Submerged Suites in Maldives
The Maldives is a prime destination for underwater luxury, with several resorts offering unique submerged accommodations. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island's
The Muraka suite, meaning 'coral,' provides an extraordinary two-level experience. Its lower level, situated over 16 feet below the surface, features acrylic walls offering panoramic ocean vistas, while the upper level boasts a living area and king bedrooms. Similarly, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa presents Aqua Villa Experiences with dual-level villas, allowing guests to alternate between underwater bedrooms and overwater secondary rooms, complete with private pools and deck areas. Anantara Kihavah Maldives offers an underwater restaurant and wine cellar called Sea, allowing diners to enjoy exquisite meals surrounded by marine life, though not a full sleeping accommodation, it provides a profound underwater dining experience.
Aquatic Adventures in Asia
Asia presents fascinating underwater hotel options, blending cutting-edge design with breathtaking marine environments. In Shanghai, China, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is built within an abandoned quarry, featuring two submerged floors with 'Premier Underwater View' suites. These rooms offer views into an underwater world, including a unique underwater swimming pool and restaurant, making it easier to secure a reservation due to multiple available suites. Meanwhile, Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa offers Equarius Ocean Suites, two-story accommodations with direct access to a vast aquarium. The lower level provides direct underwater views of approximately 40,000 fish, ensuring a vibrant spectacle right from the room.
Unique Ocean Dwellings
Beyond the typical hotel structure, some accommodations offer truly distinctive underwater living. Australia's Reefsuites, located in the Great Barrier Reef, provide an intimate encounter with marine life. Guests embark on a scenic journey to a pontoon boat before retiring to private rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of the reef. For the truly adventurous, Jules' Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida, requires guests to scuba dive to reach their rooms. This former research laboratory offers a raw, unfiltered underwater experience with two bedrooms and Wi-Fi, allowing occupants to gaze out at the surrounding mangrove lagoon, truly immersing them in the aquatic environment. Tanzania's Manta Resort on Pemba Island features an 'Underwater Room' that feels like a private island, boasting a submerged bedroom with coral reef views and a rooftop deck for stargazing, offering unparalleled privacy and a unique perspective of the ocean.
Aquatic Wonders in Dubai
Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm, offers a luxurious underwater suite that grants guests an exclusive view into the resort's Ambassador Lagoon aquarium. The Underwater Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing residents to witness the mesmerizing spectacle of over 65,000 marine creatures swimming by. While not a standalone underwater structure, the experience is enhanced by exclusive perks such as in-bed breakfast, complimentary airport transfers, and a dedicated 24-hour butler, transforming a stay into an opulent aquatic encounter.
