KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange Reviews 1,278

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, appreciating the personalized and understanding approach. The service itself is frequently described as reliable, easy, and convenient, with consumers noting the efficiency and peace of mind it provides, especially regarding key management and emergency access. Response times are often mentioned as quick and accurate, contributing to a smooth user experience. However, some customers also noted dissatisfaction with customer service, describing interactions as unhelpful or slow to resolve issues. A few other people also felt that the service was unreliable at times, citing problems with key collection, locker failures, or issues with unregistered keys due to poorly trained staff.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had such a great experience with KeyNest support, thanks to Bianca. I accidentally deleted a key in the portal and was worried it wouldn’t be available in time for visitors. Bianca was incredibly ki... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a really great experience with Keynest. The service is super reliable and has allowed friends to pop in to our home and keep an eye on it while we're away. But more notably I forgot to cancel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has been my first time using KeyNest service and hosting AirBnb the last few months. The service has been generally easy and convenient to use, and definitely meets a need. Telephone has gone strai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowing we can access a house key in an emergency (the shop we keep it at is open 24/7 as well) has given us huge peace of mind. My husband and I travel a lot, and knowing there is a key close by a... See more


Company details

  1. Vacation rental

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KeyNest is a network of locations across Europe where Airbnb guests are welcomed and handed the keys to their flats. Hosts can track key status and grant property access to guests and cleaners online. Contact us for 24-hour, multilingual support.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brise was wonderful

Brise was wonderful. Got all my questions answered in a timely manner. Thank you!

2 January 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My key was relocated without my consent…

My key was relocated without my consent to another location with completely different opening hours and way further from my property for a few weeks as the original chosen point ws going under construction work. It negatively impacted my airbnb business in Nice and no accountability whatsoever held from Keynest. They refuse to compensate/ partially refund.Their customer service is severly incompetent! I will be filing a formal complaint with DGCCRF.

1 November 2025
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Reply from KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Hi Nora, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

Your keys were transferred because the location you were using had to close unexpectedly. To ensure continued access to customers’ keys, we moved them to the closest available KeyNest Point. We understand this isn’t ideal, but the keys had to be moved as they would not have been accessible while the location underwent maintenance.

I can also see that your refund request is currently under review by our Support Team. Please note that during the Christmas period, due to a higher volume of enquiries, responses may take up to four business days.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Team KeyNest

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Being harassed by unreasonable customer services

Still being harassed by unreasonable customer service agents (see previous review). Despite explaining that they are not providing me a service, they are insisting I travel 8 hours at my own cost to attempt to resolve this (which I have done once already but the code failed - again). They are just obsessed with wanting to charge me and keep this sorry episode going and going when they could stop it immediately by accepting what I am telling them. They are aggressive and told deaf - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

24 December 2025
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Reply from KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Hi James, thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
We’re sorry to hear that this has been your experience with one of our Points. As outlined in our Terms and Conditions, KeyNest is unable to dispose of keys on behalf of customers, as we cannot guarantee they would be disposed of securely. This policy is in place to protect the safety of your keys and your property.

We appreciate that this may not be the outcome you were hoping for, but we’re unable to make exceptions to this policy. Our intention is not to cause inconvenience, but to ensure consistent and secure handling of all keys.

Thank you for your understanding.
KeyNest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a very disappointing experience…

I had a very disappointing experience with KeyNest as a first-time user.

The apartment keys were dropped off earlier in the day at a KeyNest point (Jasmine News), and I received a collection code by email. However, when I arrived at around 11:30 p.m. after a long international flight, the code did not work and the keys could not be located.

I remained at the KeyNest point for nearly three hours, until close to 3:00 a.m., while the issue was investigated. KeyNest later confirmed that the problem was caused by an internal error at the drop-off stage (a code entered incorrectly by staff). Despite this, no solution was provided on the night, and I was left without access to accommodation.

As a direct result, I had to pay for a hotel, transportation, and food. KeyNest has since refused to reimburse these costs, citing their terms and conditions, even though the failure was acknowledged as operational.

While they have stated they retrained staff, the lack of accountability and support when things go wrong is concerning. I would strongly caution others, especially those arriving late at night, to consider the risks of relying on this service.

17 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a problem with the shop was…

I had a problem with the shop was making a mistake when taking the key. I call the call center and solved everything in 2 minutes. Nice, polite and super professional.

You really feel in good hands!

18 December 2025
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Reply from KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely shoddy customer service

Extremely shoddy customer service. There was an issue with my fob, which meant that my keys were not registered as being at the key point. My guests couldn't pick up their keys, leaving me to travel far to let them in in the middle of my work day. I was on the phone for over an hour with two separate employees who nearly left me with no resolution but to lose my keys at the newsagents. Luckily, it was resolved through me pushing, however I was told I would not receive a refund as it was my fault for not knowing there was an issue with my fob. I have never experienced such bad customer service in my life. I've moved to a competitor who is far more reliable and willing to keep their clients happy after such an inconvenience. These services are meant to make your life easier, not harder. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

15 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service from Lovely Mae

Lovely Mae has helped me several times and has always been fantastic. She’s a great communicator and makes the process smooth and easy. Highly recommend her assistance!

14 December 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BIGGEST SCAM!!

BIGGEST SCAM!!! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. You move places and no longer need this service but you just cannot unsubscribe and they keep and keep and keep billing you. It's horrendous. There is no exit.

11 December 2025
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Reply from KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Hi Jenna, thank you for your review.

If you have unsubscribed and are still being charged, this will be because you have a key in a KeyNest Point and are making use of the storage. To stop the charges, all you have to do is collect the key.

If you have any further questions, please email our Customer Support Team at support@keynest.com, and they’ll be happy to help you.

We’re keen to help get this sorted.
Team KeyNest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!

Great experience with the company. They customer service is quick and direct to the point. Anytime I needed to contact them, they were great. Also, never had issues with their services.

10 December 2025
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