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iStay Cottages

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Suðurnesjabær with free parking

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Double Room, Private Bathroom (Double room) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Pool
Dining
iStay Cottages provides a tranquil setting where guests connect with free WiFi and store luggage with ease. The smoke-free property features a garden terrace where visitors relax surrounded by nature, while children discover fun at the dedicated playground area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Double room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Twin) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Suðurnesjabær is home to iStay Cottages. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Lagoon and Giantess Cave, while Reykjanes Heritage Museum and Reykjanes Art Museum are cultural highlights. The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll and Viking World Museum are also worth visiting.
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Byggðavegur, Suðurnesjabær, 245

What's nearby

  • Garður Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Old Garður Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Giantess Cave - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Viking World Museum - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Blue Lagoon - 31 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪elda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Keflavik Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - ‬12 min drive

About this property

iStay Cottages

Property highlights
Consider a stay at iStay Cottages and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at iStay Cottages include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, and heating

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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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

iStay Cottages Guesthouse Sandgerði
iStay Cottages Guesthouse
iStay Cottages Guesthouse Sandgerdi
iStay Cottages Guesthouse
iStay Cottages Sandgerdi
Guesthouse iStay Cottages Sandgerdi
Sandgerdi iStay Cottages Guesthouse
Guesthouse iStay Cottages
Istay Cottages Sandgerdi
iStay Cottages Guesthouse
iStay Cottages Suðurnesjabær
iStay Cottages Guesthouse Suðurnesjabær

Frequently asked questions

Is iStay Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at iStay Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at iStay Cottages?

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

What time is check-out at iStay Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is iStay Cottages located?

Situated in Suðurnesjabær, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gardur Folk Museum, Old Garður Lighthouse, and Garður Lighthouse. Reykjanes Heritage Museum and Duus Hus Cultural Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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iStay Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 373 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, and also close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a quick stay before or after flight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a treasure and so close to the airport. You feel like you are in the middle of a rural town. Lovely area and the accommodations were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cabin close to the airport. Had a great view for the northern lights!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vega

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern cottage with a lovely bathroom. Kitchen is also very modern and well equipped. Self-check-in was easy and smooth. It's a good option for arrival at or departure from KEF!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were great, common area kitchen provided everything you need for meals, bathrooms were spotless. Communication prior to arrival and check-in instructions were clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend the property! The town is very quite but great proximity to the airport for early departures and
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It had a nice natural area and very cozy place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varvara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really nice hotel to stay for a night or two. Very convenient location close to the airport. Don't bother to bring food to the hotel because the kitchen on the site is full of food that people leave behind:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heerlijke plek!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay close to airport but not on flight path. Cozy cabin. Very clean and well maintained facilities. Watched the northern lights. Great way to start our trip. Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Renovated and very nice and clean. Close to the airport and the coast so it was beautiful! Spacious and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage bellissimo e curato , scelto per la vicinanza all'aeroporto per il primo giorno di arrivo in islanda . Non poteva esserci miglior biglietto da visita .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean & stylish, good value for money. Close to the airport but very quiet, perfect for first/last nights of vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and clean cabins, as well as conveniently located close to Keflavik airport for our last day in Iceland!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kazuhito

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フライトの前泊として宿泊。綺麗だが狭かった。小綺麗な山小屋と言う感じ。駐車場が目の前にあるが、コテージまでは砂利道なのでスーツケースを引けないのが残念。周りは何もなく静かで、夜空は綺麗だった。共有施設のメインビルディングにはキッチンも付いていて、ダイニングテーブルや椅子もあったので、居心地が良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little cottage in a great area. Updated on the inside and there’s even a common area that’s stocked with tea, coffee etc that provides a good area to sit and eat. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot & very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop for our last night before we flew home the next morning! Super clean, the shared kitchen was really nice to have access to. The room was nice and simple, but cozy, decorated tastefully and the view from our window was beautiful looking right at the lupines.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location near the airport. Would be nice if the room has a big bedside table, or an extra table/shelf to put stuff on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr schöne Unterkunft und ruhiger Umgebung!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport. Really nice accommodation. Perfect for our final night before flying out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean cottage. Beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Small little cabin with good shared kitchen families and shared washroom/showers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean unit. Nice kitchen facility. Quiet. Very convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun modern lace to stay. The shower was heavenly and the soaps smelled fantastic. The cabin was surrounded by lupine and it was just beautiful. I loved every bit of our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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