Hotel Jokulsarlon
Hotel Jokulsarlon, otherwise known as the Glacier Lagoon Hotel, is a modern southeast Iceland hotel with sweeping sightlines of the surrounding glaciers, mountains and lakes. Stay here for onsite thermal baths, warm hospitality and easy access to outdoor adventure.
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Amenities
Guests are encouraged to unwind after a full day, by enjoying the outdoor hot tubs and sauna just steps from the hotel. The modern sauna has an outdoor feel with its wall of glass overlooking a pond and distant mountains. The hotel bar can provide drinks to accompany a dip or sauna session, or just to relax with in an Adirondack chair on the large wooden deck. The hotel is equipped with an elevator to access all floors.
Indoors, the hotel Jokulsarlon invites guests to unwind amidst open spaces constructed of natural wood and stone, and fur- and leather-covered furniture, with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in. The post-and-beam construction with high ceilings and walls of glass, plus farm relics including a retired tractor, provide an upscale farmhouse feel. Travelers with fitness routines will appreciate the onsite gym with benches and free weights.
Activities
Hotel Jokulsarlon enjoys easy access to the breathtaking Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, as well as Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. A plethora of daytime activities are available, including glacier hiking and climbing, ice caving, kayaking, horseback riding, ziplining, skiing, snowmobiling, snorkeling, and day tours by helicopter, super Jeep, ATV or dayboat.
Dining
The hotel’s Gunna á Leiti restaurant offers delectable options to start and end the day, with expansive views for up to 180 diners from its second-floor setting. The menu offers both Icelandic and Nordic specialties, and international favorites. Mornings feature a buffet of fresh fruits, pastries, muffins, breads, cereals, granolas and yogurts, as well as hot items such as eggs, bacon and sausage.
Evenings bring fresh seafood, locally sourced lamb and vegetarian dishes featuring local produce. Complement the experience with a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail, or a fine white or red wine from the hotel’s extensive list.
Accommodations
Rooms at Hotel Jokulsarlon range across four categories: Triple Room, Double Standard, Suite and Family Suite. Double Standard Rooms come with a king-size bed, Triple Rooms have two twin beds and one folding bed, Suites have a king-size bed with an optional folding bed (added cost), and the Family Suite has one king-size bed and one double sofa bed.
Common room amenities include: a private ensuite bathroom with modern shower, towel warmer, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, vanity kit, shower cap, and specialty soaps produced exclusively for Hotel Jokulsarlon. Also in every room is complimentary WiFi, a smart TV, a coffee maker, an electric kettle for tea, individual thermostat, blackout curtains and soundproofed walls. The Suite and Family Suite each add a cozy seating area, a refrigerator and a bathtub.