Hotel A
The Kayon Jungle Resort
Bali
Hotel B
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Iceland
vs
Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
The Kayon Jungle Resort 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
The Kayon Jungle Resort scores 100/100 on our honeymoon rubric; The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland scores 96/100. The Kayon Jungle Resort edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick The Kayon Jungle Resort for...
- ◆The Kayon Jungle Resort scores higher overall (100/100 vs 96/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆The Kayon Jungle Resort starts at $400/night — easier on the budget.
- ◆The Kayon Jungle Resort offers beach — not available at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland.
Pick The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland for...
- ◆84% of The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland reviews are from couples — the romance signal is strong.
- ◆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
3
The Kayon wins
3
The Retreat wins
Criterion
The Kayon Jungle Resort
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Honeymoon Score
✓100/100
96/100
Price / night
✓$400–$1,200
$1,200–$4,000
Stars
4★
✓5★
Adults-only
Yes
Yes
Beach access
No
No
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
✓Yes
No
Couples reviews
64%
✓84%
TripAdvisor
4.8/10
✓9.5/10
Country
Indonesia
Iceland
Destination
Bali
Iceland
Bali
The Kayon Jungle Resort
100/100·$400–$1,200/night
Iceland
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
96/100·$1,200–$4,000/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — The Kayon Jungle Resort or The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?+
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland is the pricier of the two ($1,200–$4,000/night vs $400–$1,200/night for The Kayon Jungle Resort).
Which is adults-only — The Kayon Jungle Resort or The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?+
Both properties are adults-only.
Does The Kayon Jungle Resort or The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland have overwater bungalows?+
Neither property offers overwater villas.
When is the best month to visit The Kayon Jungle Resort and The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland?+
For The Kayon Jungle Resort in Bali, 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 The Kayon Jungle Resort better than The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric The Kayon Jungle Resort scores 100/100 versus The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland at 96/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise adults-only (The Kayon Jungle Resort) over luxury (The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland).
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