Top 10 Luxury Underwater Hotels Around the World

Discover the world’s most luxurious underwater hotels, from Dubai to the Maldives. Enjoy unparalleled marine views and unforgettable experiences at these iconic destinations. We bring to you 10 of these best hotels, starting with The Muraka.

The Muraka – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Nearest Airport: Velana International Airport, Villa International Airport

Price for a Week: Starting from €23,000

Recommended For: Honeymooners, special celebrations

Submerged over 16 feet below sea level in the Indian Ocean, The Muraka is the sheer definition of underwater luxury.

This two-level residence features a master bedroom which offers 180-degree panoramic views of marine life, an upper level with an ocean-facing tub, outdoor deck, and infinity pool, and a personal chef and private butler service throughout.

As a masterpiece of design and exclusivity, The Muraka is ideal for honeymooners or those celebrating special milestones.

Atlantis, The Palm – Dubai

Nearest Airport: Dubai International Airport and Dubai Jebel Ali

Price for a Week: Starting from €9,200 per week

Recommended For: Families, couples

Regarded as the best beach hotel in Dubai, the real highlight of the Atlantis is the Neptune and Poseidon suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the Ambassador Lagoon.

This lagoon not only houses over 65,000 marine animals, including stingrays and sharks, but it provides a constantly shifting underwater tableau where guests can enjoy private in-room dining while marvelling at the aquatic life.

Along with that, this iconic destination also offers access to world-class dining, waterparks, and luxury amenities, making it a complete vacation experience.

Subsix at Niyama Private Islands – Maldives

Nearest airport: Dhaalu Airport

Price: From €10,000 per week

Perfect for: Couples, families, and underwater dining enthusiasts

Nestled within the beautiful bright blue waters of the Maldives, Subsix at Niyama Private Islands offers a truly immersive underwater experience.

Not only is Subsix the world’s first underwater nightclub and dining destination (yes, you read that right!) But with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls, guests can marvel at vibrant coral gardens and tropical marine life as they savour gourmet cuisine or dance the night away beneath the waves.

After a day spent snorkelling, diving, or enjoying one of their many spa treatments, retreat to your overwater pavilion, complete with a private infinity pool, personal butler service, and direct lagoon access.

Niyama Private Islands – Maldives

Nearest airport: Dhaalu Airport

Price: From €6,440 per week

Perfect for: Couples and groups of friends

Offering a premier underwater experience, one of the best bits about the Niyama Private Islands resort is Subsix, the underwater dining and nightlife destination.

Here, guests can savour gourmet cuisine or dance among the fish, and then retire to one of its luxurious overwater pavilions where they can relax with private pools, a personal butler service, and access to crystal-clear lagoons.

Manta Resort – Pemba Island Tanzania

Nearest airport: Pemba Airport

From €4,140 per week

Perfect for: Nature lovers and honeymooners

Located just off the coast of Zanzibar, the Manta Resort features a floating suite with a submerged bedroom, immersing guests in the tranquil beauty of the Indian Ocean.

By day, you can watch schools of tropical fish swim by; by night, you may gaze at the bioluminescent waters illuminated by spotlights. Along with that, the resort also offers above-water luxuries such as a private sun deck and top-notch spa treatments.

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland – China

Nearest airport: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Pudong Airport

Price: From €5,520 per week

Perfect for: Families and adventure seekers.

Located on the other side of the globe, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is a marvel of modern architecture.

Not only do its underwater rooms offer views of an incredible aquarium filled with exotic marine life, but the hotel’s two underwater floors house luxurious suites and dining areas. Here, you can experience luxury dining set within a futuristic escape, where you can simply sit back and watch the fish float by.

Plus, guests can also enjoy activities like rock climbing, zip-lining, and eco-tourism tours in this stunning location.

Huvafen Fushi – Maldives

Nearest airport: Velana International Airport

Price: From €7,360 per week

Perfect for: Couples seeking tranquility

Huvafen Fushi is one of the most incredible hotels you can experience, especially as the resort’s underwater spa is the first of its kind, offering rejuvenating treatments while surrounded by coral gardens and marine life.

Guests staying in the overwater bungalows can enjoy direct access to the turquoise waters, along with world-class dining and private infinity pools, making it the perfect exclusive retreat for those seeking equal measures of both tranquility and indulgence.

Lover’s Deep Submarine – St. Lucia

Nearest airport: Hewanorra International Airport

Price: From €138,000 per week

Perfect for: Exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Lover’s Deep Submarine offers a bespoke, private underwater experience moored off the coast of St. Lucia.

Not only does Lover’s Deep Submarine offer panoramic underwater views from every angle, but you can opt for a fully customisable experience, with guests able to tailor their itinerary to the final details—even to the choosing the submarine’s location.

Enjoy a private chef, butler service, and the ability to enjoy unparalleled intimacy at one of the most unique stays in the world.

Resorts World Sentosa – Singapore

Nearest airport: Changi Airport, Seletar Airport

Price: From €4,450 per week

Perfect for: Families, couples, and marine enthusiasts

One of the best parts about Resorts World Sentosa is the fact that you can enjoy a blend of both land and sea.

Here, two-story accommodations feature an upper-level living space and a lower-level bedroom which is submerged in the aquarium, allowing you to experience the best of both worlds. Guests can watch manta rays and sharks glide past their windows while enjoying in-room butler service, and then explore the rest of the resort—which offers access to Universal Studios Singapore, fine dining, and luxury shopping.

Conrad Bora Bora Nui – French Polynesia

Nearest airport: Bora Bora Airport

Price: From €8,300 per week

Perfect for: Couples, honeymooners, and adventure seekers

And finally, located in the heart of the South Pacific, we bring to you the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. This five-star resort features not only overwater villas with glass floor panels, but you can join one of their exclusive underwater adventures such as private snorkelling tours, scuba diving, and dining experiences surrounded by the island’s crystal-clear lagoon.

Combined with its world-class spa, private infinity pools, and breathtaking vistas of Mount Otemanu, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui truly is an unforgettable luxury escape.