Spa & wellness
he Retreat, a 60-suite luxury resort at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, offers guests a secluded dip away from the crowds who flock each year to the world-famous tourist hotspot. While it is the promise of the warming natural springs that appeals most, The Retreat is more than just a spa destination. It’s very difficult to fault The Retreat’s location, with Iceland’s most popular attraction a few steps away from your breakfast table. From the first dip in the early 1980s when the lagoon was still considered a ‘mud pool’ news quickly spread of its mysterious healing qualities, proved to heal skin conditions such as psoriasis. Bathing outdoors in 38°C geothermal heat, mineral-rich and milky – it is hardly your standard hotel dip.
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Once in a Blue Lagoon T
Guest can soak in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon at five-star spa The Retreat, which offers guests the opportunity to discover the world-famous geothermal spa. Milly Rochow looks at what it offers and what other hospitality offerings could learn.
The Retreat is only 50 minutes from Reykjavik and 20 minutes on a scenic drive from Keflavik airport, meaning guests can soak away their aches and pains within an hour of touching down.
Rooms and suites
The beauty of the natural surroundings remains front and centre at The Retreat. Large picture windows offer azure views of the Blue Lagoon and the colour palette of the interiors draws on the slate grey, warm browns and muted greens of the ruggedly beautiful landscape.
This enticingly soft scheme continues through to the suites, which give a clean Nordic feel without sacrificing cosy ambience. All suites have terrace balconies offering views of lava rock, the moon-like
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