Name: Kiljan Apartments
Address: Gardabyggd 1, Blonduos, 0540, IS

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Kelly

A mid 70's style apt. with all the amenities. Furnished. Quiet, peaceful old village on the seaside. Owner was accessible by phone. Good WIFI, no access to tv but apps work.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

Tejas

Very clean and spacious apartment but interior is a bit dated. Easy self-check in

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

LUCIA or DANIEL

great town; quiet

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2024

Mutsem

The apartment looked very rundown, very strong sulphur smell in the washroom and inside the building. My daughter couldn't rinse her mouth without gagging! outdated furniture and the beds were too small. washroom taps and lights did not work properly.For the price they're charging the service and the whole look was very poor. with that kind of price you can get a five star hotel in America, with excellent room service.Very disappointing, never going there again, was definitely a waste of money.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

Kai

Big room very good experience

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2024

Stephanie

The guest house and the apartments are in two different locations. I had not received an email with an entrance code so we drove to the guest houses to try and speak with someone as there is no front desk. The staff there could not find our reservation at first nor could they give us exact directions on how to get to the apartment. The woman we spoke with couldn’t remember the access code at first either. Once we figure out where we were going, we were glad we had booked the apartment as it had a private bathroom. It was a super cute four leg tub. However, when the first person went into shower they stepped out to a lake on the floor in the bathroom as it had been leaking from a pipe under the tub. There were no extra towels, so cleaning and drying the mess was difficult. No one else showered so that we didn’t make the problem worse.
There was plenty of space in the apartment which we liked. But very few choices for food as we got into town towards the end of dinner time.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2024

Barbara

We stayed in a large one bedroom apartment that had a second bed in the living room. It was very clean and very quiet. This apartment is a great choice for families - don't let the bold design choices from different decades put you off - my family loved this place.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Mikayla

Such a stunning I tranquil place. Lovely stay would definitely recommend!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2024

Peggy

Arrived at property and had not received instruction on how to gain entry. Fortunately there was a telephone number postedans I called that to get the code into the building. I received an email after the call. The building looked old and not cared for. The apartment we stayed seemed clean. The steps to and in the building were many.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2024

Stewart

Comfy sunny suite.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2024

Hanna

This was a fine stay. Room was comfortable and clean. Slightly outdated. We did have some troubles with check in because we didn’t get a code from the host, but other than that the process was smooth. Not much to do in the area surrounding.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2024

Swee Sing Vincent

I got a shocked when we arrived on location. The apartment looks very old..i cant turned on the staircase light. It's next to a cemetery, which i dont really like. Fortunately the room is relatively clean. There is a supermarket nearby.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Oct 2023

khalid

The water smells awful. The property is 20ft away from a graveyard

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2023

Eric

seemed to be a poor part of town

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2023

David

Nice room

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2023

Tiffany

Very clean and nice place.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Georgios

Good option in the region

A bit awkward checkin, but honestly, lovely place (huge bathroom and room, nearly a small flat), quite warm and in a lovely location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2023

Pamela

Strong sulfur smell from water. Breakfast closed before 10am
WiFi and tv not working

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Barbara

We enjoyed our stay. The apartment was clean and comfortable. Nice large bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

paige

Wonderful stop!

Perfect stop for the four of us (couple with older kids!). Beautiful views, space to spread out, warm and cozy. Try the nearby restaurant B & S—service and food are amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2023

Loc

Goos place to stay in the area.
Saw incredible aurora borealis.
Manager was great to deal with.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2023

JOSEPH

Surrounding area is beautiful.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2023

Chaitali

The view was pretty disappointing and scary we got drawn away with uploaded mountain/lake view but there is a cemetery 30m from the stay. Addition to that water had sulfur smell, it’s not drinkable. Room is spacious and clean with big bathroom. But looking at the price point comparison made us feel it is very very expensive. My recommendation - Think twice and explore more options.
Side note: This was our expensive yet worst stay in our whole Iceland trip.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2022

Chris

The apartment was adequate and it did have a full kitchen. So for the price, it was a good deal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2022

Sandra

Wonderful, spacious property in cute, ocean-side town. Great breakfast/dinner available from owner of property (breakfast included). Great for northern lights viewing and catching the sunset.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2022

Kristine

Clean, comfortable and friendly. Everything we needed and a nice breakfast.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Not what we expected

This apartment building is a two story walkup, with stairs outside to get to front door. Don't bring heavy suitcases! Door has keypad and apartment key with receipt is hanging on hook to the left of the door. Anyone arriving before you can take any key to browse the building.

Apartment 4, ours, seemed remodeled recently to have a room with bed, and side board with tv, and a disportionately-sized bathroom. Not really an apartment. Below side board is a microwave and small refrigerator, neither of which we used There is an assumption that you will somehow figure out how to cook in that room although only two small cups, spoons, and two plates were available. Sign on wall had price list punishment for not cleaning up, although only the bathroom sink was available for doing dishes, and an almost empty soap bottle was in the cabinet with hair dryer and a brush.

The bathroom is huge, with clawfoot bathtub, tiny sink, and a side chair.

Generally, the place felt rundown. It is in a small town neighborhood without much to compel walking around. We never saw anyone managing the place. It is possible this kind of accommodation is typical outside the couple of Iceland cities, but to give it a high rating seems unfair to the people browsing to find a place. Overall, we would say 3.0.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2022

Audrey

This place was disgusting. It smelled like sulfur the water was horrible smelling. You could eat or drink in the apartment due to smell. I would NOT recommend this place to a dog. It also has windows facing a graveyard.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2022

MARIUSZ

everythink

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2022

Jim

Spacious apartment with very functional kitchen. It was a little hard to find since there wasn’t a picture on the website and the name of the place was in very small lettering. However, that did not deter us from having a good stay. Would recommend.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2021

Keith

Lovely spacious apartment with one issue

Lovely spacious studio apartment. Very comfortable. Lacks a few glasses for drinks.

Only issue is the smell in the bathroom and taste of the water. We took our own water which we used for drinks etc.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2021

Kelly

Great place

This apartment was really nice. Very roomy with great views. Nice little balcony and great windows in dining area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The apartment surpassed our expectations! The beds were really comfortable. The bathroom was the most spacious of any on our trip. And we enjoyed making dinner in the well equipped kitchen. The whole place was very clean and well appointed. We would definitely recommend this find.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

This was a huge property—lots of room to spread out. Bring your own water, though—lots of sulfur in the water as if you were bathing in the natural baths.
I thought I might have a problem with the self-check in, but another resident solved this by propping a rug in the door.
The guesthouse at the bottom of the hill served us late dinner and breakfast, for which we we’re grateful. The town is very pretty but closes after 6.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2019

Libby C.

LOTS of ROOM!

This was by far the most roomy place we stayed during our visit to Iceland! It was great to have a little extra space to spread out and enjoy the room. There was construction going on somewhere in the building, but they eventually stopped.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2019

Siddardha

Good room but smelly water

Room is smelling like gyser water chemical smell As the hot water smelling like that. Can keep water bottles as complementary which helps. I know we can drink tap water in Iceland, but because of the smell you will afraid of drinking here. Also as room don’t have cooling , u will feel a little humid in summer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The location of the property was fantastic...overlooking the cute town of Blönduos and the ability to walk right down stairs into town for dinner!!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Appartement with 2 bedrooms, you could sleep 4 people, easy to find location. Self checking, so you do not meet anyone and you cannot get any information. You can cook. View on the cimetery, so it is very quiet :-) Equipment and decoration is new but cheap. No one big bed, only 4 single beds which is not confortable for a couple.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2019

Anonymous

Room was clean and could make the room dark.
No clear parking
Breakfast not included and hard to find breakfast around.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

21 May 2019

Isaschar

Lacking information

In the description it should mention the fact that it is on a second floor and that the window overlooks a graveyard

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nice. Would stay here again if back this way. Nice

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great studio apartment. Loved the balcony, dining and lounge areas. Modern kitchen with all cooking facilities. Tea coffee provided as well.
Amazing location and views.

Sugar and small long life milk packets would have been perfect,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Clean and Functional Studio Apartment for a family

The apartment has everything you need. Need to get the door code from nearby Kiljan Guesthouse. Breakfast is not included. Hot water has a very strong sulfur smell. Shower head shpuld be replaced to prevent water ponding/clogging.Yard needs some improvements.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent property with a beautiful view. I wished the water tasted better.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Hild Elin

Internettet fungerte fint, vi hadde det bra, men vi bestilte med frokost, men vi kom til stengte dører. Det var nedtur, ellers alt bra👍

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2023

EUNHEE

평범한 숙소

아파트 외관에 비해 내부는 청결하고 깔끔한 편이라 생각든다 하지만 세탁시설이나 객실내부 거울이 없어 다소 불편햇던 기억이 잇다

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

09 Sep 2022

Olga

Fli

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2022

Verified traveler

처음 숙소에 들어갈때 건물에 모든 불이 꺼져있고 으스스한 느낌때문에 무서웠습니다. 방에 들어가니 바로 묘지가 보여서 깜짝놀랐습니다. 다시 호텔스닷컴 접속해서 사진을 보니 묘지가 보이던데 예약할때는 미처 보지 못했네요 :D 그래도 벌레도 없고 주방도 좋았습니다. 넓은 방에서 잘 쉬었습니다. 화장실은 매우 좁아 조금 실망하였습니다.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2021

jeffrey

Muy bien! Avistamiento de auroras desde el balcón

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2021

Sandra

Sehr schön eingerichtetes Apartment mit Küche. Kühlschrank mit Gefrierfach, alles da was man brauchte. Der Esstisch mit dem Wintergarten (mit angeschlossenen Balkon) hat eine super Aussicht. Alles sauber und hell. Das Bad war riesig, sauber und neu.

Leisure Friends