The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Hotel · Southern Peninsula
Norðurljósavegur 11, 241 Grindavík, Iceland
Highlights
Luxury suites with lagoon views, fine dining, and private spa access
Norðurljósavegur 11, 241 Grindavík, Iceland Get directions
Luxury suites with lagoon views, fine dining, and private spa access
Norðurljósavegur 11, 241 Grindavík, Iceland Get directions
"A five-star luxury on-site hotel at the geothermal lagoon cited as an upscale accommodation choice for visitors seeking an extended spa-and-relaxation stay." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A spa in Iceland known for its strict no-phone policy, where guests are encouraged to leave their phones in lockers to enjoy the serene environment."
"A minimalist, volcanic-rock-embedded sanctuary built around private geothermal waters where guests begin wellness with a swim in a mineral-rich lagoon and can participate in a three-chamber Ritual using silica, algae and exfoliating minerals. Treatments include in-water massages and subterranean spa experiences, and the property operates with full geothermal energy for heating and power." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"A stylish high-end hotel with private thermal waters, allowing guests to bathe in semi-privacy, and a lavish spa utilizing Iceland’s volcanic resources." - The MICHELIN Guide
"The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most illustrious attractions, with a constant stream of visitors enjoying a dip in the steamy blue water bordered by black lava on Reykjanes Peninsula. Its popularity also splits Iceland travelers firmly into two camps: those who want to stay away from the well-trodden tourist attractions, and those who embrace them wholeheartedly. Should you visit the Blue Lagoon, or give it a miss? That is the question. Perhaps an easier question to answer is whether to stay at the upscale hotel attached to Iceland’s famed hot spring. Enigmatically named The Retreat, this hotel takes all the geothermal wonder of the Blue Lagoon and instills it into an uber-luxurious wellness establishment. The sleek and minimalist suites mirror the mossy-covered lava fields outside, while floor-to-ceiling windows welcome in the ethereal light of the Reykjanes Peninsula, inciting the stark grey and subdued black interiors into a heady and otherworldly Icelandic spectrum. Inside, all roads lead to the underground spa, a cavernous space offering the patented Blue Lagoon Ritual, a wellness cleanse using the silica, algae, and array of minerals all found in the geothermal waters. Access to a more exclusive section of the Blue Lagoon is also included, and there’s a world-class restaurant to boot."
