It's the oldest thermal bath originally built in 1891 and one of the most affordable thermal bath in Iceland. It's located in the Golden Circle so it's convenient to get to. Note that it closes at 8 PM so don't arrive too late. The facility is really basic but you get to see a rustic view. The floors of the pools feel slippery and slimy, so if you're really picky about cleanliness, this may not be good for you.

Polite and helpful staff. Not too crowded & perfect temperature. Some reviews mention the ground feeling weird, we did not experience this at all. You DO need to shower naked with 8 other people in a shared shower, keep that in mind.

After visiting the Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, and Secret Lagoon, I left feeling that the Blue Lagoon simply didn’t justify its high price tag. While it’s the most famous of the three, it ended up being my least favorite—and not for lack of comparison. To start, both the Sky Lagoon and Secret Lagoon were significantly more affordable, yet offered nearly the same level of amenities. All three locations provided free showers, changing rooms, and lockers, and both the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon included free towels, with the Secret Lagoon being the only one that didn’t. What surprised me most was that the water at the Blue Lagoon wasn’t as hot as at the other two sites, which made the experience feel less relaxing despite the higher cost. The iconic blue water is really the only unique feature of the Blue Lagoon, but even that came with a downside: the milky color made it hard to see underwater, so I kept bumping my legs against the seats because they were nearly invisible. In contrast, the Secret Lagoon’s natural hot spring setting, with its large black pebbles, felt soothing underfoot, and I actually preferred that to the smooth rock bottoms of both the Sky Lagoon and Blue Lagoon. As for amenities, the Sky Lagoon easily outshone the Blue Lagoon. Both offered saunas and steam rooms, but the Sky Lagoon’s infinity pool and the included seven-step ritual made the experience feel far more special and immersive. At the Blue Lagoon, all you get is a single silica mask included in the basic admission, which felt underwhelming given the price. The only feature that stood out at the Blue Lagoon was the bathing suit–drying machine—convenient, yes, but certainly not worth the extra cost on its own. Accessibility was another major drawback. The Blue Lagoon required a long walk to reach the actual pool area, which isn’t ideal for anyone with mobility issues. In comparison, both the Sky Lagoon and Secret Lagoon were located just a short, easy walk from their entrances—within about 20 feet. While all three lagoons had seating in the water and offered basic toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and soap, the overall value just wasn’t there for the Blue Lagoon. In the end, its fame and blue water felt like its only real distinguishing features, and for the price, I expected a lot more. If you’re choosing between the three, I’d highly recommend the Sky Lagoon for its experience and value, or the Secret Lagoon for its natural charm and affordability—both offered a better, more relaxing time than the Blue Lagoon ever did.

Oldest termal spa in Iceland. It is relaxing. Some hours are quite, some hours are crowded with people. The shower types fixed in the wall here are really inconvenient to shower properly. Booking the tickets online really recommended. Take flip-flops and towel with you.

Visited during a sunny day after we were dead tired from hiking the day before. It was a welcome break for us and we had a good time here soaking our tired legs. It was also fun to drift along the lagoon on the provided floats. The water here was on the warmer side though and it was difficult to soak for long periods without taking a break. We spent about an hour here.

This place is well worth a visit. There's a hot swimming pool. A hot seated pool and a cold plunge pool. The two hot pools are heated from the geothermal spring that is just above. You can walk along a board walk to see it. Get a beernor a glass of wine and cook yourself. Your skin will thank you.

Ideal place to stop off at and warm up after completing the golden circle classics. Entry fee was c. ISK 4000 but bring your own towel. They also had a facility to spin dry your swim costume and there is a cafe for refreshments.

I would recommend this tour to anyone! It was a fantastic experience, from start to finish. Our guide was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. She made the trip even more fun. The horses were beautiful, and had a great temperament. The scenery was breathtaking!

We’re so lucky we found this place last minute and was able to book online the day before ! We did the 1 hr tour which was perfect for total beginners like ourselves. The horses are so well cared for and majestic , our guide was so nice and friendly! Icelandic horses are truly the best. Next time we’ll try 2 hrs !

Amazing experience, super friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, beautiful horses 💜 thank you!

This wonderful place is about an hour's drive from Reykjavík. The owners and the staff are extremely nice and friendly. Everyone is welcome, regardless of riding ability. We had an amazingly good riding experience. The landscape was beautiful and it was fantastic to explore it on horseback. Of the more than 100 Icelandic horses, there are all colours, foals, small ones, big ones, but what they all have in common is that they are all very friendly without exception. We had an unforgettable experience, this was our favourite of our visit to Iceland. We hope to return again some day. Thank you again! We are very grateful for everything.

I went recently and it was a magical experience! The staff was lovely, and made us feel very safe and comfortable. I have no experience on horses, and am usually a bit afraid of them, but you get used to it quickly and you start trusting the horse. We rode on a beautiful path, which gave me enough time to enjoy the view and the horse. I am forever grateful for this experience, and I really appreciate the staff who made this all enjoyable and beautiful♥️

Just amazing 🥰 Super nice instructor and a pretty ride. Icelandic horses are very friendly and comfortable. Suitable for both advanced riders and beginners!

Our one-hour ride (just the twio of us with a guide) was amazing. Highly recommended, it will make your stay in Iceland even better!

The hotel is a great base for exploring the Golden Circle and surrounding areas. The staff are very friendly, the restaurant is excellent, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. The atmosphere in the hotel was very relaxing. I’d definitely recommend it!

We stayed at this wonderful cottage during our drive around the Golden Circle. Perfect for our family with well equipped kitchen. Spacious, beautiful view of the Skalholt church. Very relaxing and best outdoor hot tub ever!

I loved this spot so much, I ended up staying an extra night due to an incoming snowstorm because I figured, in case I got stuck, this was where I’d like to be! The staff were all very welcoming and the room was spacious and clean. The attached restaurant was a great dinner option after a long day of driving. They offer breakfast in the morning for around $20 more which is a good option if you didn’t bring any groceries since it is a bit far from anything else. The hot tub and shared spaces made the space feel homey and gave me options beyond staying in my room the whole time. Location couldn’t be better, right by a historic church and about 20 mins from the Kerid crater.

Great location in nature, and very good service, the staff were very kind and accommodating. The room we were in was a bit cold at times, and the parking, considering the snowy/icy/windy conditions, was a bit far from the reception.

The staff was wonderful doing double duty working the dining room and checking in guests. The rooms are on the smaller side but clean. We loved the natural light in the rooms. The restaurant is very good. Get a kumbucha flight they make it in house. The hot tub were HOT but very relaxing. Showers are tight in the bathrooms. Make sure to explore thr grounds to learn about the history of the location.

Great hotel to stay at. Very clean , rooms perfect. Great restaurant on site. Hotel also have two hot. Also as a fantastic Lutheran Church on site with a small historical museum.

The place is so comfortable and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. We loved relaxing in the hot tub and the dining was wonderful as well.

Fantastic alternative to larger commercial lagoons. Entrance fee is cost effective and facilities are clean. Depending on time of day you may have the entire place to yourself! :)

17€ for person, small place, visit at morning time and you will be alone 🤫

Great spot off the beaten path! We went with our 3-year-old and it was a beautiful, relaxing experience and very affordable! Less than 90 minutes from Reykjavik, we spent about an hour here, the changing hut was perfect to dry off and escape the little bit of wind. Only 2-3 other people there besides us on a Sunday morning. 1500 IKR per adult and free for children 11 and younger.

First hot spot that we visited in Iceland and one of the best. You have changing facility and that's it,but water is perfect and also a location.

Absolutely LOVED this place. We went there a second time because we felt sooo relaxed after the first time! It's not very touristy, very cosy and very comfortable with the little cabin where you can put your clothes. Definitely recommend!

Private, relaxing, natural hot tub with a changing hut. This place is so secret that only a handful of people had found it while we were there. The larger of the two pools can accommodate about ten people, while the smaller can squeeze two. While enjoying a 30-min dip, I met people from Germany, Canada, Czech Rep, USA, and Poland.

Hot springs is a stretch, more like Luke Warm springs The second pool down was actually body temperature or less. The upper pool towards the rock wall was the warmest at 100 degrees F at most. 1 1/2 hr time limit but at these temps that’s more than plenty. Nice rest rooms with a shower too so that’s a plus.

I have gone rafting in many places around the world and these guys were the absolute best. They are an intentionally small team so that they can treat all of their customers as friends. I cannot put into words how great they are as guides and worth spending a little bit more - world class experience. Also - they use dry suits which make the experience way better (nearly all the other companies use wetsuits and you will be very cold and a much worse experience if you’re in a wetsuit). These guys are great 👍🏻👍🏻

My father and I went on this rafting tour and had an absolutely fantastic time! The scenery was breathtaking, and the whole experience was incredibly well organized from start to finish. We were lucky to have two amazing guides who were not only super professional and knowledgeable but also incredibly fun and friendly. They made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, while also keeping the energy high and the experience exciting. The rapids were the perfect mix of adventure and enjoyment — thrilling but never too extreme. We laughed a lot, paddled hard, and created memories we’ll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a fun, active, and memorable way to explore Iceland’s beautiful rivers. Thank you for an unforgettable day!

We went with my husband and teens; I was quite reluctant to begin with. And I ended up having the very best time! These guys are super organized, they have extra everything, so you don't get on the water half equipped. They give you time to get confident and get increasingly... whimsical from there... I definitely recommend!

The rafting experience was the highlight of our Iceland trip. The guides took care of us really well. They provided us with extra clothings to keep us warmth. The whole experience was nothing but memorable. Manni, our main guide make all us so comfortable keeping my family safe especially we are doing this for the first time with 2 young girls. To also mention, he keep us entertained and introduced exciting stunts like cliff jumping and us gliding our body through the waves (yes including the kids at our comfort level). If you are travelling with kids and don’t want to get wet especially for the kids (I did cliff jumping), please do this rafting experience with secret local. Totally no regrets and will absolutely visit them again the next time we come here ! Thanks !!

Can’t recommend enough! My bf and I went rafting and kayaking with Guømann (‘Mannie’) as our guide. Hjálmur (‘Helli’) drove shuttle. Mannie was very knowledgeable, fun and made the trip a blast! Very personable/individualized. Not at all like the larger, overly commercial companies. They have jumpers and dry suits so you’re not cold at all. I’ve rafted/paddled across Colorado and Cali but seeing Iceland’s landscape and paddling fun pristine, drinkable glacier water was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Guømann and Hjálmur were the best and the coolest people we met during our trip. They even made reservations for us at a local, amazing restaurant for afterwards. Would absolutely recommend!

Had a great rafting experience with Manni and Bada from Secret Local. Fantastic experience! We were the only ones in the group and felt the service was very personalised. They were very accommodating and ensured that we have fun while ensuring our safety anxieties. We even jumped from the raft and floated alongside the raft (Under their strict guidance) to experience the close contact with nature. coupling with their great sense of humour. Highly recommended! We love that we didn’t get wet at all with the dry suit and get straight on to our road trip immediately after the rafting!

I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Secret Local Adventures. First, the guides were hilarious, supportive, and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. The tour itself is stunning—we were in awe of their base camp (featuring a very cute dog and precious horses) & the river itself. It was the perfect mix of exciting and relaxing. If you’re coming to Iceland, getting a tour with Secret Local Adventures is a must! (We’ll be coming back for a kayak tour one day)!