Hótel Jökulsárlón – Glacier Lagoon Hotel
I’d consider Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel if you want a stay with a spa. The views are part of the appeal.
More about this place
Hótel Jökulsárlón is a modern, design-forward retreat set just minutes from Iceland’s iconic glacier lagoon, offering a rare blend of raw nature wilderness and refined Nordic comfort.
Tucked into the dramatic landscapes of Suðursveit, the hotel sits near both the famous Jökulsárlón Lagoon and Vatnajökull National Park, giving you front-row access to one of the most otherworldly regions in the country.
Inside, the vibe is unmistakably Scandinavian—clean lines, warm textures, and large windows designed to pull the outside in. Rooms are spacious and minimal, often with glacier or mountain views, making even downtime feel like part of the experience. The hotel leans into wellness with outdoor hot tubs, saunas, and a small spa setup—perfect after a day of glacier hikes or lagoon tours.
What really sets this place apart is the setting. You’re not just near the highlights — you’re immersed in them. Expect surreal moments like watching icebergs drift in the distance, spotting the Northern Lights from the property, or stepping outside into total silence with nothing but glaciers and mountains around you.
There’s also an on-site restaurant and bar serving Icelandic-inspired dishes, making it a self-contained base for exploring this remote stretch of the South Coast.
Things to do around Southeast
Fyno’s picks across the area. Some stops need a drive or tour.
- Jökulsárlón Lagoon is a breathtaking glacier lagoon and home to a variety of floating icebergs, some of which are up to 1,000 years old. Its massive icebergs have broken off from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, drifting slowly across…Suggested time: 1-2h
Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón
- Skaftafell Glacier Hike is one of the most accessible ways to step onto a real glacier in Iceland, offering a rare chance to walk across ancient ice within the vast Vatnajökull National Park. You quickly transition from a short hike to…Suggested time: 3-5h
Skaftafell Glacial Hike
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- The Crystal Ice Cave is a unique natural wonder inside the Vatnajökull glacier. The cave's walls are made of translucent ice that glows in various shades of blue and turquoise, creating a surreal and otherworldly atmosphere.Suggested time: 3h
Crystal Blue Ice Cave Tour
- Diamond Beach is a striking black sand beach where icebergs that break off the glacier wash ashore. The ice chunks, shaped by the ocean waves, vary in size and glisten like diamonds against the dark volcanic sand, creating a stark and…Suggested time: 30m
Diamond Beach
- Svartifoss, or the "Black Falls," is a unique waterfall known for its backdrop of dramatic black basalt columns that resemble a giant pipe organ formed by ancient volcanic activity. The waterfall tumbles over these hexagonal columns,…Suggested time: 2h
Svartifoss Waterfall
- Fjallsárlón Lagoon is a serene glacial lagoon located just west of its more famous neighbor, Jökulsárlón. It sits at the base of the Fjallsjökull glacier, a tongue of the massive Vatnajökull ice cap.Suggested time: 1h
Fjallsárlón Lagoon
- Múlagljúfur Canyon is one of Iceland’s hidden treasures, located near the Vatnajökull glacier in the southeast. This dramatic and lesser-known canyon is carved deep into the landscape, featuring steep moss-covered cliffs, cascading…Suggested time: 3-5h
Múlagljúfur Canyon
- Vestrahorn Mountain and Stokksnes peninsula are renowned for their dramatic landscape combo of a stunning natural beauty. Vestrahorn is a jagged, 1,500-foot tall mountain with sharp peaks rising straight from the black sand beach,…Suggested time: 1-2h
Vestrahorn & Stokksnes
- Höfn is a small fishing town surrounded by dramatic scenery, including the Atlantic Ocean, rugged mountains, and expansive glaciers. Being a quieter town compared to Iceland’s more tourist-heavy spots, Höfn offers a peaceful yet scenic…Suggested time: 1h
Höfn Town