6 Amazing underwater hotels to visit

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Beach getaways are fun but to really get your dose of vitamin sea, these underwater hotels are the way to go

Looking for a change of scenery from the hustle and bustle of the city life? Scenic mountain retreats and spectacular beach shorelines are a been there, done that matter so why not take your next vacation a little further—down under. Not Australia, but these stunning underwater hotels that let you sleep with a perfect view of the aquatic life. It's (almost) The Little Mermaid life.

$1. The Ocean Suites in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore  For an option closer to home, try Sentosa's Ocean Suites. With two levels (one above water and one below), the suite is tucked away on a quiet side of the island's aquarium (which is incidentally one of the world's largest). The upper level features an open lounge, outdoor patio and a Jacuzzi. The lower level a.k.a the bedroom is equipped with glass walls to offer a magnificent view of over 40,000 sea life and an intimate sunken Jacuzzi right next to the window to go with it.     $

$2. The Underwater Suites at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai  Dubai is known for having some of the most extravagant things—malls, resorts, life—so it's not surprising that they would have a suite fit for the King of Atlantis or at least, resemble part of the lost city. Featuring three levels, floor-to-ceiling windows facing the hotel's aquarium—which is home to over 65,000 marine creatures—and an underwater en suite bathroom that allows you to bathe with the fish, the suites are so exclusive that there are only two in the whole resort.       $

$3. The Underwater Room at Manta Resort on Pemba Island, Zanzibar  Most people would visit Africa for its safaris, but there's one other hidden gem—Manta Resort's Underwater Room, and it's possibly the coolest of the lot. The three-level suite lies—or rather, floats—250m offshore from the resort. There's a sundeck at the top, a surface-level deck for dining and lounging, and a fully submerged bedroom with 360 degrees of glass windows and an unobstructed view of the thriving coral reef.     $

$4. Lovers Deep, around the Caribbean  Next to #3, Lovers Deep could possibly be the next coolest as it's a whole (luxe) submarine for two, and a mini crew that consists of a captain, butler and chef to be at your service. It can be anchored off at any Caribbean island of your choice and comes complete with on-arrival champagne, speedboat transfers from the beach, and a seductive supper of oysters.      $

$5. The world’s first underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi, Maldives  You can't stay the night with an underwater view here but something more relaxing is offered in its stead: first-class pampering with a spectacular view under the sea. Just be sure to book your massage in one of the two exclusive rooms with glass walls.     $ $6. Ithaa Restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives  Dine with a view unlike any other as the restaurant at this particular resort is served not just tantalising Maldivian-Western fusion dishes, but a surreal view of the underwater life in a glass-domed structure. You probably wouldn't even want to leave.     $