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Sand Hotel by Keahotels

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Lounge
Restaurant
1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Front of property
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Sand Hotel by Keahotels in central Reykjavik offers continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and laundry services. Guests can relax at the hotel bar or explore Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur shops. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Sand Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room (Small) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room (Small)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Laugavegur 36, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Fish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Luxury upscale hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Sand Hotel by Keahotels provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 67 individually decorated rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EUR 25 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Sand Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 75 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.59 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (82 ft away; open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 75 per night

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sand Hotel Keahotels Reykjavik
Sand Hotel Keahotels
Sand Keahotels Reykjavik
Sand Keahotels
Sand Hotel by Keahotels Hotel
Sand Hotel by Keahotels Reykjavik
Sand Hotel by Keahotels Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Hotel by Keahotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Hotel by Keahotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sand Hotel by Keahotels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sand Hotel by Keahotels located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

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Sand Hotel by Keahotels Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 780 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient and hotel was quiet. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in ideal downtown area. Easy access to restaurants and activities. Great breakfast which was included.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Staff was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel stay, beautiful rooms. Little street noise and no parking on site, but other than that it’s a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality food for breakfast, great location, worth the extra money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kulvinder Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of rhe City, everthing you would need for a great stay. Great breakfast to set you up for the day too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Staff are extremely helpful. Will cone back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay here. We love the location and the breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIGAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location at the expense of parking, but it’s not too far.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is terrific for exploring the city. The staff are friendly and welcoming and ready to help with any questions. We found the breakfast to be just what we needed and appreciated the ginger shot and smoothies. There’s a bit of street noise at night so if you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs or they have some at the front desk. We very much enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything abou this hotel was great! Room was small, but expect that in Europe, but we were surprised at the lack of storage. Pretty much just a small area to hang clothes and a shelf underneath you can put your suitcase and just take your cothes from there. The breakfast was very good...no hot options, but we knew that. The location is amazing, right in the middle of the pedestrian street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I dont like that it has no parking area. Breakfast was really good. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a little small, but that might be the norm for hotels in this area (first time to this area). The location is perfect for easy walks to many downtown sights and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Centrally located hotel with bar and breakfast. Rooms small but thats common in Iceland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome downtown hotel

Clean and modern hotel in the heart of Reykjavik's shopping district. Great service and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Room was small, breakfast was just average.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXTREMELY convenient location for food, shopping, bus pick up, rainbow street, etc. very clean, nice hotel. Very friendly and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the ,heart, of it all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy Giordano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant, hotel clean, priced adequate.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. The location is perfect—right on a central street and within easy walking distance to many of the city’s main attractions, restaurants, and shops. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. It was the ideal base for exploring the city, and we really appreciated how convenient everything was. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Reykjavik!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kit Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything - excellence, but at night the music out there could be a disturbance. Need to open the window, else too stuffy. And it woukd be great if the hotel provides a bigger mirror in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. The room was very warm. Needed to open a window to get some air circulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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