Featuring a subterranean spa, a geothermal lagoon and a restaurant that re-imagines Iceland’s culinary traditions, this 62-suite luxury hotel is encircled by the Blue Lagoon’s mineral-rich waters.
Oliver
Canada
Really nice property. However a really poor experience at the end of our stay spoiled it. Do better ‘The Retreat’.
Converted Water Tower is located in Grindavík, just 5.7 miles from Blue Lagoon and 26 miles from Keilir Golf Club. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
Michael
United States of America
The creativity and design of the property is exceptional! Well executed!
This hotel is only 328 feet from Keflavík International Airport and 25 minutes’ drive from the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. WiFi and parking are free during your stay.
This hotel offers a free drop-off shuttle service to the neighboring Keflavík International Airport between 04:00 and 10:00. WiFi and private parking are also free.
Located in Keflavík, 11 miles from Blue Lagoon, ABC Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
We are located in a walk-able downtown of Keflavík and only a mere 5-minute drive from KEF Keflavik International Airport. WiFI is available through out public space and guest rooms.
Hotel Jazz is located in Keflavík, 13 mi from the Blue Lagoon and offers selfservice check-in and check-out. The seaside promenade, restaurants and shopping are only a minute's walk away. WiFi is...
Located in Keflavík, 12 mi from Blue Lagoon, Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
This boutique hotel is next to central Keflavik’s picturesque marina, 2.2 mi from Keflavik Airport.
blair
Canada
Unique, modern layout and design with friendly staff and very early morning shuttle service (5:45am - thank you Irma!). Lucking out with small heated pool overlooking ocean on top floor and all to myself at end of a long day was amazing.
Great location 10 minutes from the Blue lagoon. We stayed here on our first night in Iceland going straight from the airport to the Blue lagoon then checked in.
Not a lot here but there’s a pretty church here
Tip: don’t buy supplies in the airport shop - we stocked up & it cost us a fortune. There’s a Netto in Grindavík
Jennifer
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Grindavik is a small, beautiful fishing village close to the...
Grindavik is a small, beautiful fishing village close to the Geldingadalur volcano (but not too close) and the Blue Lagoon. It has many excellent hiking opportunities and great restaurants. Grindavik is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape. Whale-watching, fishing, mountaineering, very friendly people, safe environment, you name it, Grindavik has it all!
juliusv
Iceland
10
Scored 10
Great location for Meradalir.
Great location for Meradalir. Fabulous fish and chips at Papas - Grindavik is a fishing town, so all fish is fresh that morning. Lovely walking around the town. Very peaceful. Great for exploring south coast and peninsula. Only 25 mins from Keflavik.
Lorraine
10
Scored 10
We stopped for one night during our Iceland tour to visit...
We stopped for one night during our Iceland tour to visit the Blue Lagoon and Fagradalsfjall, the volcano that erupted in 2021 and is still smoldering several months later. Grindavik is a working fishing village with a few local restaurants, grocery store and pharmacy, so is a really good spot to stay for a day when touring Iceland. It is not touristy though so don’t expect lots of shops selling the usual.
Matthew
2.0
Scored 2.0
This is a dock terminal terrible views, bad aspect for...
This is a dock terminal terrible views, bad aspect for tourists, cabin super smaill no microwave, no waste basket in bathroom, nothing to sweep with, place is creepy, huge caping yard nezt to the property that makes it seem dangerous. Lonely area! For this price you can get a top notch place.
Cory
Puerto Rico
8.0
Scored 8.0
Grindavik is a lovely town with a huge fisherman history.
Grindavik is a lovely town with a huge fisherman history. It's super close to the Blue lagoon and volcano so, there are many options for hiking or relaxing. There's a grill place with a super nice man who told me a little about the history and life of Grindavik's people and he also sells awesome hotdogs. Wish I could've stayed longer but a huge storm came so I had to run away :)
Loved staying here! Cozy place with a great view, the kitchen is well equipped and the couch is super comfortable. They provide a bunch of helpful information (about restaurants, activities, things to see in the area etc.) at the Cabin as well as before arrival via Mail. Check-in via Keybox is very easy & uncomplicated.
The area around Grindavík ist absolutely beautiful and there is a lot to explore. Location is also conveniently close to the airport which we appreciated especially because of our early morning flight.
Excellent customer service, beyond helpful at all times. Loved the "Aurora" wake up call on offer to see the Northern Lights when possible. Great overall facilities too. The location so close to the Blue Lagoon with a free shuttle was a bonus. Great breakfast buffet and Max's Restaurant was fantastic too. The menu was varied and the food was delicious. Children's menu perfectly adequate too. Very convenient for dinner back at the hotel if out and about all day.
The accommodations were excellent. The living space at the guesthouse was not only clean and well-organized, but there were also snacks, coffee, teas, supplies, etc,. Dagmar was very quick to respond if I had any questions or issues. My SMS was not working in Iceland so I couldn't make phone calls to get a taxi, and Dagmar was very responsive and accommodating. I highly recommend the Grindavik Guesthouse, and would definitely stay there again.
What a fantastic experience! Completely independent unit with all the comforts and facilities! So close to many attractions of the Icelandic South Coast, such as Blue Lagoon, volcanos, geothermal springs and much much more. The local restaurant delivers food super fast (after 17:00), including drinks (wine, beer).
Grindavik itself is nothing special, but it's a perfect base to expand and explore further. I would totally recommend renting a car.
It was quite nice to go into Grindavik after the midnight flight. The carless way to this guesthouse was fast and easy. The room itself was wery clean, equiped with towels, coffee, tea and with shared nice and clean bathroom and kitchen(looks new). All you need for one and even more nights, because from this place you can visit south, southeast of Iceland and Golden Circle as well. We used it as a starting point to travel arpund Iceland.
I wanted to start my trip with a quiet stay in Grindavik, closer to Blue Lagoon, to let myself rest and adjust to the time change. It was perfect for that. Everyone is really nice, it's a sweet place, cute bar at night, and the breakfast is basically how I eat at home so I was very happy. I traveled with my 20 year old son, and he was really pleased too. The rooms are cozy and very comfy. This place is very family friendly.
Aside from the proximity to the Blue Lagoon, my favorite surprise was how warm and welcoming the owners are. They went above and beyond with their sincere hospitality and even helped me set up a private taxi tour in the morning before I flew home. The breakfast has a good variety: hard boiled eggs, various cereals, yogurt, granola, bread, cheese, some fruit and plenty of coffee. This is a great find!
Bear in mind that there is no reason to stay in Grindavik unless you want a fast track to both Blue Lagoon and the airport, as there is absolutely nothing to do there, so you'll probably want to find some place in Reykjavik instead, which is gonna be dead cheaper. That being said, the accomodation was clean and well-equipped, so I guess there isn't much to complain about.
Enjoyed being able to work in the space set up like a family room.....coffee or hot chocolate available and warm fireplace with beautiful views out the windows. I also appreciated the cell phone charger in the wall, not all hotels have this and it is a very useful feature for travelers!
The space was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The staff communicated well and we didn't encounter any problems. It is also conveniently close to the Blue Lagoon and the airport, as well as the volcano that erupted in 2021, for those who are interested in that. And the price was great.
Breakfast was good though we later realized similar to every other Icelandic hotel that offers breakfast. Aziz who manned the front desk was very friendly and informative regarding the volcano activity. Thanks to him we were able to see it erupting when we hiked over.
great hosts-very responsive. fixed internet right away. has everything you need including washer dryer. close to airport and blue lagoon. owners have a wood working shop and studio on first floor-take a look. groceries across street.
Very nice place to stay when visiting Grindavík and the volcano. The staff was very friendly and helpful. She made us feel very welcome and at home. Definitely coming back again when I’m in Grindavík in the future
The Retreat Hotel and Spa is indescribably luxurious, pampering, relaxing, restoring, and perfect! The staff, facilities, restaurants and the incomparable spa experience is all without compare!
Great place to stay in Grindavík. Clean and very calm. Fridge and some coffee/tea available in the kitchen. Close to the airport, the Blue lagoon and the Litli Hrutur volcano in eruption.
Comfortable, well heated, well positioned, lot of space. For a small problem in the bathroom they proposed us another studio. Grindavik is a nice city.
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