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#4 of 60 hotels in Reykjavik
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Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Sand Hotel is an outstanding boutique hotel located in the heart of Reykjavík. It is surrounded by Reykjavík's best restaurants bars and cafés, where our guests can experience the vibrant cultural life of Reykjavík. We invite our guests to enjoy their moments by offering beautifully designed bedrooms and suites as well as a hotel bar and lounge. We do our utmost to create the right environment and atmosphere so you can have an enjoyable time at Sand Hotel, our goal is to serve you again.
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Sand Hotel by Keahotels has earned commendations for its spotless environment and stylish atmosphere, though some guests have noted the rooms can be cozy to a fault, with occasional noise disturbances. While the hotel's central location is popular for its convenience to local attractions, it's also a source of some guests' grievances regarding noise and parking.
The service at Sand Hotel shines, with a staff that guests have called out for their friendliness and a varied breakfast that's consistently praised. However, the additional costs for certain amenities have left some travelers questioning the value.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Stylish
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Comfortable
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Noise level
Mixed
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Fabulous hotel in the heart of Reykjavik, hotel is spotless and all the staff are pleasant and helpful. The rooms are warming with the most comfortable bed I’ve ever stayed in on vacation. English channels on tv, espresso machine and fridge also in room which was a bonus. As it was my wife’s birthday we received a nice birthday message in the room on arrival and complimentary drinks vouchers which was a very nice touch by the hotel. Breakfast was also included and manageable with lots of cold options from breads to cereals, yoghurts and smoked salmon. We would highly recommend this boutique hotel to anyone staying in Iceland.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Sævar Snorrason, General Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Jan 5, 2024
Dear UK123_10, Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are absolutely delighted to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. We thank you for your wonderful praises and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you so much for recommending us and for choosing Sand Hotel. Kind regards, Sævar Snorrason General Manager Sand Hotel by Keahotels
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We stayed in the hotel for a week whilst visiting Reykjavik;t hotel offers beautiful elegance from the interiors. The hotel is positioned in the best location, staying in a room at the rear of the hotel offers quiet peaceful sleep in such a comfortable bed with smooth white bedding. We can't wait to return soon
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from rakel r, General Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Jan 28, 2020
Dear vuvuv I am so happy to read that you enjoyed your time in Reykjavik, and that you got a chance to experience all what we offer to our guests. We hope you visit us again soon and we look forward welcoming you back!
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We stayed at the Sand Hotel for 6 nights in early Jan 2020, and I'm so glad we did! The hotel is on the street with shops, restaurants, and cafes. It's a couple blocks from the Sun Voyager, the Hallgrímskirkja church, and several bus stops which made our tour pickups very convenient. The breakfast included in our rate was good! Fresh fruit, breads (fresh from the Sandholt bakery), meats and cheeses, smoothies and skyr (with toppings bar) were delicious. The bed and bedding were very comfortable and the rainhead shower helped us warm up after Aurora hunting. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:We got a black Friday deal on a junior suite which we were happy with
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Response from rakel r, Front Office Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Jan 13, 2020
Dear 647Stephe, What a wonderful review that you wrote! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the TripAdvisor community. We greatly appreciate it when our guests see what we are trying to achieve, and when we are able to deliver an exceptional experience to our guests. We hope you visit us again soon and we look forward welcoming you back! Best regards, Eva Björg
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This hotel is very central to just about anything you need in Reykjavik without it being too noisy. Our room was basic, fairly small but very comfortable. The coffee/tea machine was okay but the water never got hot enough which was a shame. There were no drawers or wardrobes so we hung our few items on the 6 hangers and kept our underwear in the suitcase and our outer clothes over the chair. We had to dry our hats and gloves on the bathroom floor as that was the only place with heating. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious, all cold but plenty of choice from cereals and overnight oats to smoked salmon, freshly baked bread, salad, eggs and avocados. There was fresh fruit, juices, tea, coffee and smoothies. If we ever return to Reykjavík we would stay here again as it was great value for money and happy hour at the bar made the drinks a little more affordable. My only complaint was the workmen making an awful hammering noise from 10am to 5pm on a day when we were snowed in for most of the day.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from rakel r, Front Office Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Jan 8, 2020
DearSusaq12, Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and your time in Reykjavik and that our staff were up to the high standards we set for ourselves. Kindest regards, Eva Björg
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Situated right on Laugavegur this is a brilliantly central hotel if time is short while in Reykjavik. We were on the 3rd floor right by the lift but it could not be heard during our stay as the doors and carpets are so thick. Much has been said about the lack of storage in the rooms. They are small and a little thing like having a couple more hooks to hang coats would have made a big difference. And having some storage in the bathroom too as the shampoo and gel was on the table in the room! The bed was incredibly comfortable, the rain shower fab after a day or night on tour. It was good to have a coffee/tea making machine and a mini fridge. We bought our duty free on arrival at Keflavik as it is expensive in Iceland and it was great to keep this chilled. Breakfast was included, not something that all hotels provide. There was a good selection of cereals, yoghurts and juices. Gluten free bread was available on request and the normal bread seemed to have been made fresh in the bakery next door. We really enjoyed our stay and if you are looking for a centrally based hotel - look no further.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Rooms at the rear of the hotel were very quiet
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Response from rakel r, General Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Feb 7, 2020
Dear TheAFCWombles Thank you for choosing Sand Hotel and for taking the time to write this review. We are happy to hear that you had a nice stay with us and that our prime location and breakfast was to your liking. We are sorry that the room size was not to your liking and we would like to use this opportunity to share with you that we do offer different room types so our guests can choose the category that is best suited to their occasion. For future stays we would recommend our junior suites or suites, we are sure that due to extra spacing you will have more enjoyable stay with us. Should you decided to return to Reykjavík, it would be our pleasure to welcome you again to our hotel.
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Just got back from sand hotel and had a great time. It is very clean and modern. Beds are super comfortable and big. Lovely and warm inside the hotel. Lots of fresh food at breakfast. Great central location, off one of the main streets, 5 min walk to the bus stops for some of the excursions. Even though it’s on one of the main streets still quiet inside. Included in our room was fantastic toiletries, Nespresso coffee maker, hairdryer, fridge, robes. Staff friendly, would recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from rakel r, Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Feb 18, 2020
Hi Rachel, We are so happy to hear you had a nice time with us and enjoyed the beds and our breakfast. We can´t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Myself and two friends stayed for three nights, very comfortable clean rooms, good selection of food for breakfast. The hotel is situated centrally with easy access to walk around Reykyavik. On checking out on Thursday morning we were unfortunately stuck in the hotel as all roads were closed due to the bad weather, the breakfast room/ lobby became very busy with lots of people and all the hotel staff very calmly and efficiently found more tables and chairs to accommodate everyone, when breakfast was finished they also laid out facilities for warm coffee or water for everyone if required. We needed to find accommodation for that night and Marketa who was on reception was incredibly helpful, she went out of her way to ensure we were accommodated in the hotel. She had regularly helped us throughout our stay with booking taxis, checking information on our tours but went above and beyond to ensure the stress of being unable to fly home was diminished. Thank you Marketa
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:small double rooms have limited storage room, sufficient for single use but not for two people
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Response from rakel r, General Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Feb 17, 2020
Hi Newport139, We are so happy to hear that you received excellent service from our team, especially during the exceptional weather we experienced during your stay. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we do hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Stayed at the Sand Hotel with my husband while celebrating our anniversary! We spent our first 2 nights here drove around the Ring Road and spent our last 3 nights here, no i did not want to stay anywhere else! I loved everything about The Sand Hotel from the vibe to the rooms to the staff. There was nothing to be upset about.
The location worked for us as we loved walking outside and knowing there was shopping and food to be found everywhere and we did not have to use the car to get from point A to B.
After vigorous research and booking another hotel close by and canceling that booking due to the great reviews at Sand Hotel, I was a bit nervous and concerned.
The hotel is not your usual big hotel energy, its vibe is small boutique sexiness. The design of the front lobby is chic and glamorous.
Our first few nights we had a room with a balcony which allowed us to leave the door open and get some cool air as it was quite stuffy with the door closed.
Room was small and CLEAN like super clean. It had all the amenities, the bed was comfortable and yes the shower was a bit difficult to maneuver and we had a bit of a leak but when we called down to ask for a plumber someone came up and fixed it.
The breakfast here was the best breakfast on our trip to Iceland, if you love carbs then the amazing breads that came from the 100 year old bakery next door will leave you thinking about them for 100 years. There was lots to choose from and never left feeling hungry or unsatisfied.
The cheese danish and the ginger shots not to mention the coffee and yogurt was enough to get your day started.
DO NOT EXPECT a hot breakfast and honestly who needs one when you have such an amazing spread.
The desk staff here was amazing and I wanted to shout them out because they were so patient and kind with all of our questions and concerns. Thanks to EM, Katrin and Leke they were the BEST!! I am plotting ways to get back to Iceland and stay at the Sand Hotel again!!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Room Tip:Ask for a room that faces the courtyard
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Response from rakel r, General Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Mar 10, 2020
Hi Mara - We are truly wow-ed by your review. Thank you! We love to hear when our staff are doing the right things for our guests. We are so happy you enjoyed our complimentary Scandinavian breakfast spread. We truly appreciate you taking to time to leave your kind review. We definitely hope to see you back at our hotel soon!
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My husband and I stayed two nights at Sand Hotel. First of all, the hotel is situated on arguably the most popular street in Reykjavik. Most of the attractions and restaurants are within the walking distance, and it is very convenient. There is a downside to the location, and it's not necessary the parking. We were able to find a street parking fairly quickly for a fee which is cheaper than most of the cities. However, we found that dragging the luggages down arguably the most popular street in Reykjavik did annoyed us a little. Perhaps because our expectation was so high due to all the great reviews and ratings we read on the websites, perhaps we are so spoiled by bellhops and valet parking attendants around the globe or perhaps we were exhausted coming back from a long drive around the island. Anyway, once we made it to the room, it was all good. Room is tastefully decorated with comfortable bed. Although we did have a little problem figuring out all the light switches.. Water pressure of the shower is excellent. They serve freshly baked bread during the breakfast, and it was very delicious.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from rakel r, Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Mar 6, 2020
Hi Lauren, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we are so thankful you took the time to review your recent stay! As with all hotels located in the vibrant historic centre of Reykjavík. very few can offer onsite parking. We do hope this did not impact your stay. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the decor and the room and especially the breakfast. We hope you had a nice holiday in Iceland.
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This is a beautiful hotel and the location is perfect. It really is right in the heart of the city. It’s surrounded by amazing restaurants and cafes and is very easy to get to from where you transfer drops you off. We had a small double room and they are quite small and so next time I would maybe go up a room size just for a little more space but the room is decorated lovely and it had the best shower ever!! The bed was so comfy and the room had lovely touches like the coffee machine and dressing gowns. Our suitcases were full due to needing plenty of thermal layers and so couldn’t pack usual things like a hairdryer but the rooms had it all. I loved the huge bottles of body lotion and shower gels in the room... I’ve even ordered myself some online since being back home. The breakfast was fantastic. They have a range of smoothies/yoghurts and even ginger shots you can help yourself to. The bread (from the bakers next door) is beautiful. Would definitely book here again!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from rakel r, Manager at Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Responded Feb 24, 2020
Hi Robyn, So glad to hear you enjoyed all our amenities while staying with us. We always love to hear positive feedback from our guests. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and hopefully we will be welcoming you back soon.
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We had to leave very early to the airport and it was way before breakfast time. There was coffee and croissants in the lobby if we wanted to have something before we go. Just double check with the hotel if they still do that.
Thank you so much for you interest in staying at Sand Hotel.
Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee an early check in since it strongly depends on our availability one day prior to your arrival and the only way to secure an early check-in would be booking an additional night to have an immediate access to the room.However, should an early check in be available on the day of your arrival, a surcharge of 50 EUR is applicable for accessing your room earlier than the guaranteed check in time.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information!
Kind regards,
Eydís Eva
Assistant Hotel Manager
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PRICE RANGE
C$386 - C$562 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
78
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Are there any historical sites close to Sand Hotel by Keahotels?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) (0.4 km), Videy Island (4.1 km), and Cemetery Holavallagardur (1.5 km).
