We arrived at Resort 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 really homes two resorts, each beneath the identical administration – the 4 star Resort Keflavik and, on the uppermost flooring, Diamond Suites Luxurious Boutique Resort. Most of the services are widespread to each resorts. We’re capable of convey you particulars on each resorts since our sons stayed in a room at Resort Keflavik, while we stayed within the Diamond Suites.
The welcome
Two massive stone lions stand on guard at both aspect of Resort Keflavik’s important entrance. Parking near the lodge entrance was free, with loads of areas obtainable after we arrived.
Inside, an ethereal lobby and unexpectedly glitzy reception desk was the place we have been effortlessly checked in earlier than making our approach to our respective rooms.
The room
The snug room consisted of dual beds, a chair to chill out and a desk space.
An amalgam of muted tones have been interrupted by a sequence of fancy lampshades that supplied a splash of color.
Icelandic paintings adorned the partitions and the room additionally got here with a TV, telephone, secure and Nespresso machine.
The room regarded out over over a few visitor homes and to a fishing pier and a sheltered bay within the North Atlantic. The identify Keflavik interprets to ‘Driftwood Bay’.
We discovered it to be a quiet neighbourhood so you ought to be assured a great evening’s sleep.
The toilet
The room’s rest room was compact however with all the pieces wanted for a brief keep: WC, basin, bathe and tub, hair dryer, bathmat, flannels and towels.
A toiletry pack got here full with bathe cap, tub salts, stitching package, shoe mitt and Diamond Suites branded shampoo, conditioner, physique lotion, bathe gel and cleaning soap.
The services
Dinner at KEF Restaurant, the place the emphasis is on recent Icelandic components, is a particular a part of any keep at Resort Keflavik.
The lobster soup, flavoured with chilli, cilantro, ginger, lemongrass and star anise is a deal with for the tastebuds.
The stand-out important 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.
In case you’re apprehensive 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 massive attracts of Resort 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
Normal double or twin rooms begin from round 25,000 ISK, together with breakfast.
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The most effective bit
The most effective factor concerning the lodge is its location and particularly its proximity to the airport. It’s only a brief taxi journey away and near a petroleum station do you have to be needing to return a rent automobile 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
Resort Keflavik is a clear, funky and well-located 4-star lodge with a great restaurant. For us, it was good place to base ourselves for our final evening in Iceland provided that we needed to be up early the subsequent morning with a view to return our rental automobile 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’d have performed if we have been nonetheless based mostly in Reykjavik. For an much more luxurious keep, take into account Resort 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 Resort Keflavik. Our journey to Iceland was additionally sponsored by Helly Hansen.
