A long time ago, islands without beaches were not suitable for tourism development. It was not until 1967 that three Californians, known as the "Bali Boys", changed this situation on the island of Raiatee in Tahiti. They designed an accommodation model that became very popular among tourists - water accommodation. Room. At that time, they assured the government that the floating houses would be like traditional Tahitian fishing houses and would never damage the local coral ecology. One of the defining features of this type of water house is the thatched roof. Nowadays, the craze for water house vacations has spread all over the world. On islands in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, more and more professional hotels have designed exquisite water vacation houses. The following are the ten most popular water houses in the world. Each has its own unique design and is integrated with nature. It is a treasure place for enjoying the scenery and vacation.
Conrad Maldives
Maldives
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Conrad Maldives is located on Rangali Island. Its water villa is located on the turquoise sea. Through the glass floor of the villa, guests can directly Admire the blue waves of the clear water. With luxurious king-size beds, huge floor-to-ceiling windows, terraces, spa baths, spa fitness rooms and an outdoor Jacuzzi, the water villas are equipped with facilities for complete relaxation. When you wake up in the morning, you can sit on the terrace of the villa, order a breakfast delivered to the room, taste fresh juice, bathe in the morning sunshine, quietly appreciate the warm and soft light reflected on everything around you, and then go to the infinity pool Stretch your muscles a little and welcome a beautiful day.
Songsa Resort
Cambodia
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Songsa Resort is located on two private islands in Cambodia. The two islands are connected by a trestle. The resort can be reached by speedboat in 45 minutes from Thailand's south coast. The resort has a total of 27 villas for guests to choose from, among which the "Royal Water Villa" is unique. It uses original ecological wood as building materials, has two bedrooms, a large glass floor in the living room, and a half-moon-shaped infinity pool. Sunken bathtubs, spacious terraces, private chefs, private docks and special boats are also provided for guests, giving guests an intimate and private experience.
Laucala Island Resort Hotel
Fiji
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Laucala Island is a private island in the northeast of Fiji. The water villas on the island are more like a water manor. It is unique not only for its split-level design, but also for its striking outdoor spaces – huge terraces and a large swimming pool carved directly into the rock on the shore. If you stay in a two-bedroom villa priced at $8,800 per night, you can take a private yacht to and from the main resort facilities. Of course, you can also choose to just stay near the villa and walk on the boardwalk to admire the perfect emerald lagoon, or comfortably Take a dip and gaze out over the island’s volcanic landscape and preserved mangroves covered in tropical rainforest.
Espantos Island Resort Hotel
Belize
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Espantos Island is a private island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. Together with more than 400 other islands, it forms the Belize Barrier Reef. Espantos Island has seven unique villas surrounded by lush woods, the most popular of which is the "Window House Water Villa" that stretches into the sea. This villa covers an area of ​​more than 100 square meters and is surrounded by the sea, giving people an absolute sense of privacy. The villa is equipped with custom furniture and glass floors, where guests can feel the waves of the ocean immersively. There are multiple lighting modes in the room, and guests can switch between them according to their mood. The sea below the house is alive with aquatic life, and people can watch it at any time.
Palafitte Hotel
Switzerland
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Water houses are not only built in tropical waters. The Palafitte Hotel on Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland is a special example. One of the first hotels in Europe to be built on "stilts", the Palafit Hotel is the masterpiece of architect Kurt Hofmann and his students, who drew on ancient Swiss construction techniques to make the 26 The house floats on the lake, blending into the water and sky. These overwater villas are mainly made of wood and glass. The rooms are spacious, about 70 square meters, and each suite has a private balcony for guests to enjoy the view.
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
France
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Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort has charming scenery, with 70,000 square meters of beach. People in the resort can have a beautiful view of Otemanu Peak on the island. The resort has 50 overwater bungalows, each with a glass floor, allowing guests to directly view the blue lagoon from inside the house. The design of the wooden house is in the traditional Polynesian style. The high beams and pure wooden structure give the room a free and easy style, making people feel more comfortable and relaxed. Some overwater bungalows have private infinity pools, allowing visitors to splash around while admiring the surrounding lush coconut groves and sparkling ocean. The resort is very close to the small town of Vaitapu on the island, and guests who like liveliness can visit it at any time.
Sweet Bocas Water Villa
Panama
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Sweet Bocas is a private island in northern Panama, covering an area of ​​about 60,000 square meters. There is a freshwater lake in the center of the island, surrounded by lush tropical jungle. , the scenery is superb. The island's Sweet Bocas Water Villas have a serene beauty of secluded independence. It is surrounded by the sea and has 7 bedrooms. The entire villa is made of precious Panamanian teak and has good water resistance. The villa is equipped with all the resort facilities you can think of - parasols, sun decks, outdoor infinity pools, well-equipped gyms, tennis courts... and is even equipped with various service staff, including chefs, bartenders, Housekeepers, tour guides, massage therapists, yoga teachers, tennis coaches, surfing instructors and more.
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Vietnam
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Water villas are the first choice for many people on vacation. One of the reasons is that water villas can integrate nature and indoors to a large extent. Ninh in Vietnam The same is true for Six Senses Van Bay. Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is located on the edge of a scenic bay, enjoying a vast sea view of the eastern sea of ​​Vietnam, accompanied by white sandy beaches and mountainous peaks. The water villas overlook the coral groups of the bay, and guests staying in them can go snorkeling at any time. In the evening, a red sun turns the bay into orange. At this time, you can lie down in the handmade wooden bathtub and enjoy an intimate moment with nature.
Rosewood Riviera Hotel
Mexico
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Rosewood Riviera Hotel is built along the winding lagoon shore and white beach, nestled in verdant mangroves, with private views along the Maya River. . The hotel has fresh and elegant decoration, complete facilities, high-end restaurants, golf courses, children's clubs, spas, etc., which is suitable for guests who like tranquility. Of course, if you love sightseeing, you won’t be disappointed here. The peaceful lagoon villas are just minutes from Caribbean beaches, surrounded by three major Mayan archaeological sites and the world's second largest coral reef, the Great Maya Reef, so guests will never be bored while staying here.
Reethi Rah Resort
Maldives
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Reethi Rah Resort is one of the many luxury hotels in the Maldives.Reethi Rah in the Maldives is surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The resort's overwater bungalows on the island are made of imported wood and use thatched roofs, inheriting the traditional Maldivian architectural style. The water houses are distributed on various "tentacles" extending from the island. The water houses on the tentacles are not densely packed. This decentralized design ensures the privacy of guests and a better viewing angle. The high ceiling design of the water house makes the entire interior more open and bright. The spacious outdoor deck, sea hammock, private infinity pool, jacuzzi and other leisure facilities allow you to stay in the house all day without being bored.
