The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

The most gorgeous experience during our trip to Iceland. From the outset the changing rooms were beautiful, spacious and luxurious. Gorgeous tour round the setting. Phone free area. Easy access to the main blue lagoon also. An expensive experience but completely worth it. So enjoyable.

Everywhere we turned there was an incredible view of the famous Blue Lagoon water or snowy lava field in the winter. The rooms were tastefully luxurious and relaxing. Walking out in our bathrobe to the private or public lagoon was a major perk. We saw the northern lights from the terrace. The staff at the front desk and spa were fantastic. We also loved our server at the Lava restaurant (tall and bald, sorry didn’t catch the name). He keenly noticed my wife had birthday candles tucked away and brought out a special dessert. Also, there was a gentleman at the front desk who coordinated with Eva to drop off an adapter we left behind for us to pick up in Reykjavik. That extra effort was very much appreciated.

We had such a great start to our stay when we strolled in around 10:30 am! The staff greeted us with big smiles and offered us a coffee right away. By 11 am, we were all checked into our Lava View Suite, and we couldn't stop admiring the thoughtful little touches, like the complimentary Moët champagne (even though we don't like champagne) and a fully stocked mini bar included in our stay. Plus, those luxurious blue lagoon toiletries were just the cherry on top! The bed was incredibly comfy, although I found the pillows a bit too soft for my liking. We absolutely loved the lagoon—sitting in the 38-degree water was just bliss! The mud mask and salt scrub ritual was an amazing experience that left us feeling rejuvenated. Every afternoon at 4 pm, they serve afternoon tea, which is included in the room rate. It was a lovely way to break up our day! Breakfast had so many options on both the buffet and à la carte menu—it was hard to choose! We dined at the Michelin-star restaurant, but I found it a bit limiting since the only drink option besides water was wine, and since we don’t drink wine, we felt a little stuck. If I remember correctly, they didn’t offer any alternatives when we mentioned our preference. I must say, I personally preferred the more casual vibe of the Lava restaurant! I’ve seen some reviews grumbling about the lack of TVs, but honestly, I didn’t miss it at all. Isn’t the whole point of a retreat to unplug and escape from everything for a while? You aren’t allowed to take your phone into the spa area or the lagoon, though a few people didn’t seem to mind breaking that rule. On our last night, we were disappointed that we hadn't seen the Northern Lights. We were talking to a member of staff who offered to give us a wake up call if anything happened. We are so glad we spoke to him as we had a call at 9pm and we saw the lights! The Retreat is quite secluded, about 40 minutes from Reykjavik. There’s a bus to the city, but it doesn’t leave until 12:15 PM and costs about £27 per person one way! Our taxi back set us back around £130. Iceland is very expensive! If you're planning to explore places like the Golden Circle, I’d recommend splitting your stay with Reykjavik since there aren’t any pickup options nearby the Retreat. Overall, it was an amazing experience!

The finest most intestine and gorgeous hotel I have been to. And I have been around the block. Magnificent location with private access to the famous Blue Lagoon. Once you have luxuriated in the chemical rich warm water, you can scrub off your dry skin slather yourself with silica and lovely rich oil- all included in the over the top room rate. We did not dine at the one star restaurant ut I looked wam and intimate and bay with attentive waitstaff. The room we shared was small but very attractive, complete with mini bar full of wine and beverages included in the room price. The whole experience was delightful. Special mention to Martin, David and Thor.

Great hotel to enjoy the Blue Lagoon for a couple of days. It is away from everything and very relaxing. Rooms are comfortable but dark with ambient lighting. The Spa felt a little chaotic and a bit crowded since they also sell day passes. There is no priority for guests staying at the hotel to book treatments so that has to be done well in advance. Staff at the hotel is generally helpful. Staff at their Moss restaurant was on another level.