For many people visiting Iceland, a trip to the steamy waters of the Blue Lagoon is the highlight. A new luxury hotel, the Moss Hotel, could make that highlight even better.

Ever visited Iceland ’s Blue Lagoon and thought, ‘this is nice and all, but it’s missing a 6.618 metre water feature?’ If the answer’s yes, we’ve got some exciting news.

The Blue Lagoon had initially closed Nov. 9 after a swarm of more than 1,000 earthquakes in 24 hours, then decided to reopen again Sunday, before quickly closing again for the volcanic eruption ...

For all its fame and all the idyllic Instagram photos, Blue Lagoon can be overcrowded, unphotogenic, and pricey, with a swim costing a minimum of $64.

Silica, the Blue Lagoon’s 35-room hotel, is a 10-minute walk. (It is closing for renovations in April and will reopen later this year, in addition to a new 60-room luxury hotel with a new ...