About the Retreat
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Your room
The beds and mattresses are Jensen C6 with Softline II XO 9 cm topper - Bed size 180 x 210
The duvets and pillows are made by Duxiana. The pillows are Superior SOFT and Superior FIRM. Both models are filled with European goose down.
Hyper-allergenic pillows, made by Claritin, are available upon request.
The bed linen is made by Quaglitotti.
Robes and towels are made by Rivolta Carmignani and Quaglitotti.
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Opened in 2018, the Retreat is an oasis of warmth and wellbeing. Conceived to merge with the volcanic landscape and designed to create a more intimate, more luxurious experience of the Blue Lagoon’s iconic healing water, the multi-award-winning resort brings guests into harmony with the transformative wonders of nature.
The Retreat is in the heart of the Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark on Iceland’s southwest coast. The region is a wonderland of geothermal phenomena, and the terrain is alive with craters, fissures, mud pools, steam vents, hot springs, and endless moss-covered lava fields.
Harmony with nature was the foundation of The Retreat’s design process. The architects were guided by the principle that building and geology should become one, where form, function, and the volcanic earth come together. Engineered for sustainability and built for wellbeing, every dimension of the Retreat highlights the harmonic interplay of nature and design.
The Retreat’s interior design ethos is governed by the concept of timeless sophistication, incorporating colors, materials, textures, and furnishings selected to harmonize with the surrounding landscape. The result is a cocooning experience, where the connection with nature feels both natural and welcome.
When you enter The Retreat, you are welcomed like family; like you belong. Whether confirming your tour bookings, providing recommendations, sharing cultural wisdom, or alerting you to the imminent arrival of the Northern Lights, our hosts are dedicated to ensuring that your Retreat experience is filled with warmth, wonder, and wellbeing.
Hotel facilities
The entry to The Retreat is one continuous open space; almost like an architectural crossroads leading you into the earth. Wall-to-wall glass at the far end opens to the light and lava of the surrounding lagoon while the lounge’s wood-burning fireplace brings warmth and wellbeing. Hosting breakfast in the morning and Icelandic coffee time in the afternoon, this tranquil space is a focal point for sustenance and socializing.
The library features a curated selection of magazines and Icelandic books in multiple languages, a wood-burning fireplace, board games and strategy games, a stunning view of the surrounding waterscape, and a 24/7 honesty bar, where guests can mix their own drinks and leave an appropriate payment according to our honor system.
Daily group yoga sessions are hosted each morning at 9:00. The yoga room is on the hotel’s upper level. You also have the option of booking a personal yoga instructor. Please contact your host or the reception for details.
Located on the hotel’s upper level, our fitness center has state-of-the-art equipment and is open 24/7. You also have the option of booking a personal trainer. Please contact your host or the reception for details.
The Northern Lights, the midnight sun, moss-covered lava stretching all the way to the horizon—the terrace is a place for discovering the enchanting beauty of the Retreat’s otherworldly surroundings and the majesty of the arctic sky. If you request a Northern Lights wake-up call, the terrace will be your meeting point for an unforgettable viewing experience.
Awarded a Michelin star in 2023, Moss Restaurant transforms seasonal ingredients into timeless gourmet experiences, where each dish is a testament to the living heritage and diverse delights of the country's cooking. Head chef Aggi Sverrisson—formerly chef patron and mastermind of London’s legendary Texture Restaurant & Champagne Bar—integrates Asian flavors with local ingredients to create Moss’s innovative cuisine, pushing the boundaries of Iceland’s culinary frontiers.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 18:00 with last seating at 21:15. Contact your host to make a reservation.
Built into an 800-year-old lava flow on the south shore of the Blue Lagoon, the 2,000 sqm Retreat Spa seamlessly intertwines nature, architecture, and the radiant powers of geothermal seawater. Created to transport your mind and body to new dimensions of peace and rejuvenation, the spa journey includes multiple experience areas like dry heat, steam heat, fire, lounging, relaxation, a panoramic viewing deck, the Blue Lagoon Ritual, and the mineral-rich warmth of the Retreat Lagoon. With traditional spa treatments and in-water treatment options too, a visit to Retreat Spa is as unforgettable as it is relaxing.
With floor-to-ceiling windows, the Retreat’s 60 suites were designed for comfort connection to nature.
Encircled by the Blue Lagoon’s revitalizing warmth and arranged on two levels, the suites range in size from 40 to 230 sqm.
On the lower level, the suites overlook the centuries-old lava and the surrounding lagoon. Some of these suites even give you direct access to the lagoon’s mineral-rich waters. Suites on the upper level have unforgettable views over the moss-covered horizon—stunning vistas that change with the weather and the light. It’s your very own haven, where you are embraced by tranquility and the wonder of nature.