GREATER REYKJAVÍK AREA
The Retreat
Staying in the Retreat is marvelous way to add a special touch to your Iceland holidays. Splash out and enjoy some downtime, relaxing in one of the world’s best spas. The Retreat is one of very few luxury hotels in Iceland. It opened in March 2018 and since then gained quite a recognition in the hotel business as well as in the world of design and architecture.
This is the way we have planned a stay at the Retreat for most of our guests: Arrive at midday when the Iceland tour is coming to an end. Enjoy the spa and the private lagoon for the entire afternoon. You’ll need four hours there and those hours will be time well spent. Most of our guests choose some of the extra treats available, the Signature massage being the most popular.
In the evening you can choose between two great restaurants, Moss in the Retreat or Lava in the Blue Lagoon. We recommend the Moss for trying some of the best Nordic cuisine available.
Most flights leave in the afternoon so you will have time to indulge in the Retreat spa again in the morning, choose yoga or go for a short walk on the lava fields surrounding the hotel, if you are leaving on the second day. Many of our guests have also used the Retreat as a hub while exploring the region and stayed for few days. The hotel is close both to Reykjavík and the airport.
WHAT WE LIKE:
- Fantastic for some downtime after touring in Iceland.
- Wonderful spa included.
- Two great restaurants, Lava and, especially Moss.
- Attentive staff.
- Modern, elegant design.
- Hotel’s web-site
WORDS FROM A GUEST:
“The spa is unbelievable – make sure not to miss the fireplace room. The private lagoon was amazing, so warm and relaxing, absolutely superb. We had an amazing stay. Great place for some downtime after our grand Iceland tour”
