Ocean lovers who just can't get enough of the water can take swimming, snorkeling and diving one step further with a meal, a spa treatment or an overnight stay underwater. See photos.
These properties make 20,000 leagues under the sea a reality for today’s traveler.
Ocean lovers who just can’t get enough of the water can take swimming, snorkeling and diving one step further with a meal, a spa treatment or an overnight stay underwater. Located in far-flung regions such as the Maldives and Dubai, these creative hotels offer visitors a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of sea life undisturbed in its natural habitat.
Resorts World Sentosa: Singapore
The suites at the Beach Villa Ocean Suites hotel, an upscale section of Resorts World Sentosa on Singapore’s Sentosa Island, can accommodate up to four guests in each two-story townhouse. The lower level overlooks the Open Ocean Habitat in the S.E.A. Aquarium (one of the world’s largest with 100,000 marine animals), while the upper level features an outdoor patio and a Jacuzzi. When guests (or personal butlers) raise a panel to reveal the aquarium, suite lights automatically dim to ensure prime viewing conditions.
Pictured: A diver performs a dragon dance underwater at the South East Asia Aquarium in Resorts World Sentosa, a popular tourist destination as part of Chinese New Year celebrations on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 in Singapore.
(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
AP Photo/Wong Maye-E
Atlantis, The Palm: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The underwater accommodations at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai aim to create the feel of looking onto the ancient ruins of the mythical lost city. The lavish two- and three-story suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Ambassador Lagoon, which is part of the largest open-air aquarium in the Middle East. Enjoy watching fish, sharks and stingrays from bed or while using amenities made from real gold in the deluxe bathroom. Suite rates also include a dolphin encounter for two and unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark and the aquarium.
Pictured: A worker cleans up a fountain statue at the Poseidon hall with a view of the giant aquarium of the Atlantis hotel which is a part of $ 1.5 billion resort in Jumeira Palm Island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008.
(AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BikOk5-FFmh/?taken-by=conrad_maldivesPlanet Ocean Underwater Hotel
The folks behind Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel plan to build multiple submerged resorts at top seaside destinations around the world, including the Maldives, Fiji, Indonesia, Cuba and the Bahamas. With the first property scheduled to open in spring 2019, the hotels, which sit 24 to 30 feet below the surface, will use elevators to take guests to their accommodations. Avid scuba divers can even opt to dive to the facility. Lodging amenities will include internet access, entertainment centers, king-sized beds and plenty of underwater views.
(Photo by Ed Giles/Getty Images)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgbWMvugxTc/?taken-by=hurawalhiInterContinental Shanghai Wonderland: Shanghai
Slated to open in fall 2018, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland will be carved into the edge of a former quarry and set among waterfalls. The property will have two underwater floors with guest rooms you can reserve. Other planned features include a glass-bottom walking bridge, a rock climbing wall, a glass-walled aquarium and a restaurant.
Pictured: People walk on the Bund against buildings in Pudong, China’s financial and commercial hub, in Shanghai, China, Friday, May 22, 2015.
(AP Photo/Paul Traynor)
