1. Conrad Rangali Island Resort, Maldives
At the 5 star Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort, you’ll stay in one
of the 50 villas built on stilts – some up to 500m out to sea – with
views of the lagoon and the Indian Ocean. You can also have dinner at
the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, which is 16 feet below sea level with
views of the reed and marine life.
Maldives Water Villas
2. BANYAN TREE PHUKET, Phuket
Banyan Tree Phuket
3. ATLANTIS THE PALM, Dubai
This five star resort is located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, the manmade,
palm-tree-shaped island just off the Jumeirah coast. The resort is a
good choice for travellers seeking an action-packed aqua holiday, as
it’s home to an Aquaventure Waterpark, Dolphin Bay, The Lost Chambers
marine viewing site and a dive centre for travellers looking to take
part in scuba lessons and excursions. The Lost Chambers Suites also
offer guests underwater views of the Ambassador Lagoon from both the
bedroom and bathroom.
4. MANDALAY BAY RESORT, Las Vegas
The Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas has been described as an “oceanic
island paradise”, despite being located in the middle of the Nevada
desert. The four star resort is built on eleven acres of beach
environment, and is home to three pools, a river, an adults-only pool, a
1.6-million gallon wave pool with a sand-and-surf beach, and an onsite
shark reef aquarium. The property’s main “beach” area also doubles up as
an outdoor concert environment with a massive stage extending out of
the wave pool.
Mandalay Bay Underwater Passage
5. THE PALACE OF THE LOST CITY, South Africa
Travellers looking for an action-packed water adventure holiday need not
look any further than The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City’s five star
flagship hotel. Set amid twenty-five hectares of botanical jungle,
guests are surrounded by an array of water features including winding
cascades and waterfalls, lakes, lagoons, wave pools and water adventure
rides.
6. ATLANTIS ROYAL TOWERS, Bahamas
The four star Atlantis Royal Towers is located on Paradise Island in the
Bahamas and occupies 171 acres of the island. The resort has been
designed around the mythical theme of the Lost Continent of Atlantis,
and the $15 million marina features its own village as well as the
Caribbean’s largest casino. As far as activities go, guests can opt to
swim with the dolphins or sea lions or ride on a water slide through
shark-infested waters.
7. LE MERIDIEN BORA BORA, French Polynesia
Guests will be in paradise at the Le Meridien, located on the famous
tropical island in the world – Bora Bora. The four star resort is made
up of ninety-nine tropically themed bungalows, and you can see the
marine life through the glass bottomed floor of the over-water ones.
Guests also have access to traditional Polynesian outrigger canoes, jet
skiing, sailing, shark feeding and scuba diving.
8. MARINA BAY SANDS HOTEL, Singapore
For a water experience of a different kind travellers should book a stay
at the five star Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore. This hotel has
been described as an “awe-inspiring structural masterpiece” thanks to
the “Sky Park”, which is an oversized infinity-edge pool that spans the
top of all three hotel towers and extends 65 metres beyond, with views
of Mandalay Bay and the sea.
9. HILTON AUCKLAND, New Zealand
The Hilton Auckland has been designed to look like a cruise ship and is
complteley surrounded by the waters of Waitemata harbour. Sitting at the
end of a pier a hundred metres out into the Hauraki Gulf, gusts can
enjoy being at sea without having to worry about getting sea sick. The
rooms simulate a modern cruise ship cabin with curved walls and
floor-to-ceiling windows, and the outdoor pool features an underwater
viewing window overlooking the harbour.
10. GRAND BAY HOTEL ISLA NAVIDAD, Mexico
The Grand Bay Hotel in Isla Navidad on the Pacific Coast has panoramic
views of the ocean, lagoons and mountains . This four and a half star
hotel is built in a sheltered cove on Manzanillo’s Isla Navidad, and
boasts a private yacht marina and beach. Deep sea diving and the 27
round golf course are highlights.
Source :- http://worldtoptenthings.blogspot.in/2012/02/top-10-waterfront-hotels-of-world.html
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