Turn off all forms of technology and surround yourself with the beauty of nature. Sit back and watch as your worries float away at these peaceful and unique ‘floating’ hotels around the world.
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
Set off from the tropical island of Lankanfushi, Gili Lankanfushi will have you slowing down your pace of life in no time and will give you time to appreciate nature. With crystal-clear water and an abundance of marine life, it truly doesn’t get more majestic than this.
Punta Caracol, Panama, South America
Punta Caracol offers guests a pure and intimate experience with nature in a place where you can relax in comfort. Watch the sunset each night from your private cabin, and then wake up to dolphins playing outside your window. (Sigh.)
Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
A true paradise, the Four Seasons Resort in Bora Bora is surrounded by marvelous views of white sand and crystal blue waters. This resort is the ultimate escape – a place to restore your mind and body.
Dragon Inn Floating Resort, Semporna, Malaysia
Inspired by the traditional Bajau water villages, Dragon Inn Floating Resort offers a charmingly simple, yet comfortable and affordable lodging option. This is a scuba diver’s paradise — it’s often said that Semporna has the best scuba diving in the world. But don’t worry, even if you aren’t a scuba diver you can still enjoy all that Semporna has to offer.
Floating & Rotating Hotel Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Although this hotel is still in the process of being built, we had to add it to our list. Once completed, this 25-story tower will rotate one degree each minute making every view a great view.
River Kwai Jungle Rafts, Thailand
Watch the current as you rest above it on the Kwai River in Thailand. This eco-friendly resort has been floating here since 1976 and guarantees an authentic experience you’ll never forget.
Botel, The Netherlands
Botel offers 175 large and comfortable rooms with views of the NDSM Werf on one side and views of the IJ river on the other side. Located in the centre of Amsterdam, you will be right in the artistic and cultural hot spot of the city, staying in one of the coolest floating hotels in the world.
Salt & Sill, Sweden
Salt & Sill floating hotel is a dream come true for owners Susanna and Patrick Hermansson. They wanted to provide people with a complete experience: food, drink and accommodation around the peaceful island of Kladesholmen. They soon realized the only place to put such a place was in the water; hence, the Salt & Sill floating hotel.
Featured image: Benoit Mahe
