The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Living in the lava field at the Blue Lagoon: the Retreat is a five-star suite hotel set into the lava field of the Reykjanes peninsula. A private lagoon of geothermal seawater, a subterranean spa and the Michelin restaurant Moss make it Iceland's most exclusive wellness address.
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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland: greetings from the front desk
On the Reykjanes peninsula, where the Blue Lagoon draws its milky turquoise water through an 800-year-old lava field, lies the Retreat — a hotel that ducks into the landscape instead of rising above it. 60 suites, a subterranean spa and a private lagoon shielded from the bustle make it the quiet luxury counterpart to the famous bath next door.
A private lagoon, a private spa. The Retreat draws from the same source as the Blue Lagoon — geothermal seawater, rich in silica, algae and minerals — but keeps a private lagoon for hotel guests only. The Retreat Spa is set into the lava field: a subterranean ritual of mineral-rich water, steam and skincare, complemented by treatments and butler service. Wellness fed directly from the geology of the island.
Suites in the lava field and Michelin cuisine. The 60 suites — from 40 to 60 m² — open with floor-to-ceiling windows onto moss, lava and lagoon; material and colour palette take up the stark beauty of the surroundings. The restaurant Moss holds a Michelin star and serves menus of Icelandic seasonal ingredients. Keflavík airport is around 20 minutes away, Reykjavík about 50.
A private lagoon and a subterranean spa
The Retreat has its own lagoon of geothermal seawater with silica, algae and minerals, accessible to hotel guests only. The Retreat Spa is set into the lava field — a subterranean bathing ritual with mineral-rich water, steam, silica and algae treatments, complemented by massages, floating and butler service. Access to the large Blue Lagoon is included.
60 suites in the lava field
The 60 suites of 40 to 60 m² are set into the lava field and open with floor-to-ceiling windows onto moss, lava and lagoon. Natural materials and a muted colour palette take up the stark beauty of the Reykjanes landscape — design that subordinates itself to nature.
Michelin cuisine in the lava field
The restaurant Moss holds a Michelin star and serves five- and seven-course menus of Icelandic seasonal ingredients, accompanied by a deep wine cellar in the lava rock. Cuisine at world level, embedded in one of the most unusual landscapes in Europe.
Location on Reykjanes
The hotel lies at the Blue Lagoon on the Reykjanes peninsula, around 20 minutes from Keflavík airport and about 50 minutes from Reykjavík. The volcanic landscape of the peninsula with lava fields and geothermal areas begins directly at the door.
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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Norðurljósavegur 11
240 Grindavík
Reykjanes, Iceland
Frequently asked questions about the hotel
What distinguishes the Retreat from the public Blue Lagoon?
The Retreat is a five-star hotel with its own lagoon accessible to guests only and a subterranean spa, shielded from the bustle of the public bath. It draws from the same geothermal seawater but offers privacy, butler service and Michelin cuisine. Access to the large Blue Lagoon is included for hotel guests.
What makes the water of the Blue Lagoon special?
It is geothermal seawater, rich in silica, algae and minerals, arising as a by-product of the Svartsengi geothermal power plant. The milky turquoise colouring comes from the silica; the water is considered good for the skin and is the basis of a skincare line of its own.
How many suites does the Retreat have, and what are they like?
60 suites of 40 to 60 m², set into the lava field and with floor-to-ceiling windows onto moss, lava and lagoon. Natural materials and a muted colour palette subordinate the design to the landscape.
How far is the hotel from the airport?
Around 20 minutes from Keflavík international airport and about 50 minutes from Reykjavík — that makes the Retreat an ideal opening or closing to an Iceland trip, straight after landing.