Amanyara vs The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2018 |
| Rooms | 38 | 60 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Basalt Architects / Design Group Italia |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
- The luxury volcanic sanctuary features 60 suites in Grindavík, Iceland, designed by Basalt Architects & Design Group Italia.
- Includes private Retreat Lagoon, subterranean spa with lava caves, Moss Restaurant (1 Michelin Star), and Blue Lagoon Ritual.
- Located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, a 20-minute drive from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and 45 minutes from Reykjavík.
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.