Grindavik, IcelandBlue Lagoon
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Subterranean lava hideaway
Blue Lagoon Grindavik, Iceland
Opened
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
Blue Lagoon IcelandSubterranean lava hideaway
Robed guests drift between glowing volcanic fireplaces, quiet library nooks, and steamy geothermal channels carved directly into the dark basalt landscape.
“floor-to-ceiling windows allow the bright blue waters and the surrounding volcanic landscape to take center stage.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Subterranean lava chambers host the signature silica-and-algae ritual, cold plunge pools, and floating in-water massages.
Remarkable
Precast concrete tinted to match volcanic basalt merges seamlessly with custom lava terrazzo and human-centric lighting.
Remarkable
Dedicated personal hosts coordinate private wine cave visits, turndown service, and in-room amenities crafted from geothermal minerals.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
accommodations, a set of minimalist-luxe suites and junior suites, all of them with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the lagoon…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set within the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, lunar landscapes of moss-covered craters, geothermal steam vents, and tectonic fissures stretch in all directions.
The rooms
Suites frame mossy lava fields through full-height glass, while ground-floor Lagoon Suites open directly into private geothermal swimming inlets.
The lagoon
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden steps lead into private geothermal waters, which wind through volcanic rock away from the main public lagoon.
The spa and yoga studio
Subterranean chambers carved into bedrock host mineral therapies, and a glass-walled studio holds daily morning yoga sessions.
Moss Restaurant
Michelin-starred Moss sits at the property's highest point, serving seasonal tasting menus that overlook the mossy volcanic plain.
Each suite is centered around the view—a seemingly never-ending horizon line of lava rock, moss, and the ocean not so far beyond.
At the table
A wine cellar carved deep into volcanic rock hosts tastings, and the Spa Restaurant serves light fare to robed guests.
How it began
Architects adapted plans during excavation as the 800-year-old Illahraun lava flow revealed hidden geological fissures, embedding raw magma walls directly into rooms.
“the 62-room property is actually an extension of an earlier complex, but Basalt Architects and Design Group Italia have created a natural transition…”
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.