The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Whatever you have to do; cash out the 401-K, tap the kids college fund, postpone the kitchen remodel, treat yourselves to a couple of days here. I've stayed in Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons and other high end resorts and hotels, and I have never been as well treated as I was at the retreat. I could go on for several pages, but it wouldn't really describe the experience. .

The most gorgeous experience during our trip to Iceland. From the outset the changing rooms were beautiful, spacious and luxurious. Gorgeous tour round the setting. Phone free area. Easy access to the main blue lagoon also. An expensive experience but completely worth it. So enjoyable.

We had such a great start to our stay when we strolled in around 10:30 am! The staff greeted us with big smiles and offered us a coffee right away. By 11 am, we were all checked into our Lava View Suite, and we couldn't stop admiring the thoughtful little touches, like the complimentary Moët champagne (even though we don't like champagne) and a fully stocked mini bar included in our stay. Plus, those luxurious blue lagoon toiletries were just the cherry on top! The bed was incredibly comfy, although I found the pillows a bit too soft for my liking. We absolutely loved the lagoon—sitting in the 38-degree water was just bliss! The mud mask and salt scrub ritual was an amazing experience that left us feeling rejuvenated. Every afternoon at 4 pm, they serve afternoon tea, which is included in the room rate. It was a lovely way to break up our day! Breakfast had so many options on both the buffet and à la carte menu—it was hard to choose! We dined at the Michelin-star restaurant, but I found it a bit limiting since the only drink option besides water was wine, and since we don’t drink wine, we felt a little stuck. If I remember correctly, they didn’t offer any alternatives when we mentioned our preference. I must say, I personally preferred the more casual vibe of the Lava restaurant! I’ve seen some reviews grumbling about the lack of TVs, but honestly, I didn’t miss it at all. Isn’t the whole point of a retreat to unplug and escape from everything for a while? You aren’t allowed to take your phone into the spa area or the lagoon, though a few people didn’t seem to mind breaking that rule. On our last night, we were disappointed that we hadn't seen the Northern Lights. We were talking to a member of staff who offered to give us a wake up call if anything happened. We are so glad we spoke to him as we had a call at 9pm and we saw the lights! The Retreat is quite secluded, about 40 minutes from Reykjavik. There’s a bus to the city, but it doesn’t leave until 12:15 PM and costs about £27 per person one way! Our taxi back set us back around £130. Iceland is very expensive! If you're planning to explore places like the Golden Circle, I’d recommend splitting your stay with Reykjavik since there aren’t any pickup options nearby the Retreat. Overall, it was an amazing experience!