Can I arrive at the Blue Lagoon early?

Early check-in and/or access to the Retreat Spa before official check-in time is subject to availability and only offered on the day of your reservation. To request an early check-in, please contact us on the day of your arrival to check for availability.



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The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in the evening to enjoy the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter. The average water temperature is 102 F (39 C) all year. The Blue Lagoon is not natural and was formed in 1976.

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Whether you choose the Comfort package or the Premium Package, your entrance fee allows you to spend the whole day at the Blue Lagoon. However, you do have to select an arrival time slot when you book your Blue Lagoon tickets, and you'll need to arrive within an hour of that time.

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You can stay in the lagoon as long as you want, but when you book your visit, for example, for 9 AM, you must show up between 9 AM and 10 AM. We do not recommend entering the facility without a reservation.

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Amending a booking for Blue Lagoon and Retreat Spa You cannot change the date or time of a booking after the originally selected date/time has passed.

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To enjoy a more peaceful and serene experience, it's best to visit the Blue Lagoon during off-peak hours. Visiting early in the morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM or in the evening between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM when it's quieter is a great way to avoid crowds and fully appreciate the natural beauty of the lagoon.

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On average, we would say that it is absolutely enough to allow yourself two hours for the Blue Lagoon. However, the time every traveler needs for visiting the Blue Lagoon is highly individual.

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Also be aware that if you lose your bracelet, you will be charged a fee. All guests must shower—without a swimsuit—before entering the Blue Lagoon.

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Luggage storage is especially convenient for guests visiting Blue Lagoon on their way to or from the airport. Also note that if you have a normal backpack or a light bag, you can probably fit it in your changing room locker, which is 35x45 cm/14x18 inches.

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Bring a waterproof sleeve for your phone Don't bring your phone into the lagoon unless you have a waterproof case.

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Time of the Day During the day, the Blue Lagoon fills up, and the busiest times are between 11 AM and 3 PM.

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Do you shower after the Blue Lagoon? Yes, you should shower before and after your stay at the lagoon. Guests are required to shower, without their swimsuit, prior to using the geothermal spa. Simply use the showers and soaps available in the changing rooms.

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Typically, guests enjoy the water for two hours. After soaking in the mineral-rich warmth, people generally seek nourishment by snacking at Blue Café or dining at Lava Restaurant. In total, on average, visitors spend four hours at Blue Lagoon Iceland.

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Many guests prefer to use flip-flops while walking in and around the water. If you would like to wear flip-flops, you may bring them with you or purchase them at the Blue Lagoon reception desk. Water shoes are allowed, but we don't offer them for sale.

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What is the average length of time spent experiencing the Blue Lagoon? Typically, guests enjoy the water for two hours. After soaking in the mineral-rich warmth, people generally seek nourishment by snacking at Blue Café or dining at Lava Restaurant.

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While these are great for your skin, they can leave your hair feeling dry and matted. To minimize these potential effects, we recommend that you avoid immersing your hair in the water for too long and that you rinse your hair with fresh water after exiting the lagoon.

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Sky Lagoon is quite a bit smaller, and less crowded. The pool area is still expansive, but Blue Lagoon is massive in size, with different areas wrapping around the public area to the hotel. Sky Lagoon's water isn't blue at all.

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If you prefer a sea view as you soak in the warm water of Iceland's geothermal baths, then the Sky Lagoon is for you. But if it is Iceland's unique lava landscape you prefer to gaze at while you don a mud mask and sip sparkling wine, then it has to be the Blue Lagoon.

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“Can you leave and come back in the same day?” If you stay in their hotel you can. Or you Just want to get out of the pool to eat at the restaurant, you can leave for a few hours and go back.

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If you don't want to swim in the Blue Lagoon or you missed out on the time slot you want. You do not need to go inside the Blue Lagoon to see the milky blue waters.

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Don't go with any makeup or styled hair. You will have to shower (without your swimsuit) before entering the lagoon.

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