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Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vik , Hofdabrekka Road 1, Approx. 5 Km East Of Vik (Show on Map)

8.5

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsHotel Katla by Keahotels is a fantastic choice for those looking for a peaceful retreat in southern Iceland. The hotel boasts a great location, just a short drive from the picturesque town of Vik, making it a perfect spot for exploring the South Coast and seeing the northern lights. The breakfast is highly regarded by guests with many describing it as amazing and perfect. The dinner options receive mixed reviews, but the restaurant is still highly recommended by many guests. The rooms are also a mixed bag with some guests finding them spacious and clean, while others found them outdated and uncomfortable. However, the hotel is known for providing very clean and tidy rooms to its guests. The staff is friendly and helpful with the reception team being particularly noteworthy. The spa facilities are fantastic with many guests raving about the pool, sauna and hot tub. The parking is ample and convenient and the beds receive mixed reviews. Overall, Hotel Katla by Keahotels provides a clean and comfortable stay with friendly staff and great spa facilities.
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Room Types

Triple Room Classically decorated room with satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities and a desk.

Standard Double or Twin Room Plus This twin/double room has a cable TV and seating area

Superior Double or Twin Room Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and heating.

Superior Triple Room Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room has a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.

Deluxe Double Room A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious double room. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double or Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features an electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Junior Suite This suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

About Hotel Katla by Keahotels

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Guest Reviews

8.5

Very Good

Location

The Hotel Katla by Keahotels boasts a beautiful and great location, just a short 5-minute drive from the picturesque town of Vik. The hotel is conveniently located for exploring the South Coast and seeing the magical northern lights. Guests love that it's nestled in the countryside, making it a peaceful retreat, while still being easily accessible from the Ringroad. The hotel's prime location allows guests to discover the nearby attractions of southern Iceland, while also providing a perfect spot for seeing the auroras. Its facilities such as the great breakfast and bar make it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding hills and Black Beach. Overall, guests agree that the Hotel Katla by Keahotels is a fantastic choice and perfectly located hotel for a southern Iceland exploration agenda.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Hotel Katla by Keahotels is highly regarded by guests with many describing it as very good, fantastic, amazing, excellent and perfect. The buffet is filled with a variety of choices including sweet and savory options. Some guests even describe it as the best breakfast they have ever had. The hotel's location also gets a mention as it is conveniently located near the black sand beach of Vik. The staff is friendly and helpful and the hotel has a sauna and heated outdoor pool for guests to enjoy. In addition to the breakfast, dinner at the hotel is also highly recommended by some guests.

Dinner

Guests of Hotel Katla by Keahotels have mixed reviews about the dinner options. Some found that only 5-6 preset items were available, while others appreciated the buffet dinner and the option to choose from à la carte. Despite some negative comments, the restaurant was the best thing many guests had to say about the place with some even mentioning that they would come back for the food alone. While the décor was nice throughout, the menu in the restaurant was simple. Prices were high, as expected in Iceland, but some found the dish proposals satisfactory while others found it expensive. Some raved about the quality of the food, stating that the dishes were well cooked and fantastic, while others were not impressed with the lack of choice and cold food at the buffet dinner. Waiters were attentive but some guests found them too eager to clear plates.

Rooms

Guests of Hotel Katla by Keahotels have left mixed reviews about the hotel's rooms. Some guests have described the rooms as big, spacious and clean with fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. Many guests complimented the stylish decor of their rooms and some even had saunas and hot tubs. However, some guests felt that the rooms lacked coziness and style, while others found the rooms to be old and outdated with uncomfortable beds, tiny bathrooms and poor soundproofing. Overall, many guests found the rooms to be clean and comfortable, although some felt that they were too basic for the price. Additionally, some guests had issues with heating control and noise levels.

Beds

Hotel Katla by Keahotels has received mixed reviews regarding its beds. A few guests found them uncomfortable with some describing them as "extremely uncomfortable" and "very hard". However, a majority of the guests found the beds to be comfortable with many describing them as "great", "amazing" and "very comfortable". It should be noted that some guests did experience issues with bed linen, including stains and rough quilt and pillowcase fabric.

Those who had a good night's sleep in the hotel reported that the comfortable beds, along with a relaxing hot tub, made their stay enjoyable. However, noise isolation seems to be an area of concern with guests noting that the rooms were not well soundproofed.

Overall, while some guests were not entirely satisfied with the comfort of the hotel's beds, most seemed to sleep well on the accommodating mattresses.

Cleanliness

Hotel Katla by Keahotels is known for providing very clean and tidy rooms to its guests. The hotel is praised as being spotless, very clean and offering clean facilities. The staff also receives compliments for being friendly and helpful. However, there are some reviews that mention old torn towels and needing modernisation in some parts of the hotel. Overall, the hotel provides a clean and comfortable stay for its guests. The hotel also offers a nice breakfast and dinner buffet with nice views and surroundings.

Staff

If you're looking for a hotel with a friendly and helpful staff, look no further than Hotel Katla by Keahotels. The reception team is particularly noteworthy with guests often describing them as beyond helpful and amazing. The staff is multilingual, making communication a breeze for non-Icelandic speakers. Whether you're looking for local recommendations, need help booking an excursion or just want a friendly chat, the staff is always available and happy to assist. The restaurant staff also receives praise for their friendliness with many guests raving about the tasty food and accommodating service. However, a few guests did mention encountering some unfriendly staff members. Nonetheless with so many positive reviews of the kind and attentive staff, Hotel Katla by Keahotels might be the perfect choice for your south Iceland adventure.

Spa

Guests of Hotel Katla by Keahotels have raved about the spa facilities during their stay. Many found the pool, sauna and hot tub to be fantastic and a highlight of their trip. Some even noted the stunning views of the sky and mountains while enjoying the amenities. Towels were provided and guests were able to access the sauna without reservations. However, a few found that the spa areas could have been warmer and some reported loud crowds in the hot tub. Despite these minor complaints, the overall consensus was that the spa area was an enjoyable and relaxing addition to their stay.

Parking

Hotel Katla by Keahotels offers ample free parking right in front of the hotel, making it convenient for guests with cars. During a snowstorm, the hotel staff made sure to frequently clean the parking roads on the property. However, electric car owners should note that there is no power station available. Some guests also reported that their rooms faced the parking lot, which could be less than ideal. Overall, the hotel's parking is highly praised by guests for its size and convenience.

Rooms with Jacuzzi / Hot-Tub

Guests at Hotel Katla by Keahotels can enjoy the luxury of a hot tub and sauna in their spacious rooms. However, some guests noted the lack of bathrobes and slippers provided in the room for easy access to the hot tub. Also, some felt that the dressing rooms leading to the jacuzzi and sauna could have been warmer, especially with the chilly outside temperatures. Despite this, many guests loved the outdoor hot tub and sauna with some even being fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from the comfort of their own hot tub. The hot tub was praised for being huge and amazing by some, while others found it too crowded with rowdy guests. The old-fashioned jacuzzi corner was mentioned, but some felt it was too small for the number of guests at the hotel. Guests who used the hot tub, sauna and other amenities expressed their satisfaction and some even said they would recommend them to others.

No, Hotel Katla by Keahotels doesn't have any pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Hotel Katla by Keahotels.

No, Hotel Katla by Keahotels doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Hotel Katla by Keahotels.

Yes, Hotel Katla by Keahotels has a gym.

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