2025 editionNo. 52
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
Why The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland is one of Europe’s Best 100 Hotels 2025.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon makes Iceland’s geothermal landscape the centre of every hour. Private access to mineral-rich water, subterranean spa rituals and volcanic views create a singular wellness journey, with architecture and service designed to deepen rather than compete with the elemental setting.
The essentials.
- Destination
- Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
- Property
- Geothermal wellness hotel
- Operator
- Blue Lagoon Iceland
- Opened
- 2018
AddressNordurljosavegur 11, Grindavik, 240, IcelandOpen map ↗
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Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 52
- Hotel type
- Geothermal wellness hotel
- Destination
- Reykjanes Peninsula
- Country or region
- Iceland
- Management in 2025
- Blue Lagoon Iceland
- Opening year
- 2018