Unearth The Voyage
Underwater hotels around the world are making underwater dreams a reality, offering travelers a chance to sleep beneath the waves in luxury suites with stunning ocean views. From floating rooms anchored to tropical reefs to five-star villas built into the seabed, these incredible properties combine adventure with comfort in ways that feel almost magical. Whether you crave total seclusion on a remote island or prefer a glamorous city resort with aquarium walls, there is an underwater escape waiting to transform your next vacation into an unforgettable journey.
1. The Muraka – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
Lying in bed 16 feet below the surface of the Indian Ocean, with nothing but crystal-clear water and marine life all around you is exactly what awaits at The Muraka, a two-level private villa where the master bedroom sits completely submerged beneath the waves. A spiral staircase or elevator takes you down to the underwater level, where curved acrylic walls and floor-to-ceiling windows turn your suite into a living aquarium.
Upstairs, you will find additional bedrooms, a spacious living area, and even an infinity pool for when you want sunshine instead of sea creatures. Conrad Maldives still offers special booking packages for this one-of-a-kind residence, making it possible to reserve your own undersea adventure.
Perfect for honeymooners or anyone checking off a major bucket-list dream, The Muraka delivers luxury and wonder in equal measure.
2. Equarius Ocean Suites – Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Only 11 suites in the entire world offer this experience, making Equarius Ocean Suites at Resorts World Sentosa one of the most exclusive underwater stays you can book. Built like a townhouse, each unit has two levels: upstairs you will find an outdoor patio with a jacuzzi, while downstairs your bedroom faces directly into the S.E.A. Aquarium, home to over 40,000 marine animals.
Imagine sipping morning coffee while stingrays and groupers drift past your window, or tucking kids into bed as they watch a living underwater world just inches away. Because there are so few suites, the atmosphere feels private and special.
Sentosa and booking sites confirm these rooms are still available in 2025, so couples and small families can combine underwater magic with easy access to theme parks and Singapore’s vibrant city life.
3. The Underwater Room – The Manta Resort, Pemba Island, Tanzania
Off the coast of Pemba Island in Tanzania, a Swedish-engineered floating structure offers three levels of pure escapism. On top, a sun deck perfect for stargazing. At sea level, a cozy lounge for reading and relaxing. Below the surface, a bedroom cube with nearly 360-degree windows that put you face-to-face with the surrounding coral reef.
You reach this secluded spot by boat, and once you are there, it is just you, the ocean, and whatever swims by. The Manta Resort has operated this room for years, and they are even building a second underwater room set to open by the end of 2025.
If you love snorkeling, diving, or simply crave total peace away from crowds, this off-grid hideaway delivers an experience you will never forget.
4. Reefsuites – Hardy Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Australia’s first underwater accommodation sits right on the Great Barrier Reef, giving guests front-row seats to one of the planet’s most famous natural wonders. Reefsuites are built into the Reefworld pontoon at Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays, and only two suites exist, so booking feels like winning a lottery.
Guests cruise out from Airlie Beach, spend the day snorkeling or diving, then settle in for the night with wall-to-ceiling glass panels that frame the reef like a living painting. Fish, turtles, and rays drift past while you sleep, and morning brings another day of underwater exploration.
Cruise Whitsundays still promotes and books these suites, confirming they remain open and ready for adventurers who want to combine a reef trip, water sports, and an unforgettable overnight stay all in one package.
5. Underwater Suites – Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE
At Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, you do not need to leave your room to see thousands of sea creatures up close. The signature Underwater Suites feature enormous glass panels that look directly into the Ambassador Lagoon, a giant marine habitat filled with manta rays, sharks, and colorful schools of fish. While these suites are not in the open ocean, the experience feels just as magical as you watch marine life glide past your bed and bathroom.
Each duplex suite is designed with five-star comfort in mind, blending high-end furnishings with jaw-dropping aquarium views. Families especially love this option because kids can spend hours watching the underwater show without ever getting wet.
Atlantis continues to book these rooms year-round, so you can plan your visit anytime and enjoy big-city luxury with an aquatic twist.
6. Jules’ Undersea Lab (formerly Jules’ Undersea Lodge) – Key Largo, Florida, USA
To reach this hotel, you must scuba dive roughly 21 to 30 feet down and enter through a moon pool in the floor. Originally a research habitat, Jules’ Undersea Lab in Key Largo holds the Guinness World Record as the first fully underwater hotel, and it still welcomes overnight guests today.
In 2025, it was reimagined as part of MarineLab Undersea Park and Museum, but the quirky, retro-futuristic vibe remains intact. You will sleep in a cozy underwater capsule surrounded by portholes looking out into the lagoon, with fish and marine plants just outside your window.
MarineLab’s official site confirms current overnight bookings, and travel writers continue to rave about this one-of-a-kind experience. If you are a certified diver who loves adventure over polished luxury, this is your dream stay.
7. Utter Inn – Lake Mälaren, Västerås, Sweden
From above, Utter Inn looks like a simple red cottage bobbing peacefully on Lake Mälaren. Climb inside, however, and a ladder takes you down about 10 feet to a compact underwater bedroom with windows facing out in every direction. Swedish artist Mikael Genberg created this quirky art project, and it has become a beloved seasonal lodging for travelers who want something truly different.
You will not find room service or fancy amenities here. Instead, you get silence, solitude, and the gentle movement of freshwater fish drifting past your windows. Regional tourism boards and booking sites still list Utter Inn as active, so you can reserve your own floating hideaway during warmer months.
Best suited for adventurous souls who value peace and offbeat charm over five-star service, this tiny underwater retreat offers a refreshingly simple escape.
8. InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland – Shanghai, China
Most skyscrapers reach up toward the sky, but InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland does the opposite. Built into the walls of a flooded quarry near Shanghai, this architectural marvel has 18 floors, and 16 of them sit below ground level. Two of those floors rest beneath the waterline, hosting premium rooms and a restaurant with aquarium-style windows that look out into the quarry lake.
Waterfalls tumble down the cliffs, and the entire property feels like a hidden world carved into the earth. IHG and major booking sites still sell stays here, with underwater rooms marketed as a top-tier category for guests who want drama and design in one unforgettable package.
Architecture enthusiasts and travelers seeking a bold, unusual setting will find everything they want here, from stunning views to cutting-edge engineering and luxury service.
