Experience the world’s beauty below the water’s surface at an excellent underwater hotel. These unique hotels offer a unique look into marine life, from sunken rooms, clubs, and spas to one-of-a-kind restaurants. See what lies below the water at these top underwater hotels worldwide.
The Manta Resort, Zanzibar
The romantic Manta Resort in Zanzibar has several luxury accommodations to offer travelers a retreat while exploring this picturesque island oasis. However, The Manta Resort is best known for its three-level underwater room that lies 13 feet below the surface. Only accessible by boat, this private accommodation has a top deck perfect for sunbathing, while the bottom floor is completely submerged underwater. This underwater hotel room offers 360 degrees of underwater views, so you can genuinely understand aquatic life.
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Three-level underwater room
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Top deck for sunbathing
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360-degree underwater views
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis The Palm in Dubai is found on the iconic palm-shaped island, an artificial, man-made island structure. No room in this luxury 5-star hotel will disappoint; however, the two underwater suites here are truly remarkable. With floor-to-ceiling windows, these underwater rooms boast views of the 65,000 aquatic creatures that live among the ruins of the “lost city of Atlantis.” If the views don’t impress, the service will, as suites also come with a personal butler.
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5-star hotel on iconic palm-shaped island
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Floor-to-ceiling windows in two underwater suites
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Suites come with personal butler
Crescent Rd - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates— +971 4 426 2000
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
Found in the bucket list-worthy Maldives, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is home to villas, suites and a three-bedroom villa that features an underwater bedroom. However, the bedroom in the Muraka house isn’t the only place to experience the wonder of the sea here. Ithaa, an underwater restaurant on the island, is situated 16 feet below the water’s surface. This upscale establishment offers an intimate experience as there are only 12 seats available. Expect a menu full of delectable and locally-sourced seafood options. Known as the first “all-glass undersea restaurant,” dining here will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Underwater bedroom in villas and suites
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Home to first “all-glass undersea restaurant”
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Exclusive Ithaa dining experience has only 12 seats
Rangali Island Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, 20077, Maldives— +960 668-0629
Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa is found on Singapore’s island of Sentosa and is home to one of the world’s largest aquariums. Guests here can book a two-story townhouse along the aquarium for an underwater experience. These suites offer upstairs access that leads to a patio and Jacuzzi above the surface, while the lower level features underwater views.
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Island home to one of largest aquariums worldwide
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Two-story townhome with underwater views
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Upper level with patio and Jacuzzi
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, China
Built inside an abandoned quarry, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is a luxury resort found 30 miles from Shanghai, China. What makes it a unique accommodation is that it has two underwater floors. Opened in 2018, Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental boasts incredible views of the surrounding natural scenery. If you can’t book one of the underwater suites, there is a restaurant here, Mr. Fisher, that is found one level below the water’s surface, so you can still enjoy an underwater experience without booking a lower-level room here.
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30 miles from Shanghai
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Two underwater floors with suites
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Restaurant one level below water’s surface
Huvafen Fushi, Maldives
Another underwater Maldives hotel to consider for your next vacation here is Huvafen Fushi Maldives. This boutique hotel doesn’t have underwater rooms but underwater treatment rooms for its on-site spa, Huvafen Spa. The underwater treatment rooms are the world’s first and only. Nothing is more relaxing than receiving a massage surrounded by the ocean’s soothing colors and sounds. Guests here not only enjoy the underwater spa but also a private white sand beach, infinity pool, and premier snorkeling spots here.
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Only spa in world with underwater treatment rooms
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Private white sand beach and infinity pool
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Premier snorkeling spots
Nakachchafushi North Malé Atoll, 08390, Maldives— +960 664-4222
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Visit the world’s first underwater club at 5-star Niyama Maldives. This Maldives resort is home to Subsix, which is 20 feet below the water’s surface. You don’t have to be a night owl to enjoy this subsurface club. You can reserve the club for your wedding or private party. However, Subsix is also open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner too. For many, dancing under the sea is a great way to end the night in this beautiful spot in the Indian Ocean.
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World’s first underwater club
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One-of-a-kind venue for weddings or parties
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Underwater club open to public for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Olhuveli, Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Atoll, 13080, Maldives— +960 664-4111
Utter Inn, Sweden
This modest underwater hotel is found in Sweden. The Utter Inn isn’t necessarily a luxury accommodation like others on this list. However, this underwater lake hotel offers a unique experience for those visiting Sweden. Accessible only by boat, guests enjoy sunbathing on the wooden deck above the surface while embracing undersea views down below in the rooms. This underwater hotel is one of the most affordable aquatic lodging options on this list.
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Unique underwater lake hotel in Sweden
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Wooden deck for sunbathing
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One of most affordable aquatic lodging options
Jules Undersea Lodge, Florida
This Key Largo underwater hotel has a unique stipulation to stay here — you must scuba dive down 21 feet to reach this underwater abode. If you’re not a certified diver, expect to spend a couple of hours in a diving course before you can head below to your night’s destination. Jules Undersea Lodge is the only hotel on this list that is completely underwater. The lodge has all the comforts of home, though, such as a full kitchen, hot showers, and entertainment options like music, movies and books. And, of course, there are outstanding ocean and marine life views too.
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Guests must scuba dive to entrance
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Only hotel on list entirely underwater
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Lodge with full kitchen, entertainment and hot showers
