Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and cleanliness.
9.01,737Reviews- Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, at Kriunesi Vatnsenda.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Scenic Lake Views and Modern Comforts Hotel Kriunes, overlooking Lake Ellidavatn, offers a serene retreat just 13 km from central Reykjavik. Each room features a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, work desk, and wardrobe. Some rooms boast tea/coffee facilities and stunning lake views.
Relaxation and Recreation Unwind in the sauna and hot tub, or enjoy the furnished terrace and fireplace lounge. For the more adventurous, boat, kayak, and bicycle rentals are available on-site.
Delightful Dining and Nearby Attractions Start your day with breakfast and savor home-made dishes at the in-house restaurant. Explore Heidmörk Natural Park across the lake or tee off at Kopavogur/Gardabaer Golf Club, just a short drive away.
Book now to experience a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience at Hotel Kriunes.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 1,737 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.4
- Service9.9
- Location9.6
- Rooms9.3
- Amenities8.4
- Value9.0
- Food & drink8.4
Guests mention
Stunning lakeside views and serene locationExceptional, friendly and helpful staffVery spacious rooms and comfortable bedsGood breakfast (copious and varied for many guests)On-site spa/sauna and family-room configurationsClean rooms and well-maintained housekeeping
TomGermanyZweckmäßig eingerichtetes Hotel, mit noch gutem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Familienzimmer war geräumig, sauber, entsprach den Beschreibungen
Parkplatz, WLAN, Check in/out waren korrekt
Frühstück war okay aber nicht überragend, Note 2
Wir waren nur für eine Übernachtung dort, haben das…
DeborahUnited StatesA lovely and quiet place to spend our last night in Iceland, after a week on the Ring Road. The location made it easy to get to the airport the next day
The room was comfortable, modern, and spacious, and the lakeside…
BingUnited KingdomFull of pot holes
Spa
The road leading to the hotel is full of pot holes beyond imagination.
DavidThailandGood choice to stay.
We like this hotel even we stay only 1 night before going to airport. Room is big with comfortable bed, kitchen, nice jacuzzi. Easy to drive to center and to airport. Parking without any problems.
None
EleonoraItalyReykjavik, la pace vicino alla città
Kriunes è stata una sorpresa, piacevolissima! Purtroppo ci abbiamo soggiornato solo una notte prima del nostro rientro a casa mala consiglio a chiunque abbia bisogno di soggiornare a Reykjavik ma lontano dal centro della…
MonikaSKKrásne, priestranné izby. Nádherný výhľad, milý personal.
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated August 2026.
Where you’ll be
Kriunesi Vatnsenda, Reykjavík
Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 4:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that Kriunes Hotel is not staffed at all times. If you expect to arrive outside front desk hours, please inform the property in advance. Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Hotel Kriunes
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Kriunes?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Hotel Kriunes allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Hotel Kriunes?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Kriunes?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Hotel Kriunes have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Hotel Kriunes?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Hotel Kriunes have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Hotel Kriunes?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Hotel Kriunes?
Kriunesi Vatnsenda, Reykjavík.
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