Hotel Laxnes, Mosfellsbaer
About the Hotel
Rooms for Every Guest
Hotel Laxnes features 26 rooms with mountain views. Room types range from standard double rooms to family and suite rooms. Standard double/twin rooms are on the ground or first floor with garden views, offering two twin beds or one double bed. Deluxe rooms feature a fold-out balconette and a seating area. Standard triple rooms on the ground floor include three twin beds. Studio rooms, ideal for self-drive guests, provide a private entrance from the car park, a kitchenette, and two or three twin beds, with some offering a sofa bed. First-floor suites include a king bed, a large seating area, and a walk-out balcony. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bathtub, free Wi-Fi, coffee/tea making facilities, a writing desk, a chair, and a flat-screen TV. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and studios have walk-in showers.
Dining and Drinks
Hotel Laxnes provides a buffet breakfast from 07:30 to 09:30, with options like porridge, cereals, muesli, milk, yogurt, bread, pastries, cold meats, cheese, vegetables, fruit, boiled eggs, waffles, coffee, and tea. Traditional Icelandic lamb soup is available in the bar area from 18:00, Sundays through Thursdays, and includes bread and one free refill. The bar is open from 17:00 to 23:00 Monday through Thursday and 12:00 to 23:00 Friday through Sunday, offering local and international drinks. Nearby dining options include the Mosfellsbær Bakery and Bankinn food bar. Blik Bistro, at the local golf course, is a 20-minute walk away. Fast-food choices such as Domino's Pizza, KFC and Mr. Kebab are within a five-minute walk.
Northern Lights & Activities
Hotel Laxnes is a spot for Northern Lights viewing from September through April. The hotel also offers mountain bikes for rent and knitting classes. The hotel is surrounded by rivers, waterfalls, mountains, and a lake. Mosfellsbær features swimming pools, a gym, a golf course, and hiking/cycling paths. Guests can find a curated list of tours with pickup and drop-off from the hotel. Cars can be rented and picked up/dropped off at Keflavik airport.
Location and Surroundings
Hotel Laxnes is in the Mosfellsbær area, north of Reykjavík, overlooking Mount Esja. It is on the way to the Golden Circle route and near Alafoss waterfall. Reykjavík is 20 km away, about a 10-minute drive. The area is suited for outdoor activities with hiking paths and cycle routes. Accessible playgrounds, swimming pools, a petting zoo, horse riding, and crafts workshops are nearby.
Services and Amenities
Hotel Laxnes provides on-site parking. Public areas feature local artworks. The reception is open from 09:30 to 17:00 daily. The hotel can assist with tailored tour selections. Special requests can be accommodated via email. A cold platter with traditional Icelandic food is available upon advance order, including fermented shark, Black Death (alcoholic drink), dried fish jerky, Hangikjöt (salted lamb), Ram's testicles (seasonal), Flatkaka (flat bread), rúgbraud (Icelandic rye bread), and Skyr for dessert.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Hot spring bath
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Trouser press
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
