Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotels
8.2 (1377 reviews)
Hafnarstraeti 87-89 , Akureyri , IS
+354 460 2080

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Friendly and helpful staff (mostly)
Good and extensive breakfast
Clean and modern rooms reported by several guests
Comfortable beds (reported by multiple guests)
Convenient for sightseeing / near church
Cons:
Hotel interior described as tired/old smell and worn furnishings
Value for money seen as poor / price too high
Pillows floppy or insufficient
Small/narrow bathrooms and shower temperature problems
Noisy ventilation reported in at least one room (302)
Elevator issues/broken
Some labyrinthine/awkward access between buildings
Paid parking near the hotel and potential crowding from tour buses
Irritating online check-in process for some guests
Sulfurous water reported by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Generally reported as clean in many reviews, but several comments note 'old smell', tired furnishings and an occasional drain/ sewage odor.
Service
8.9
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful; isolated reports of an unhelpful employee and an irritating online check-in process reduce but do not overturn the positive consensus.
Location
9.3
Repeatedly praised as central and excellent — many guests cite perfect, mid-town or church-side locations and great access to sights and services.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed: some guests had modern, comfortable rooms and very good beds; others reported small bathrooms, shower temperature issues, floppy pillows, sulfurous water and occasional noise (e.g., room 302).
Amenities
7.9
Basic amenities are present but there are annoyances: broken elevator reported, paid daytime parking nearby, awkward building access in one review and no standout extra facilities mentioned.
Value for Money
6.5
Multiple reviews explicitly call the hotel too expensive for the perceived quality; price frequently cited as too high versus standards.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast is consistently praised (described as good, extensive and delicious in several reviews); few negative remarks about food were noted.
Overall Experience
9
Overall positive stay driven by location, friendly staff and good breakfast; tempered by tired decor, some room issues and perceived poor value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1377 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
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Bjorn • couple • is
5
Pros:

Staðsetningin frábær

Cons:

Orðið úr sér gengið og þreytt hótel. Léleg setustofa , bar til að spjalla og hafa það næs. Og þessi hluti af hóteli sem er hrikalega leiðinlegt að rata um. Hef oft gist þarna en framvegis verður gist annars staðar

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • es
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Eva • solo_traveller • is
6
Pros:

Staðsetningin frábær

Cons:

Var í herbergi 302, þar var háfaði eins og í loftræstingu sem vaf mjög truflandi

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Emil • extended_group • is
5
Pros:

Morgunverður ágætur

Cons:

Lyftan biluð

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Rósa • couple • is
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sigmar Karl • family_with_children • is
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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diane • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

Location was perfect, majority of the staff was pleasant and helpful. One girl was not helpful whatsoever and lacked communication skills.

Cons:

Pillow were not even stuffed with any, flat as can be

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Heiða • extended_group • is
5
Dvölin var fín, en hótelið er orðið lúið!
Pros:

Staðsetningin er æðisleg, KEA lifir á góðri staðsetningu! Allt hreint og fínt og starfsfólk vinalegt.

Cons:

Hótelið er orðið lúið, það þarf virkilega að fara að taka aðeins í gegn. Gömul lykt og lúin húsgögn. Hótelið er of dýrt fyrir gæði! Því miður.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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eva • couple • dk
7
Pros:

Beliggenhed midt i byen

Cons:

Snørklet vej til værelset

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Vidar • couple • is
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jóhannes • couple • is
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Sigrún • couple • is
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Monika • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Zimmer top
Tolle Lage

Cons:

Leider hatten wir zum duschen nur heisses Wasser

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Tyler • couple • us
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Veronika • couple • ca
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Halldór • solo_traveller • is
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Másdóttir • solo_traveller • is
6
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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TAKAYOSHI • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

教会のすぐ横で部屋から常に教会が見れました
スタッフも親切

Cons:

トイレが狭いのと、シャワーの温度調節に苦労しましたら

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • ch
9
Schönes Hotel in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Wir hatten ein schönes, modernes Zimmer in ruhiger Lage. Die Betten waren super bequem und das Frühstück war sehr umfangreich und sehr lecker. Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral und ist ein super Ausgangspunkt für verschiedene Ausflüge.

Cons:

Die Parkplätze nahe der Unterkunft sind tagsüber kostenpflichtig. Wir empfanden das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis etwas hoch für den Standard.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee