Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Hotels
9.4 (1042 reviews)
Laugavegur 34 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Some maintenance needed in common areas

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
Rooms were noted as clean and comfortable.
Service
9.86
Staff received high praise for friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.9
Hotel is centrally located with easy access to shops, bars, and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms described as lovely, comfy, and cozy.
Amenities
9.18
Excellent amenities including bakery next door, but some guests wanted more breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.34
Overall experience indicated good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast options were okay, with some suggestions for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.76
Overall sentiment was very positive, with many guests expressing intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 22:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Sandhotel, located on Laugavegur shopping street in Reykjavík, offers boutique accommodations with a terrace and city views. Each room features a flat-screen TV, fridge, and cozy seating area. Guests can relax in comfort with amenities like bathrobes, free toiletries, and a kettle in every room.

Convenient Amenities
The hotel boasts a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring a seamless stay for guests. The private bathrooms are well-equipped with a hairdryer for added convenience.

Prime Location
Situated near iconic landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja Church and Harpa Concert Hall, Sandhotel provides easy access to Reykjavík's attractions. Lækjartorg Square is also within walking distance, offering guests a central location to explore the city.

Experience luxury and convenience at Sandhotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable Reykjavík getaway.

Important information:

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

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

An extra bed is available for an additional charge of EUR 75 per person per night for guests booking the Deluxe Room, King Suite, Superior Double Room, Suite, and the Superior Twin Room.

A complimentary baby crib is available for guests booking the Deluxe Room, King Suite, Superior Double Room, Suite, and the Superior Twin Room, and is subject to availability.

The credit card used to pre-pay a non-refundable reservation must be presented upon check-in, and the cardholder’s name must match the ID of the guest checking in. If the physical credit card is unavailable or we are unable to verify the card’s ownership, the original transaction will be voided, and a new payment must be processed before 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

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 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for € 75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1042 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.76
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DebbieEdelman NONE Plantation, Broward County, Florida
10
Lovely overnight stay after Cruise.
Pros:

It’s centrally located in Downtown area. I’m a travel advisor and I will recommend this hotel to my clients. Very lovely and quiet. The staff is very helpful with any questions you might have. I dropped off my luggage prior to my check in time and left for an 8 hour tour of the Golden Circle. When we returned at 7PM that evening, we were exhausted and hungry. The front desk suggested a pizza restaurant 1/2 block away. What a great hidden gem. The bathrooms are fully marbled with a sensor light The bed is featherdown and very comfy. The breakfast was quite extensive with ginger shots, smoothies and Norwegian Salmon. The bus station 12 to take the bus to the airport is a 10 minute walk downhill.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Bernd couple de
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
C
Connie couple us
8
Pros:

Very good location in city to explore. Easy walking to church, harbor, shop, food

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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GlobeTrotting822291 NONE
10
Clean and kind and helpful staff
Pros:

Great breakfast. Fresh and varied. Good bread, yoghurt, cheese, Marmelade and other spreads and sweets. Good variety of warm and cold drinks. Some might be missing the warm food, but there is plenty of other options. Service was great - they eg quickly supplied separate duvets when requested! Very recommendable.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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courtneyrS2455RM NONE
10
Wonderful!!
Pros:

We stayed here twice during our Ring Road road trip, staff is exceptional! Rooms are great, beds comfortable! Close and convenient to the town center, food and entertainment!

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Melanie couple ch
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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davidec00k NONE Lima, Lima Region
10
Excellent Reykjavik Stay
Pros:

Everything about Sand was marvelous: Liam, at the front desk, was extremely helpful suggesting sites to visit, and getting to them. The breakfasts were delicious. The bakery next door had the best bread and sandwiches (great for picnicking and taking on board Icelandia Air). Location was central to the city, and city bus was just a block away. Room was spacious.

2026-06-08 via Tripadvisor
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Pokyyy Couples United Kingdom
6
Just OK
Pros:

The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are dark and dingy. The breakfast is ok with reasonable choices but if you want anything other than a coffee in a jug they give you, you will have to pay extra. No cooked breakfast either. Arriving by taxi can be problematic as you will have to carry your suitcase from the street down some stairs. I wouldn’t stay here again. The bakery is great though.

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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annehE1955KP Couples
10
Lovely hotel in an excellent location, great for shops and restaurants. Staff all friendly and helpful.
Pros:

First trip to Iceland June 26!

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
P
peggyl760 Family
10
Top notch hotel
Pros:

Location 5/5
Atmosphere 5/5
Rooms 5/5
Value 5/5 breakfast with the room was well worth it.
Cleanliness 5/5
Noise level: nice and quiet
Service 10/5 Roberto was SUPER helpful and professional. Our flight was cancelled and he was so helpful to find us rooms to extend our stay. He saved our vacation!
Additional staff and manager 5/5 very helpful with good tips for trips and excursions.
Amenities 5/5 the suite had robes and personal items, the breakfast was delicious and the dining room staff was very pleasant and accommodating.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
E
ekumars NONE Mississauga, Ontario
10
Nice and Cozy
Pros:

A decent hotel in the downtown, located on a pedestrian-friendly street. The staff members were extremly courteous and helpful. The free breakfast was a bonus!

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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reginaj734 NONE
10
Location and service
Pros:

Small room but wonderful, attentive and helpful staff. Embedded in the best bakery in Reykjavik, a nice bonus.

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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Elizabeth couple au
10
Delightful stay in a wonderful hotel in the heart of Reykjavík
Pros:

This is such a lovely property right in the heart of Reykjavik. Beautiful rooms comfortable beds, delicious breakfast, lovely staff. Right next to incredible bakery.

Cons:

The property doesn’t have dedicated car parking, so if you are driving you will need to park your car in a paid car park nearby. This was not a problem for us, but it is just something to keep in mind.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth couple au
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Virginia couple us
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Anna_E4444 NONE Albany, New York
10
Perfect Reykjavik Base with Unbeatable location
Pros:

This property was the perfect home base for exploring Reykjavik. Its central location made it easy to walk to countless restaurants, shops, cafés, and many of the city's most popular attractions.

As a Mr. & Mrs. Smith property, it offered the added benefit of being bookable through Hyatt, allowing me to earn or redeem Hyatt points.

The room was comfortable, stylish, and provided a great place to relax after a day of exploring Iceland. A special thank you to Liam David, who checked me in. He was exceptionally welcoming and took the time to share recommendations for the local area, which helped me make the most of my visit.

There were a couple of drawbacks. Storage space was quite limited, with no closet and only a hanging bar with a few hangers. There were also no drawers, which made it difficult to unpack and organize belongings during my stay. Since I was only in the city for one night, this was not a major concern for me, but it may be an issue for guests staying longer. Additionally, the shower design resulted in a large puddle of water on the bathroom floor after each use.

Despite these minor inconveniences, the unbeatable location, comfortable accommodations, and friendly service made this a property I would happily recommend to anyone visiting Reykjavik.

2026-05-31 via Tripadvisor
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PekkaOtus NONE
10
Peaceful hotel in central location
Pros:

Had a very nice time. The hotel was clean and quiet, staff was friendly and helpful, breakfast selection was a little small but well curated and tasty. Although it was not the busiest season, there were still plenty of tourists around and considering the central location, I was amazed that there was practically no noise at all.

2026-05-31 via Tripadvisor
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Michele family_with_children gb
9
Perfect location, really comfortable and lovely staff.
Pros:

The location was great being at the centre of everything. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

Cons:

I would have liked a second choice of jam at breakfast other than mixed berries as I am allergic to strawberries. Apart from that there was a great selection of other things to eat.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Bettina couple us
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Dietmar couple ch
8
Tolle Lage
Pros:

Grundsätzlich tolle Lage

Cons:

Haben zunächst ein Upgrade erhalten, bis wir dann gemerkt haben, dass in einer Bar bis spät in die Nacht sehr laute Musik lief. Unser Zimmer war im Westteil. Dieses Problem scheint seit längerem bekannt und hat nicht nur uns den Schlaf geraubt.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee