Best Stays for Couples in Garður, Iceland
Garður is a small coastal town on the Reykjanes Peninsula, quiet enough for a couple and close to the airport at either end of a trip. Four stays carry the couples label here, and they are very different: Bay View Apartments with a hot tub and sea views, Lighthouse-Inn with breakfast and a sea-view garden, Garður Apartments with a terrace and kitchen, and Hunters little house, a one-bedroom holiday home with an outdoor fireplace. The town is known for its lighthouses. I would choose by whether you want a hot tub, breakfast or a small private house.
Garður is a small coastal town on the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its lighthouses and its maritime history. It looks out over the sea, and the peninsula's sights, including the Bridge Between Continents, are a short drive away. It is a quiet base for an Iceland trip that starts or ends near the airport.
Quiet coast stays for two
Garður offers couples four different stays: apartments with sea views and a hot tub, a lighthouse inn with breakfast, a terrace apartment and a one-bedroom cabin with a fireplace.
Bay View Apartments is the strongest choice for a couple, rated 9.9 from 175 reviews. It offers elegant apartments with a terrace and free WiFi, each with a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and striking sea views, plus a hot tub, air conditioning and soundproofing. It is conveniently located near Keflavík Airport, according to the listing, and fishing activities are nearby. A hot tub with a sea view, in a quiet town, is the kind of evening a couple travelling in the Icelandic winter or summer will remember. The listing also mentions fishing activities nearby, which is an unusual extra for a couples' stay.
Lighthouse-Inn has 3,017 reviews and a 9.0 rating, which makes its score dependable. It offers comfortable accommodation with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, free WiFi, a garden with a sun terrace and sea views, and a shared lounge, and a Full English/Irish breakfast is served daily. It is the one I would pick for a couple who want breakfast made for them and a lounge to sit in, rather than a kitchen of their own, with the lighthouses of the town close by. With breakfast included, the first morning of a trip needs no planning, which helps after a long journey.
Garður Apartments, rated 9.1 from 842 reviews, has family rooms with private bathrooms, sea and mountain views, a garden or terrace with outdoor furniture and dining areas, a patio and a fully equipped kitchen. It is pet-friendly, which can matter for a couple travelling with a dog. The family rooms are designed for more than two people, so a couple gets space, though the atmosphere is more practical than romantic. It is best for a couple who want to cook some meals and enjoy the sea view from the terrace. It also has a patio, so a couple can have a quiet breakfast outside when the weather allows.
Hunters little house is a cosy one-bedroom holiday home with a bathroom, a terrace, free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchenette, an outdoor fireplace and bicycle parking, with bike and car hire available for exploring. It is the most private and the most intimate setting here, ideal for two. Its rating of 7.7 from 155 reviews is the lowest on this page, so I would read the recent comments carefully and ask the host about anything that worries you before booking. Hunters little house also lists bicycle parking, so two bikes can be stored safely during a stay on the peninsula.
A traveler's takeIf I were choosing for a couple, I would book Bay View Apartments for the hot tub, the sea view and the 9.9 rating from 175 reviews. If I wanted breakfast and a lounge, I would choose Lighthouse-Inn. For a small private house with a fireplace I would consider Hunters little house, after reading its recent reviews, since its rating is the lowest here.
CouplesBay 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.
CouplesGarður 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.
CouplesLighthouse-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.
Local tips
- 1Choose Bay View Apartments for a hot tub and sea views in the same apartment, and confirm how the hot tub works when you book.
- 2Pick Lighthouse-Inn if you would rather have a daily breakfast and a shared lounge than a kitchen to use.
- 3Use Garður Apartments for a couple who want space, a terrace and a kitchen, and who may travel with a pet.
- 4Consider Hunters little house for a small, private stay with an outdoor fireplace, but read the recent reviews first, given its 7.7 rating.
- 5Book bike or car hire in advance if you stay at Hunters little house, since the listing says both are available for exploring.
- 6Plan a short drive to the town's lighthouses and the Reykjanes Peninsula sights, and check conditions on the day.