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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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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Reviews shaping this summary

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

To be honest - Brise is one of my favourite support operators. She is always kind, cooperative, and exceptionally responsive. Her replies are prompt, and she acts quickly when needed – even contacting KeyNest points right away to resolve issues. She consistently provides the best solutions, even in stressful situations, and her professionalism makes a real difference.

22 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I systematically got an error message…

I systematically got an error message when proceeding to payment. The client support was even worse: they told me that they would call me back "in five minutes", after waiting for 30 minutes, I called them, they said that they had an IT issue!

18 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disaster in Richmond…

We used the same property in Richmond on both occasions the key collect number was wrong was requested we checked the house to see if cleaners was there they wasn’t we waited for an hour then given another key number wrong again 2 women in the high rd with luggage finally got the correct number after 3 taxi rides looking for cleaners a complete disaster never again

19 July 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Hi Peter, 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

Keynest took $142.50 AUD from me

Keynest took $142.50 AUD from me and I’ve been waiting two weeks for my refund. Every time I call, I get the same useless response — “the team is checking.” I’ve already provided proof of payment, so there’s absolutely no excuse for this delay.

$142.50 AUD is a lot of money, and as a company you should have a clear record of every incoming payment and the bank account it came from. This process should take minutes, not drag on for weeks.

I NEED my money today. I have other responsibilities to take care of and this is unacceptable. Terrible experience, zero urgency, and no respect for customers’ time or money.

11 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable!! Do not use for long or short term

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I had a terrible experience with this unreliable service. I left my keys at one of their restaurant stops, which is supposed to be a convenience in case you lose or forget your keys. However, I later received a call informing me that the location was closing down and they didn’t have any alternative places to store my keys. Essentially, they just dropped me without even trying to find another solution.

First of all, they never asked if I could pick up my keys within the week, which would have been possible if I were traveling. Second, they gave me no time or option to retrieve my keys at all. On top of that, when I requested a refund for the days I didn’t use the service, they made me jump through hoops to get it.

This entire ordeal caused me significant inconvenience and potential financial loss. I’m honestly considering legal action because of how poorly they handled this. I strongly advise against using this service, especially in countries where they don’t have formal operations. It’s ridiculous, and they should be embarrassed by how they treat customers.

8 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Useful service

Used this service now for a few months and find it’s working very well! If there is an issue the support I receive is very clear and straightforward l! My interaction either Brice today was verybusegul!

7 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer support

Great customer support, Brise was able to help very efficiently in a smooth way. I've been using the service for one year and I'm very satisfied.

7 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Live Chat with Justine

Live Chat with Justine - perfect. First time using the KeyNest pickup box and so was unsure of the process. Justine helped me through my questions seamlessly and reassured me. Very happy with the help today. Thank you.

25 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, to the point and pro-active

I got the answers to all my questions regarding the exchange within a few minutes and am now fully clear on the process. Plus, the agent was pro-active in offering a follow-up with my request to open a new location

20 July 2025
Unprompted review

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