Two nights at the Retreat at Blue Lagoon were enough to convince me this is one of the most singular luxury wellness experiences I’ve had anywhere. I stayed in a Lava Junior Suite in mid-December 2025, in the middle of a longer Iceland trip, and here’s everything from that stop.

Quick Stay Facts

• Dates: December 13–15, 2025 (two nights)
• Room: Lava Junior Suite, king bed
• Booked: Directly with the Retreat, self-funded
• Check-in: Approximately 3 p.m.
• Breakfast: Included

Arrival and Setting

I visited the Retreat partway through a longer Iceland itinerary, slotted between a stay in Reykjavik and a later stop at Hotel Ranga. I drove myself there in an Avis rental car, arriving for check-in at around 3 p.m., which made the whole stop feel easy to fold into the rest of the trip rather than something that required separate logistics.

What made the stay distinctive wasn’t any single feature — it was the combination of nature, wellness, and the setting itself. The Retreat sits directly within the Blue Lagoon landscape, and that sense of place was central to how the whole stay felt from the moment I arrived.

My Lava Junior Suite

My suite had a king bed and was truly beautiful, carved into the surrounding lava field with the kind of minimalist, nature-influenced design the property is known for. I didn’t have direct private lagoon entry from my room — that’s a feature on certain other suite categories at the property, not the one I booked — but the suite itself was still one of the more memorable rooms I’ve stayed in.

Lagoon and Spa Access

My stay included access to the private Retreat Lagoon, plus a separate entrance into the public Blue Lagoon itself. I also completed the Blue Lagoon Ritual during my stay, which added a nice structured moment to what was otherwise a very unstructured, slow couple of days.

My room came with a fully restocked wine minibar and take-home spa gifts, which were a lovely touch specific to my December 2025 stay — current inclusions should be confirmed directly with the property, since amenities like this can change between bookings.

Dining

I ate at Lava Restaurant on both nights of my stay, and breakfast was included each morning. I didn’t try any of the property’s other dining venues during this particular visit, so I can really only speak to my experience at Lava, which I’d happily return to. Returning to the same restaurant both nights wasn’t a limitation so much as a choice — it felt like exactly the right fit for the quiet, unhurried pace I was going for during this stop.

The Northern Lights Moment

On my first night, the property’s wake-up service alerted me to the Northern Lights, and I went out to see them. I don’t have an exact time for when this happened, and I want to be clear that sightings like this aren’t something any property can guarantee — it’s dependent on conditions outside anyone’s control, including cloud cover and solar activity on any given night. But getting woken up specifically for that moment, in that setting, was genuinely one of the most spiritual experiences I’ve had while traveling, and it’s stayed with me since.

What I Didn’t Do

I didn’t book a paid massage or any additional spa treatment beyond the Blue Lagoon Ritual during this stay. The Ritual itself gave me a genuine taste of the Retreat Spa experience, so while I can’t speak to the other treatments on the menu, I did get to experience the spa side of the property firsthand.

Pacing: Why Two Nights Worked

Two nights felt perfect and completely unhurried. Because this was one stop within a longer Iceland trip, I wasn’t looking for an extended stay — I wanted a concentrated, restorative couple of days, and that’s exactly what I got. I’d emphatically say it was worth the price, and I would return without hesitation.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Not every suite has direct lagoon entry. Mine didn’t, and that’s worth knowing when you’re choosing a room category if private in-suite lagoon access matters to you.
• The Northern Lights wake-up service is weather-dependent. It’s a wonderful touch when conditions cooperate, but it’s not something to count on for every stay.
• The property fits naturally into a broader Iceland itinerary. I slotted my visit between Reykjavik and a later stop further along the Ring Road, and self-driving made that easy.

Who the Retreat at Blue Lagoon Is Best For

Based on my stay, the Retreat suits travelers who want a concentrated, restorative stop built around nature and wellness rather than a long, activity-packed stay. It worked beautifully as a two-night interlude within a longer Iceland trip, and I think that’s exactly how it’s best used — as a deliberate pause rather than a full destination in itself, though it could certainly work as the latter too.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Retreat at Blue Lagoon cost per night? My stay included breakfast and was booked directly with the property. Rates vary by suite category and season, so check current pricing and availability using the booking link on this page.

Is the Blue Lagoon included with a stay at the Retreat? Yes. My stay included access to both the private Retreat Lagoon and a separate entrance to the public Blue Lagoon.

Do all suites at the Retreat have private lagoon access? No. My Lava Junior Suite did not have direct private lagoon entry from the room; that feature is specific to certain other suite categories. Confirm your room’s specific inclusions when booking if this matters to you.

Is the Retreat at Blue Lagoon worth it? Based on my stay, yes, emphatically. The combination of the setting, the lagoon and spa access, and the overall sense of calm made it one of the most memorable short stays of my travels.

How many nights should you stay at the Retreat? I stayed two nights as part of a longer Iceland itinerary and felt that was exactly right for a restorative stop. It could also work as a longer standalone stay depending on your trip.

Can you see the Northern Lights from the Retreat? I saw them during my stay, thanks to the property’s wake-up service, but sightings depend on weather and conditions and can’t be guaranteed on any given night.

Conclusion

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon gave me two of the most restorative nights of my entire Iceland trip, built around a setting that feels unlike anywhere else I’ve stayed. If you can work a stop like this into your itinerary, even briefly, I think it’s worth it.