Name: Eldey Airport Hotel
Address: Lindarbraut, 634, Reykjanesbaer, 235, IS

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Mary

While this hotel didn’t look like much from the outside, the lobby was super cute and had a nice ambiance for an evening drink. The rooms were clean and had been redone. The staff made check-in easy and she went above and beyond for our stay accommodating a third person (my second daughter) and offering to make us breakfast to go when she found out our flight was so early. Also, location is prime to return the rental car and get back to the airport.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Kolbi

Nice place

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Kaylan

We booked this hotel due to its proximity to the airport, but on arrival realized the only feasible way to the airport was by cab (which was pricey, but a little bit on us for not looking into earlier).
The staff were excellent, informative, and helped us book a cab to the airport on short notice. Breakfast was included with our stay, opened at 5am so we could eat before our morning flight, and had a good amount of options for a basic continental breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Linda

The staff were very helpful, the room was nice and comfortable. The breakfast was yummy and we enjoyed sitting by the fireplace in the cozy front room.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Murray

The staff where nice

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

poornima

Decent hotel near airport..convenient

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Rayvant

Very cozy hotel, affordable and close to the airport. Outdated but pretty much all Iceland hotels are. Being a bit outdated though is what gave it a nice charm. Breakfast was good too.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Tom

The main reason we chose this hotel was the advertised Hot tub for our quick layover stay as well as the close proximity to the airport. The Hot Tub (pictured) does not exist. And is “under construction”.

Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Dumitru

Thanks

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Javier

Very close to the airport.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Sarah

I would not recommend this hotel for women travelers. The young lady staff member was extremely nice, but the location of the hotel felt unsafe and did not get a comfortable feeling. we asked to see the room and was given a actual key for a door that only had a door knob lock. There was no tv in the room as advertised either. This did not feel safe so we actually did not stay here. We also asked for a taxi and when the taxi driver arrived he knew our room number we would have stayed in. Wasn’t comfortable with that at all. Taxi drivers should not know what room a person is or was staying in. Again the young lady staff was friendly but would never recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Ryan

Decent hotel to stay if you’re flying out early. Terrible location for anything fun to do or even a restaurant

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Sylvia

The staff was outstanding and very helpful. The property does not have an elevator or air conditioning. The room had a mini refrigerator.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Simon

Amazing staff. Front desk so helpful. Fully recommend.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

francas

No code pot or TV in our room

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Ruhe

Staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean. Beds comfortable. We had an overnight layover so we are pretty much just looking for a place to sleep and it served that purpose. The taxi ride is expensive for the hotel being so close to the airport and we walked to a food hall where the food was good, but also very expensive.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Timothy

It is a simple but clean hotel with a Great staff. Has lots of cute features, like the sitting area in the lobby with beer and wine offered and a charming 2nd floor breakfast area. We were here for just one night while on a layover and it is perfect for that or just to stay more economically than downtown Reykjavik.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Susanne

Very helpful staff. Clean room with perfect linen sheets. Convenient for Keflavik airport (a cab ride)

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Tammy

The location and the staff were amazing !
Staff went above and beyond

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Lei

It was not operating and the booking was done and Expedia only agreed to pay back the booking fee of the hotel .
I was standing in the cold wind at 12 OC midnight . The hotel was dark , no person working .
I had to book an expensive taxi go to the town in the midnight and book an new hotel ( and all online booking system did not allow the booking any hotel after midnight on the same day)

Total taxi and new hotel costs me 450 euro dollor on top of my 120 euro dollar of initial booking due to the terrible mistake.

Expedia only agreed to pay the initial booking of the closed hotel , but not anything on taxi , new hotel , and the loss of next day trip.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

William

The place was closed and dirty.

2/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Andrea

Asked to ‘rate my stay’ which is impossible because they cancelled my booking hours before check in, when I was already en route to the hotel, citing a problem with a license. If the hotel doesn’t have a valid license or it’s expiring, please don’t sell rooms until it’s fixed - it’s impossibly disappointing for your customers and future reputation, not to mention incredibly inconvenient to be let down at noon on check-in day.

It wasn’t possible to find anything as close to the airport for the same price so I was forced to find a more expensive stay further away from the airport at the last moment. Avoid this hotel until they’ve confirmed that they’ve sorted this issue out.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2023

Karen

Perfect

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2023

Maria

The hotel was in an isolated area within a former military base. The closest restaurant was a 30-minute walk. The room had no microwave, no refrigerator, no coffee so I had to pay extra for breakfast everyday. And every day for 12 days I had same limited menu for breakfast. I ended up renting a car as it was cheaper than the taxi to the town. The bed was the most uncomfortable and painful thing in the room as my queen bed was in fact two hard twin mattresses held together by a queen sheet. That made the bed unsupported in the middle and therefore, I ended with poor sleep and back pain. I could have complain and request another room, but I did not want to start my vacation being upset and I just focused on my trip. A mistake that I regretted.
This hotel is not equipped for specific individuals with physical limitations as had no elevator and the bathtub was about 2.5 feet high from the bathroom floor; not so good if you have hip mobility limitations.
I learned from my mistakes and next time I will make a better hotel choice.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2023

Rainbow Ann

Clean, warm, and comfortable bed. The shower is deep/hard to get into and slippery. I recommend a no slip mat inside the shower for added safety.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2023

Erin

Great airport hotel. Only complaint is that our glass doors on the shower wouldn't close no matter how hard we tried.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2023

Tyler

Appreciated the staff at this hotel, they were very happy to help with anything needed!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2022

Pornput

Amenities were poorly.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2022

Darwin

The hotel is very nice.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2022

Morteza

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Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2022

Colin Andrew

Excellent Friendly service and convenient for the airport and the quaint little town of Keflavík. Also only 30 minute drive to Reykjavík.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2022

Paul

What we didnt like was, without transport you couldnt get a meal. But we did have the snacks and pot nooldes behind the bar. Place was great, bed was well comfy rooms are spacious and clean no complaints, hot showers and staff extremely helpful and friendly, whats not to love.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2022

Lisa

....nice, bigroom, great hot tub, and nice variety for breakfast

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2022

Carol

The staff were very helpful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Imtiaz

Extra friendly staff, willing to go the extra mile

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2022

Karen

Nice bar on the property, and it's only a 10-minute drive to KEF. The morning breakfast is good. Service was very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2022

Amnon

Only advantage: location. We crashed there for a few hours sleep

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2022

Shannon

What a great stay! The Eldey hotel was charming, and the staff were helpful and nice! The room was clean and perfect for our trip. Quiet neighborhood.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2022

Bashar

Nice property, elegant, and very clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2022

Deon

Name deceit. Says \"airport\" but not walking distance.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2022

DICK

Prepaid for a night's stay that included free breakfast and was told my reservation did not include it. Haven't disputed it yet because I couldn't find the reservation at 12:30AM when I checked in.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2022

SATYAJEET

Close to the airport

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2022

Muddassir

This is a converted air base. The rooms are large and clean. It feels like it was built in the 1980's. The beds and TV were oddly placed. It is convenient to get to the airport but it still takes 15 minutes. There are no walkable restaurants in this area. I would stay here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2022

AL-HARETH

Very convenient to the hotel. Spacious family room. Clean room with very efficient housekeeping. Cosy reception. Free and convenient car parking.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2022

Harvey

Great front desk staff!!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2022

David

The staff was excellent. We had a flight issue to deal with and having a north american phone, we were having trouble calling our airline. The gentleman at the front desk went above and beyond to help us make the phone call from a hotel phone and do whatever he could to assist us. This made a frustrating situation much less stressful. We can't say enough good things about our stay here.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2022

Tim

Had to wait one hour to check in

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2022

Carol

Loved hot tub

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2022

Steve

The lady at the front desk, Gitta, went out of her way to accommodate us. She even provided us with a take-out breakfast, since we were leaving before the breakfast started. We would definitely recommend the Eldey Hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2022

Kacie

Overall, a perfect spot for a one night stay before or after your flight.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2022

Roland

A lovely place to stay

We arrived at 1am and the receptionist was very helpful. Delicious breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2022

Barrent

Great staff, clean and comfortable room, working hotel and sauna, and a hotel bar. Easy access to the KEF Airport.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2022

Kayla Fay

The staff was so friendly and accommodating! It was a very quiet hotel. Because it's so close to the airport, it is a bit far from most tourism locations, but the staff helped order taxis and there is a bus stop about 15 minutes away by foot.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2022

Christine

Very friendly staff, the hotel has nice decorations with interesting historical photos and books about Iceland. Great for a stay near airport to catch international flights.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2022

Bobby

Repeat visitor

Always like it here. Clean comfortable room with a bath tub! Great breakfast. Sauna broken and hot tub can't be used during a storm but still enjoyed my stay. Like that there's a microwave and tea/coffee all day. Staff are always kind and friendly.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2021

Ian

Pre flight stay at Eldey Airport Hotel

Stop off before the airport. Ok hotel for the price and number of stars. Overall could do with an update but served the purpose.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2021

Rosalind

Staff were extra friendly and helpful. Lots of storage space. Very clean room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2021

Andrew

2nd time i have stayed at Eldey airport hotel for my trips to Iceland staff are always helpful and friendly and despite being close to the airport it is quiet

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2021

Linda Charlotte

Clean hotel, super close to the airport. Front desk staff was fantastic!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2021

Rachel

Ok

Good location. Room wasn’t very clean: spots on counter, floor not swept well, and two liter bottle of coke left on counter from previous guest.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2021

Anders

The late night lady at check in was extra helpful.
Rooms are good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2021

Kosta Nikolov

The room was spacious, close to the airport, nice hot tub.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2021

Joshua

Large room/ super close to the airport/ booked my taxi and told me to pay 29000dollars while the taxi man tried to charge me 40000 I told him the hotel booked it and he instantly lowered the price/ wonderful stay and would stay again if I had an early flight.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

will stay again if need to be in the area

The room was bigger than expected, great location close to the airport and the volcano. quiet. friendly staff.
Only negative and quite an important one, the mattress was overused had lumps and overall needs replacement.
Breakfast was nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Staff were friendly and helpful, conveniently close to the airport (a couple of miles away), it was a perfect spot for me to prepare fir my morning departure.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The property is 10 min drive from Keflavík airport

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Breakfast

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2021

Sivendiran

Great

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2021

Steven

Not three star Hotel

Spartan accommodations, no breakfast and room only had hand soap in bottle that would not pump out. Spa was not working and hot tub was not very hot and dirt was on the tub bottom. TV was a small computer monitor that did work well. However, excellent location near airport, less than ten
Minute drive. Not a standard three star hotel.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Very close to airport

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2021

JOSH

Satisfactory, but...

I'm not sure about others without a vehicle, but $66 to go from the airport (where my tour bus left me) to the hotel and back in the morning really was a surprise, especially for only going 1.1 miles each way. There was no food, except for the breakfast takeaway they scheduled for the time I left. I'm pretty sure the airport won't let you bring in food, so I didn't accept it. Maybe I'm strange, but, there was no phone in my room. Not that I needed it, because they don't offer anything. For the added money, I could've stayed MUCH closer to the airport with a room with a coffee maker.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Sarah

Great one night stay near airport. Room is exactly as pictured so glad to know you got what you booked. Lovely staff; very helpful.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Not what it says it is.

Don't be fooled by the name: the hotel is next to the airport but on the other side of the runway, in a former American military airbase at some 6 km from the terminal. It has NO shuttle service, which is rather remarkable for a hotel in such a location.
When I arrived, I needed three things: dinner, some rest and to book a taxi for the next morning. Dinner was not available at the hotel, not even a snack. So I asked the recpetionist to call me a taxi. After a few minutes, I gave up and decided to walk 1,2 km in the wind and rain to the nearest restaurant, a dark and sad fast-food place.
Back from my culinary experience, an hour later, the receptionist still hadn't managed to book a taxi for the following morning. She had to do the same for a number of customers too!
Meanwhile, having to wake up at 4,30, I needed to go to bed but I couldn't do it because of the uncertainty about the passage to the airport. Luckily for me, I remembered I had a taxi driver's number in my phone and he agreed to pick me up. Breakfast (which I had paid for as an extra) was an apple, some local yoghurt called skyr, a cheese sandwich and a little carton of orange juice. Coffe could be had upstairs from a dispenser. Beautiful.
Finally, there is NO elevator: you must cart your luggage up the stairs. I presume that is en lieu of a gym? Of the bathroom and of the view I enclose photographs. Judge for yourselves.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

I liked this hotel a lot. Close to the airport and easy to get to from the main road. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a bag as no buffet at the moment which was fine. Enjoyed the sauna and hot tub. Had a good night's sleep and didn't hear any airport noise.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The staff was so kind and helped us figure out our best transport options for getting into Reykjavik. They even got us a special rate - couldn’t have been more helpful! Hotel itself was very comfortable and quiet (no plane noise).

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Fine for airport stay, friendly staff, large family room

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Although the building itself is old, it is clean and the staff was great! They were very accommodating and moved us to the first floor after learning my husband could not climb stairs.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2021

Kenyaliz

Quiet setting for a good night’s rest

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Quiet and peaceful setting, very comfy beds. Great for a short stay to or from the airport.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2020

Joanna

Would recommend!

The hotel was close to the airport so really convenient for our trip, the room was large and comfortable, breakfast was provided in the morning with a wide selection of food available including freshly cooked eggs, the staff were super helpful and available all day!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2020

Jon

Nice little place, great for the price. Not a lot to eat, good free breakfast though.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Absolutely amazing hotel. Extremely friendly staff and the rooms are huge! They got the rooms ready for the number of people we had with robes, extra pillows and blankets. The spa was such a nice touch. Cute patio with a clean hot tub and sauna. Great breakfast and lounge. Great hotel close to the airport for a great price.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

As far as airport hotels go, this one is very quiet in that you hardly can hear any planes flying over head. It is about 10 minutes from the airport. The hotel is very clean and nicely appointed. There is a happy hour from 4 pm to 7 pm. Breakfast was in included. There is an outdoor hot tub to soak in. A nice touch. I would recommend this hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Small but all necessities are available and the room design are very functional.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2019

Adrianos

Like most of Iceland there are no consistency with basic amenities (soap, shampoo, hair dryer...). Bed was mediocre and one tiny pillow. The tv was the size of a basic laptop and 15 feet away. The neighborhood is kind of sketchy. The area looks like a cross between inner city government housing and military barracks buildings. I would only stay here in the future if nothing else was available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2019

Elaine

I liked the early 5 a.m. availability of having the free breakfast. When taking early flight this is great.
I liked the free shuttle to the airport. The staff was great with our silly questions about how to turn the shower on and how to operate the tv remotes. They even let us check in early which was great.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2019

Martha

Basic property, nothing fancy. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, breakfast was average. Staff was not friendly but not rude. Important to note: if you want the free shuttle, you have to book it at least two hours ahead of departure and the driver gives you one minute leeway, no more. If you miss it, you have to wait two hours or pay $20 cab fare to the airport.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was helpful with recommendations and getting taxi. Room was comfortable and clean and quiet

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Room-1 night to KEF. No other reason to stay.

We stayed one night just to be close to the airport. No other reason to stay here. In the middle of no where with nothing near. Ugly surroundings. No elevator to transport luggage. The room is clean and decently comfortable. Bathroom clean. We checked in late. Place is dated. Breakfast was very poor. At 7:40am most everything was already out. Asked multiple times if eggs or yogurt were going to be refilled and the gal tending just said in 5 mins. At 8am only sliced sandwich bread was refilled so I left. No eggs or yogurt. 20 mins to replenish and nothing done. Nor did they really care. No real service at this place. Not a good place to tour or sightsee from.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2019

Paul

Very disappointed that the shower did not work in our room. The shuttle was over booked and we had to take an expensive taxi to the airport. I wouldn't recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The staff was wonderful and very helpful. I did not like how it was not within walking distance of multiple restaurants.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Min

Nice and clean room. Good breakfast. It is perfect place to stay for a night before departure.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2019

kim

The hotel was fine. Clean. Not a lot around it but it was fine for our two night stay in the area.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

With a name like Eldey Airport Hotel, I assumed this hotel would be close to the airport. It is not. It is about a five mile walk on a highway to get from one to the other. There is a bus, but it comes infrequently and costs around $15. The hotel offers a shuttle, but it was apparently only for “arrivals and departures” so we could not take it to drop off our rental car at the airport the evening before an early morning flight. The front desk receptionist was rude and more interested in cuddling with his girlfriend on a couch in the lobby than helping us. Further, our room smelled like someone had just used the bathroom. It was cheaper than other hotels around, but not worth the savings.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

It is near the airport and it is near the car rental office. Although it is near the airport, it was quiet. The decorations especially pictures on the walls were very beautiful. The breakfast was so so; not bad but also nothing good to say about it.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2019

K

The staff were very friendly & helpful. Breakfast was not very good.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2019

Reema

does the job

Staying here did the job as to supply me with shelter overnight before my flight, there were only industrial surroundings, so even if I wanted to go out and grab a bite to eat, nothing nearby, not sure if there was a restaurant in the hotel, clean beds, little run down but I guess for a quick simple sleep before a flight it worked

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Front office staff were personal and friendly and helpful. They prepared box lunch because we left before breakfast hours.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

It is close to the Airport and return transport provided. Unfortunately there are no restaurant facilities and the only place locally to eat appears to be a \"Fast food\" Pizza house some 15 minutes Windy walk away. Transport to the Airport was provided.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2019

SUSAN

Highly recommended

We loved the decor in the hotel. Pictures of the island and historical photos.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2019

Gary

Conveniently close to KEF

When I made my reservation, I just wanted to be close to KEF. I paid no attention to the details about the hotel. I was surprised that it looked like a barracks. But then I remembered that KEF used to be home to Naval Air Station KEF. It was fun then walking around the area and seeing so many repurposed building that looked so familiar, along with the otherwise unexpected basketball courts and golf course. Since I group up on USAF bases, if felt almost homey.

The hotel itself was nice enough, even if the exterior is unappealing and the views are, well, dismal. After being immersed in the beauty of Iceland, Eldey is pretty stark. But with that said, it is clean and comfy. My room was well outfitted. No complaints at all. There is a bar as well as a nice hot tub and sauna.

Finding a place to eat is another matter. There are restaurants in the area, but they are overpriced and pretty ordinary. I ended up walking (about 30 min each way) to an Orkan for Sbarro pizza. Yum, right?

I would likely make another choice in the future, perhaps Reykjavik again, but it should be noted that it took no more than 10 minutes from the time I left Eldey to the point I was returning my car. Depending on one's schedule and other factors, that's awfully convenient.