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Silica Hotel
Grindavík, Iceland · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Silica Hotel opened in 2005 as a psoriasis clinic on the Illahraun lava plain, then in 2016 became the quieter sister to The Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Thirty-five rooms look onto lava or mountain; guests keep a private Silica Lagoon and a door into the Blue Lagoon itself, a ten-minute walk across the same geothermal field.
- 35 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Suðurnes
- Rooms from 280 sq ft (26 m²)
About Silica Hotel
- Private Silica Lagoon is exclusive to hotel guests; Blue Lagoon entrance comes with the stay.
- The Illahraun lava field sat largely untouched until geothermal exploration began in the late 1970s.
- A ten-minute walk from the Blue Lagoon; 3 km from Dollan Lavacave.
- Entry-level rooms start at 280 sq ft (26 m²).
History
Silica Hotel originally opened in 2005 as a specialized medical clinic for psoriasis patients before being reimagined in 2016 as a minimalist boutique wellness retreat. It is situated on the Illahraun lava plain, a dramatic volcanic landscape that was largely untouched until geothermal exploration began in the late 1970s. The property serves as the understated sister hotel to The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, maintaining a focus on tranquility and healing waters.
The setting
3 km from Dollan Lavacave. 11 km from Hopsnes Lighthouse.
Restaurants and bars
- Lava Restaurant — Restaurant · Classic Icelandic cuisine
- Blue Café — Café · Light café bites and beverages
- Moss Restaurant — Restaurant · Innovative cuisine
Experiences
- In-water massage — Massage combined with geothermal seawater, as printed 'found nowhere else in Iceland'.
- Float therapy — Weightlessness combined with gentle massage that relieves pain and stress.
- Private lagoon — Hotel offers its own private lagoon available to guests every day.
- Tours & activities — Variety of tours and activities in southwest Iceland, including hiking and guided tours.
- Sightseeing — Experience the landscape of the Reykjanes peninsula.
Amenities
- Private Silica Lagoon (exclusive access for guests)
- Premium entrance to the Blue Lagoon
- Private verandas with views of lava fields or mountains
- Complimentary gourmet buffet breakfast
- In-water massage and float therapy wellness treatments
- Hiking trails through the surrounding volcanic landscape
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
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- The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland — Independent · Grand Luxury