Hotel Ranga, an SLH Hotel

"A countryside hotel offering optimal conditions to view the Northern Lights, with rustic suites, a Nordic cuisine restaurant, and a range of adventures." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

"Located on the southern coast of Iceland, with a volcano behind and the sea in front, this rustic log cabin surrounded by rugged, untouched landscapes is one of the most unique places in the world to experience the Northern Lights. Cosy wood-panelled rooms offer stunning views of Iceland’s natural beauty, while the suites, each themed around a different continent, provide something a little different. It's the Northern Lights that really steal the show though; whether you're viewing them from the comfort of your room or from the outdoor hot tubs, they are magical. Nearby you can also enjoy glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs, making Hotel Rangá the perfect base for an unforgettable Arctic adventure." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team

"Upon entering Hotel Rangá in Iceland’s south, guests are greeted with Hrammur, a towering 10-feet-tall taxidermy polar bear who had the unfortunate fate of washing up onto Iceland’s shores on a piece of ice that floated over from Greenland. It sets the tone for your stay at this hotel, which straddles the line between luxury hunting lodge and adventurous country manor. This log-style cabin is a wonderful refuge in the middle of Iceland’s south coast; all you need do is turn your gaze inland to spy out the twin glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull and you’ll feel the pull of adventure coaxing you out the front door. After a day of exploring—perhaps snowmobiling on the glacier, or a private super jeep tour into the secretive Thórsmörk Nature Reserve—Hotel Rangá is warm, inviting, and convivial. Evoking the feeling of an Icelandic summer house, there’s a real homey feel to the rooms here, while shared spaces are adorned with local artworks and Icelandic quilts. A highlight are the seven high-end suites, each paying homage to one of the world’s seven continents from Africa to Antarctica. Of course, there’s the prerequisite hot tub for an evening soak, and an outstanding observatory, complete with a local astronomer and northern lights photographer to guide you through the skies and how best to capture the dancing aurora borealis." - James Taylor

"Hotel Rangá offers northern lights viewings, stargazing tours, and a wake-up call service for aurora spotting." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"This property has a reputation that precedes it: Not only is it the most luxe hotel in the area, but it has also become something of a tourist destination for northern lights sightings, offering a 24/7 wake-up call and an on-site astronomer to assist with stargazing." - Travel + Leisure Editors