9 Best Underwater Hotel Rooms Around the World

If you’ve been there and done that with all the best land-based hotels around the world, then it’s time to take a dive into the deep blue sea to find all the best underwater hotels on the planet. 

Yes, you read that correctly. Underwater. As in sleeping with the fishes — but in a good way. In waters from north to south and east to west, there are gorgeous accommodations hiding just under the waves, and all come with the same fantastic service and amenities you expect on firm ground. Ready to take the plunge? Here are nine of the world’s best underwater hotels to book for your next grand adventure, along with one bonus underwater experience to try. 

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Find total underwater opulence at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. The iconic resort is home to underwater suites with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the Ambassador Lagoon, home to 65,000 sea creatures. When guests are finally ready to leave their rooms, they can explore the rest of the resort’s fantastic offerings, including its thrilling Aquaventure Waterpark, calming spa, and world-class dining at venues like Nobu and Hakkasan.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, The Maldives

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island offers a truly spectacular underwater living experience at the Muraka, its two-level villa where the primary bedroom is submerged at 16 feet below sea level. Here, guests can enjoy a bedroom, bath, and living area, all of which come with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out into the ocean — ensuring that you can go to bed and wake up with fish all around. The property is also home to the famed Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, which offers more underwater luxury.

Hotel Utter Inn, Sweden

Have a charming underwater stay all to yourself by booking Hotel Utter Inn in Sweden. From above sea level, the hotel looks to be nothing more than a teeny-tiny red cabin floating in the waters of Lake Mälaren, near the city of Västerås. Below the surface, though, the property (reachable only by boat) comes with a single underwater room that holds twin beds and windows on all sides, providing an intimate view of the lake’s aquatic life. On sunny days, guests can head to the upper deck to catch some rays and gaze upon the city skyline. 

Cruise Whitsundays Reefsuites, Australia

Reefsuites, located off the coast of Airlie Beach, offers guests a close-up view of the Great Barrier Reef’s spectacular marine life. The suites are run by Cruise Whitsundays, and accordingly, guests are whisked to them by way of a scenic cruise. The two over/underwater bungalows feature massive picture windows looking out to the azure waters, allowing guests to lay in bed and watch the colorful fish swim by for as long as they wish.

The Manta Resort, Tanzania

Go totally off-grid by booking a stay in the Underwater Room at the Manta Resort on Pemba Island, Tanzania. The eco-luxury resort is home to a floating structure anchored offshore that includes an above-water deck space for guests to lounge on and a submerged bedroom that has panoramic underwater views. It’s an intimate space free of any crowds — save for a school of fish or two swimming by your window. The resort also offers plenty more water-centric experiences, including diving excursions that will bring you even closer to the aquatic life.

Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

Find not one, not two, but 11 underwater suites at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. The two-story Ocean Suites offer underwater bedrooms and on-land living rooms so guests can experience life above and below all at once. And while, yes, the underwater bedrooms are the star, these rooms come with plenty of additional amenities, including private patios with hot tubs and dedicated butler service. When guests are ready to leave the undersea world, they can go out and explore the surrounding area using the hotel’s audio-guided nature treks to lead them to all the best spots.

Jules’ Undersea Lodge, Florida

You don’t need to dig out your passport to find underwater hotel adventures. Simply head to Florida, where Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo holds the (albeit self-professed) distinction of being the world’s first underwater hotel. Unlike the others on this list, getting here requires a bit of work, as guests need to scuba dive 21 feet below the surface to get to the front door. The underwater building was originally used as a research lab, giving it a neat historic appeal. Inside, guests will find plenty of creature comforts like hot showers and a full kitchen — and you can even order a pizza to be delivered to your underwater suite, which is included in the room rate.

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, China

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland allows guests to choose whether they want to spend their nights above or below the water’s surface. Three different room classes — certain premium rooms, duplex suites, and underwater view suites — come equipped with under-the-sea views, thanks to massive picture windows that act like a portal to the underwater world. The rooms come with plenty of other amenities, too, including butler service in some suites, Nespresso machines, and televisions (not that you really need TV when the real show is swimming right outside your window).

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, The Maldives

The Aqua Villas at the Pullman will make you feel one with the Indian Ocean. The suites include an underwater bedroom complete with one full wall made of glass, keeping the ocean’s majesty in unobstructed view. But that’s not the only room you can enjoy. The two-level lodgings also have an upstairs, above-water area, complete with an overwater bedroom for when you prefer to sleep with a fresh breeze.

Bonus: Hurawalhi, The Maldives

Hurawalhi may not have any underwater accommodations, but it more than makes up for it with its truly stunning restaurant, 5.8, which sits — you guessed it — 5.8 meters below the surface. The restaurant completely envelops its guests thanks to its tunnel-like seating, which ensures every single seat gets a prime view of the aquatic life. It’s also a spot where every guest will feel like a VIP, as there is only room for 10 couples total. Best of all, the food is fantastic: Diners can choose a seven-course seafood, meat, or vegan tasting menu (five courses at lunch) for their undersea experience.