Who has never dreamed of taking a vacation in a luxurious villa over the water in some heavenly corner of the world
The idea of the overwater bungalow was born in 1967 thanks to three Californian guys, owners of two hotels in French Polynesia , who worked hard to overcome the scarce presence of beaches in some points of the islands by building structures directly on the water. From that moment on, the over waterthey became the symbol of French Polynesia and then spread all over the world. A luxury stay in a dream location, with direct access to crystal clear waters and an atmosphere of peace that you will not find anywhere else… here are 10 resorts with the most incredible overwaters in the world!
OVERWATER MALDIVES – ST REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI RESORT
This five-star property, located on a private island in the Maldives, amazes you with its tropical beauty, made up of dense vegetation and white beaches. It is characterized by architecture inspired by marine life, with for example the Whale Bar, which takes the shape of the whale shark, and the Iridium Spa, which resembles a lobster. The 44 overwater bungalowsof this resort will give you a breathtaking view of the ripples of the Indian Ocean! If you want to overdo it with a luxury holiday, book the John Jacob Astor Estate, one of the largest dream villas in the Maldives, which will spoil you with its design and the many services it offers.
OVERWATER VIETNAM – SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY An
oasis of peace overlooking a bay in eastern Vietnam, which will give you the illusion of being on a remote and paradisiacal island; surrounded by mountains and a lush forest, it can only be reached by boat. The wonderful overwater bungalowsof this resort, built towards the west to be able to enjoy the magical tropical sunsets, are wedged between impressive rock formations and have a terrace with an infinity pool, all the comforts for five-star relaxation and a ladder that plunges directly into the sea. Incredible water bungalows in Vietnam that constitute an intimate refuge surrounded by unspoiled nature …
OVERWATER CAMBODIA – SONG SAA PRIVATE ISLAND
The Song Saa Private Islandand a resort that reflects the beauty of the Cambodian coast, built with local materials and perfectly in tune with the local nature, and located on a small private island and surrounded by a magnificent tropical landscape, pristine beaches and a fascinating coral reef . It features 9 overwater villas, with furnishings inspired by Cambodian nature and art. The top of the range is the Royal Villa, the ultimate in overwater experience, very large and with all imaginable comforts; it is located in a particularly intimate corner of the island, perfect for a wonderful out-of-this-world holiday!
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POLYNESIA – LE MERIDIEN BORA BORA
One of the most beautiful lagoons in the world is certainly the one that hosts the luxury resort Le Meridien, in Bora Bora, in French Polynesia: an exclusive and original complex, built above the waters of phosphorescent colors and with a spectacular view of Mount Otemanu. Here you will find some of the best overwater in Polynesia , equipped with modern and design furnishings; the icing on the cake is a glass floor part that all overwaterpresent, which will allow you to admire the underwater life of the lagoon from the comfort of your rooms. So put on your flower necklaces, treat yourself to a tropical drink and let yourself be overwhelmed by the beauty of Polynesia!
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FIJI – LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT
Likuliku means “calm waters”, and fully expresses the tranquility that this place conveys. Located on the island of Malolo, this resort, the only one to offer overwater in Fiji , is another earthly paradise characterized by the green of the vegetation, the phosphorescent blue of the sea and the shining white of the beach. The overwatersLikuliku, built with local materials, were designed following the traditions and values of Fijian culture. You can enjoy the panorama of the lagoon while resting on your private terrace, indulge in water activities or explore the fauna and flora in the surroundings … what is certain is that you will never want to go home!
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INDONESIA – BAWAH RESERVE
This resort is located on the main island of the Bawah group of islands in Indonesia, a corner of the world with beautiful transparent waters and a rich coral reef. The Bawa Reserve was designed following the criteria of eco-sustainability and built with natural materials such as bamboo and recycled wood, all with a refined, exotic and minimal style at the same time. It has 11 overwater bungalows, decorated with marine-themed and jungle-themed murals, offering great views of the surrounding lagoon. These overwaters in Indonesia will hit you right in the heart!
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JAMAICA – ROYAL CARIBBEAN SANDAL
Just off the coast where the large main structure of Sandal Royal Caribbean is located, there is a small island that hosts another part of the resort, a part with a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere, with quiet paths and romantic gazebos on the beach. The private island also features wonderful overwater waters, which have the characteristic of being connected to a heart-shaped platform, to bring the levels of romance to the stars! Suspended above a sea of a thousand shades and equipped with a part of glass floor to admire the rich marine life, they will make your love escape in the Caribbean an unforgettable dream …
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– MILAIDHOO ISLAND
Milaidhoo Island is a beautiful boutique hotel located on a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, ideal for those looking for an intimate, exclusive and luxurious at the same time. Here you will find everything you could want from an overwater bungalow in the Maldives ! 245 sqm thatched roof villas furnished in Maldivian style, terrace with a huge infinity pool, private ladder that plunges into dreamy waters … Embrace the resort’s “barefoot informality” philosophy, throw off your shoes and let yourself be pampered from a fantastic experience in the Maldives, built according to your personal needs.
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MALDIVES – SONEVA JANI
At Soneva Jani you will find the utmost luxury in terms ofoverwater in the Maldives ! We are talking about real villas on two floors, suspended over a wonderful lagoon and characterized by interiors in a refined and contemporary style, equipped with huge private terraces with swimming pool and every modern comfort, as well as butler service. The goodies of a stay in these wonderful villas are the retractable roof that will allow you to admire the stars from the comfort of your bed and the possibility of having a private slide that flows directly into the ocean from the upper floors! An earthly and marine paradise, where you can realize the most demanding dream of a stay in the Maldives.
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MALDIVES – GILI LANKANFUSHI
Another intimate and relaxed environment that will regenerate your senses is that of the Gili Lankanfushi resort. Once again we are in the Maldives: it is a very small island but with one of the largest lagoons in the entire archipelago. It is on this splendid lagoon that the resort develops, which features exclusively overwater villas, well spaced from each other to ensure maximum privacy and furnished with natural materials in a Maldivian style. For those who want only the top of the top, the resort offers its customers the Private Reserve, a 1,400 square meter structure detached from the main resort, reachable only by sea.
Whether for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon , live the overwater experienceyou have always dreamed of is possible! Just choose one of the many terrestrial paradises and let yourself be lulled by the waves of the sea!
