Floating hotels aka Flotels are scattered all over the world. These structures surrounded by water bodies provide accommodation, meals and other services to travellers and tourists.
Can the magical moments in such an environment be forgotten in a hurry? They are the real definition of home away from homes because of the ambiance and good feeling that provide.
Here are some 4 floating hotels around the world you should see:
- Taj Lake Palace
Located in the middle of an Indian lake is the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur. It became famous after the 1983 James Bond film ‘Octopussy’ was filmed at it. It was the secluded lair of the film’s eponymous Bond Girl. This hotel in the middle of a lake has 65 luxurious rooms and 18 grand suites. Guests are treated as Indian royalty.
- Artic Bath, Sweden
Arctic Bath comprises a floating circular main building designed to resemble a bird’s nest, accompanied by a series of floating and land cabins around it. It also has a spa. The surrounding nature is incorporated into the cabins and suites through natural, sustainable materials with a rich history such as wood, stone, leather and luxurious textiles highligtedr with Scandinavian design. On water, the cabins contain 24 sqm floating double rooms, connected to the shore by floating walkways. The 57,5 sqm wood deck outside the cabin offers a perfect place for meditation, sunbathing in summer or spot the northern light.
- Manta Resort, Tanzania
Manta Resort is on the island of Pemba, off the mainland of Tanzania and Zanzibar. Its most outstanding feature is the Underwater Room. The guests of the Manta Underwater Room sleep in a glass-walled underwater chamber surrounded only by the sea. Above sea level, two additional levels are provided for leisure and recreation. The roof doubles as a sunbathing terrace during the day and a stargazing spot at night.
- Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
This is the romantic destination for lovers and honeymooners. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort is set on two private tropical islands connected by a 500m footbridge. Each of Rangali’s 50 villas features an infinity pool while indoors, you can view the clear blue waters below through glass flooring in the center of the living area. The resort also has the world’s first undersea restaurant and the world’s first undersea residence, The Muraka.