BLUE LAGOON

Combining geology and design as well as serenity and majesty, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland is a unique concept with well-being and hospitality at its heart.

There are few places on earth where you immediately feel a sense of wonder from exposure to the natural landscape. Designated a Unesco Global Geopark in 2015, Blue Lagoon in Iceland is one of them. And now it has another attraction. Located 45 minutes from Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital on Reykjanes Peninsula, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland opened its doors in 2018. It has an underground spa, a geothermal lagoon, three restaurants, including one focusing on Iceland’s culinary traditions, and a 62-suite hotel.

Designed by Sigriour Sigþorsdottir, the founder and lead architect of Basalt Architects, who spent time exploring the lava fields before determining the best site, it highlights the fascinating landscape and the revitalising powers of geothermal seawater, renowned for its healing and rejuvenating properties.

One of the main challenges for Sigriour was adapting the construction process to the way lava unexpectedly behaves by fusing building and geology.

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Built into an 800-year-old cliff of volcanic rock on Blue Lagoon’s west bank, Lava Restaurant offers fine Icelandic dining.