Discover the best places to stay near the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Cut your drive to within an hour and find a base that fits the rest of your trip. Browse the full list below and book the one that suits your plans.
The best accommodation near the lagoon falls into two areas: on-site hotels at the lagoon itself and hotels in Keflavik town. The Blue Lagoon sits 13 miles (21 km) from Keflavik International Airport, putting the Reykjanes Peninsula on your doorstep.
Many travelers visit on their way to or from the airport or on a day trip with one of the available tours and transfers to the Blue Lagoon. Staying nearby instead opens up the best things to do on the Reykjanes Peninsula, home to some of Iceland’s most underrated attractions.
Whichever base you pick, advance booking is still needed. Both the Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission and Blue Lagoon Premium Admission often sell out. See the comparison and full reviews below.
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Key Takeaways
At a glance, here's how the five best hotels near the Blue Lagoon compare on distance, standout feature, category, and guest rating. Full descriptions for each hotel follow in the sections below.
| Hotel | Distance to Blue Lagoon | Standout | Category | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lagoon Retreat Hotel | On-site | Michelin One Key + private Retreat Spa | 5-star | 9.2 / 10 |
| Blue Lagoon Silica Hotel | On-site | Private Silica Lagoon + complementary Blue Lagoon access | 4-star | 9.4 / 10 |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 13 miles (21 km) | Closest to Keflavik Airport | 4-star | 8.6 / 10 |
| Hotel Berg | 14 miles (22 km) | Highest-rated Keflavik hotel | 4-star | 9.2 / 10 |
| Diamond Suites | 14 miles (23 km) | Iceland's first 5-star hotel | 5-star | 8.2 / 10 |
Guest scores from Guide to Iceland listings as of May 2026.
Blue Lagoon Retreat Hotel
The Blue Lagoon Retreat Hotel is a 5-star Michelin One Key luxury resort with 60 deluxe suites built directly into the Blue Lagoon complex. Guests have unlimited access to the Retreat's private spa and a residents-only lagoon sourced from the same geothermal waters as the main Blue Lagoon.
The Retreat Hotel has an excellent 9.2 out of 10 guest rating on Guide to Iceland from over 600 reviews. The hotel was awarded the Michelin One Key distinction for outstanding hotel experiences in 2024.
The Retreat Spa is the hotel's flagship feature: a 24,800-square-foot (2,300-square-meter) subterranean spa built into ancient lava, with mineral-rich treatments, in-water massages, and unlimited access to the residents-only Retreat Lagoon.
On-site dining covers the Lava Restaurant and the Michelin-starred Moss Restaurant. Both serve tasting-menu formats with vegan options available. Moss has held its Michelin star for three years running since 2023.
All the rooms at the Blue Lagoon Retreat Hotel have different features. The Moss Suite offers views of the volcanoes nearby. The Lagoon Suite has a private pool, while the Lava Junior Suite sits beside the cooled lava flows. The Blue Lagoon Suite is the most premium, with a steam room and sauna, butler service, and a private lagoon.
In addition to the on-site facilities, several Reykjanes Peninsula attractions sit a short drive away. It's 14 miles (about 23 kilometers) to Fagradalsfjall Volcano, 4 miles (about 6 kilometers) to the Sundhnukagigar Lava Field, and 12 miles (about 19 kilometers) to the Gunnuhver Geothermal Area.
Blue Lagoon Silica Hotel
The Blue Lagoon Silica Hotel is a 4-star hotel inside the Blue Lagoon complex with 35 deluxe rooms and unlimited access to the Silica Lagoon, a private geothermal pool for hotel guests only. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the main Blue Lagoon spa, surrounded by moss-covered lava fields.
Silica Hotel holds an excellent 9.4 out of 10 guest rating from over 750 reviews on Guide to Iceland.
Silica Hotel guests have access to the Lava Restaurant and the Michelin-starred Moss Restaurant, plus a self-service Bistro at the spa and the Blue Cafe for light snacks and beverages.
Wellness offerings go beyond the lagoon itself. Silica Hotel guests can book in-water massages and float therapy at the Blue Lagoon Spa, and the hotel offers a northern lights wake-up call in winter so guests don't miss aurora activity overhead.
The hotel has three room types available: the Lava Deluxe, Mountain Deluxe, and Silica Deluxe. Guests in these rooms can enjoy expansive views of the surrounding lava fields through their own private verandas.
Like guests at the Retreat, Silica Hotel guests are within a short drive of the Reykjanes Peninsula's main natural attractions. Fagradalsfjall Volcano, the Sundhnukagigar Lava Field, and the Gunnuhver Geothermal Area are all the same distance from Silica as from the Retreat next door.
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
The Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is a 4-star hotel in Keflavik Town, just 13 miles (21 kilometers) from the Blue Lagoon and a 2-mile (3-kilometer) drive from Keflavik International Airport. The hotel's convenient location makes it a practical first or last-night base for travelers arriving on a late flight or with an early departure.
Courtyard by Marriott has an excellent 8.6 out of 10 guest rating from over 770 reviews on Guide to Iceland.
Guests who want to enjoy the Blue Lagoon's geothermal waters can take advantage of a spa package the hotel offers. The Retreat Spa package lets guests relax and unwind in the milky-blue waters for five hours.
The area near the hotel is a great place to stay if you want to learn more about Icelandic culture and art. The Viking World Museum and the Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll are both within a short driving distance.
Hotel Berg
Hotel Berg is a 4-star boutique hotel in Keflavik Town, 14 miles (22 kilometers) from the Blue Lagoon and 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Keflavik International Airport. The hotel has 36 rooms, an on-site restaurant called Fiskbarinn, and a heated rooftop pool overlooking the marina.
Hotel Berg holds an excellent 9.2 out of 10 guest rating from over 730 reviews on Guide to Iceland, the highest among the accommodations near Keflavik Airport. The setting above a small marina gives it quieter surroundings than airport hotels closer to the runway, while still being close enough for early departures.
Room categories include double rooms, superior rooms, and three suite types. The heated rooftop pool overlooking the marina is a quiet place to watch for the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter.
Fiskbarinn, the hotel's on-site restaurant, focuses on fresh, seasonal Icelandic ingredients at the center of the menu. The Blue Lagoon is a 20-minute drive south, making Hotel Berg a strong base for travelers planning a Blue Lagoon visit before or after a flight. The Giantess in the Cave and the Duus Museum are both less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Diamond Suites
Diamond Suites is Iceland's first 5-star hotel, set on the top floor of the 4-star Hotel Keflavik in central Keflavik Town, 14 miles (23 kilometers) from the Blue Lagoon. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Keflavik International Airport.
Diamond Suites holds an 8.2 out of 10 guest rating on Guide to Iceland from 27 reviews.
Each suite at Diamond Suites has a unique design. Choose from a Ruby Suite, a Sapphire Suite, an Emerald Suite, or a Topaz Suite. Couples on a honeymoon can book the Pearl Suite.
Diamond Suites has a sea-view balcony with an outdoor jacuzzi, plus a restaurant, a wine bar, and a lounge area. The hotel sits 450 yards (400 meters) from the Vatnsnes Lighthouse on Keflavik Harbor, with the Blue Lagoon a 15-minute drive south.
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The Blue Lagoon ranks number one on the list of the top geothermal spas in Iceland, known as much for its mineral-rich healing waters as for its signature milky-blue color. The water typically stays between 98 F and 104 F (37 C and 40 C) year-round and is high in silica, with clinically proven benefits for psoriasis.
The lagoon's silica and algae are also the hero ingredients behind Blue Lagoon Skin Science, a skincare line you can try in the lagoon's in-water mask bar or pick up on your way out.
Choosing accommodation nearby gives you more time in those healing waters, plus easy access to the wider Reykjanes Peninsula. Hotels in Reykjavik are another option if you want city access alongside your Blue Lagoon visit, with downtown about an hour's drive south.
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