Underwater Hotels: Waves above and wonders below

Ever dreamed of drifting off while watching sea life swim right by your window? I know I have—and when I finally stayed at one of these underwater hotels, it felt like stepping into another world. These places take your stay to the next level with once-in-a-lifetime luxury beneath the waves. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be completely mesmerized.

Highlights:

• At The Muraka at Conrad Maldives, I stayed in a two-level suite where the underwater master bedroom made every moment feel surreal.
• In Dubai, the suites at Atlantis, The Palm gave me floor-to-ceiling views into a vibrant marine world—it was like living in an aquarium, but better.
• Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore offered private underwater ocean suites where I could watch reef life drift by while sipping coffee—it was magic.
• For a true adventure, I dove down to Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Florida—the only U.S. underwater hotel. Yes, you actually scuba in to check in!
• And at Manta Resort in Zanzibar, I stayed in a floating suite where the submerged bedroom let me fall asleep surrounded by colorful reef fish—it’s something I’ll never forget.