Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotels
8.3 (1278 reviews)
Hafnarstraeti 87-89 , Akureyri , is

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms
Uncomfortable bedding

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly regarding the bathroom.
Service
9.05
Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.05
The hotel is well-located, close to shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Room Quality
7.05
Rooms were described as small and uncomfortable by some guests.
Amenities
8.05
Good facilities listed, but some outdated furniture reported.
Value for Money
8.55
Guests found the hotel to be a good value for Iceland.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Breakfast was frequently praised by guests.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall pleasant stays reported, with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:54

Property Description

Centrally Located Luxury Hotel in Akureyri

Beautifully Designed Rooms
Experience comfort in our bright and airy rooms with wooden floors, satellite TV, and writing desks. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee from your in-room tea/coffee maker.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in hearty local dishes at our in-house restaurant, prepared with fresh seasonal produce. Pair your meal with a selection from our extensive wine list.

Convenient Location
Explore Akureyri effortlessly with the hotel's central location on the pedestrian street. Visit nearby attractions like the Botanical Gardens and Akureyri Church, just a short walk away.

Book now to enjoy a luxurious stay at Hotel Kea and make the most of your Akureyri getaway!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

When booking more than 7 nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The credit card used to pre-pay a nonrefundable reservation must be presented at check-in, and the name on the card must match the ID of the guest checking in. If the physical card is not available, or if we are unable to verify the cardholder's identity, the original payment will be voided, and a new payment will be required prior to check-in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AEY

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1278 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.05
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.55
Ásgerður solo_traveller is
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Bjorn solo_traveller is
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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misti2026 NONE
10
Great Place
Pros:

Hotel Kea is the perfect location. It's very clean and overall a great choice. I would stay there again.

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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lewyrobbo NONE Liverpool, Merseyside, England
10
Great staff great company
Pros:

We firstly stayed in kea hotel akureyi which was fanatisic guy. Behind the desk was really helpful. Are flights got changed from akureyi to Reykjavik we asked the hotel is they could change are last night to a hotel in Reykjavik and they did they allowed us to move to another one of there hotels in Reykjavik free of charge. The second hotel was just as lovely a staff there also freindly. Breakfast in the morning was substantial and filling

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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Wendy119186363 Solo travel Wokingham, Berkshire, England
8
Great location, warm, comfortable hotel
Pros:

Three night personal stay plus one night at the end of my winter active tour. Check in was quick and friendly. All staff encountered were professional and friendly.

My room was as requested and clean and comfortable. You need to request housekeeping.

As a solo occupant in a double room I had plenty of space. Shower pressure is good however please note you may need to be patient ( 2+ minutes) for the hot water to work its way through ( geothermal). If you are on a water meter at home this can be quite a "culture shock" ($$$)

I only dined in the restaurant with the group on the last night and the meal was excellent . The lamb was very good. Breakfast was, by comparison, ok. I found it rather lacklustre. When one compares breakfast here to other hotels both within the Kea chain and similar rated non Kea hotels it is, for me at least, average. Nothing to complain about just disappointing.


Friendly staff.

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
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Janet Marie extended_group gb
9
Pros:

The hotel was clean, check in very easy and quick. Lady who checked us in was lovely.

Cons:

The bar was closed for maintenance from Sunday, which wasn't communicated to us and we came into the hotel to it closed off with a sign on.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Gragsi NONE Durham, County Durham, England
10
Short winter break
Pros:

I come to Iceland every January for the Dark Music Days classical festival in Reykjavík. Often I come early and spend a few days in magical Akureyri beforehand. I always aim to stay at the Hotel Kea, an oasis of calm and winter coziness.

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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Emily couple gb
7
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
Örnólfsdóttir extended_group is
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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pummell29 NONE Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England
10
Iceland trip
Pros:

What amazing concierges at the Keahotel so polite friendly and very helpful to help our needs couldn't thank you all enough

2026-01-23 via Tripadvisor
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Esther-Luis solo_traveller es
8
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Damon couple au
8
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Páll Reynir solo_traveller is
8
Pros:

Location,brekfast.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Marco couple de
8
Das Kea Hotel ist ein schönes Hotel
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr gut . Fußgängerzone vor der Tür .
Das Frühstück war auch sehr gut .
Die Zimmer sind modern Ausgestattet .

Cons:

Wir hatten leider das Zimmer im Erdgeschoss zur Straße hin .
Direkt neben dem Zimmer war eine Nebeneingangstür . Nicht so schön .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Akshay couple ca
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hanan couple kw
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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JANICA extended_group ro
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bartosz couple us
7
Pros:

Location within the town and proximity to restaurants and all the main town attraction was great. With the town being small enough, it was easy to get out of town without spending much time in traffic or anything of that sort. Highly would recommend. Breakfast was great, fresh and plenty everyday. Room the room itself was also good size, clean and comfortable.

Cons:

With the weather being nice and warm and needing to keep windows open at night to cool off the room, the noise from the busy street would come in and disturb sleep. With bars and other places open till late at night, it would make much more sense to have better noise insulation and some type of cooling system for the warmer nights. With more people visiting Iceland, this might be a worthwhile upgrade to the hotel.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ylfa Karen couple is
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Don couple us
10
Excellent hotel with a great staff—wonderful stay.
Pros:

Breakfast buffet was the best we experienced on our trip. Location was in town and close to restaurants and shopping. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee