Experience Life Under the Sea: 10 of the Best Underwater Hotels in the World
Resort World Sentosa, Singapore
The Resort World Sentosa complex in Singapore is a one-stop shop for entertainment. Inside the resort, you’ll find multiple hotels, Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium and more — including an underwater hotel.
Tucked away on the edge of the gigantic aquarium in Resort World in Singapore are 5-star rooms. The 11 exclusive suites have been designed in the style of 2-story townhouses, so guests can enjoy the best of both under and above the water. On the upper level is an outdoor area with a Jacuzzi, while down below in the sleeping area windows allow guests views of the more than 40,000 fish in the aquarium.
The luxurious amenities and personalized butler service ensure this is a top-notch experience in every way. Spending the night in one of these suites starts at around $1,500 USD.
Utter Inn, Sweden
A world apart from the lavish underwater hotel developments in Dubai or Fiji, the Utter Inn (or Otter Inn in English) in Sweden is actually an art project developed by Mikael Genberg. The 1-room floating hotel is set in the Vasteras harbor, with the upper level resembling a typical — if very small — Swedish cottage.
There is a 270-square-foot deck where guests can relax or launch a dinghy from. Below deck, 10 feet underwater, is a bedroom with panorama windows in every direction.
The accommodation is simple: there is no electricity and you’ll be climbing up and down a ladder to get to the bedroom. This merely adds to the peaceful and whimsical nature of the hotel, though. You’ll be rocked gently to sleep by the movement of the structure, and be visited at the windows by all manner of aquatic life.
The hotel is only open between April and October and prices start from $165 USD a night.
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Lovers Deep, Caribbean
The ultimate in exclusive accommodation, Lovers Deep is a first-class submarine where couples can join the “Mile Low Club.” Everything about a stay on this underwater hotel — booked through Oliver’s Travels — is personalized. It can stop in the waters of any Caribbean island that guests desire. An underwater stay in this mobile hotel is unlike any other vacation package in the world.
You’ll be ferried to your accommodation in a speedboat (or reach it by helicopter if you prefer), then you’ll be treated to fine dining with a (submerged) sea view, and can even request rose petals to be scattered throughout your suite for an extra romantic touch.
An aphrodisiac menu designed to round out the ultimate honeymoon experience includes sensual delights such as oysters, caviar and chocolate fondant with essence of royal pomegranate.
If you’re worried that the interior of a submarine would be cold and harsh, don’t stress — this vessel has been designed with utmost comfort in mind. The luxurious living rooms and bedrooms feature hardwoods and leather sofas as part of the decor, and every possible amenity has been accounted for.
An underwater stay in one of the most unique and romantic hotels in the world costs a cool $292,000 USD per night.
