In 2018, Blue Lagoon completed a significant expansion, opening the Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland. Encompassing a subterranean spa, a geothermal lagoon, a restaurant that reimagines Iceland’s culinary traditions, and a 62-suite hotel encircled by the Blue Lagoon’s mineral-rich waters, the Retreat is a place where guests can leave the world behind and enter a timeless realm of relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration.
The beneficial powers of geothermal seawater were first discovered in the early 1980s when local residents began to bathe in the warm blue reservoir that had formed in the shadows of the Svartsengi geothermal power plant. Engineers at the facility had expected the water to seep through the lava and return to the earth’s volcanic aquifers. However, owing to the fluid’s high concentration of silica, proper drainage did not occur and a beautiful body of water took shape.
The lagoon eventually became the focus of intense scientific study, giving birth in 1992 to Blue Lagoon Limited, a company dedicated to the research and development of the water’s primary elements: silica, algae, and minerals.
In 1995, with research confirming the healing properties of geothermal seawater, Blue Lagoon Ltd. launched a renowned line of skin care. This was followed in 1999 by the opening of the modern-day spa facility and, in 2005, a clinic hotel for the treatment of psoriasis.
Today, many decades after the first inquisitive souls began venturing into the water, the Blue Lagoon has blossomed from a humble curiosity into an extraordinary destination that was chosen as a wonder of the world by National Geographic.
In 2015, Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula was officially given the status of UNESCO Global Geopark. Home of Blue Lagoon Iceland, the Reykjanes Peninsula straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge—the tectonic boundary where the North American and Eurasian plates converge. Owing to its volcanic provenance, the peninsula is a wonderland of geothermal phenomena. The terrain is alive with craters, fissures, mud pools, steam vents, hot springs, and endless moss-covered lava fields.
Simultaneously remote and easily accessible—Blue Lagoon is just 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and 45 minutes from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík.
Seated at a table in Moss Restaurant, looking out at the majestic landscape, you can travel the island by way of the culinary creations that emerge from the kitchen. With a la carte and set menus that move effortlessly from the mountains, to the farmlands, to the rivers, to the oceans, each dish opens the door to the living heritage and diverse delights of Icelandic cuisine.
The Moss dining experience was created by a team of chefs who have mastered both their craft and the sourcing that gives it life—each member bringing th...
The Chef’s Table is a seven course gourmet journey founded upon heritage, tradition, and reinvention. Fresh, local, seasonal ingredients are the guiding lights for this unforgettable feast. Seated right next to the kitchen at a magnificent table made of lava rock that was quarried onsite, you are an honored guest as the chefs give new life to classic Icelandic recipes. The Chef’s Table can accommodate 9 individual bookings, or groups of up to 10. Advance reservations are required.
Spa Restaurant is a place of nourishment, relaxation, and enchantment. With expansive windows revealing the luminous warmth of the Retreat Lagoon, you can fulfill yourself on the restaurant’s light delicacies as you gaze out at the mesmerizing sight of the mineral-rich blue waters and the centuries-old lava.
Taking a journey from the restaurant into the earth, you enter the Wine Cellar—a cavern of multi-hued, frozen-in-time
lava that erupted in the year 1226. The striking colors in this geologic dominion evoke sensations of cave paintings, but these walls—lined with wines from all over the world—were painted by the volcanic hand of nature.
Anchored by Old World wines from France’s celebrated wine growing regions—with a focus on Bordeaux and Burgundy as well as selections from the classic vineyards of...
A Spa of the Volcanic Earth
Carved into the volcanic earth, the spa at the Retreat brings you into harmony with nature. Incorporating a mineral-rich lagoon bounded by remarkable lava walls, the spa is an underground realm of inspiring design, enchanting geology, and radiant wellness.
The spa journey culminates with the Blue Lagoon Ritual.
In a spacious sanctuary of interconnected chambers, you cover your body with the three treasures of geothermal seawater: silica, algae, and minerals. Silica bring...
Yoga center
There are daily yoga sessions conducted in a room that has a breathtaking view of the volcanic horizon. You also have the option of booking a personal yoga instructor.
Fitness center
The fitness center has state-of-the-art equipment and is open 24/7. You also have the option of booking a personal trainer.
Lobby
The entry to the Retreat is one continuous open space, an architectural crossroads leading you into the earth, creating an experience of unity with nature. Wall-to-wall glass at the far end opens to the light and lava of the surrounding lagoon while the lounge’s wood-burning fireplace brings warmth and wellbeing. With breakfast in the morning and coffee in the afternoon, this cavernous space is a focal point for nourishment and socializing.
Library
The library features a cura...
Walls of glass open up to panoramic vistas of ever-changingmoss. Sweeping lava fields unfold into the volcanic horizon. With timeless design that channels the forms and colors of the enchanting landscape, each Moss Junior Suite becomes one with nature—creating a place of profound comfort.
Suite features
40 m2 / 431 ft2
10 m2 private balcony
Upper level
Horizon view
Spacious. Cozy. Simple. Elegant. With concept and design inspired by the serene blue waters and multi-colored lava that lie just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, each Lagoon View Junior Suite creates harmony between luxurious interior and sublime exterior.
Suite features
40 m2 / 431 ft2
10 m2 private terrace
Lower level
Lagoon view*
* This suite offers a great view of the surrounding lagoon. For private lagoon access from your suite, please book the Lagoon Suite. Children aged 8 or younger are not permitted to stay in the suites on the ground level. This is because these suites have direct access to the water surrounding the complex.
Carved into the earth, this suite brings you face-to-face with frozen-in-time layers of historic lava. From your terrace you can reach out and touch the once-molten flow. These shapes and colors are embodied by the suite’s interior design, creating the sublime interplay of nature and comfort.
Suite features
40 m2 / 431 ft2
10 m2 private terrace
Lower level
Lava view
Children aged 8 or younger are not permitted to stay in the suites on the ground level. This is because these suites have direct access to the water surrounding the complex.
Floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, transforming this two-room sanctuary into an experience of the geothermal waters that surround the Retreat. From the relaxing comfort of each suite, the mineral rich warmth of your own private lagoon is just a step away.
Suite features
60 m2 / 646 ft2
28 m2 private terrace
Private lagoon*
Lower level
Living area with sofa
Minimum stay is two nights
*Children aged 8 or younger are not permitted to stay in the suites on the ground level. This is because these suites have direct access to the water surrounding the complex.
The timeless majesty of the moss-covered lava fields—radiant, pristine, ever-changing. The exquisite tranquility of two rooms that unlock the harmonic interplay of design and nature. Each Moss Suite becomes the centerpiece of an otherworldly perspective and a transformative experience.
Suite features
60 m2 / 646 ft2
26 m2 private balcony
Upper level
Horizon view
Living area with sofa
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