The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Everything was perfect. The ritual, the private changing room, the lagoon, the steam room and dry heat room - really nice. At times we were the only ones in the retreat lagoon waters, so it was not crowded at all! Staff was very kind and informative as well.

The Retreat is well named as it truly is a place of comfort and serenity. Because of the recent volcanic eruptions you have the surreal experience of driving through a lava rock field to this oasis. The staff were welcoming from the first moment and throughout our stay. The room was roomy, comfortable and modern. Every component well thought to encourage you to disconnect from the busy world we live in. There are no tv’s in the rooms and the quiet is welcome. The shower room, it has doors on both sides for a true enclosure, is amazing. Be sure to push all three buttons to experience the different flows of water. The spa experience was also so relaxing. We tried the water massage and had two reactions. It is not, and is not meant to be a typical body impacting massage. Rather it is a calming, sensory reducing experience. We had a lovely dinner at the Michelin one star Moss restaurant. The service, the presentation and the unique dishes were delightful. If you are coming to Iceland and can afford what is admittedly a pricey experience, by all means come to the Retreat.

From the moment you enter, your stress dissipates as you see the blue silica waters and everyone walking around in spa robes. Your host provides you with a personalized check-in and itinerary review along with a tour of the retreat and spa. It is critically important that you reach out DIRECTLY to the retreat to book activities, meals and spas services as they don’t seem to get ******* messages. Also, check-in is 4pm or after or there is an early fee of $500 (the sister limited hotel w/private lagoon does not charge for an early check-in). Check-out is at 11am or a fee applies. I would recommend 2 nights to enjoy in full. This retreat has a private lagoon that you can enjoy after hours all well. There is a meditation room with a ceiling waterfall and fireplace room that is so calming along with the spa fully body ritual. I would highly recommend the floating massages. A once in a lifetime experience. After you check-in you just need a bathing suit along w/robes and spa shoes they provide for the rest of your stay. A must is a room with the lagoon view as you will have seen plenty of lava fields. The shower in the room is one of the best ever. The stocked mini refrigerator is a nice touch and it is restocked with turn down service. The bed needs to be firmer with softer sheets. The breakfast was standard but eggs came out cold. The spa has nice food options for lunch. Moss is a safe and pricey Michelin star restaurant, enjoyed Ox and Dill way more.

This is the most luxurious way to enjoy the Blue Lagoon. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. Treatments are high quality. Time in the lagoon is excellent. I cannot possibly say enough positive things. Just go. You will not regret it. The best thing is the lack of crowds and no cell phone policy. It's quiet, private, calming. It's everything a true spa should be. Next time, we will book a room and stay for a while.

Uma fuga sobrenatural. Descer do avião e entrar no Blue Lagoon Retreat foi como entrar em outro mundo. O jet lag simplesmente desapareceu diante de tanta beleza e tranquilidade incríveis. O hotel em si é deslumbrante – uma obra-prima de design minimalista que se integra perfeitamente à paisagem vulcânica e apreciar a lagoa azul e, ao mesmo tempo, ver a aurora boreal (com sorte). Cada detalhe, das vistas deslumbrantes aos móveis luxuosos, foi cuidadosamente pensado para criar uma atmosfera de pura serenidade. Mas não é apenas a estética que torna este lugar tão especial. O serviço é verdadeiramente excepcional. Todos os membros do staff que encontramos foram calorosos, acolhedores e dedicados a garantir que a nossa estadia fosse perfeita. E os pequenos detalhes, como os deliciosos chocolates à nossa espera no quarto, fizeram-nos sentir verdadeiramente mimados. Claro, a massagem na água foi um destaque – uma experiência divina que nos deixou completamente renovados. Mas, honestamente, cada momento no Retreat foi mágico. Se procura uma escapadela verdadeiramente inesquecível, este é o lugar. Experiência épica podemos dizer mesmo incrível. Recomendo muito.

Whatever you have to do; cash out the 401-K, tap the kids college fund, postpone the kitchen remodel, treat yourselves to a couple of days here. I've stayed in Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons and other high end resorts and hotels, and I have never been as well treated as I was at the retreat. I could go on for several pages, but it wouldn't really describe the experience. .