8 Best Underwater Hotels In The World
Imagine falling asleep surrounded by breathtaking views of vibrant marine life, colourful coral gardens, and the tranquil blue depths of the ocean, these underwater hotels offer just that. From private glass-encased suites beneath the Indian Ocean in the Maldives to underwater hotels in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Great Barrier Reef, these remarkable underwater hotels elevate your hotel stay to new heights, quite literally.
Whether you’re a couple on a romantic getaway, or a family with curious little ones, or just someone in search of an unforgettable hotel experience, these underwater hotels offer an experience unlike any other.
Explore our list of the 10 best underwater hotels in the world.
1The Muraka, Conrad Maldives Rangali, Maldives
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Part of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in the Maldives, The Muraka is a first-of-its-kind, luxury suite that spreads over two floors. Featuring an above water living area, an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the ocean, as well as two bedrooms and a bathroom with ocean-facing tub. However, the true magic lies as you make your way down the spiral staircase or elevator to your private underwater aquarium. The master bedroom at The Muraka is submerged over 16 feet below sea level in the Indian Ocean.
As one of the finest underwater hotels, the master bedroom features a stunning 180-degree acrylic dome, offering breathtaking views of the vibrant marine life around you. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the bathroom and walk-in closet adds the sensation of living in a private aquarium, while a dedicated tunnel-viewing theatre ensures you never miss a moment of the mesmerising underwater world.
2 The Underwater Room, The Manta Resort, Zanzibar
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Manta Resort is a remote hideaway on Pemba Island, surrounded by beautiful turquoise waters and untouched coral reefs, where you can feel the simplicity of a naturally evolved traditional Swahili island culture. Anchored in an ocean floor anomaly, called the blue hole, the floating underwater room is one of the most unique hotels in the world. Encapsulated within a turquoise blue bubble, watching shoals of reef fish swim by.
This floating structure, Swedish engineered, provides three levels, above the water clad in local hardwood is a lounge, bathroom below a stargazing, sun tanning bed. Each one worthy of its own story. From the second you step onto Pemba Island, there are a dozen of activities available for you to try out. You could grab a snorkel and swim through the beautiful marine life and vibrant coral reefs, have a go at fishing, or how about having a nap under the underwater bedroom.
3Reefsuites, Australia
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Australia’s first underwater hotel, Reefsuites is truly one of a kind underwater hotels in the world. Offering an exclusive opportunity to stay beneath the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located at Hardy Reef, arrive at this underwater hotels via a scenic cruise through the Whitsundays. Choose from two underwater rooms available (king double or twin single options), both the rooms feature glass-walled en suite and floor-to-ceiling views of the spectacular underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
While staying at Reefsuites, you can take part in activities including private guided snorkelling, semi-submarine tour or even a breathtaking helicopter flight along with access to the underwater observatory, making Reefsuites a must-visit for luxury and adventure seekers alike.
4Atlantis The Palm, Underwater Suite, Dubai
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Located on the iconic Palm in Dubai, the Underwater Suite at Atlantis features immense floor-to-ceiling windows into aquarium that is filled with 65,000 marine animals. Watch sharks, rays, and fish swim right past you as the suit offers views of Ambassador Lagoon from both your bed and the marble bath tub.
Beyond the underwater views, the Underwater Hotel Suite is complete with a 24 hour private butler, its own private elevator that takes you upstairs, where the waters of the waters of the Ambassador Lagoon gently lap at the suite’s window.
5Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland, China
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Set in Songjiang in China, the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland boast not one but two underwater floors. As one of the best underwater hotels, the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland has dedicated one whole floor just for underwater suites with mesmerising views and the other for underwater restaurant.
This $300 million luxury hotel is constructed within an abandoned quarry, an extraordinary feat of engineering. In addition to the underwater suites, the rooms located on the top floor boasts balcony views overlooking the quarry and cascading waterfalls.
6Equarius Ocean Suites, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
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The Underwater Suite at Equarius Ocean Suites offers a truly extraordinary experience that tops the list of best underwater hotels. Located within Resorts World Sentosa, this exclusive suite is designed like a deluxe two-storey townhouse, that give you the best of both land and sea views in five-star comfort and a personalised butler service.
The upper level has an open living area leading onto an outdoor patio and Jacuzzi while the lower level provides a window to a unique underwater view of over 40,000 marine fishes from the comfort and privacy of your own bedroom. With floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedroom and bathroom, the aquatic wonderland becomes a captivating backdrop.
7The Utter Inn, Sweden
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The Utter Inn, a one-of-a-kind floating underwater hotel, located just a short boat ride from Västerås harbor in Sweden. Set on a floating pontoon, this unique underwater hotel in the cooler waters of Lake Mälaren can just accommodate 2 guests at a time and is only open seasonally from April to October.
The 25-square-meter deck offers a perfect spot for relaxation, while a dinghy is available for exploring nearby uninhabited islands. Located 3 meters under the water, the bedroom features panoramic windows, offering a great opportunity to drift off as the fish swim past. It is worth noting that there is no electricity, which only enhances the unique underwater experience, though a portable gas heater and lighting provide essential comfort.
8Jules’ Undersea Lodge, USA
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The only way to reach this unique hotel is through scuba diving. Jules’ Undersea Lodge stands out from the other underwater hotels because it is completely submerged, what was once a research lab known as La Chalupa located off the coast of Puerto Rico is now a one-of-a-kind retreat. Featuring two bedrooms, Wi-Fi and even free pizza delivery for dinner.
The mangrove lagoon in which Jules’ is located is a natural nursery area for many reef fish. Tropical angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda, and snappers peek in the windows of the habitat, while anemones, sponges, oysters, and feather duster worms seem to cover every inch of this underwater world. All of which can be enjoyed right from your window.
In addition to overnight stays in the Lodge, this underwater hotel offers the opportunity to incorporate a lab excursion, where you can learn more about the marine creatures from a Marine Biologist and Habitat Education specialist.
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