Hotel Kriunes

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9 (1737 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 1737 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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Eirini • couple • it
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Yumi • extended_group • gw
9
アイスランドで唯一泊まったホテル
Pros:

4人で一緒に泊まれたところ。デッキから見える芝生の広場とその向こうに見える湖　アイスランド最終日にぴったりと思った。レイキャビックの少し外側にあって、周りは住宅街でとても静かです。朝食も良かった。

Cons:

特になし

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Todd • solo_traveller • us
6
Juice wasn’t worth the squeeze.
Pros:

Location on the lake was nice. It was outside of the city to feel like we were secluded. The staff were delightful. Food at dinner was exceptionally good. Bed was comfortable in are large room but we didn’t get what was advertised.

Cons:

All the pictures were of waterfront views and new rooms. We were in the original motel section which had a MEXICAN theme! Tile floors, Mexican artwork, orange and yellow paint. Nothing says welcome to Iceland like souvenirs from someone’s trip Mexico. Included Buffet breakfast was poorly organized. Had to wait for the self-service coffee pump to arrive. No bowls for oatmeal so had to resort to using a juice glass

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
10
Pros:

Out of the 6 hotels we stayed at, their restaurant was far and away the best food I had in Iceland. I still dream about that burger...

The place felt secluded, great views, little bit of a drive to down town.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Yanxing • solo_traveller • cn
9
Pros:

这是冰岛头两天入住和最后一天入住的酒店，应该是这10天行程里最好的酒店。称得上是真正的hotel。
房间设施非常的齐全，装修考究，床品也非常的好，窗外的风景也很好，房间里温暖舒适，设施齐全，洗浴用品一应俱全，水流和水温都很好，早餐品种丰富，就餐心情愉快，窗外就是宁静的湖畔，早餐的客人也不多，非常适合慢慢的享用，虽然是2楼，但是居然有电梯适合搬运重的行李，这点在冰岛的酒店或者是guest house里比较少见。
前台的服务人员大都很热情好客，主动介绍各种设施，具备微笑服务，停车也很宽敞，就算停满了，院子里旁边还有一个院子可以停车，离酒店院落附近不远处就有一个小码头，可以划橡皮艇和皮划艇，如果气候合适的话，就可以在湖面泛舟钓鱼，是个很不错的度假式酒店！

Cons:

有一点不满意的是，这是第二家需要提供信用卡和校验码的酒店，给出的理由同样是为了安全，我想是纯粹为了店家的安全吧，实在不理解，为什么有这种规矩？

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Yanxing • solo_traveller • cn
9
Pros:

这是第二次入住，结束冰岛行程前在雷克雅未克的落脚点，一切都非常好。

Cons:

还是那个信用卡的问题，不理解为什么要提供卡号和校验码？

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Deidra • extended_group • us
5
Disappointed in this property.
Pros:

Lake view and waterfowl.

Cons:

Road to the property was in terrible condition. Room arrangement was strange. Some lights didn’t work.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Rafał • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Tom • family_with_children • de
7
Zweckmäßig eingerichtetes Hotel, mit noch gutem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Familienzimmer war geräumig, sauber, entsprach den Beschreibungen
Parkplatz, WLAN, Check in/out waren korrekt
Frühstück war okay aber nicht überragend, Note 2
Wir waren nur für eine Übernachtung dort, haben das Restaurant und den Hot Pot nicht genutzt

Cons:

Beim Frühstücksbuffet (08:20 Uhr) fehlten bestimmte Dinge wie Milch zum Kaffee, Butter, Kaffeetassen - Servicekraft etwas chaotisch. Butter und Milch wurden nach Anfrage nachgereicht.
Auf Nachfrage von mehreren Gästen - Kaffeekanne war leer - brauchte man etwa 15 min, um neuen Kaffee bereitzustellen.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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BORIS • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Bing • couple • gb
5
Full of pot holes
Pros:

Spa

Cons:

The road leading to the hotel is full of pot holes beyond imagination.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

A lovely and quiet place to spend our last night in Iceland, after a week on the Ring Road. The location made it easy to get to the airport the next day

The room was comfortable, modern, and spacious, and the lakeside setting was stunning. The extensive breakfast buffet was fabulous!

The receptionist recommended an excellent restaurant for dinner.

Cons:

The hot tub was in an older section of the hotel and was difficult to find.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • th
10
Good choice to stay.
Pros:

We like this hotel even we stay only 1 night before going to airport. Room is big with comfortable bed, kitchen, nice jacuzzi. Easy to drive to center and to airport. Parking without any problems.

Cons:

None

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • family_with_children • it
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • solo_traveller • it
10
Reykjavik, la pace vicino alla città
Pros:

Kriunes è stata una sorpresa, piacevolissima! Purtroppo ci abbiamo soggiornato solo una notte prima del nostro rientro a casa mala consiglio a chiunque abbia bisogno di soggiornare a Reykjavik ma lontano dal centro della capitale. La posizione è baricebtrica, in una manciata di minuti si è in centro, in mezz'ora all'aeroporto di Keflavik, ed è comoda per intraprendere escursioni giornaliere nella zona del circolo d'oro. La consiglio vivamente. Il titolare è un ragazzo gentilissimo, disponibile, ci ha subito fatti sentire accolti. L'albergo è una sorpresa, una meraviglia la posizione, affacciata sul lago! Dalla camera con finestre a tutta altezza si gode di una prospettiva unica sulla luna che si specchia sull'acqua, magnifico!! Non c'è lo aspettavamo, è stata la degna conclusione del viaggio in Islanda. Camera davvero spaziosa, direi enorme! Bagno bellissimo e soprattutto grande, dotato di tutto, di una piastra per capelli e persino di un phon con diffusore!! Vasca free standing in camera per godere un momento del relax ammirando la natura esterna che ti avvolge!! Un silenzio unico, letti comodissimi, insonorizzazione top!! Mi dispiace averci soggiornato solo un giorno!!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Paolo Garbin • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Chuan • family_with_children • tw
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Monika • family_with_children • sk
10
Pros:

Krásne, priestranné izby. Nádherný výhľad, milý personal.

Cons:

-

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • de
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee