The day here revolves around the water and the spa. Guests have unlimited access to the Retreat Lagoon and the Retreat Spa throughout their stay, so you don't need to fit your visit into a single time slot. The lagoon is warm, mineral-rich and bordered by centuries-old lava canyons. The spa is underground and is one of the main reasons people choose this hotel.

Morning yoga is included and comes with views of the volcanic landscape. Breakfast is included too, with fresh dishes and savoury morning classics. Later in the day, Icelandic coffee time takes place in the hotel lobby. Each suite also has a selection of Blue Lagoon Skin Science products to use during your stay.

If you want more from the spa, you can pay for add-on treatments. In-water massage starts from EUR 154, and float therapy, a 45-minute session of floating in warm water, also starts from EUR 154. Other treatments and massages can be arranged too.

What sets this apart from a similar spa hotel is the setting and the private access to the water. Many of the suites are designed around the landscape, with lava flows close enough to touch from the Lava junior suite and floor-to-ceiling views of the water from the Lagoon view junior suite. The Lagoon suite has its own private lagoon, while the top-tier Blue Lagoon suite adds a steam room and sauna across two levels.

Food is a big part of the stay. Moss Restaurant holds a Michelin star and serves innovative Icelandic cuisine, Lava Restaurant focuses on culinary classics, and the Spa Restaurant serves food within the Retreat Spa.

The surrounding Reykjanes peninsula gives you plenty to do when you leave the water. Hiking, sightseeing and guided tours are all available in the area. The hotel also promotes a longer-stay option for guests extending from three nights to four, as well as a romantic getaway built around wellness treatments and dining. No yoga teacher or spa lead is named on the page, so check with the hotel if a particular instructor matters to you.

What's included

- Stay in your chosen suite - Unlimited access to the Retreat Spa - Unlimited access to the Retreat Lagoon - Gourmet breakfast - Icelandic coffee time in the lobby - Morning yoga - Blue Lagoon Skin Science products in your suite

What's not included

- In-water massage (from EUR 154) - Float therapy (from EUR 154) - Other spa treatments and massages - Lunch and dinner - Tours, sightseeing and guided activities - International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses

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