Reykjanes Explorer and Blue Lagoon Break

Your home amongst the lava fields

Located within a short drive of Iceland’s Keflavík airport and within walking distance of the renowned Blue Lagoon, the Northern Light Inn offers a perfect ‘home away from home’ for this 3 night break. A stunning location from which to see northern lights in the winter with dedicated lounge and optional wake up call service, the hotel is also a great summer retreat from which to take advantage of the endless hours of daylight. The modern wellness spa at the hotel featuring saunas, a steam room and a relaxation room is complimentary to all Discover the World guests who book this 3-night break. And whilst there you can even book yourself in for a floating therapy in one of Iceland’s only floating bubbles.

Explore and relax in equal measure

Benefitting from the use of our exclusive digital travel guide iDiscover, explore the sights of the nearby Reykjanes Peninsula. Walk across the bridge over two continents, walk around the  steamy Krysuvik mud pools, be amazed by the mysterious Gunnuhver geothermal area or head to Reykjanesviti beach, where Iceland’s oldest lighthouse sits amongst a dramatic rocky landscape. In the peninsula you can also get a taste of Iceland’s passion for music at the national museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll or delve into its history by visiting the Viking World exhibition. After a busy day sightseeing, return to the Northern Light Inn for some complimentary waffles and coffee in the comfortable lounge or relax in the wellness spa before enjoying the culinary delights offered at Max’s Restaurant. If you would like to extend your stay in Iceland, the capital Reykjavik and the wonders of the south capital are just a short drive away.

Visiting the Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a large expanse of naturally heated saltwater blended with freshwater. Its inviting powder-blue waters are strikingly set amidst a jet black lavascape. Only a 20-minute drive from the international airport at Keflavik and around 30 minutes from Reykjavik, it is Iceland’s premier attraction for visitors and locals alike.

The water that fills the Blue Lagoon is drawn from a depth of around 2000m and is rich in unique natural minerals such as silica mud and blue-green algae, especially beneficial for those with skin complaints. Dotted around the waters edge you'll find silica mud pots - cover your face and body with this white mud to reinvigorate tired skin! The flow and mix of the water is controlled, keeping temperatures at 37-39°C (98-102°F), ensuring bathers keep warm, even when outside temperatures drop.

Although most visitors choose to bathe, guests may enter the facility without bathing, if they prefer to simply take photos or enjoy a meal overlooking the lagoon. Onsite there is the Blue Café. Open daily serving snacks and light meals snacks, the café offers an up-close view of the lagoon with floor-to-ceiling windows. The stylish Lava Restaurant, which has been ingeniously built into the lava, offers an à la carte menu for sophisticated evening dining. A glass staircase leads up to the Bar and Lounge area on the second floor and on the roof, there is a viewing platform which overlooks the lagoon. The lagoon also has a swim-up bar where you can purchase both soft and alcoholic drinks, which are paid for using an electronic wrist band.

With a range of optional spa and massage treatments available both in the water and in special treatment rooms, you’ll leave the lagoon feeling relaxed and revitalized. There is also a Blue Lagoon spa shop which sells a range of excellent skincare products, incorporating the natural minerals found in the lagoon.

With so many of Iceland's natural wonders on the doorstep, you'll have plenty of options for filling your days with adventure and come winter, you can opt to spend your evenings in the hotel’s observation lounge, looking out for the northern lights.

Please note that due to the Blue Lagoon’s popularity and in order to avoid delays upon arrival we strongly recommend customers to pre-book their entrance tickets in advance with an allocated entry time. Please contact our team to find out more.