Short stay: Hotel Keflavik, Keflavik, Iceland

We arrived at Lodge Keflavik forward of our return flight again to the British isles for which we experienced a very early start. (The hotel is just a 6-moment push from the airport.) The setting up basically properties two hotels, both less than the very same management – the four star Hotel Keflavik and, on the uppermost ground, Diamond Suites Luxurious Boutique Resort. A lot of of the services are typical to both resorts. We are capable to carry you information on both lodges because our sons stayed in a home at Lodge Keflavik, while we stayed in the Diamond Suites.

The welcome

Two massive stone lions stand on guard at either side of Lodge Keflavik’s principal entrance. Parking near to the resort entrance was free, with a lot of areas out there when we arrived.

Inside of, an airy lobby and unexpectedly glitzy reception desk was the place we had been simply checked in before building our way to our respective rooms.

The home

The at ease room consisted of twin beds, a chair to chill out and a desk space.

An amalgam of muted tones were interrupted by a sequence of extravagant lampshades that offered a splash of colour.

Icelandic artwork adorned the walls and the home also came with a Tv set, telephone, secure and Nespresso device.

The area looked out more than around a pair of guest properties and to a fishing pier and a sheltered bay in the North Atlantic. The title Keflavik interprets to ‘Driftwood Bay’.

We observed it to be a silent neighbourhood so you need to be confident a excellent night’s sleep.

The rest room

The room’s bathroom was compact but with anything essential for a brief remain: WC, basin, shower and tub, hair dryer, bathmat, flannels and towels.

A toiletry pack arrived total with shower cap, bath salts, stitching package, shoe mitt and Diamond Suites branded shampoo, conditioner, system lotion, shower gel and cleaning soap.

The amenities

Supper at KEF Restaurant, where by the emphasis is on fresh new Icelandic substances, is a special portion of any remain at Lodge Keflavik.

The lobster soup, flavoured with chilli, cilantro, ginger, lemongrass and star anise is a deal with for the tastebuds.

The stand-out primary dish for me was the monkfish with chorizo, olives, tomatoes, nut pesto, pearl onion, potatoes and yuzu hollandaise.

Meat eaters will like the grilled leg of lamb – served pink – with yellow beet purée, grilled yellow beet, rainbow carrots, herb crust, fondant potato, herb and day demi glace.

Sweet treats bundled this chocolate and caramel brownie served with vanilla ice product and forest fruits.

If you’re nervous about the kilos acquired from the restaurant, the lodge also has a 7,000 sq. ft. health centre, entire with treadmills, cross trainers, exercising bikes, electric power bench presses and an assortment of free of charge weights, resistance bands, flexion machines and pounds equipment.

Spot

Established on the Reykjanes Peninsula just a 2-moment wander from the North Atlantic Ocean, just one of the major draws of Lodge Keflavik is its locale. The hotel’s proximity to Keflavik International Airport is a significant additionally. No matter if you are arriving into Iceland fairly late at evening, or leaving on an early early morning flight, you are going to get pleasure from the benefit of staying just a 6-minute drive from airport.

Charge

Standard double or twin rooms get started from all-around 25,000 ISK, together with breakfast.

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The greatest bit

The greatest factor about the hotel is its location and in unique its proximity to the airport.  It is only a short taxi experience away and near to a petrol station need to you be needing to return a employ car or truck with a complete tank. It is also a 20-moment generate from the Blue Lagoon and a 45-moment travel from Reykjavik.

The remaining verdict

Resort Keflavik is a cleanse, funky and very well-situated 4-star lodge with a fantastic restaurant. For us, it was best position to foundation ourselves for our past night time in Iceland specified that we had to be up early the up coming morning in purchase to return our rental car or truck and get there at the airport in loads of time for our flight, and intended that we did not have to rise rather as early as we would have performed if we ended up nonetheless dependent in Reykjavik.  For an even far more magnificent remain, contemplate Lodge Keflavik’s sister resort, the Diamond Suites, which occupies the major ground of the very same hotel.

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Disclosure: This write-up is sponsored by Hotel Keflavik. Our excursion to Iceland was also sponsored by Helly Hansen.