Stays in Gardur
Garður is a small village at the north-western tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 12 km from Keflavík airport, and it is where I would sleep on a first or last night when the flight is early or late and Reykjavík is a 45-minute detour. The landmark is Garðskagi, at the end of the village, with two lighthouses: the old one from 1897, which erosion pushed too close to the sea, and its 1944 replacement, around 28 m tall, built further inland. The point faces open sea with no town lights behind it, which gives a fair chance at the northern lights on a clear winter night, never a promise. We list five stays here. Lighthouse-Inn is the best known, scored 9.0 out of 10 over 3,017 guest reviews, with sea views and a full English or Irish breakfast. Garður Apartments (9.1, 842 reviews) has family rooms and a full kitchen, and Bay View Apartments (9.9, 175 reviews) adds a hot tub to its kitchens and sea views. Luk House, three bedrooms, suits a group, while Hunters little house is a one-bedroom for couples, the weakest scored at 7.7. Garður is not a base for sightseeing beyond Reykjanes: the Golden Circle and the South Coast start on the far side of the capital. Before driving south on the peninsula, check SafeTravel.is and umferdin.is, since eruptions near Grindavík have closed roads there at short notice.
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CoastalBay View Apartments
Elegant apartments with sea views, a hot tub, and modern amenities
Why guests love itGarður sits at the northern tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, near the Garðskagi lighthouses and a short drive from Keflavík airport, and Bay View Apartments look straight over the sea. Each apartment has a full kitchen, and there is a hot tub for the evening. Guests rate it 9.9. Our editorial view: book it for the first or last night, cook in, soak at sunset, and walk to the lighthouses along the shore.
CoastalLuk House
A comfortable holiday home with sea and mountain views in Gardur
Why guests love itLuk House is a holiday home in Garður with three bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Free WiFi, streaming services and a work desk are included, and the sea and mountain views are scenic. Free on-site private parking is available, and the house is near Reykjavík Keflavík Airport. A 9.3 rating across 45 reviews is strong, though the sample is small. I would choose it for a family or group of friends wanting a whole house near the airport.
CoastalGarður Apartments
Family-friendly apartments with sea views and a garden near the coast
Why guests love itGarður Apartments are self-catering family rooms and apartments on the coast of Garður, each with a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. Families can eat in, use the garden and terrace with outdoor furniture and dining areas, and enjoy sea and mountain views. Pets are welcome, which is a plus for many travellers. The setting is a quiet coastal village on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Guests rate it 9.1 across 842 reviews, a reassuring number.
CoastalLighthouse-Inn
Coastal comfort with sea views and a welcoming shared lounge
Why guests love itLighthouse-Inn in Garður has comfortable units with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a garden with a sun terrace and sea views. A Full English/Irish breakfast is served daily, and guests can use a shared lounge. Guests rate it 9.0 across 3,017 reviews, a large sample, and I would pick it for a comfortable, well-reviewed stay on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
CouplesHunters little house
A cosy holiday home with a terrace, perfect for couples
Why guests love itHunters little house in Garður is a holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom, a good fit for couples. It has a terrace, free Wi-Fi and a well-equipped kitchenette, plus an outdoor fireplace and bicycle parking, and bike and car hire are available to explore the area. Guests rate it 7.7 across 155 reviews, a modest score, so I would read recent reviews and pick it for couples who want a small self-contained base.