When you stay at Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF in Suðurnesjabær, you'll be near the airport and 5 minutes by car from Reykjanes Heritage Museum. .This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Blue Lagoon and 29.7 mi (47.7 km) from Sky Lagoon.
What's nearby
Giantess Cave - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Reykjanes Heritage Museum - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Reykjanes Art Museum - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Duus Hus Cultural Centre - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
Loksins Bar - 17 min walk
elda - 4 min walk
KFC - 6 min drive
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar - 6 min drive
Olsen Olsen - 6 min drive
About this property
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF offers 72 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This Suðurnesjabær hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 2012.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Aura serving guests of Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 4:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Aura - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (EUR 11 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Aura
Family friendly
In-room cot
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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1 building
7 floors
Built in 2012
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 40
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
Self parking fee: EUR 11 per night
Early check-in fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Airport Hótel Smári Hotel
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF Hotel
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We were so thankful this hotel was available for our 14 hour overnight layover in Iceland. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious, and the staff were kind, helpful and efficient.
Have stayed at the Aurora 3 or 4 times as it’s so easy to get to/from the airport for an early flight or connection.
Loved the new refurbished room and bathroom during my latest stay. Very clean, great breakfast, friendly staff.
The new bathroom needs hooks for clothes/towels and a bath towel for the floor as it gets wet when showering, but other than that everything was great.
Karen Alexis
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shang
10 Jan 2026
next to the terminal. ideal location. nice breakfast.
Few things:
1. We asked for a king sized bed (couple with a 2 year old child, plan was to let him sleep between us). We got a 2x90cm beds that had been put together but no adequate mattress on top. Consequently, out 2 year old son was lying on the 2 hard edges of the bed in the middle. He didn't sleep until he was sharing one of the 90cm mattresses. No-one slept in the middle.
2. The stand-by light on the TV is too bright. We meeded to cover it with a towel. Ok afterwards.
3. The fire alarm in the ceiling blinks every 30 seconds or so. And it blinks! It lit up the room every time.
4. They knew we were going to be three. We got two large towels.
5. Both the elevators' regular and regulatory check was expired (by three months).
Overall, not worth the money even if the location is of course amazing if you have an early flight the day after. I woke up at 2am (my son slept in my side) and couldn't fall asleep again due to the blinking light from the fire alarm.
Have slept at this hotel before and then it was absolutely fine. Hope this time was special.
All good, with great breakfast and very helpful staff. Unfortunately, fridges disappeared this year from the rooms (remodelling?..) but the staff was kind to keep our groceries in their fridge.
Too long to walk to from the airport for seniors and lots of lignage but we would stay again.
Drew
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Melanie
29 Dec 2025
Great room. Close to airport. We just had a terrible paint smell so we had to open the window.
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trevor, Vancouver
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I checked in late due to arriving from the UK and was treated warmly and quickly. The room was spotless. But what amazes me was how quiet it was even when the plane started flying not all airport hotels can say the same thing