Luxury Hotel · Iceland
ION Adventure Hotel
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At a glance
ION Adventure Hotel emerges from a dramatic field of lava rock on the edge of Thingvellir National Park, a striking piece of modern architecture set against raw Icelandic wilderness.
The design itself feels built for the landscape rather than placed on top of it.
Rooms and suites lean into an industrial, minimalist aesthetic, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views over the surrounding lava field and distant mountains. The hotel’s isolated position also makes it one of Iceland’s most reliable spots for viewing the northern lights, with little light pollution to interfere. It stands as a genuine architectural statement as much as a place to stay.
Few hotels in Iceland merge design and setting this deliberately, and ION Adventure Hotel treats both as equally important.
Highlights
- Modern architecture set into a dramatic lava field on Thingvellir’s edge
- Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, framing lava fields and mountain views
- Remote, low-light location considered one of Iceland’s top northern lights spots
Accommodation
Thermal Junior Suite
King-size bed, sofa bed, Nespresso coffee machine
Further information
Dining
ION Adventure Hotel’s restaurant focuses on modern Icelandic cuisine, built around locally sourced ingredients and a menu that shifts with the seasons. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room extend the same lava field and mountain views found throughout the hotel, giving guests a front row seat to the landscape while they eat, day or night.
Wellness
The hotel’s geothermal outdoor hot tub sits directly on the lava field, offering guests a rare chance to soak while watching for the northern lights on clear nights. Combined with the hotel’s minimalist, design-led interiors, the wellness experience here leans on setting and stillness rather than a traditional spa menu, making it a strong choice for travelers seeking a quieter, more atmospheric stay in South Iceland.
Location
Set on the edge of Thingvellir National Park, part of Iceland’s Golden Circle, ION Adventure Hotel is around 45 minutes from Reykjavik, making it an easy base for exploring the region’s geothermal areas, waterfalls, and hiking trails. Its remote position away from city lights also makes it one of the more consistently recommended spots in Iceland for northern lights viewing during the winter months.
Iceland
Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and the geological consequences are visible everywhere. The country has around 130 volcanoes, a third of which are active, and eruptions are a regular feature of Icelandic life rather than a rare event. The landscape is still being formed. New lava fields appear, hot springs shift location, and the coastline changes after significant eruptions.
Our Experts
Iceland has a reputation as one of the most sought-after luxury travel destinations. With bubbling thermal spas and some of the world's most breathtaking scenery, it's a truly unmissable country.
There's something magical about Iceland. In Reykjavik, you can sample authentic Icelandic cuisine before heading into the frozen wilderness to explore the otherworldly natural environment.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
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For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
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