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1. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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2. Atlantis The Palm, Dubai ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Manta Resort, Tanzania

Category: Unique Accommodations

4. Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Romantic Islands
© Niyama Private Islands Maldives

5. Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Resorts World Sentosa

6. Jules' Undersea Lodge, Florida

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Jules' Undersea Lodge

7. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

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8. InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • What type of hotels offer a unique experience?
    • For a truly unique and luxurious experience, stay at a hotel that features underwater rooms or even an underwater restaurant.
  • What is special about these underwater hotels?
    • Some of these hotels are located along the ocean and simply have a restaurant that allows you to dine under the water, while others even have underwater rooms.
  • What can guests expect at these high-end hotels?
    • The common theme is that these are all high-end hotels and restaurants that will attend to your every need while you experience the unique opportunity to view marine animals you wouldn’t normally get to see.

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