Charming coastal location, close to the harbor, bars, and restaurants
Pleasant rooms, some with sea-facing balconies
Free continental buffet breakfast plus a small lounge bar
Free Wi-Fi throughout and free daily newspapers in lobby
24-hour business center and meeting rooms
On-site laundry and dry cleaning
Children 2 to 6 years stay free
Airport transfers can be arranged (for a fee)
We spotted old tube TVs in rooms; they also lack kettles
Restaurant is open for breakfast only
No elevator
Some complaints of noise
Airport shuttle isn't free, despite its close proximity
Hotel Keilir is a family-run two-and-a-half-pearl hotel that sits on the coast, outside the city of Keflavik and a short ride away from the international airport. It has 40 rooms, which are modern and minimalist, and feature more amenities than expected from a mid-range property. Expect mini-fridges, safes, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has no on-site restaurant, but does have a stylish bar on the ground floor and offers a free continental breakfast. There’s also a 24-hour business center on-site. It’s popular with couples and families arriving or leaving from the nearby airport and rates are affordable. Guests staying longer might try Hotel Berg, where rates are higher but hot breakfast waffles and an outdoor hot tub are on offer.
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Scene
Modern hotel with a chilled vibe, close to the shore and airport
The hotel's interiors are attractively modern and relaxed -- which isn’t a surprise since the hotel is family-run. Gray tiles and wood panels run throughout the lobby and lounge bar, and are replaced with statement red carpet on stairs and corridors. Decor is stylish throughout and artwork is moody, including black-and-white shots of Iceland in public areas. Note that there is no elevator in the hotel, only stairs. Bedrooms facing the street and adjacent bar have complained of some noise, and the hotel can be busy night or day with travelers heading in and out from round-the-clock flights. Due to the close proximity of the airport, the main clientele are couples and small families arriving or leaving the country.
Location
Close to the harbor in Keflavik, close to restaurants and bars
Hotel Keilir is located a short distance from the coast, providing some views of the sea, depending on the room. It’s a good base for travelers wanting easy access to Keflavik International Airport, just a seven-minute drive away. While one might expect free transfers from what is, essentially, an airport hotel, that's not the case here. There are various options nearby for dining and drinking, including a bar right across the street. A supermarket is also a three-minute walk away. Bridge Between Continents and the famous Blue Lagoon can be reached in 22 minutes by car. Expect a 50-minute drive to downtown Reykjavik from the hotel.
Rooms
Clean and contemporary, with good amenities, and free Wi-Fi
The hotel has 40 rooms over three floors, some of which can sleep up to four, and style is simple and modern across the board. There's little artwork, save a plain black map of Iceland on some walls and a few framed prints, while pops of light blue color are seen in accent walls behind headboards. Furniture is mostly wood and melamine, with transparent lucite nightstands. Rooms have small seating areas, desks, and wardrobes, plus mini-fridges, safes, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. However, there are no coffeemakers or irons and ironing boards. Dated tube TVs come with premium satellite channels and are mostly wall-mounted. The surrounding area is fairly quiet, but as the hotel sits next to a main road, some rooms do suffer from nearby traffic noise. Bathrooms are mostly small, with an abundance of white tiles and modern fixtures and fittings. Each room has a separate shower unit, but no tubs. Counter space is limited in some rooms and hairdryers and free toiletries are provided.
Features
Cosy bar lounge, 24-hour business center, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi
The hotel has just a few features, the best of which might be its lobby, with large flat-screen TV, free daily newspapers, and a small, stylish bar. Large windows let in lots of natural light and the area is both contemporary and cozy, with a range of comfortable seating for guests to relax with drinks from the bar. A business center is open 24 hours a day and meeting rooms are available. A free continental buffet is served each morning and includes cereals, fresh fruit, breads, meats, cheeses, yogurt, toast, tea and coffee. There’s a laundry and dry cleaning facility on-site (for a fee) and staff can assist with tours and tickets. Self-parking is free on the street outside the hotel and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
