The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Hotel · Southern Peninsula ·
Luxury suites with lagoon views, private spa access, and fine dining
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Norðurljósavegur 11, 241 Grindavík, Iceland Get directions
Luxury suites with lagoon views, private spa access, and fine dining
Norðurljósavegur 11, 241 Grindavík, Iceland Get directions
"Dropped in the middle of a 755-year-old lava flow and just 15 minutes from Keflavík airport, the suites here are all about the view—best enjoyed from a freestanding soaking tub—while the spa’s six-step Ritual is a near-daily must; I also recommend trying the in-water massage on a floating mat, and ending the day at the Michelin-starred Moss restaurant, where the tasting menu and its nonalcoholic pairing are unforgettable." - Erika Owen, James Taylor
"I love the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon as a convenient, luxurious option near Keflavík and the Blue Lagoon, but it's already booked up for the eclipse — though last-minute cancellations could open rooms." - Stefanie Waldek
"Located in Grindavík, this One-Key hotel is presented as a wonderland and foodie paradise, combining the unique geothermal setting of the Blue Lagoon with a high level of hospitality and culinary interest." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Set against an ancient lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula, I found this hotel to be a singular blend of geology and design — a One MICHELIN Key property and nominee for MICHELIN’s inaugural Wellness Award that literally puts you in the landscape. What lies below is as impressive as what’s above: a 2,300-square-metre spa tunneled into 800-year-old rock that opens onto a residents-only lagoon, with the Blue Lagoon Ritual (a three-stage circuit of salt scrub, white silica and algae), therapists who work in the water, heat rooms and unhurried resting spaces. The suites are deliberately screen-free with wide windows framing pale water or dark lava (higher categories add living areas and some lagoon-side suites give private water access, with the Blue Lagoon Suite featuring its own secluded pool). Architecture and interiors take cues from the ground underfoot — clean lines, earth-toned materials and even a wine room carved into the rock — while outdoors the hotel’s layered lagoon, saunas, lava room and fireside lounge make dipping and lingering effortless; access and payments run on a waterproof wristband. Practical safeguards (earth embankments, liaison with the Met Office and evacuation drills) sit alongside guest-facing rules — a two-night minimum applies and the property is geared toward guests aged 12 and up, with certain water-access suites restricted for families with children under nine — and it’s conveniently under 30 minutes from Keflavík and within easy reach of Reykjavík." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"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