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Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF

3.0 star property
Hotel in Suðurnesjabær with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 22 per person)
Family Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Aurora Hotel, near Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF, offers a practical base for travelers. Guests enjoy a highly-rated continental breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and local insights from newspapers. The staff is particularly praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Superior Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(171 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Blikavöllur 2, Suðurnesjabær, Southern Peninsula, 235

What's nearby

  • Giantess Cave - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Viking World Museum - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Garður Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Blue Lagoon - 25 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪elda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Oriento Middle Eastern Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF

Hotel near the airport
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Aura

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 40
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Airport Hótel Smári Hotel
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 40 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Reykjanes Heritage Museum, Duus Hus Cultural Centre, and Reykjanes Art Museum. Giantess Cave is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 910 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 509 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1619 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is right next door to airport and has an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Clean, efficient and a very easy walk from the airport - perfect for a short overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay right next to the airport. Clean and great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to the airport for easy departure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ivana

Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical airport hotel...good, nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night, but it was clean, well maintained, and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzannah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet for being so close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to the airport. Also very expensive but seems like everything in Iceland is expensive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close location to airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff provided excellent service. The checking in/ out is quick and accommodated our request to be put in one Floor since we booked 3 rooms. I will definitely book again. And, especially the proximity to the airport!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient airport hotel. Food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is on airport property. I had an early morning flight. The hotel was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for early morning flight. The complimentary breakfast also great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is at the airport. Very convenient and you can walk to terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location right next to the airport. shuttle services from the airport were available as well to explore the rest of the area. our room was clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and room both excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An ideal place to spend our last night before our trip home, since it is only a five minutes walk to KEF so we don’t need to rush out in the morning. The hotel offers all the basic, clean, friendly staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. So convenient to walk to and from the airport for an overnight stay. Very close to a bus stop to go into Keflavik for the afternoon. Much quieter than one would imagine too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for quick layover! Easy walk from the terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport, so you can walk to the terminal. Friendly staff. The rooms were comfortable. Nothing fancy, but convenient for an early flight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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