Stunning Underwater Hotels For The Stay Of A Lifetime

Accommodation is an important thing to consider when it comes to any vacation. After all, where you stay can make all the difference to whether you love or hate your time away. Some of the things to consider include price, comfort, and amenities, as well as whether they can offer you an experience like no other.

It’s safe to say that the hotels we’ve been looking at recently certainly tick the box for that last point. If you’ve never thought about staying somewhere underwater before, these incredible destinations may soon have you reaching for your snorkel and wetsuit. The rooms here are truly like nothing we’ve ever seen before.

Jules’ Undersea Lodge, Florida

One of the most unique underwater hotels around is Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida. This place used to be a research laboratory, which is why the entire place is underwater. If you want to get there, you have to actually scuba dive down there, so your trip below the ocean’s surface will truly be an authentic one. Despite the location, you’ll still have access to some amazing perks like a Wi-Fi connection and free pizza delivery. Plus, the views of the mangrove lagoon out of the windows may well take your breath away. A stay here is definitely what we’d call the experience of a lifetime.

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, China

Whatever room you stay in at the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland in China, you’re afforded some pretty spectacular views. Those on the higher levels of the building get to look out onto the quarry and waterfalls that surround this luxury hotel. Meanwhile, those at the bottom of this accommodation get to enjoy an underwater stay with the most beautiful views of what’s below the surface. With reported nightly rates of $1,100, a stay here can be expensive but much more reasonable than many other underwater hotels around the world. Plus, it apparently comes with an underwater swimming pool which might take some time to wrap your head around.

Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

Another hotel that seems to offer the best of both worlds is Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa. However, in this instance, all guests get to enjoy the views from above and below. That’s because the hotel offers nearly a dozen two-story suites with an outdoor patio on the top and underwater views of the aquarium on the bottom. While some underwater hotels might not guarantee the opportunity to watch aquatic animals going about their business, this spot certainly can. After all, there are apparently 40,000 fish in the aquarium. That alone almost justifies the price tag, which is reportedly almost $1,500 a night.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives

One of the best places to visit for an underwater hotel experience is Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in the Maldives. Their luxury Muraka suite reportedly sits some 16 feet below the surface of the ocean and offers some truly spectacular views. You don’t have to spend your entire day below the depths as it does come with an above-water living area. However, when you’re ready to live your Ariel fantasy, you can head down to the bedroom where acrylic walls offer 360-degree views of what’s in the water around you. Just one night here makes for quite the experience, although at a reported $9,999, that may be a bit too pricey for some.

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Somewhat cheaper than the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island but still on the more expensive side is the underwater suite at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. Here, it will reportedly set you back more than $7,000 a night to sleep below the water’s surface. However, there is a lot to love about this place that may well justify the price tag. For one, you get an incredible view of the aquarium, which is reportedly home to 65,000 sea creatures, including sharks. There are also perks like breakfast in bed and a 24-hour butler to sweeten the deal and ensure your stay is a luxurious one.

Reefsuites, Australia

The experience offered by Reefsuites in Australia is truly something not to be missed. You reportedly start by exploring the Great Barrier Reef before enjoying a meal under the stars when the sun goes down. After you’ve had your fill and want to retire, you get to sleep in a private room underwater where you can continue to appreciate the majesty of life beneath the surface. Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can watch the water to your heart’s content before eventually drifting off. It’s definitely something worth doing once in your life, and the nightly rate is supposedly cheaper than all these other underwater hotels.

It’s amazing that we’re at the point now where we can actually spend the night underwater and be perfectly safe. We’re sure that more underwater hotels like these will pop up in years to come. For now, though, these are the ones that are worth staying in if you want an unforgettable experience.