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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Grindavík, Iceland · Independent · Grand Luxury
Sigríður Sigþórsdóttir of Basalt Architects cut The Retreat into an 800-year-old lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula, opening in April 2018 with 62 suites that look into the Blue Lagoon rather than at the day-trip crowds. The subterranean spa is 44,000 square feet of silica, algae, and mineral chambers. Michelin One Key; Moss, the restaurant, sits in the lava.
- 62 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Reykjanes
- Rooms from 431 sq ft (40 m²)
- Architect: Basalt Architects
About The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
- Built into a lava flow in Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark; Design Group Italia shared the interiors.
- Guests use a private geothermal lagoon, away from the public Blue Lagoon.
- AHEAD Europe Resort in 2019; Michelin One Key in 2025.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 431 sq ft (40 m²).
History
Sigríður Sigþórsdóttir of Basalt Architects opened The Retreat in April 2018, cutting 62 suites and a subterranean spa into an 800-year-old lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula, beside the public Blue Lagoon. Design Group Italia shared the interiors.
Restaurants and bars
- Moss Restaurant — Restaurant · Innovative Icelandic cuisine · One MICHELIN Star
- Lava Restaurant — Restaurant · Culinary classics
- Spa Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- Retreat Lagoon — Mineral-rich warm lagoon bounded by centuries-old lava canyons; included with the hotel stay.
- Retreat Spa — Subterranean spa built into the volcanic earth; included with the hotel stay.
- Morning yoga — Morning yoga with views of the volcanic frontier; included in the stay.
- In-water massage — Spa treatment described as relaxing, unique and hypnotic.
- Float therapy — Forty-five minutes of warmth and weightlessness.
- Culinary journey — Fine dining allowing guests to experience innovative Icelandic cuisine.
Amenities
- Unlimited access to the private Retreat Lagoon and the subterranean Retreat Spa
- Michelin-starred dining at the on-site Moss Restaurant
- Daily complimentary morning yoga sessions and afternoon Icelandic coffee time
- Personalized host service and included in-suite minibars
- Exclusive Blue Lagoon Skin Science amenities and the multi-step "Blue Lagoon Ritual"
- Private changing rooms and direct access to the main Blue Lagoon
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
- AHEAD Europe Resort (2019)
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