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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Name: The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Address: Norðurljósavegur 9, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, 240, IS

★★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍Norðurljósavegur 9, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, 240 ↗

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Comprehensive recycling policyMeeting roomsFireplace in lobbyFitness facilitiesFree breakfastFull-service spaAll 53 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests praise the unique design, impeccable service, and exclusive Blue Lagoon access as a luxurious retreat. Common complaints include poor dining experiences at Lava, cold indoor temperatures, minor room feature omissions, and restricted post-checkout facility access.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi10.0

Rooms9.7

Cleanliness9.6

Facilities9.5

Surroundings9.4

Service9.1

Location9.1

Value8.1

＋ PraisedExceptional butler-style service · Private lagoon and unique views · Comfortable rooms and high-quality bedding · Abundant breakfast and afternoon tea

－ ComplaintsArrogant front desk/concierge attitude · Inconsistent restaurant ambiance or food · Sulfur smell in rooms or private lagoons · Strict post-checkout facility restrictions

KEYIdeal for luxury seekers. Avoid Lava restaurant, dress warmly due to cool interiors, and check post-checkout facility policies.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the location and transportation convenient?＋

Located next to the Blue Lagoon with stunning lava views, scoring 9.1 for location. Guests praise its privacy and natural beauty.

diningHow is the breakfast and dining?＋

Free cooked-to-order breakfast is highly praised. Moss offers Nordic cuisine, but Lava restaurant experiences vary, with some guests noting inefficiency.

coupleIs it suitable for couples?＋

Highly suitable. Couples praise the exceptional service, private lagoon access, and unique lava views. It is an ideal luxury retreat.

familyCan I bring children?＋

According to policy, children are not allowed. While some family reviews mentioned handling during storms, the policy restricts child stays.

roomHow are the room facilities and comfort?＋

Rooms score 9.7 for design and comfort. However, some guests note missing details like lighting controls or bathtubs, and check-in can be lengthy.

serviceWhat is the service attitude like?＋

Service scores 9.1, with guests praising warmth and excellence. However, isolated feedback mentions arrogant front desk staff or unreliable airport transfers.

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Room types · 4

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Lava View Junior Suite

1 × King bed40 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed430-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with lagoon views Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Free international calls, safe, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingEco-friendly - LED light bulbsNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Lava View Junior Suite Twin

2 × Twin bed40 ㎡up to 2

2 Twin Beds431-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with lagoon views Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Bathrobes, slippers, bathtub or shower, and a shower or a rainfall showerheadPractical - Free international calls, safe, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Roll-in showerEco-friendly - LED light bulbsNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Moss Junior Suite

1 × King bed40 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed430-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with mountain views Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Free international calls, safe, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingEco-friendly - LED light bulbsNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Moss Junior Suite Twin

2 × Twin bed40 ㎡up to 2

2 Twin Beds431-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with mountain views Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Bathrobes, slippers, bathtub or shower, and a shower or a rainfall showerheadPractical - Free international calls, safe, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Roll-in showerEco-friendly - LED light bulbsNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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DiningSights

Moss

Modern Cuisine, Regional Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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The journey to Moss begins with a drive through a lunar-esque landscape of black rock where past lava flows scar the road. In this remarkable, hostile environment, nothing grows, with the exception of a blue-green algae and, of course, moss. Nestled within the exclusive Retreat hotel at the Blue Lagoon (a mineral lake warmed by the nearby geothermal power station) and boasting lava field views, dining here is a truly unique experience. The tasting menu showcases the best of Iceland’s produce in a series of exacting, visually stunning dishes such as langoustine with cauliflower textures, sesame

79m

ÓX

Creative · ★ Michelin

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Ring the brass lion’s-head bell to gain entry and begin a truly immersive experience lasting around four hours. The retro cocktail bar is modelled on the chef’s grandmother’s living room, while the 17-seater kitchen counter is hung with upcycled cupboards from his other’s grandmother’s kitchen. The cooking is rich and hearty, eschewing unnecessary adornment in favour of deriving maximum intensity of flavour, as with a side of hot and cold smoked Icelandic salmon dressed with caramelised sea urchin, cod head & butter emulsion, pickled pine for acidity, and grilled quinoa for added crunch.

39.2km

DILL

New_Nordic_Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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Excitement builds as you ascend the spiral staircase and are greeted by the chefs in the open kitchen at this contemporary restaurant. Environmental considerations drive everything they do here and the team's pride in this is clear, with palpable enthusiasm emanating from the chefs as they present their dishes. The cooking isn’t showy or overcomplicated, but soars thanks to clever combinations and the team’s ability to elevate simple ingredients into something truly special. You’ll find the likes of free-range Icelandic pork cheek with warm spiced cream and belly with pine, cabbage and mushroo

39.2km

Matur og Drykkur

Traditional Cuisine

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2026 heralded a move to stylish new premises for this earnestly run and authentic restaurant, where the ersatz-industrial space is lightened with some whimsical flashes of art and glassware. The cookbook of the same name by influential food-writer Helga Sigurðardótti is the inspiration behind the culinary philosophy of updating traditional Icelandic recipes and celebrating local ingredients. The open kitchen calmly delivers a well-balanced set menu, which could include deliciously sweet scallops with crab and chervil or succulent lamb with buttermilk and crowberries.

38.9km

Lóla

Italian

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A stylish room, a welcoming service team, chefs on show in the open kitchen and an appealing Italian menu, all make this spot near the harbour an understandably popular destination, whatever the occasion. You can put yourself in the kitchen’s hands and go for the set five-course menu for the table or order your own dishes from the à la carte. Start with the focaccia and delicious whipped ricotta, then move on to an in-house pasta such as the Black Angus short rib tagliatelle, while for dessert, it has to be the tiramisu, which is spooned out at the table ‘Italian style’. They have a terrific l

39.0km

Hosiló

Modern Cuisine

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The owners here appear to know all their customers and, such is the warm and laid-back atmosphere, you’ll find yourself wanting to become one of those regulars yourself. The name translates as ‘small room’, an apt description for this single-storey building sandwiched between two larger structures in a side street not far from the House of Collections. The market-led, weekly changing menu is appealingly concise, comprising a couple of starters and three main courses. Expect a daily catch and lots of heartening, flavour-packed dishes like peas on toast with shallots or Iberico secreto with peac

39.1km

Sümac

Middle Eastern

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This lively modern brasserie has ‘night-out-with-friends’ written all over it, and comes complete with on-trend concrete walls, burnished leather banquettes and an exposed charcoal grill whose enticing aromas will get the taste buds going. Icelandic ingredients are given a Middle Eastern twist, with influences ranging from North African to Lebanese. Highlights include the crispy duck cigars with raz el hanout and the fried halloumi with a sticky honey and orange sauce. Start with some cocktails; go for the meze sharing menus if you can’t decide; and if you haven’t booked, try your luck at the

39.1km

OTO

Fusion

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Well-made cocktails, a fun atmosphere, confident service and an intriguing fusion menu make OTO a great choice for a night out with friends. The kitchen blends Italian and Japanese cuisine, with the best example being the lobster cappelletti which comes with yuzu kosho. Other highlights include the succulent chicken thigh skewer with scallions and the cleverly made, eye-catching signature dessert that resembles a whole lemon. If you’re not one for sharing, go for the Kaiseki Experience for a comprehensive all-round experience, along with the imaginative wine pairing.

39.1km

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Lava View Junior Suite

Lava View Junior Suite Twin

Moss Junior Suite

Moss Junior Suite Twin

Facilities · 53

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