WELCOME TO
& Hlaðan Restaurant
Miðhraun-Lava Resort
1,5 hour from Reykjavík
Accommodation
Restaurant & Bar
Farm animals & Playground
Geothermal bath
Mountain & Lava Views
Your Snæfellsnes retreat
Luxury, tranquility, & unforgettable flavors
Hlaðan restaurant
Our family restaurant, Hlaðan Restaurant, is on-site and is a great stop for anyone heading to the peninsula and for guests staying at our hotel.
Geothermal bath
Unwind in Hraun Böð geothermal baths,
where mineral-rich waters meet Iceland’s lava fields, paired with a refreshing cold plunge and a sauna.
Miðhraun - Lava Resort
Miðhraun - Lava Resort is a family-run resort offering cozy rooms, cottages, apartments, and houses with mountain and lava views.
Farm, Adventure & fun
Our outdoor area blends adventure and tranquility, with lava fields, serene gardens, friendly farm animals at our Miðhraun farm, and a children’s playground.

How can we help you?
Accommodation
Private cottages & modern apartments surrounded by nature.
Restaurant
Breakfast and à la carte — for hotel guests & peninsula travelers.
Geothermal bath
Relax in our natural, mineral-rich saltwater hot spring.
The Outdoor area
Farm animals, lava hikes, and a playground.
Things to do
Discover the glaciers, beaches, and volcanoes of Snæfellsnes.
Events
Join us for live music, cultural nights, and community gatherings.
Private Events
Private events – Your special occasion, made unforgettable
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We offer versatile spaces for weddings, reunions, and courses. Combine our local catering with our dedicated yoga hall to create a complete experience. We can even arrange private activities, such as yoga sessions and dance lessons, when booked in advance.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Host your private event or retreat




Experience authentic farm life: soak in our geothermal bath, meet the animals, and hike the lava fields right outside your door.
The Snæfellsnes peninsula is known for its dramatic landscapes and is the only part of our beautiful country where you can see all of our unique natural elements in only a few hours' drive.
Explore the Area
Visit our playground, and hike the lava fields
" We had a truly wonderful stay at Miðhraun – Lava Resort!
Tucked away in the Icelandic countryside, this location was perfect for exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a loop
We traveled as a family, and our kids especially loved being on a working sheep farm — there were sheep and lambs roaming all around, which made the stay feel magical.
The thermal pool and sauna were incredible and made for a relaxing end to our days. There’s also a cold plunge pond and a beautiful little creek nestled along a lava rock hill — it was like something out of a storybook. Our children also adored the outdoor play area, especially the bouncing pad.
What our Guests SAY
Perhaps the chief has a star
I've been on a 2 weeks tour with a bicylce and stayed for a night. I had the cottage, which is close to the restaurant. A very decent cottage with everything in excellent shape. The staff is very friendly and explains everything. I highly recommend to everyone to have dinner and breakfest at the restaurant. It has been extreamly yummi!!!!!
— Kim. (Booking Review)
Amazing rooms
The rooms are amazing, the beds are really comfortable and everything is very modern. We arrived late at night and were still able to check in so that removed a lot of the pressure for us on the road.
— Katia Ortiz. (Google Review)
Superb
Spotless accomodation, well equipped kitchen, nice location. We also took the chance to use the geothermal pool in the night and this was quite relaxing after a long day. We also had a chance to see the northern lights from here.
—Anita. (Booking Review)
What a beautiful location
What a beautiful location and beautiful place to stay. Food was absolutely excellent and service really nice and friendly. This place cares greatly about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you can see it in all the small details, decorations and fresh flowers.
— Arctic Trailblazers. (Google review)
This restaurant is 100% worth recommending! 🌟
Although it’s a bit hidden and sometimes might seem like there aren’t many people inside, it’s honestly one of the best places we’ve tried in Iceland! It may look more expensive than it actually is, but the prices are very similar to most restaurants in the country.
— Alex Shaparenko. (Google Review)
Excellent accommodation and dinner
Stayed here for two nights and booked two rooms in preparation for a wedding. Excellent accommodations and dinner at the restaurant was very good. Loved the spa and steam room.
— Mark Logue. (Google Review)
The best meal we had in Iceland!!
The best meal we had in Iceland!! Yes it’s on the pricier side but definitely worth it. We did two 3 course meals and it filled us up at a happy level, not too little or too full. The lobster and shrimp appetizer were amazing! I’d order that over and over.
— Allisons Swoboda. (Google Review)
Nice place to stay
We got upgraded to a private house, a very nice living space. There is a geothermal pool and sauna, but we didn't have time to try them. Breakfast feast looks very good, but it is not included/ must be booked online beforehand during the off season.
— Timothy Wagner. (Google Review)
Relax in an environment equipped with everything
Rational bungalows, equipped with everything (dishwasher...) overlooking the plain with sheep grazing. The restaurant is excellent. A hot tube with thermal water at 40 ° and cold spring next to 4 ° (if you want...)
— Paolo S . (Trip Advisor Review)
What a beautiful location and beautiful place to stay
What a beautiful location and beautiful place to stay. Food was absolutely excellent and service really nice and friendly. This place cares greatly about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you can see it in all the small details, decorations and fresh flowers..
— Arctic Trailblazers. (Google Review)
Luxury at an affordable price
Superb accommodation at a great price. Includes the use of an outside hot pool with optional restaurant facilities. Feels remote with great modern facilities. Would stay again
— Andy. (Booking Review)
The resort exceeded our expectations
Very nice houses. Bedrooms were good sized with nice beds. Bathroom was clean and the shower had excellent pressure. Lots of room in the house and it was overall a great place to stay for four adults. The restaurant and thermal bath were also very nice. Overall, the resort exceeded our expectations.
— Priest. (Booking Review)
Very good time for two
We had just tested the restaurant, but incredible moment in love, the welcome is great, the lamb was amazing and the cocktails of absolute delicacy... It was our first restaurant in Iceland on our second night on the road trip, and a big surprise on the way out: Northern Lights!
— LoutreIncognito. (Trip Advisor Review)
Great stay for two nights
So big house and very good space. It has kitchen with dishwasher and just everything else. Then the shower was great with big shower head. The rooms were also big and beds good to sleep. They have all kinds of activities for children. After long day it was time to to hot spring pool next to the lava field. Great stay for two nights.
— Tomas Jonsson. (Google Review)
10/10
My now wife and I had our wedding reception here. We all had the dinner buffet and it was excellent! The soups and entrees were amazing and it sounds basic, but the whipped butter they have with the bread is crazy good! The owners were very kind and friendly and made excellent accommodations! Additionally the cottages are very nice and cozy. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that finds themselves in on Snæfellsness!
— Stuart Tonak. (Google Review)
Perfect family spot
We had a truly wonderful stay at Miðhraun – Lava Resort! Tucked away in the Icelandic countryside, this location was perfect for exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a loop.<br>We traveled as a family, and our kids especially loved being on a working sheep farm — there were sheep and lambs roaming all around, which made the stay feel magical.
— Hannah S. (Trip Advisor Review)
I’m shocked this place doesn’t have more reviews
Wow, we randomly stumbled upon this place while driving in the area and this might be one of the best meals I’ve had in iceland. We got the lobster and shrimp as a starter and it was the perfect level of creamy and peppery! We then had the lamb and fish of the day which were both 10/10. The sauces were AMAZING and the fish and lamb were juicy and tender. The blueberry cheesecake was soft and not too sweet which I love! I’m shocked this place doesn’t have more reviews.
— Brianna Ang. (Google Review)
We would highly recommend this place!
We stopped in for a spur of the moment visit on our way out of the Snæfellsjökull National Park. Every item we had was delicious! A cocktail with unique flavor combinations, fresh fish, delicious fresh vegetables (prepared with great flavors) juicy chicken… We would highly recommend this place!
— Maija V. (Google Review)
The staff were all very friendly, and the chef came out to say hello
We stayed one night in a private family cottage that comfortably slept 6 of us. It was very nice, spacious, and comfortable. The restaurant is in a separate building that has a very warm and charming atmosphere, and dinner was the best we had during our entire trip. The staff were all very friendly, and the chef came out to say hello. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our stay, and can’t wait to return.
— ERFSU82. (Google Review)
Highly recommend this restaurant 👍🏻
Food was super delicious, We got the steak, fish of the day and lamb. They were super polite and kind hearted waiter and waitress. Complementary chocolate cake as well for redo of steak but 2nd serving was done with perfection!<br><br>The ambience is also superb with minimalistic lighting and a very authentic setting.
— Glen. (Google Review)
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