Sand Hotel by Keahotels

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9 (875 reviews)
Laugavegur 34 , Reykjavík , IS
+354 519 8090

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (walking distance to attractions, next to Sandholt bakery)
Very friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions, personalized service)
Good breakfast with many options
Clean, comfortable rooms (many guests)
Luggage storage / helpful front desk services
Cons:
No on-site parking / parking is complicated and expensive nearby
Some rooms are small or lack convenient bedside tables/outlets
Occasional noise and food smells in public areas
Isolated issues with room odor (tobacco reported) and minor missing amenities
Perceived poor value for high-rate stays (extra charges reported)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally reported as clean in multiple reviews, though a few guests mentioned tobacco odor in a room and occasional food smells reaching areas; overall above average cleanliness with isolated issues.
Service
10
Consistently praised: staff described as very friendly, accommodating and helpful (multiple mentions, special call-out for Roberto); excellent check-in/check-out service and luggage assistance.
Location
10
Repeatedly described as excellent/central — on the main shopping street, next to Sandholt bakery, within easy walking distance of major sites and transport; location is a strong asset.
Room Quality
8.9
Mixed but largely positive: several guests reported comfortable, spacious and quiet rooms, while some noted small rooms or missing bedside tables/accessible plugs; generally good room quality with occasional shortcomings.
Amenities
9
Breakfast, luggage storage and helpful front-desk services were appreciated; limited by lack of private parking and some missing small items (e.g., toaster, bedside outlets) and occasional noise/food smells in public areas.
Value for Money
6.4
Some guests questioned value — one reported a very high rate (~€600) and extra charges for coffee; overall value perception is weaker compared with other strong attributes.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast was frequently described as very good with many options and friendly morning staff, though a few noted limited options at times and food smells in public areas.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall highly positive: many guests say they would recommend, call it a wonderful/amazing experience, and highlight excellent staff and location as key factors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:43

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: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 875 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 6.4
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Amber • family_with_children • us
10
Would recommend!
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Hotel was located in a great location, within walking distance of everything.
Wonderful experience overall

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
Ünlü • couple • tr
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Bhasker • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Chiayu • solo_traveller • tw
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mir Farhad • solo_traveller • ca
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Fantastic experience. Amazing service from check in to check out. Nice spacious room with everything we needed for our three night stay in Reykjavik. The hotel is next door to the famous Sandholt bakery and right on the main shopping street. Easy access to shopping, tours, restaurants, bars, bus stops and famous sites. All the staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good with lots of options and friendly staff in the morning. Big shout out to Roberto who took great care of us as soon as we arrived until the day we checked out. Very helpful, friendly and made our experience even better A++++++ and 10/10!!!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • ar
8
Excelente ubicación, muy buen hotel, pero complicado si llegás en auto
Pros:

Me alojé dos veces en el Sand Hotel durante el mismo viaje, primero una noche y luego otras dos, así que esta valoración es un promedio de ambas experiencias. La ubicación es excelente: tiene accesos a metros de la peatonal, está muy cerca de la calle que lleva a Hallgrímskirkja y a pocas cuadras de la costa. Para recorrer Reykjavík caminando, es difícil pedir algo mejor. Las habitaciones están muy bien y cuentan con todo lo necesario. En mi segunda estadía, además, estaba todo perfectamente resuelto en cuanto a mesas de luz y enchufes. El desayuno es bueno y correcto, y en general el hotel resulta cómodo y muy agradable.

Cons:

En mi primera estadia me llamó la atención que no hubiera mesas de luz ni enchufes cómodos junto a la cama. En el desayuno extrañé una tostadora, ya que suelo desayunar tostadas. El principal inconveniente aparece si se llega con auto: el hotel no tiene estacionamiento propio - solo de cortesia - y las alternativas cercanas pueden complicarse bastante si uno necesita retirar el vehículo muy temprano, porque los estacionamientos 24/7 resultan caros. Tampoco quise arriesgarme a dejar el auto durante muchas horas en zonas de estacionamiento en la calle con restricciones. Además, el traslado del equipaje desde y hacia el hotel puede resultar incómodo por la distancia al estacionamiento, algunos escalones y sectores de piso irregular.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Hantikainen • couple • fi
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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DAMIAN • solo_traveller • uy
8
Pros:

La estetica

Cons:

Tamaño

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and friendly knowledgable staff

Cons:

Rooms are too small

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jack • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location was in downtown, a perfect location for visiting many attractions and walkable to many and next door to an amazing bakery. Room was clean and large. Staff was exceptional. Friendly, professional and helpful. Made you feel welcome. Appreciated the luggage storage both pre check in and post check out while we made the most of every minute. The breakfast was very good and had something for everyone.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • ch
8
Reykjavik 2026
Pros:

Das Hotel ist sehr zentral gelegen. Sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal.

Cons:

Leider hat es keinen Parkplatz. Auch sonst ist es schwierig, in Reykjavik einen Parkplatz zu finden.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Muna • couple • ae
7
Noises . Breakfast options and the smell of the food was in the air some times of the day . The location was excellent a
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noises . Breakfast options and the smell of the food was in the air some times of the day

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • es
6
Práctica pero decepcionante
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Habitación olor a tabaco , retire la mesita para cargar móvil y descubrí que ellos nunca lo hacen . Casi 600€ por una noche y me cobraron café expreso aparte . No coment

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
Excellent boutique hotel in a perfect location
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel in a perfect location in Reykjavik. The room was comfortable and quiet. The staff were very helpful and the central location made it easy to explore the city. Plus the included breakfast was fantastic.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
9
Breakfast was very good. Room was small but ok.
Pros:

The location was very good.

Cons:

Had to go in the back way.
Added an extra $60 to get our room which was ready, right away.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • br
3
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee