Hotel Kriunes

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9 (1721 reviews)
Kriunesi Vatnsenda , Reykjavík , is

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning lakeside views and serene location
Exceptional, friendly and helpful staff
Very spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Good breakfast (copious and varied for many guests)
On-site spa/sauna and family-room configurations
Clean rooms and well-maintained housekeeping
Cons:
Limited breakfast choices for some guests (no oat milk, limited bread/pastries)
Outdoor hot tub reported to have flies
Last 500 meters of access road full of potholes
Property shows some wear/dating in places
Evening menu limited for some (hamburgers/pizzas only)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple guests explicitly note very clean rooms and perfect room cleaning; no major cleanliness complaints aside from a few mentions of a worn property (which relates to condition rather than housekeeping).
Service
9.9
Consistently praised: 'exceptional staff', 'very friendly and helpful', 'service et acceuil impeccable' — staff made stays welcoming and helpful (including room upgrades).
Location
9.6
Repeatedly highlighted as a major strength: lakeside, serene views, genuine Iceland feel and excellent vistas from rooms and communal areas; only downside is the last 500m of bumpy road affecting access.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms described as very spacious with amazing lake views and comfortable beds; few negatives: some rooms lack full blackout and parts of the property show wear.
Amenities
8.4
Good amenities (outdoor spa, sauna, massage chair) praised, but issues reported such as the outdoor hot tub being flooded with flies and some signs of aging, reducing this score slightly.
Value for Money
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast is generally described as good, copious and varied, but several guests wanted more choices (e.g., darker breads, oat milk). Evening menu noted as limited by one guest.
Overall Experience
8
Overall very positive — relaxing lakeside stays, welcoming staff and great views — tempered by recurring practical negatives (limited breakfast choices for some, access road potholes, occasional wear and amenity issues).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:47

Property Description

Scenic Lake Views and Modern Comforts
Hotel Kriunes, overlooking Lake Ellidavatn, offers a serene retreat just 13 km from central Reykjavik. Each room features a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, work desk, and wardrobe. Some rooms boast tea/coffee facilities and stunning lake views.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind in the sauna and hot tub, or enjoy the furnished terrace and fireplace lounge. For the more adventurous, boat, kayak, and bicycle rentals are available on-site.

Delightful Dining and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with breakfast and savor home-made dishes at the in-house restaurant. Explore Heidmörk Natural Park across the lake or tee off at Kopavogur/Gardabaer Golf Club, just a short drive away.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience at Hotel Kriunes.

Important information:

Please note that Kriunes Hotel is not staffed at all times. If you expect to arrive outside front desk hours, please inform the property in advance.

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1721 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8
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Ziemowit • family_with_children • pl
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Conchi • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

La ubicación, el paisaje, el desayuno.

Cons:

El acceso hasta el hotel es algo farragoso

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Klauspeter • couple • de
10
Sollten wir wieder einmal in Reykjavik sein, würden wir immer wieder in Kríunes übernachten.
Pros:

Es war vom ersten Moment an alles perfekt: die Begrüßung, das Zimmer mit dem wunderbaren Blick auf den See, das Frühstück usw. Man ist nah an der Großstadt, hat aber trotzdem das Gefühl, mitten in der Natur zu sein. Den ersten Abend haben wir im Restaurant gegessen und auch dort war alles bestens. Ein besonderes Lob an den sehr netten jungen Mann an der Rezeption.

Cons:

Überhaupt nichts.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Imam • solo_traveller • fr
10
Merci pour l'accueil chaleureux
Pros:

Le personnel est très serviable, nous avons pu accéder à la chambre avant l'heure, et avons eu un lit bébé avec matelas double, très pratique avec bébé qui venait de faire un long trajet en voiture.
La vue sur le lac depuis la chambre est un vrai spectacle à ne pas rater et donne l'impression qu'on est bien loin de la ville alors qu'on est à 20 minutes du centre de Reykjavik.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • couple • it
10
Cena romantica vista lago
Pros:

Posizione, ristorante , staff

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Urður • solo_traveller • is
8
Pros:

The place was excellent, easy to check in after hours, and what a view to wake up to the day after our wedding!

Cons:

One of our family members mentioned afterwards that they had brought a bottle of sparkling wine for the staff to put in our room, but that seems to have gone missing or something and never made it to the room. It was a bit disappointing to hear of afterwards.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
Łukasz • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • family_with_children • it
10
Amazing place to stay
Pros:

Amazing hotel facing the lake.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • extended_group • fr
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Zsófia • couple • hu
10
Cool place, fantastic service.
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • couple • at
8
Pros:

Schönes großes Zimmer und tolle Lage am See.

Cons:

Beim Frühstück gabs weniger Auswahl als gedacht. Zum Beispiel gab es kein normales dunkles Gebäck oder Brot (nur süßes mit Rosinen oder weißen Toast) und keine Hafermilch.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ka Yu • couple • hk
10
A very enjoyable stay.
Pros:

The room is very clean and the bed is very comfortable. We especially like the view outside our room and the restaurant, it’s very serene.
Staff are very friendly and helpful. We are very glad that this was our first stay visiting Iceland for the first time. We felt welcomed and relaxed during our stay.

Cons:

Liked everything :)

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Josep M • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Julio • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
10
Peaceful
Pros:

The location and staff, both superb.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mikael • extended_group • dk
6
Smuk udsigt og venligt personale men stedet har set bedre tider, absolut ikke 4 stjerner nok nærmere 2
Pros:

Smuk udsigt , OK morgen buffet

Cons:

Nedslidt og dårligt indeklima , badeværelset var dog ok

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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giorgio • family_with_children • it
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • solo_traveller • fr
10
Le charme d'un séjour au bord de l'eau
Pros:

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à l'hôtel Kriunes. Son emplacement au bord du lac est tout simplement magnifique. Quel plaisir de s'installer au soleil, d'admirer le paysage et d'observer les nombreux oiseaux qui fréquentent les lieux.

L'hôtel est parfaitement conçu, avec de grandes baies vitrées qui permettent de profiter pleinement de la vue, même depuis les espaces communs. Le cadre est calme, reposant et idéal pour se ressourcer.

Le petit déjeuner est copieux et varié, avec des produits de qualité. Nous avons également dîné au restaurant de l'hôtel et nous avons beaucoup apprécié.

Une très belle adresse que nous recommandons sans hésiter pour un séjour paisible à quelques minutes de Reykjavik.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael Frank • family_with_children • nl
9
Heel fijn verblijf met mooi uitzicht, wat een rust!
Pros:

Mooie ruime kamer met 2 tweepersoonsbedden en heel mooi uitzicht. Ook een prima ontbijt.

Cons:

Kamer was niet geheel te verduisteren, deze was alleen voorzien van rolgordijnen.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • it
8
Quietly located by a lake out of town, genuine Iceland
Pros:

Great location out of town by a lake, gives a real feel for life in Iceland.

Cons:

More choices for breakfast would have been welcome.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee