we were comfortable at every moment, his care felt personal and sincere — never just part of the job. In a place as special and remote as this, people like Razvan make all the difference. He has a natural warmth and professionalism that instantly makes guests feel at home. He is an absolute asset to the hotel and deserves special recognition for the way he represents true hospitality. Thank you, Razvan, for making our stay so memorable. You made our Iceland experience even more special, and we will always remember your kindness.

We stayed here on September 16. We were lucky to see the Northern Lights — not as green as in the photos, but still beautiful. After hiking all day, enjoying the hot tub at sunset felt great. Dinner was tasty but the portions were quite small, and overall it was a bit pricey. The breakfast buffet had a good variety and everything was fresh.

Check in was very easy . Although there is both a steep ramp and several stairs to go from the road to the reception area, there is also a nice ramp for wheelchairs, etc. The receptionist was knowledgeable and friendly. The room was very spacious, with views of the ocean. Beds were very very comfortable. There Is an open closet with a refrigerator and a safe. There is a portable fan in the room. Bathroom was immaculate with very nice fixtures. Towels were large and thick/luxurious. The electrical outlets were located by the desk. I did not see any USB outlets so you will need to bring the appropriate chargers and cables for your devices. Staff are wonderful, and appear to have varying backgrounds. It's a nice international flavor. The wifi is very good. I did measure their wifi reception as follows: Upload 46 MBPS and download 70 MBPS in my room. There no restaurants in the surrounding area so you are bound to the hotel's restaurant. The food at the restaurant was, bytheway excellent. We rented a vehicle in Reykjavik and drove out here. The hotel will notify you if the Aurora Borealis is present: you have to sign up for this, and the service is free. We were treated to several spectacular Northern lights shows. We watched them from the hotel's parking lot as well as from the grounds on the side nearest to the ocean. The northern lights display was the highlight of our 3 week trip to this area of the world. There's very little ambient light so it was easy to see the northern lights. I would say it definitely is a romantic setting, and I would use this hotel to explore the surrounding area again. I will have lifetime memories of my stay here