4-Star Hotels in Southern Peninsula, Iceland

Cons: The room is extremely basic. The room heater is inconsistent (works only intermittently), and the shower leaks into the toilet area. Pros: Spacious room, located near the airport, and provides a shuttle service.

We visited in late December 2025. - My child had high expectations for the duplex room, so we booked it and were very satisfied. - The front desk, breakfast area, and room service staff were all friendly and professional. - There's a heated pool on the second floor, close to the temperature of a hot spring, with an automatic lock when entering, and well-equipped changing and showering areas. (The Blue Lagoon is also nearby, so you can visit it.) - The view overlooking the pier and the city was beautiful. - It was quite crowded considering it was off-season. Even after many people checked out, all services, including dinner and breakfast, continued as normal, which was nice. The three-course dinner was delicious. - They offer their own airport shuttle service, so you can relax at the end of your stay and arrive at the airport on time, stress-free. - Just down the hill is the beautifully decorated Troll Cave. It's a great place to show off your kids or let them play rock-paper-scissors to get in on their own. (It's funny during the day, but scary after dark.) - Along the coast, there's an old fishing boat on display, and toward the city center, there's a nice Italian restaurant called Anton's Mamma Mia.

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.

The hotel is very close to the airport. It's great if you're catching a flight. The area around it is quite lively and has a lot of food. There's a bar downstairs. Foreigners like to drink, so sometimes the rooms near the bar can be noisy at night.

The hotel is quite good; the hygiene and facilities are excellent and relatively new. It's close to the airport, and they gave us a corner room which was spacious. We added an extra bed, and it was still quite quiet at night.