Hotel A
Soneva Jani
Maldives
Hotel B
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Iceland
vs
Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
Soneva Jani vs The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Two of the world's most coveted honeymoon hotels, scored on what actually matters for couples.
Our Verdict
Soneva Jani scores 97/100 on our honeymoon rubric; The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland scores 96/100. Soneva Jani edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick Soneva Jani for...
- ◆Soneva Jani scores higher overall (97/100 vs 96/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆Soneva Jani wins on the beach.
- ◆88% of Soneva Jani reviews are from couples — the romance signal is strong.
Pick The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland for...
- ◆The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland starts at $1,200/night — easier on the budget.
- ◆Pick The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland if Iceland (Iceland) is the trip you really want.
- ◆The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland is a 5-star property with 9.5 TripAdvisor.
Side-by-side
At a glance — 12 criteria
5
Soneva Jani wins
1
The Retreat wins
Criterion
Soneva Jani
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Honeymoon Score
✓97/100
96/100
Price / night
$2,500–$8,000
✓$1,200–$4,000
Stars
5★
5★
Adults-only
Yes
Yes
Beach access
✓Yes
No
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
✓Yes
No
Couples reviews
✓88%
84%
TripAdvisor
✓9.8/10
9.5/10
Country
Maldives
Iceland
Destination
Maldives
Iceland
Maldives
Soneva Jani
97/100·$2,500–$8,000/night
Iceland
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
96/100·$1,200–$4,000/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — Soneva Jani or The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?+
Soneva Jani is the pricier of the two ($2,500–$8,000/night vs $1,200–$4,000/night for The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland).
Which is adults-only — Soneva Jani or The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?+
Both properties are adults-only.
Does Soneva Jani or The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland have overwater bungalows?+
Soneva Jani has overwater villas; the other does not.
When is the best month to visit Soneva Jani and The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?+
For Soneva Jani in Maldives, aim for the dry shoulder season; for The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland in Iceland, the same logic applies — check our destination guides for month-by-month detail.
Is Soneva Jani better than The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric Soneva Jani scores 97/100 versus The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland at 96/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise adults-only (Soneva Jani) over luxury (The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland).
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