07 Jun 10 Most Romantic Hotels in Iceland for a Romantic Getaway

My partner and I’s first trip together was to Iceland for nine days. They say that traveling with your partner is a good way to learn more about them and to test if you can really get along in all circumstances. Why is that? Well, traveling can cause a bit of stress and anxiety if things do not turn out the way you planned. Additionally, it introduces you to a variety of new environments. On the other hand, traveling can bring about a sense of adventure and love towards one another. Not only are you visiting a beautiful new country, but you are also getting to do so with your partner by your side. You are sure to make memories you will not soon forget. That being said, why not up the romance by booking a few romantic hotels during your time in Iceland?

The hotels listed below are in order based on geography. They start near the Keflavík International Airport before branching out towards Reykjavīk, the Golden Circle, southern Iceland, and finally the Westfjords. Moreover, do not let the word “romantic” make you scared about the total price. While there are definitely some more expensive romantic hotels in Iceland, there are also a lot with reasonable room prices that can fit just about any budget.

Contents:

1) Ocean Break Cabins

2) The Retreat Hotel – Blue Lagoon

3) Hotel Ísland – Spa & Wellness Hotel

4) Hotel Kriunes

5) Golden Circle Domes

6) Hotel Grimsborgir

7) Blue View Cabin

8) Litli Geysir Hotel

9) Hotel Rangá

10) Country Hotel Heydalur

1) Ocean Break Cabins – Most Romantic Hotels in Iceland

First up on the list of the most romantic hotels in Iceland are the Ocean Break Cabins. You can probably already tell by the name, but these cabins are located right next to the ocean. Have we not all imagined going on a romantic stroll down the beach with our partner?

The cabins are located in the southwestern corner of Iceland. For reference, they are approximately 15 minutes from Keflavík International Airport or 30 minutes from the Blue Lagoon. Cabin prices generally range from around $200 to $350 for a two-person cabin.

Standard cabin amenities include a TV, kitchenette, lounge area, and private bathroom. When you book a cabin, you will have the entire cabin to yourselves. That also includes access to a private hot tub outside on the terrace. Moreover, the cabins are located along the coast. You can thus walk from the cabins to the water for a romantic date night with incredible views.

Link to hotel booking: Ocean Break Cabins.

2) The Retreat Hotel – Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular attractions in the country of Iceland, and for good reason. It is a geothermal spa with beautiful turquoise water that will refresh and rejuvenate your body as well as your mind. Let the waters work their magic as you relax in The Retreat Hotel with your partner.

The hotel is located on the Blue Lagoon property, which is approximately 45 minutes southwest of the capital city of Reykjavík. Room prices are generally around $1,000 to $1,500 per night, though they can range higher depending on the season and availability. Moreover, most rooms require a minimum stay of two nights.

The Retreat Hotel includes access to a subterranean spa as well as a private lagoon. This lagoon has all of the same properties of the Blue Lagoon, but it is only available to hotel guests. Furthermore, you and your partner can enjoy The Retreat Spa with a couples massage. If you really want to up the romance, book a room with a walkout into the lagoon.

Link to hotel booking: The Retreat Hotel.

3) Hotel Ísland – Spa & Wellness Hotel

You can probably already guess why the Hotel Ísland – Spa & Wellness Hotel made it on the list of the most romantic hotels in Iceland. “Spa and wellness” is literally in the name! You and your partner can thus enjoy a relaxing night at the hotel spa after a day spent exploring around Iceland.

Hotel Ísland is located in the capital city of Reykjavík. For reference, it is approximately 45 minutes northeast of the Keflavík International Airport. Room prices can range anywhere from around $150 to $550. The price depends on the type of room as well as the time of year.

The hotel includes standard room amenities, for example a TV, private bathroom, and kitchenette. Moreover, most rooms even have a panoramic view of the mountains. The hotel also includes some additional amenities, for example a spa, yoga room, salon, and restaurant. After you explore the capital city and maybe even take a dip in the Blue Lagoon, you can come back to the hotel and get pampered. Visit the salon for a haircut, the yoga room for a workout, and then the spa for some rejuvenation.

Link to hotel booking: Hotel Ísland – Spa & Wellness Hotel.

4) Hotel Kriunes – Most Romantic Hotels in Iceland

Another one of the best romantic hotels near the capital city of Reykjavík in Iceland is Hotel Kriunes. You can plan a romantic getaway for even just a night at this hotel if you have a layover in Iceland. Not only does it offer lake views and access, but it also has rentals available for boats, kayaks, and bikes. A romantic afternoon or evening on the lake? Sign me up!

Hotel Kriunes is located in the town of Kópavogur, which is just outside Reykjavík. For reference, it is approximately 45 minutes northeast of Keflavík International Airport. Room prices generally range anywhere from around $200 to $500 per night depending on the type of room.

Each room within the hotel includes amenities such as a TV, private bathroom, and desk. Additionally, you can choose to book a room with a seating area, coffee machine, and lake view. For date night, you can begin by renting a boat, kayak, and/or bikes from the hotel. You can then continue the evening with a more relaxing activity. For example, the hotel has a terrace, fireplace lounge, sauna, and hot tub. The most difficult part of your stay will be having to choose between all of the incredible amenities offered. 

Link to hotel booking: Hotel Kriunes.

5) Golden Circle Domes

Let me ask you a question – what is more romantic than spending a night under the stars with your love? The Golden Circle Domes offer you the promise of a romantic night through a glamping experience.

The domes are located in the town of Selfoss. For reference, Selfoss is in the southern region of the Golden Circle. Prices for the dome tents can range anywhere from around $650 to $850 per night. While the tent can accommodate up to four people due to the fact it has two queen beds, it will also work just fine for only two people.

The Golden Circle Domes include two queen beds, a kitchenette, fireplace, and an on-site restaurant. However, the highlight of the domes is that a portion of the tent is see-through. This means you can look out into the Iceland night sky as you lie in bed with your partner. If you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. 

Link to hotel booking: Golden Circle Domes

6) Hotel Grimsborgir

Another romantic stay within the Golden Circle can be found at Hotel Grimsborgir. The main draw of this hotel is its outdoor amenities, for each room has private access to a barbecue grill as well as a hot tub. You can thus enjoy a romantic night in the hotel as one of you cooks dinner and the other lounges in the hot tub. Just kidding – you can cook dinner together and then eat while lounging in the hot tub.

The hotel is located in Ásborgir, which is in the southeastern portion of the Golden Circle. For reference, it is approximately 25 minutes south of Thingvellir National Park. Room prices for two people can range anywhere from around $400 to $1,000 per night depending on the type of room.

Each room at Hotel Grimsborgir includes a balcony or terrace, mini-bar, TV, and kitchen. Additionally, the bathroom amenities include a private bathroom as well as bathrobes and slippers. In terms of the outdoor space, you can enjoy a private hot tub as well as a barbecue grill. A cozy night in the hotel while cooking dinner on the grill and relaxing in the hot tub sounds like the perfect end to a day in Iceland for me and my partner.

Link to hotel booking: Hotel Grimsborgir.

7) Blue View Cabin – Most Romantic Hotels in Iceland

The Blue View Cabin offers you a romantic escape within the Golden Circle in Iceland. Moreover, there is not just one cabin option. The link for this cabin will take you to 7B, but please be aware that there are cabin options starting at 1A. You are thus sure to find a cabin that suits your needs.

The cabins are located in Reykholt, which is located in about the middle of the Golden Circle. For reference, they are approximately 40 minutes from Thingvellir National Park or 20 minutes from Geysir Hot Springs. Rooms prices generally range from around $160 to $250 per night.

Each cabin includes some standard amenities, for example a TV and kitchen. Moreover, you and your partner will enjoy complete privacy at the cabin as you have the whole place to yourselves. Oh, and did I mention there is a hot tub on the terrace? Relax in the hot tub as you watch the stars shimmer in the night sky.

Link to hotel booking: Blue View Cabin.

8) Litli Geysir Hotel

The Golden Circle in Iceland is full of romantic hotels. That is not a surprise, however, for it is one of the most popular and easy to access regions. Therefore, another romantic hotel in the Golden Circle is the Litli Geysir Hotel. There is one specific thing about this hotel that makes it stand out from all other hotels in Iceland…it offers in-room massages.

The Litli Geysir Hotel is located in the town of Haukadalur. For reference, this town is right next to the Geysir Hot Springs in the northern portion of the Golden Circle. Room prices can range anywhere from around $150 to $250 per night, depending on the time of year and room type.

Standard room amenities include a private bathroom, TV, and continental breakfast. Additionally, the hotel has an on-site restaurant as well as a few shops. If you walk just a few hundred feet away to the Geysir Center, you can find two more restaurants as well as a coffee shop. Nevertheless, the highlight of the hotel is that you can book in-room massages (at an additional cost).

Link to hotel booking: Litli Geysir Hotel.

9) Hotel Rangá

As you drive east along the Ring Road from the Golden Circle, you will then stumble upon Hotel Rangá in southern Iceland. It is one of the most romantic hotels in Iceland due to the fact it offers stargazing as well as opportunities to spot the Northern Lights.

Hotel Rangá is located in the town of Hella in southern Iceland. For reference, it is approximately one hour west of the coastal town of Vík, which is home to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Room prices can range anywhere from around $450 to $1,150 per night depending on the type of room. A standard room will be a lot cheaper than a suite.

In addition to standard room amenities, you can book a room that includes a spa bath and balcony. Take in the views from your balcony with your partner before unwinding for the night in a bath. Furthermore, the hotel includes a stargazing observatory. You can thus search for stars in the Iceland night sky. Lastly, the hotel does everything they can to help you spot the Northern Lights. They will alert you when they appear, and they will also turn off all lights in the hotel to increase your chances of seeing them. What is better than seeing the Northern Lights? Seeing the Northern Lights with your love by your side.

Link to hotel booking: Hotel Rangá.

10) Country Hotel Heydalur – Most Romantic Hotels in Iceland

Last on the list of the most romantic hotels in Iceland is Country Hotel Heydalur. This hotel provides the opportunity for you and your partner to engage in a variety of activities together. For example, you can rent horses to go on a romantic horseback ride in the afternoon, have dinner and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar in the evening, and then end (or start) the night by relaxing in the hot tub.

Country Hotel Heydalur is located in the Westfjords of Iceland. For reference, it is approximately one hour and 40 minutes from the town of Ísafjörður in the Westfjords. On the other hand, it is two hours and 45 minutes off of the Ring Road. Room prices generally range from around $100 to $200 per night.

The room amenities include a private bathroom as well as a TV. However, the main draws to this hotel are the amenities offered outside of the room. For example, there is an outdoor pool and hot tub as well as an on-site restaurant and bar. Additionally, you can rent horses or kayaks from the hotel for a romantic activity for two. Another option is to go fishing in the nearby lake.

Link to hotel booking: Country Hotel Heydalur.

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