Black Sand Luxury: Iceland’s First Beachfront Boutique Hotel Beckons

For the affluent traveler, Iceland is the ultimate landscape of fire and ice—a destination defined by stark, dramatic beauty. Soon, this landscape will offer an exclusive new retreat: Black Sand Hotel, set to open its doors in January 2026.

Touted as the country's first and only beachfront boutique hotel, this debut represents a highly sought-after pairing of luxury hospitality with Iceland's raw, elemental power.

Minimalist Design Meets Volcanic Coast

Located on a peninsula in the Ölfus region, just 45 minutes from Reykjavik, Black Sand Hotel will offer 70 guestrooms and nine spacious suites. The design philosophy is one of serene, Nordic elegance: minimalist interiors emphasized by natural materials, soft textures, and a restrained color palette.

Every room and suite is intentionally framed by wide windows that capture breathtaking views of the black volcanic beach, the North Atlantic, and the surrounding mountains. Suites are particularly luxurious, ranging up to 785 square meters, offering additional amenities like separate living and dining areas.

A Sanctuary of Nordic Wellness

The hotel enhances the luxury experience by becoming the first fully furnished DUX hotel in Iceland, with the luxury Swedish furniture house outfitting the entire property with bespoke pieces.

Crucially, the hotel’s intimate spa overlooks the dramatic black volcanic sand. It will feature signature products, a sauna, steam room, geothermal hot tubs, and a cold plunge. This focus on wellness, framed by Iceland's thermal landscape, creates the perfect sanctuary after a day of exploring glaciers and geysers.

For the culinary traveler, the signature restaurant, ÓMUR, will offer a seasonally driven menu celebrating exquisite Nordic cuisine.

Black Sand Hotel is poised to be Iceland’s definitive luxury retreat for the 2026 season. Contact your Wilton Vida advisor to secure your reservations and be among the first to experience this exceptional beachfront debut.