Hotel Kjarnalundur

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (120 reviews)
Kjarnalundur, Akureyri, 600 , Akureyri , IS

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Ski storage
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Old property
Poor amenities
Smelly water

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
The property is very old and has cleanliness issues like smelly water from the shower.
Service
9.65
Staff was super friendly and attentive, particularly the front desk attendant Ira.
Location
9.15
Great location, convenient to downtown and airport.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms were clean but the bed and pillow quality were poor.
Amenities
7.15
No pool as advertised and hot tubs were not functioning properly.
Value for Money
8.65
Considering the price in Iceland, it was deemed not good value due to the poor condition.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Breakfast options were limited but decent.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall, a decent stay but there are significant issues to address.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:56

Property Description

Relaxation at the Spa
Indulge in massages and pamper yourself at the on-site spa for a rejuvenating experience.

Recreational Activities
Enjoy the outdoor pool, spa tub, and sauna for leisure and relaxation during your stay.

Convenience and Amenities
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and ski storage, along with a bar/lounge for unwinding at the end of the day.

To experience these luxurious amenities and more, book your stay at Hotel Kjarnalundur today.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 9.15
G
guillermo
4
Pros:

Very old and out dated property. Water from shower and bath sink smelled bad. The only aspect that could revert the negative was Ira, the front desk attendant, who went above and beyond! Infrarred Sauna and lounge furniture around is disgusting. Property must be remodelled and be up to the standards of surrounding hotels.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
C
Crystal family
10
Pros:

Súper friendly staff

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
K
Kaitlin family
8
Pros:

Great hotel! Was right down the road from shops and dining. Beautiful view and adorable decor. Staff was super kind and helpful and breakfast had many options. The rooms did get quite stuffy/ warm and there were no fans/ air. We opened the window, which helped, however the nice weather outside (yay) made the inside quite warm. Overall, would stay again!

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

It’s okay hotel but looking at the price (Iceland is generally costly anyway), I would hesitate to stay here again as the bathroom wash basin sink was smelly; there was no restaurant in site for the dinner available; was told that the restaurant opens for the dinner only for a travel group and if there is none, then the restaurant is closed which makes inconvenient for the family as this hotel is away from the main city centre area; fine if you have your own car. Breakfast is okay but very limited hot breakfast.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
A
Adolfo family
10
Pros:

Eclectic hotel with a hostel feel…breakfast was bountiful and delicious…family suite was spacious and funky. Parking was easy and very convenient to downtown and airport.

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly family
4
Pros:

The room was clean but the bed and pillow were terrible. No pool as advertised. Hot tubs were not hot.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
N
Nawaim
2
Pros:

We didn’t stay

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Sigurþór family
8
Pros:

It was nice and relaxing atmosphere around the hotel

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
E
Elana family
10
Pros:

We had a great stay in this family run hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and varied and we also enjoyed a simple 3 course dinner which we enjoyed. We had a soak in the outdoor hot tub which was a bonus

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
N
Nalini
4
Do not stay here . Very noisy .
Pros:

The hotel and room seems older but we were fine with that . There was a strange smell like candles being burnt to cover a bad smell. Our issue is they put us in a room below the ground floor next to the hot tub . We did not sleep that night . It was noise from the minute we got to bed until we just got up had breakfast and checked out. There was footsteps and furniture dragging above us plus constant talking in the hallway outside our room . Also loud noises of water like a giant toilet being flushed . I think this may be related to the hot tub . The front desk clerk did not seem concerned or offer to rectify .

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
L
Linda friends
10
Pros:

The people were so kind! The owner loves athletes! Pictures of Messi,Maradona, Lebron, Kobe etc

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
B
Brian family
10
Pros:

The hotel was great. Quiet. The Sauna was good. The hottubs were fine, but no jets. Breakfast was hearty and fresh. Location is fine but not really in walking distance of dining options. That being said, it was a quick drive to the center of the city with some great dining options.

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
S
Sidney
4
Pros:

Pulling up to the hotel, we noticed the place looked dated and the grounds were messy. The check in area smelled of an antique store and the whole facility was dated. We got to the room and the first thing we noticed was the smell, it smelled of mold. Around the windows was dirty and moldy. The ceiling was discolored. The blanket had a stain on it. The carpets were gross.

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
D
David partner
8
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, very clean. Small room, only 1 TV station on the TV.

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
A
Amy
10
Pros:

Good stay, convenient location

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
K
Kevin family
6
Pros:

Quiet

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
M
Margaret partner
6
Pros:

The hotel caters for large coach parties. We couldn’t find a breakfast table so we had to come back later. Our room was small & looked out onto waste land. The hotel is a long way out of town, beside the airport. However, the price was affordable & a decent breakfast was included.

2025-06-03 via Nuitee
J
Joy friends
10
Pros:

The best guest house in our 10 days trip in Iceland . Highly recommended.

2025-05-19 via Nuitee
B
Bartlomiej
8
Pros:

Nice hotel with close way to airport, good breakfasts, has doors which make big noise during closing, but this was not a big issue for me :)

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
T
Tracey
10
Pros:

It was super clean and staff were very friendly

2025-04-21 via Nuitee