We arrived at Lodge Keflavik forward of our return flight again to the UK for which we had a really early begin. (The lodge is only a 6-minute drive from the airport.) The constructing truly homes two inns, each underneath the identical administration – the 4 star Lodge Keflavik and, on the uppermost flooring, Diamond Suites Luxurious Boutique Lodge. Most of the amenities are widespread to each inns. We’re capable of carry you particulars on each inns since our sons stayed in a room at Lodge Keflavik, while we stayed within the Diamond Suites.
The welcome
Two giant stone lions stand on guard at both aspect of Lodge Keflavik’s fundamental entrance. Parking near the lodge entrance was free, with loads of areas obtainable once we arrived.
Inside, an ethereal lobby and unexpectedly glitzy reception desk was the place we had been effortlessly checked in earlier than making our approach to our respective rooms.
The room
The comfy room consisted of dual beds, a chair to chill out and a desk space.
An amalgam of muted tones had been interrupted by a sequence of fancy lampshades that supplied a splash of color.
Icelandic art work adorned the partitions and the room additionally got here with a TV, telephone, protected and Nespresso machine.
The room seemed out over over a few visitor homes and to a fishing pier and a sheltered bay within the North Atlantic. The title Keflavik interprets to ‘Driftwood Bay’.
We discovered it to be a quiet neighbourhood so you ought to be assured a superb evening’s sleep.
The lavatory
The room’s lavatory was compact however with all the things wanted for a brief keep: WC, basin, bathe and bathtub, hair dryer, bathmat, flannels and towels.
A toiletry pack got here full with bathe cap, bathtub salts, stitching package, shoe mitt and Diamond Suites branded shampoo, conditioner, physique lotion, bathe gel and cleaning soap.
The amenities
Dinner at KEF Restaurant, the place the emphasis is on recent Icelandic components, is a particular a part of any keep at Lodge Keflavik.
The lobster soup, flavoured with chilli, cilantro, ginger, lemongrass and star anise is a deal with for the tastebuds.
The stand-out fundamental dish for me was the monkfish with chorizo, olives, tomatoes, nut pesto, pearl onion, potatoes and yuzu hollandaise.
Meat eaters will love the grilled leg of lamb – served pink – with yellow beet purée, grilled yellow beet, rainbow carrots, herb crust, fondant potato, herb and date demi glace.
Candy treats included this chocolate and caramel brownie served with vanilla ice cream and forest fruits.
For those who’re fearful concerning the kilos gained from the restaurant, the lodge additionally has a 7,000 sq. ft. health centre, full with treadmills, cross trainers, train bikes, energy bench presses and an assortment of free weights, resistance bands, flexion machines and weight machines.
Location
Set on the Reykjanes Peninsula only a 2-minute stroll from the North Atlantic Ocean, one of many large attracts of Lodge Keflavik is its location. The lodge’s proximity to Keflavik Worldwide Airport is a significant plus. Whether or not you might be arriving into Iceland fairly late at evening, or leaving on an early morning flight, you’ll benefit from the comfort of being only a 6-minute drive from airport.
Price
Commonplace double or twin rooms begin from round 25,000 ISK, together with breakfast.
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The very best bit
The very best factor concerning the lodge is its location and specifically its proximity to the airport. It is just a brief taxi experience away and near a petroleum station do you have to be needing to return a rent automotive with a full tank. Additionally it is a 20-minute drive from the Blue Lagoon and a 45-minute drive from Reykjavik.
The ultimate verdict
Lodge Keflavik is a clear, funky and well-located 4-star lodge with a superb restaurant. For us, it was good place to base ourselves for our final evening in Iceland on condition that we needed to be up early the following morning as a way to return our rental automotive and arrive on the airport in loads of time for our flight, and meant that we didn’t need to rise fairly as early as we might have executed if we had been nonetheless based mostly in Reykjavik. For an much more luxurious keep, think about Lodge Keflavik’s sister lodge, the Diamond Suites, which occupies the highest flooring of the identical lodge.
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Disclosure: This publish is sponsored by Lodge Keflavik. Our journey to Iceland was additionally sponsored by Helly Hansen.
