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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Customer service

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Service

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Response time

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User experience

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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 2 out of 5 stars

Such a shame keynest…

I had been successfully using keynest for 3 months, no issues except their address for the box is completely wrong so took me a good 30min to actually find it. Anyway, the box malfuntioned and i wasnt informed. My key for rental couldnt be collected by a tenant so had to get an emergency key cut and send someone out to drop it off. I was not notified of the issue so didnt know it was a keynest issue initially and thought the previous tenant didnt drop key off. When i notified them it took 48hours to resolve. At a minimun I should get the 2 days worth of hire charge back, but no, no compensation or refund. See you later keynest, for £15 you prob could have retained me. But no, such a shame. I guess conglomerates dont really care about 1 key.

October 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've not yet used the service but the…

I've not yet used the service but the keynest helpline person was really good and responsive and answered all my questions. I've signed up and hope that the service will meet our needs!

October 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice support

I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my questions in detail. Your assistance has been very helpful.

October 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I spent 2 hours today first to log in…

I spent 2 hours today first to log in and then to try to find a place that was actually active. A lot of the places on the map are closed down. Good business opportunity for a competiter, because the app really sucks!!!

October 15, 2025
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Reply from KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Hi Kristine, thank you for bringing this to our attention.

This is not the experience we want our customers to have. Please reach out to our Support Team at support@keynest.com
so they can look into this for you and assist further.

We’d be happy to help get this resolved.
- Team KeyNest

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their payment system is too strict…

Their payment system is too strict especially for small businesses. If you miss a single payment for just 1 key by 24 hours, even if you are up to date with all your other keys, they will block your entire account, invalidate your codes for all your keys, even the ones you’ve paid for. They can paralyse all your business just for 1 late payment of even 1 day. This means that if you have 10 keys, but you are 24 hours late with 1, they don’t just block that key, they block the other 9 keys too even though you are fully up to date with those payments. I’m not even sure how legal this approach is. I’m wondering if they can be sued for loss of earning on the 9 blocked keys given that they are already paid for.

They need to review their policies because it just doesn’t seem legal that they can paralyse your whole business by blocking access to keys that are already paid for, instead of just blocking access to the specific key for which payment is late.

October 12, 2025
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Reply from KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Hi Liane,

We’ve asked for more information so we can look into this for you, but you’ve chosen not to share your KeyNest details. Without knowing who you are, we’re unable to investigate or help further.

Just to clarify, accounts only get locked when we’re unable to charge the card on file. While the window to lock an account is 24 hours, we attempt to process the payment multiple times, and each time we try, an email notification is sent explaining the error and prompting you to update your payment method immediately.

You don’t have to share your details, but we’d really like to help turn your experience into a positive one. If you change your mind, please email support@keynest.com, and we’ll be happy to guide you on how to prevent your account from being blocked in the future.

- Team KeyNest

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’d like to share some very positive…

I’d like to share some very positive feedback for KeyNest, and in particular for Brise. Brise has been consistently helpful, professional, and solution-oriented. Each interaction has been marked by responsiveness, clear communication, and a genuine willingness to go above and beyond to ensure things run smoothly.

It’s rare to come across someone who combines efficiency with such a positive attitude, and Brise truly stands out as an excellent representative of KeyNest’s service values. Their support has made a real difference and has been greatly appreciated.

October 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am extremely satisfied with the…

I am extremely satisfied with the service I received. The customer service representative was incredibly patient and took the time to address every single one of my concerns. Brise provided clear explanations, resolved my issues promptly, and ensured I felt completely supported throughout the process. The service was not only efficient but also thoughtful and attentive, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Overall, their professionalism, speed, and dedication truly impressed me I couldn’t be happier with the support provided.

October 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bianca went above and beyond to help me

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 kind, patient, and efficient in helping me get it reinstated right away. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was sorted quickly, which really put my mind at ease. Thank you, Bianca, for your outstanding support!

September 28, 2025
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