Courtyard Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

The hotel was decent, pretty good actually. Its location is a huge plus. It's a 20-minute drive to the Blue Lagoon and only 5 minutes from the airport. You can even chase the Northern Lights from the back of the hotel.

The hotel offers a free airport shuttle every 20 minutes. There's a large open field behind the airport where you might be able to see the aurora borealis under the right conditions. Just a heads-up, the aurora often looks quite dim and grayish to the naked eye; it usually only appears green on your phone camera.

The room facilities are great, the soundproofing is excellent, and it's very close to the airport.

Friends, please steer clear of this place! As a Courtyard by Marriott, an international chain under Marriott, they have issues with unauthorized and duplicate charges. My prepaid booking already included the city tax, yet they insisted I pay it again upon arrival, which means I was double-charged. I only discovered this when I asked Trip.com to investigate other deductions after I returned home. This hotel also charged me in the middle of the night while I was sleeping. I found out when I reviewed my credit card statement after getting back. When Trip.com followed up, the hotel claimed I used paid Wi-Fi. That's ridiculous! I used the free in-room Wi-Fi, which is explicitly stated on Marriott's official website and as a member-exclusive service. I have no idea what 'paid Wi-Fi' they're referring to. Furthermore, after I checked out, this additional charge was never presented to me at the front desk nor sent via email; they just quietly deducted the money. It's outrageous. When I checked in, I asked if my Marriott Bonvoy number could be linked, and they confirmed it could. However, when Trip.com showed me the bill, it clearly showed that my account wasn't linked. It's an absolute mess. The room facilities and cleanliness were decent. But the service? It's so bad, it warrants a formal complaint.

Quite close to the airport. The room was pretty standard. The restaurant downstairs was decent, the fried fish was good, but I wouldn't recommend the steak.

Compared to the rooms I stayed in Lei City, there's nothing particularly outstanding here. The hotel's 3km distance from the airport is quite inconvenient; it's a long walk without a dedicated sidewalk. Only Marriott members can enjoy the airport shuttle service before 8 AM. After 8 AM, taxis are the only option, and a 3km, 4-minute drive cost over 30 USD. It would have been better to pay a bit more and stay at a hotel closer to the airport.

It's pretty good overall. The only downside is there's no direct way to get there from the city center; you have to take a taxi.