Floating Hotels

Iceland's tourism innovations never cease to amaze. What could possibly be better than watching the colorful Aurora Borealis from a comfy, traditionally designed room in a log house? An environmentally friendly houseboat that can be "installed" anywhere without harming nature! So, you can get up close to places where you …

The world's largest coral reef system is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef consists of 2900 reefs and 900 islands, and it's one of the biggest natural spectacles in the world. At this natural wonder, Cruise Whitsundays launched a unique pontoon in 2019, right before …

Going off the grid is today's hype and a natural evolution of human civilization into self-sustainability. So producing your own energy by going off-grid is great, but how about going off-land? Yes, the Australian Lilypad, about an hour north of Sydney, has just done that. They took a cute cottage, …

The solar-powered and self-sufficient capsules by Athenea float on water. It's the brainchild of naval architect Jean-Michel Ducancelle, who was inspired by the floating saucer in the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. These eco-luxe pods take hotel suites to a whole new level. They can be installed …

The Rijnhaven, with its floating forest and the iconic Rijnhaven Bridge, is one of the oldest ports of the Nieuwe Maas River, dating back to 1895. Wikkelboats launched a small hotel with just four tiny floating houses in this quirky part of Rotterdam. The sustainable water houses offer unique accommodation …

Stayokay is a well-known chain of Dutch hostels that operates around the country. But recently, they’ve added new accommodation to their offer that looks a lot more like an eco-hotel than your usual hostel dorm. The Ecolodge at Dordrecht is a beautiful floating hotel room located in a remote, quiet …

Located in the Finnish Lapland, Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos is a unique place where people can stay in one of the ten mobile igloos. The clever invention of glass igloos allowed experiencing natural phenomenons such as the aurora borealis through large panoramic glass panels. However, AuroraHut goes a step further. …

If you’re looking to stay in a unique hotel in London, Good Hotel could be one option. This ‘floating’ hotel is moored at the Royal Victoria Dock and offers excellent connectivity to the city thanks to its proximity to the Royal Victoria Light Rail station. The carefully designed rooms come …

This hostel rocks, literally. Arkabarka (is that not the most fun name to say?) is a boat hostel in Belgrade, Serbia, at the river Danube. This contemporary wooden building is situated in one of the most beautiful central parks of Belgrade. Though it’s a hostel, there are definitely options for …

Located in Manila Ocean Park, one of the cities famous tourist sites, Hotel H2O unique insofar as it is half hotel and half aquarium. It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, “sleeping with the fishes.” If the idea of being underwater doesn’t appeal, then you can take a …

The Amazon Jungle Palace is the first floating eco-friendly, luxury hotel to offer beautiful views and an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the Amazon rain forest on Rio Negro, the hotel is only 8 kilometers from Manaus and offers daily transfer to the international airport. The natural construction elements harness the …

The world-renowned River Kwai Jungle Rafts resort has been providing guests a tranquil atmosphere amid the natural beauty of Thailand since 1976. Located on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, this “floatel” is nestled in the Erawan National Park. From here, you can easily explore many of the natural caves …

Located on Pemba Island in Zanzibar, The Manta Resort has a remarkable jewel in its crown of luxury: an underwater sea room. It's part of an ingenious floating structure with three levels. The landing deck is where the boat drops you off and where the lounge and bathroom are located. …

What better way to celebrate nature than by floating on the water? The Village cabins to rent are heated and comfy, but the real attraction is the amazing feeling of floating on water while you sleep in a comfy bed or dine with friends. You can either have a cabin …

Who can afford the ₤150,000-a-week it costs to charter a superyacht? Not many. But thanks to the Sunborn London you can still experience the life of a sexy sea-dog. It is a 394ft superyacht that has been converted into a luxury hotel. Permanently moored at Royal Victoria Dock, the financial …

Located in the fascinating town of Oosterend, "Het Kleine Paradijs" ("The Little Paradise" in English) is the perfect place to explore the region. Oosterend was known as “the Jerusalem of Holland” because it was home to five different religions and, this being the genteel Netherlands, they all existed happily together. …

The peaceful waterways of the Netherlands have long been popular holiday destinations. There is something about calm, fresh water, trees, and far-distant grasslands that relaxes the soul. Trouble is, you always have to leave the water and return back to reality by heading back to your hotel at the end …

Hotel Palafitte takes Japanese minimalism and combines it with over-water bungalows from the South Pacific islands and places it all in the Swiss Alps. And not just anywhere in the Swiss Alps, in one of the best spots available in the converted Three Lakes region. Contemporary hardwood floors and designer …

Rainforests, they’re not just for tropical countries. There’s one in Canada too. Twenty-one million acres of it. There, you will find King Pacific, one of the new breeds of ‘eco-lodges’. Developers worked closely with local First Nation tribes in order to support the local economy. As a result, you can …

When you wake up in the Utter Inn, you will think you are still dreaming. After all, fish should not be swimming past your window, and that cloud is actually a jellyfish? What’s going on here? Then you remember you booked a room in the unusual underwater hotel by Swedish …