Kimkim Trip Reviews for Iceland

Beautiful setting

This might be our favorite. Loved that this is a working farm. The restaurant was excellent and views of Lake Myvatn stunning.

Loved the mountain views and the hot tub!

Stunning and luxurious! Delicious food! Beautiful horses!

Loved the location , staff and restaurant-

The location was lovely in the village, but we did miss having breakfast included.

Room was great and the breakfast was outstanding!

The tour was interesting and pretty scenery but we did not see any wild life- they did give vouchers to return but with our full schedule we could not make the reschedule work- we would likely skip this n the future as it took a lot of time and ultimately we didn’t see any thing

Very interesting guide and amazing experience- it was very cool to learn about the history and lava flow/ eruptions.

This location was beautiful but the activity was cancelled at the last minute due to high winds- certainly safety is important but helpful to know if you have children looking forward to this activity that it is weather dependent-

The lagoon was also a highlight of our trip- it was beautiful and relaxing- we did this at the end of a day and it was rhe perfect way to end a busy day of hiking- the facilities were so beautiful, the staff was amazing and the water was warm- they included details like hair dryers and bags for your wet swimsuit which was so helpful as well

This was definitely a highlight of the trip- we all loved it- the guide was so informative and the scenery was absolutely amazing- would definitely recommend

Older hotel. It must have been something cool back in the 80's. Our first room was very tiny. Not a whole lot of room to move around with our large luggage. Luckily the hotel was running a special to upgrade to a junior suite at a reasonable price. That was much larger two room space. No restaurant in the hotel although they did offer breakfast.

Amazing experience staying here.

Room was a little small but very nice. Parking was a pain as there is not a lot of dedicated spots for hotel guests.

One of the many highlights of the trip. Worth the drive. We enjoyed this more than we did Blue Lagoon

AMAZING ADVENTURE!! Make sure you have the right clothing. You will get wet. It was raining the day we went so we were already prepared but others showed up in sweats and fur boots.

This was great to do after the day of travel. Not a rough or far drive from the airport and a very nice introduction to Iceland. I will tell you this....it does make you sleepy. We struggled to get much done after this besides getting to the hotel. We did the red eye in and didnt get a chance to sleep much so I am sure that didnt help things.

zodiac boat excursion canceled due to high winds

One of our favorite hotels we stayed at, the rooms were neat and well prepared, their attached restaurant was wonderful. We enjoyed walking the property and seeing the sheep. Family run business, loved being there.

Good experience, attached restaurant is very convenient. Take quick showers as they are not geothermal. Note - if you have to leave early, the reception doesn’t open until 8:00am.

We had a great experience in this hotel. It met our families needs and we thoroughly enjoyed the included breakfast. Highly recommended and conveniently located for our travel.

This "hotel" is a collection of different apartments across a few different streets in the area. The unit we had was a 3 bedroom upstairs apartment. in a really great location except that it was a very busy street in the shopping district. We had the windows open to keep the apartment cool and it was very loud. We could also hear the downstairs neighbors/tenants (and smell their cooking). While the apartment had been renovated and had a lot of charm, the age of the building also showed through in several places (very squeaky floors, low ceilings, finicky hot water), and the outside seemed run down. It was very nice to have off-street parking included behind the building, as it would have been hard to find other parking in this area. Walking distance to MANY restaurants and shops.

This apartment is managed by the nearby hotel and was a great layout for our family with two bedrooms and even an in-unit (2-in-1) washer/dryer machine and dishwasher. Location couldn't be better for Vik, with a grocery store and several restaurants across the street. We enjoyed having the extra space to spread out a bit after some smaller rooms earlier in our trip.

We had one of the 2-bedroom "houses" at this location (there are several different types of rooms available), complete with it's own hot tub. This layout worked great with our two teenage kids as they had their own room. The kitchenette was nice but not necessary for the one night we stayed there, as the on-site hotel bistro/restaurant had lots of good options too. The included breakfast was very good and had something for everyone. My wife with celiac was comfortable eating here and did not get sick.

This was a very nice boutique hotel, located right next to the marina. Really cute decor and friendly staff. Well-located for whale watching and close to several restaurants. Our room had king-sized bunk beds, which our teenagers really enjoyed and thought were awesome. Everything was clean and well-thought out. Included breakfast buffet was excellent. My wife has celiac and was comfortable with the choices as long as we got to the breakfast early before anything was cross-contaminated with gluten. We would definitely return!

We had a great experience on the Elding Whale Tour. The weather ended up being perfect, and although they can't guarantee that you will see whales at all, we ended up seeing LOTS of humpback and minke whales surfacing and breaching! The guide and the captain were both clearly experienced and knowledgeable and knew exactly where to go. At one point we had so many whales alongside the boat that we had to stop and wait for them to leave before we could head back to the docks. We saw a number of seabirds as well, including Atlantic puffins which was a highlight for our kids.

This was a great experience from start to finish. The guide was very laid back but full of information and humor. The lava tunnel itself was very impressive and well-lit, and held a few surprises that none of us expected (I won't spoil it here!). We learned a lot about how the lava tunnels are formed (and found) and it changed the way we looked at the Icelandic landscape for the rest of our trip!

Our guide Kamil was very knowledgeable about the glacier, the caves and the surrounding areas. We spent an amazing afternoon with a small group of people traversing the lava fields in an offroad van, hiking up the glacier, and exploring the ice cave.

This place is beautiful and very relaxing and not touristy (like Blue Lagoon is). We really enjoyed the lagoon itself, which feels very natural and part of the landscape. If we were to do this again, we would skip the package that includes the meal, because the timing constraints of the restaurant interrupted our flow at the spa (the food was delicious though, and on the fancier side - our children struggled finding something). The locker room was very clean and nice. The staff was not particularly friendly but it didn't bother us. Overall a very nice experience.

Great location, nice staff, very nice breakfast included. Room is a bit noisy.

Scenic location by a black sand beach. Close enough to town to go to restaurants. Large comfy room.

Large, comfortable rooms. Hot tub, restaurant on sight with a very nice breakfast included.

Boutique like hotel in a gorgeous but remote location. Staff was excellent.

The Blue Lagoon Premium Admission was an incredible way to start our trip. Initially, I was hesitant about visiting right after our flight, but it turned out to be rejuvenating and the perfect way to unwind. We didn't want to leave! The warm waters were soothing after the long journey, and I'm really glad this was included as part of our itinerary at the start.

The glacier lagoon and ice cave tour near Diamond Beach was absolutely fantastic! Despite being underdressed for the cold, the experience itself was awe-inspiring. The guide was incredibly accommodating, picking us up even when we mistakenly went to the wrong parking lot, and shared so much insight about the ice caves and local area. This was one of the few opportunities we had to interact with a local, and it added a personal touch to the adventure.

Our guide was super awesome and we had a great experience!

It was pretty tight, and there was no lounge so you were stuck in the room. The room also wasn’t as clean as the previous two hotels, and it had an odd smell. The restaurant was good, but I wouldn’t stay there again.

What an experience! Incredible remote location that was so beautiful. The lounges and staff were a real highlight, and the rooms were beautiful and so clean.

Great location, room was perfect.

This wasn’t the best tour, and the building is under construction

Make sure you specify that you want to stay in one of the cottages. They apparently have a studio apartment above a garage that isn’t clearly noted when you make a reservation.

The hotel’s bountiful leather seating in their common areas is the highlight. The art is eclectic and bountiful, too. The hotel is a bit dated but overall comfortable for a short stay. And they have free parking for guests, which was a nice benefit.

The individual cabins are very nice and comfortable. Great views! They have staff onsite and the small lounge area is open and serves drinks until 10 PM or so.

Beautiful setting and very nice room with a view.

Had the skies been clear and the aurora visible this would’ve been a great stay. 😉 The bubble is comfortable but bare bones. The bed is comfortable and the heated blanket was nice (until it stopped working during the night). Bathroom facilities require a walk and sometimes a wait. So just be aware if this is a potential concern.

How many groups can you fit on a glacier at one time? A lot! There were at least two dozen vehicles and a hundred plus tourists tromping around the ice.

I ended up being the only participant. So i appreciated that we went ahead with the trek! My guide was fantastic.

Getting to see the black sand beach and the waves up close via an ATV is a wild and fun experience!

Hotel was in a perfect location. Our flight wasn't until 5pm and the hotel allowed a late checkout until 2pm for a small fee. This allowed us to do an activity during the day and go back to shower before leaving for the airport. It is 7 minutes from the airport and its in a little town with restaurants close by. The room had everything we needed and the lounge area is nice. The restaurant was fine. It was too rainy and cold to use the roof top hot tub, but it was a nice amenity.

Hotel was nice. The room was great and we enjoyed the lake view. It was very windy and rainy during our stay so we didn't get to enjoy the outside. The breakfast was good. There is no hot tub and no lounge to sit in outside of the room. We didn't spend much time in it, so it was fine. Everything was clean and orderly.

I really liked this hotel. The rooms are in clusters of buildings and you can either walk or drive to the main building for the restaurant. We had 2 hot tubs for our building. They were empty upon arrival, but they quickly filled them after a call to the front desk. The breakfast was excellent. Room was one of the largest we stayed in and we appreciated the lounge area with kitchen so we didn't have to sit in the room all evening.

This was my favorite hotel of the 5 we stayed in. It was beautifully decorated and in an absolutely stunning location. The room was perfect and we had a perfect view of the black church from our window. There's a lovely lounge with fantastic views for having a drink or playing cards at night. The restaurant was fine but we were there for 2 nights and the menu was the same both nights. The chocolates at the front desk are a nice touch!

Hotel was great. Breakfast was lovely and it's in a great location to explore the city.

We only saw one whale and we pretty much followed him around for 2 hours. The weather was very cold, windy and rainy, so the dry suits helped us stay warm and dry. Rough seas were expected due to the weather and the tour operator helpfully offered sea sickness pills for free. The tour did a good job - we just didn't see much and returned to the marina an hour early.

The weather was very rainy and our van got stuck in the snow/slush 3 times on the way to the glacier. Other vehicles had to tow us out. The driver worked very hard and ended up shoveling tires out several times, but didn't provide us with much in the way of updates on what was going on. This turned the trip out to the ice cave into 2 1/2 hours. There was no bathroom available and the entire trip took 5 hours. By the time we got back to the parking area, it was 9pm and all of the restaurants were closed and we still had an hour drive to our hotel. Thankfully, the lovely people at Kronen (the grocery store), allowed us to dash in and quickly buy something right as they were closing. The ice cave was also very small. The guide said that it was usually longer, but the recent snow had closed part of it off. I honestly don't think it was worth it under the conditions, but the hike on the glacier and being inside the ice cave was cool and a unique experience.

We really enjoyed the lagoon. We went to 3 different ones during our trip and this one was unique in that it's in a forest-like setting. The locker area was clean and the process was very organized. Unfortunately, lightening cut our visit short. They offered us a return visit the next day, but we were getting back on the road and could not take them up on it.

The tour was interesting and the guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour.

By far our best activity. We had never experienced anything like the ice caves. And the quality of the tour with Siggi was so special. Would highly recommend adding this to your trip!

Great location! Right across from a grocery store. Go to Skool Beans!! You won’t be disappointed

Loved the bartender Melina from Poland!! She was so nice and we had a great chat!! I wish her the best of luck getting her farm with chickens to make her Polish cake. I hope she sees this (from Natalie!!)

Wonderful place in the city. Close to everything. Staff was excellent!

Great hotel and lived the jacuzzi. We missed our second morning of breakfast so we were bummed as I knew we paid. We were promised a bagged breakfast with sandwich, fruit, pastry and juice. Just make sure you check your bag. All we got was a sandwich and juice. But the hotel is beautiful!!

Truck got stuck multiple times. They didn’t let us stay long in the cave. Wish it would have been cancelled and refunded for the time and experience

Great experience. I was nervous to go but it was well worth it and not as hard as I thought. Garreth was an amazing guide!!