Hotel Ranga

Checked in on the 17th and out on the 22nd, so had a good chance to sample many of the offerings. Rooms (we stayed in a Junior suite as well as the room type just below) were comfortable, with the Junior suite being obviously much larger and more spacious. Beds in both rooms were fulls that were put side-by-side with a topper and plenty of covers, and despite their attempts to make it appear as a king or queen, in the end, the crease down the middle was impactful on our sleep. One of the three hot tubs was located just outside our room, and due to a blizzard, we stayed local one day, soaking in the tub while the world stormed around us. Aurora wakeup notification worked 3 different times and didn't disappoint. The location of Hotel Ranga is perfect for viewing the Northern Lights, as the mountains on the horizon are far enough away to not affect viewing opportunities. Breakfast was included and was good. You order a few things off the menu in addition to a central bar, which met all our needs. We celebrated a birthday with a wonderful formal dinner, but note that prices are high. We also ordered from the bar menu one evening, and frankly, the cheeseburger and chips were phenomenal. Staff was the standout - everyone was quite friendly and seemed truly interested in meeting our needs. We certainly recommend staying at Hotel Ranga, as it's a good, central location to the Golden Circle and all of the sights down Hwy 1 towards Vik.

We really enjoyed Hotel Ranga! It really is a unique experience with great food, great service, and a focus on the Northern Lights.

We loved our stay at Hotel Ranga. Truly a small luxury hotel. Nice comfortable rooms, great serene locations. We loved the observatory for star gazing and also saw a bit of northern lights. What stands out though is their professional hospitality and the service. They are all very willing to help. Very good food. Recommended for a stay if you were traveling like us to or from the east side of Iceland

The staff and the hotel are exceptional. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure that you enjoy your stay.

We stayed 3 nights in this lovely hotel in a remote, dark sky area which has an observatory as well as ideal opportunities to see the Northern Lights. Staff are helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our comfortable stay.