Floating hotels, a fairly new concept of hotel design, are hotel resorts built to exist on open water. Aimed at more novelty-seeking guests, these hotels offer visitors the chance to experience the serenity of open waters along with numerous luxurious amenities including but not limited to spas, top-class restaurants and outdoor activities such as scuba diving.
The Conrad Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean and is built across two private islands, nearly 1,640 feet out to sea. The resort is built in such a way that its amenities are located on both land and water. The hotel has 50 water villas, 79 beach villas, an undersea dining area and more than 20 water villa spas. The amazing coral reefs and lagoons that surround the area offer guests the opportunity to do adventurous activities such as diving and snorkeling.
Situated in the center of the Great Bear Rainforest on the west coast of British Columbia and built upon a floating barge, this hotel offers guests the chance to appreciate the serenity of the great outdoors. The hotel was constructed in such a way that it must be accessed via a floatplane. The hotel boasts several oversize suites and hot tubs and offers guests outdoor adventures and activities such as hiking, kayaking, fishing and whale watching.
This romantically stunning five-star resort, situated on Lake Pichola, is built with an architectural appearance inspired by the Indian palaces of Rajasthan. On arrival to the resort, guests will be blown away with the remarkably picturesque courtyards, gardens and fountains as well as the decorative domes. Luxurious private swimming pools, several spas and outdoor dining pavilions are also featured in this resort.
Constructed purely from all-natural building materials using regional building methods, the Punta Caracol resort consists of nine separate cabins built upon stilts in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. Guests to this resort can find themselves in the company of some amazing marine life while snorkeling in the local reefs. The beauty the nature can be appreciated further with visits to the rain forests nearby.
The Dragon Inn Floating Resort, also called Semporna Floating, is situated out in aszure waters near Semporna, Malaysia. The floating resort offers guests the chance to stay in one of several palm-leaf constructed roof top accommodations, along with the chance to adventure out into the open waters to enjoy a spot of diving and an abundance of marine life.
Located in the Pacific Ocean and built on an islet approximately one mile out from the volcanic island of Bora Bora, this resort boasts 44 floating bungalows along with a top-notch spa and several garden and beach accommodations. This floating hotel destination offers guests beautiful white beaches and multiple dining facilities along with the amazing view of the islands highest mountain, Mount Otemanu.
An island paradise located just a short boat ride from the city of Male, the Soneva Gili provides visitors with both a natural experience and luxury of the highest order. Visitors to this Six Senses resort can take full advantage of the floating sun decks within the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean.
Situated in the Great Barrier Reef and operated by Fantasea Adventure Cruising, the Fantasea Reefworld floating hotel offers guests the chance to stay overnight in one of two exclusive types of accommodation as part of Fantasea’s Reefsleep adventure. Reefsleep guests can experience the wonders of the reef after dark from an underwater chamber as well as adventuring out into the clear water for a spot of scuba diving and snorkeling. Once their trip is over, guests are transported back to the mainland via a high-speed catamaran.
Made using local and eco-friendly materials, the houseboats of Kerala offer guests the opportunity to travel along scenic waterways while maintaining the comfort of a home atmosphere. Guests on board the houseboats can enjoy their stay while dining on locally caught fish and other traditional Kerala cuisine.
Being the very first floating hotel constructed in Sweden, this eco-friendly hotel is built upon floating platoons next to the famous Salt & Sill restaurant on the island of Klädersholem, north of Gothenburg. The hotel boasts 46 guest beds, a spacious conference area and gives guests the chance to wine and dine in style while floating upon the clear Scandinavian ocean top.
