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World’s Coolest Underwater Hotels and Resorts
The world’s coolest hotels and resorts can be found underwater! There’s something magical about seeing what really lies beneath. These hotels are submerged underwater either under the sea or an abandoned quarry. All these underwater hotels underwent meticulous construction to ensure the safety of the guests and employees.
Here are some of those hotels in case you’re feeling brave.
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, China
Location: Songjiang, Shanghai, China
The site of this underwater hotel is an old quarry. It’s the first of its kind materialized by Shanghai Shimao Group and managed by Intercontinental Hospitality Group. The hotel is being built by British firm Atkins. It features 380 rooms and 2 underwater levels of a restaurant and guestrooms looking out of the water. An artificial lake is created and guests can enjoy extreme sports like rock climbing and bungee jumping. This futuristic hotel will open in late 2018.
Per Aquum Huvafen Fushi, Maldives
Address: North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Price per night starts at USD1090 via Agoda
One of the most visited beaches in the world is located in the Maldives. It’s also in Maldives that you’ll find the next underwater hotel in the list. This boutique hotel offers a private beach, snorkeling activities, swimming in their infinity pool and their spa. Their spa is where you can get the view of the water below. When you’re lucky, you’ll see schools of fishes passing by.
Atlantis the Palm, Dubai
Address: Crescent Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 4 426 2000
Discounted Price per night starts at USD344 via Agoda
The Middle East never fails to impress with their state-of-the-art structures and man-made islands. In Dubai, Atlantis The Palm is one of the luxurious hotels one can stay in. You won’t easily know how much their Underwater Signature Suite Is. You’ll need to submit your information then they will contact you for details. This exclusive suite can give you the most stunning underwater views. If you can’t stay at the suite, you can also buy a ticket to roam their Lost Chambers Aquarium. This luxury property is rated as one of the world’s best underwater hotels.
Anantara Kihavah Villas, Maldives
Address: Kihavah Huravalhi Island, 20215, Maldives
Telephone: +960 660-1020
Lowest Price per night starts at USD1130 via Agoda
While the resort and its other facilities are above water, it’s really their restaurant that attracts many. Besides the crystal clear waters of the Maldives, you’ll experience, you can have a clear view of the ocean floor at the restaurant. The delicious meals can be paired with wine which will come from the underwater cellar. As you finish your meal with your travel buddy, you’d be amazed at how many live creatures dancing in front of your eyes.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
Address: Rangali Island, Rangali 20077, Maldives
Phone Number: +960 668-0629
Discounted Price per night starts at USD392 via Agoda
It seems that underwater restaurants are the thing in the Maldives. It may not be the whole resort but this place is still worth checking out its cool restaurant which seats 12 persons. What you’ll see are vibrant coral gardens and fishes swimming by. This restaurant is where you can truly indulge as they serve a six-course set dinner menu. You may not be swimming underwater when you sleep but at least you got to see the ocean floor while you eat.
It might be daunting to think that you’ll be in some sort of interaction with sea creatures as you look outside your glass windows but think about the colorful corals and other species you can see. Each of these resorts and hotels offers the best adventures underwater. Try it out now and have the time of your life.
Do you know other Underwater Hotels and Resorts that should be included on the list? Please feel free to suggest by posting a comment below. Thank you!
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