Silica Hotel

A fabulous hotel located about 40 minutes from Keflavik airport. When you book here you are able to get free access to the Blue Lagoon. They do have their own little lagoon on the premises too. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The rooms were large, comfortable, and nicely heated (I traveled in November). Each room has a small seated area outside and a nicely sized shower with a rainfall showerhead. I would definitely stay here again if I did come back to Iceland.

We had an good stay at Silica. Our room was spotlessly clean and perfect for a short stay where other things are the attraction, I like that there is no TV on the wall. The private lagoon is amazing and, when we visited, had only two or three other people. The dramatic nature of the surrounding landscape adds to the experience and even in the lava fields, there is beauty waiting to be discovered.

The Silica Hotel has some genuinely lovely aspects, but overall it didn’t feel worth the extremely high price.||What I loved most was the Silica Lagoon itself. It’s smaller, quieter, and far less crowded than the Blue Lagoon, which made it feel much more relaxing. The silica mask was a nice touch, the breakfast buffet was excellent, and the room was very clean and comfortable.||That said, the value just isn’t there. The rooms are very basic—perfectly fine and comfortable, but comparable to standard hotel rooms you’d expect at a much lower price point. They don’t match the luxury-level cost of staying here.||A major downside is the lack of dining options at the Silica Hotel. Unless you have a car and decide to drive elsewhere, your dinner options are at the Blue Lagoon restaurants - for our one night we ate at Lava: expensive, fancy, and honestly not that great for the price.||I suspect much of the cost is justified by Blue Lagoon admission being included. As a first-time visitor to Iceland, I thought the Blue Lagoon was a must-do—and while the lagoon itself was beautiful, the overall experience wasn’t particularly enjoyable for me (I’ve reviewed that separately). Now that I know better, I’d recommend staying at a nearby hotel and just visiting the Blue Lagoon, which would save a significant amount of money. Or skip the Blue Lagoon altogether, in which case Silica is an unnecessary expense.||It’s also worth noting that the Silica Hotel is not just steps away from the Blue Lagoon—it’s about a 10-minute walk. I didn’t mind the walk, but it does take away from the sense that you’re paying a premium for immediate access.||If there were an option to stay at the Silica without Blue Lagoon admission included, at a lower price point, I think it could be a truly relaxing and enjoyable stay focused on their own lagoon. As it stands, it’s nice—but not nearly nice enough to justify the cost.

LOVED this hotel! Has its own private lagoon which is almost a better experience than the blue lagoon. It’s really quiet and peaceful and open at anytime with no crowds. We went during the holiday times in late December and really enjoyed. It’s a short walk from the blue lagoon. The hotel can also call you a shuttle. A major selling point is that your room includes a ticket to the blue lagoon. Even the basic rooms have a beautiful view.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silica Hotel – A Truly Unforgettable Iceland Experience. Our stay at the Silica Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The location is perfect—just under a 10-minute walk to the Blue Lagoon—yet the hotel feels peaceful, private, and beautifully secluded. One of the absolute highlights of our entire Iceland trip was the hotel’s own private lagoon. It has the same relaxing, otherworldly vibe as the Blue Lagoon but without the crowds. The privacy made the experience feel incredibly special. The hotel also provides complimentary masks, and you can even request different types, which added such a fun and luxurious touch to the soak. The staff was amazing across the board, but I especially want to recognize the lady working in the breakfast restaurant. She was managing everything on her own yet remained efficient, warm, and attentive—truly impressive. Beautiful scenery, serene atmosphere, outstanding service, and a stunning private lagoon—Silica Hotel is an easy 5 stars and a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!

This was our first time staying at the Silica Hotel and it was worth every penny. We reserved our stay there as the final hurrah to our 2-week vacation throughout Europe and felt thoroughly relaxed by the time we had to fly back to the States. We stayed in one of the lagoon view rooms and it was so nice just being out there, staring out at the view and drinking coffee or reading a book. In fact, the first time we were out there, my boyfriend got down on one knee and proposed! He couldn’t have done it at a better place since he knows the Blue Lagoon has a special place in my heart, and now even more so! ||A big thank you to the staff who were all very polite and accommodating! Thank you for the help with the reservations we needed and also for taking the time to answer all my questions about the skin care products. Guests get a discount off their products for staying at the Silica and I took advantage of that for stocking stuffer gifts! As far as food goes, it was nice to have some snacks available for us in the room, but that breakfast spread every morning was just absolutely fantastic. So many choices and everything so fresh and delicious! For dinner we opted to go to Moss which was in the Retreat Hotel. It was close-by but with it being pitch black at night, wouldn’t venture out for that walk. Thankfully Silica provides complimentary drop-off and pick-up to Retreat without any wait whatsoever for the ride. ||I literally only have glowing things to say about Silica. I can’t wait to be back here and already planning our next trip back!!!

I had an amazing one night stay here, guests get free access to the lagoon and a free drink ticket. There was also a free shuttle service to take you to the blue lagoon (which is only a few minutes away). There was also a path connecting this hotel to the blue lagoon so it was only a few minutes walk. The Silica hotel had its own spa indoor and outdoors available. The only thing I would recommend is too book restaurant accommodations in advance if you want to eat at any of the restaurants because there are limited food options in the area and when I was there they were all booked last minute. The hotel room designs are spectacular and the lobby free breakfast was also great with many options. I would definitely stay here again.

Silica Hotel was *fantastic*! Room 28 had an amazing lagoon view and the first time we stepped out into the patio, my boyfriend proposed. Needless to say, this will be such a special place for us going forward! The staff were so courteous and polite. They provided us with an early check-in and late check-out; Iceland was the last leg of our 4-country vacation so it was a much needed accommodation to be able to just relax and rest as soon as we got there. We had reservations to Moss (highly recommend!!!) and were driven to and from the restaurant by the lovely staff. We were there during rainy weather and regret not being able to take advantage of the private lagoon although we were at the Blue Lagoon for hours early in our trip. As a hotel guest, you get an included upgrade with the robe, 2 free drinks of your choice, 3 masks, and discount off Blue Lagoon products. Breakfast was included with the stay and was absolutely excellent. We will definitely be back here again and hope to make it a yearly trip!