The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland Hotel in Southern Peninsula Region

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(182 Ratings)

Hotel in Southern Peninsula Region

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

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About this hotel

Featuring a subterranean spa, a geothermal lagoon and a restaurant that re-imagines Iceland’s culinary traditions, this 62-suite luxury hotel is encircled by the Blue Lagoon’s mineral-rich waters.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

The Icelandic Punk Museum

38.1 mi

Árbær Open Air Museum

39.9 mi

Hljómskála Park

37.4 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

37.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(182 Ratings)

Hotel in Southern Peninsula Region

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

The Icelandic Punk Museum

38.1 mi

Árbær Open Air Museum

39.9 mi

Hljómskála Park

37.4 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

37.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(182 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Incredible, the best hotel I have ever stayed at

The relaxing environment, customer service and the food.

I could not find any faults

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

They should change policy ASAP and repect paying hotel guests.

Really nice property. However a really poor experience at the end of our stay spoiled it. Do better ‘The Retreat’.

Checked out of property at 11am on time and told them our flight left at 3pm (so we would leave for airport at 1pm) and that we would need access to facilities so we could shower/change before we left. Instead we were denied access and told we would have to pay £400 to continue using facilities for literally 2 more hours. So after spending £2,000 in less than 24 hours (hotel, spa treatment for GF, dinner at their top restaurant) we get this news. Have never in my life been told we no longer have access to any facilities immediately after we check out at 11am - let alone a hotel that charges this much. They kick paying hotel guests to curb to make way for day guests. There were four other couples sitting around lobby twiddling fingers until flight left for two hours because they were all kicked to curb too. The young brunette guy at counter was extremely unhelpful, very robotic and unsympathetic. BE AWARE! You get access to your room at 3pm and then are kicked out next day at 11am unless you want to pay £400 for even 30 minutes more to use their facilities to shower or change. Disgraceful.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Very relaxing and enjoyable holiday

The restaurants are all good 😊 The room was very comfortable with a great view

Yoga is advertised but it was not possible to book in advance. The assignment room was far too small to cater for the supply and demand and we were disappointed to be turned away even though we were 15 -20 mins early.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Room for improvement.

Great location. Very friendly staff at the reception.

Moss restaurant is unfortunately closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The SPA restaurant and the Lava restaurant are not up to the standard. Lava is promoted as gourmet dining but that's way off! Most of the restaurant staff is not very attentive and most of them not even friendly. SPA restaurant and Retreat pool fills up with people staying in the Sicilia Hotel who just walk in - as a high rate paying guest of the Retreat you wonder why you have to go through a waiting list to get a table while Sicilia guests dine......

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Blissful stay in a winter wonderland

Unbelievable scenery, cosy feel and very professional. Breakfast was great with many options both healthy and not so much ✅. A fantastic place to spend a couple of days relaxing and a good base for adventuring.

There was nothing I could improve about this hotel. Yes, the price is steep, but you definitely get what you pay for!

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Once in a lifetime experience

Very hip hotel at The Blue Lagoon with its own private lagoon and spa. Very relaxing, excellent helpful staff- thank you Thor. Wonderful room looking out onto the lava fields-amazing scenery. Lovely breakfast and dinner at Lava restaurant . The lagoon and spa were amazing.

The beds were a bit soft for us but still very comfortable. It's a very expensive place

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

total luxury

stunning surroundings, utter luxury. loved having access to the lagoon after dark

took a long time to check in we were recommended to eat dinner in the lounge but they weren’t really serving there so took a long time and no atmosphere

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

The most amazing place we have ever stayed. Well worth every penny!

Everything was incredible about this hotel. The location, fasciitis’s, impeccable service and delicious food

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Quite amazing

Breakfast was included and wonderful. Beautiful setting and able to eat late.

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Total luxury - the real definition of a ‘Retreat’

The Spa is out of this world. The beds are so comfy, the showers are fantastic and the minibar is free!!

You can’t take photos in the Blue Lagoon.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Best hotel we've stayed in ever!

This was our favorite hotel ever, period. Their private Blue Lagoon pools were so beautiful. We were in and out of them all day. The restaurants were all delicious. Moss was super delicious - every course - and also a really fun experience. Not pretentious. And for lunch I recommend the the teriyaki beef carpaccio in the spa restaurant. So good! (And even more fun to have in your bathrobe between swims!)

Literally, nothing not to like. Oh, wait, they have a beautiful gym with fancy touchscreen treadmills and such, but there are no fans on the equipment, and I was very hot jogging, so I'd suggest keeping that gym about 10 degrees colder. (Fehrenheit. No one wants frost bite!)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

the design.. the comfortable and interesting facilities

The rooms were too warm at night More variety in food would be nice

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

excellent

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

BEST HOTEL I HAVE EVERY STAYED AT IN MY LIFE! This is ULTRA luxury

BEST HOTEL I HAVE EVERY STAYED AT IN MY LIFE! This is ULTRA luxury, from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. Amazing rooms, service, amenities, breakfast, mid-day high-tea, spa, restaurant, you name it. Amazing experience.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Beautiful, relaxing resort. You won't regret it!

Loved the architecture, the lighting in the rooms, the BEST shower, access to the private parts of the Blue Lagoon (especially nice at night), comfortable beds, wonderful service, good breakfast, excellent dinner at Moss, super relaxing water massage, great facial. Loved the robes, slippers, and wool poncho (that was gifted to me by my friend!) Just a very wonderful experience.

It was the most expensive resort I have ever stayed at.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

the pool the treatment was amazing

in the restaurant the menu was very limited for vegetarians and non meat eaters

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

awesome. beautiful.

The food was excellent . Th staff very accommodating and professional. The lagoon was breathtaking.i will would definitely tell my friends and come back in the future. The food at Moss restaurant was pricey but worth it.

no TV in the room

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

First time but definitely not last

The service was excellent. All staff have been friendly and assisted us during the stay They can do everything

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Overall a good stay, but not a perfect one.

The location and facility are exceptional. Stylish, attention to detail, spectacular views, great ritual experience. Staff is polite. Food is also very good.

In a total of 4 different trips to this hotel, we have never managed to book one massage treatment at the spa. Reservations at the Moss restaurant are also very difficult. So advance bookings are highly recommended. Service (check in, restaurants) can also be quite slow.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Highlight of our Iceland trip. Pure luxury and indulgence

Fantastic luxury hotel. Great spa facilities with a northern lights wake up call (and we saw them!). Lovely breakfast and afternoon tea. A real treat and highlight of our time in Iceland.

Seemed unable to deal with requests at 8pm. We asked for a late check out and they said come back in the morning. I tried to organise a cake for my partners birthday and again “come back in the morning”. Also, it was very expensive but we knew that coming so wasn’t a surprise.

3.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Decent but not value for money with a real lack in the variety of food offered

We had previously stayed in Hella experiencing what Iceland has to offer and it was amazing. As it was a belated honeymoon we thought we'd stay a couple days at the retreat to experience what it had to offer. Unfortunately the only thing we liked was the staff, room & cleanliness. The hotel was decorated well and looked nice. The private spa lagoon was a nice intimate touch for relaxing away from the blue lagoon crowd. The breakfast was nice and was hosted in the main lobby. You also get an additional Afternoon tea experience.

The staff were great except for an issue with our pre booked treatments. I booked on the phone 2 days prior for a massage, yet when I got there the Spa staff had booked it for an in-water treatment. The main hotel staff said they would resolve this. I went & spoke to the spa the day after and they said the booking is in-water and it cannot be changed & then tried to convince me to stick to it. This made us very upset and cause a disagreement. I then went to the hotel staff who said it had been updated on their system and they are reading whats happened. However, the spa staff still said no its not and then I had to walk with the Hotel staff to the Spa area to explain and it was already agreed higher up with management. I found the whole issue unprofessional considering the price this hotel charges per night & for treatments also. The Room was modern but lacked character. It had all the modComs and layout was good but there was not much character. The blue lagoon is highly underwhelming, given its man made & running due to the plant next door which can be seen. Unfortunately the room has a mini pool outside but was not allowed to be touched due to it just being decorative. The restaurants and on-site food really lacked good vegetarian, vegan or fish options. We only had a choice of around 2 meals to eat from. It was also difficult to source lunch given the lack of options. We had previously stayed 5nights in another hotel in the middle of nowhere in Hella and we had 5+ options of food. Unfortunately this hotel for us personally lacked value for money. 2 nights stay cost the same as 5+nights for the rest of our trip and we would not come back to this hotel. If you do not need specific food requirements & like sitting in a lagoon all day then its for you, but for anything else it is not value for money in my personal opinion. I would recommend the hotel expand their food options, to caterer equally for vegetarian, vegan, Fish eaters.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

our stay was simply amazing. the staff were fantastic, they weren’t overbearing but there was always someone there to as

the building is gorgeous and is perfectly fitting with the surrounding landscape. it’s clean, modern, sleek and warm.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Peninsula Region?

The average price for a rental in Southern Peninsula Region is R 2,488 per night. This rental is R 1,106 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Hotel in Southern Peninsula Region

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Hotel in Southern Peninsula Region

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Peninsula Region?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?

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