This tiny country in the Indian Ocean frequently comes to mind when you imagine a luxurious suite sitting above turquoise waves. Even while it is quite lush, the prices usually match. Did you realize that the Maldives doesn’t quite monopolize overwater rooms?
Top 5 Overwater Bungalows Cheaper Than The Maldives
- Koro Sun, Fiji
These thatched bungalows, which advertise themselves as “Fiji’s only floating accommodations,” are arranged along the resort’s protected harbor and come with their kayaks. The 38-square-meter suites have spacious balconies, king-size beds, and separate living areas. The resort also has a mini golf course, in addition to a variety of free activities. It costs $999 per night.
- Coconuts Beach Club, Samoa
This resort has only six over-water villas, each surrounded by the ocean, a lagoon, and a beach. This hotel boasts that it is the only floating accommodation in the country. Private decks, sunken spas, open-air bathrooms, and the Coco Beach Spa are all worth checking out. It costs $700 per night.
- Hotel Maitai, Bora Bora
There are 13 overwater bungalows at this hotel, each with a glass coffee table that lets you admire the underwater life while paying under the four-figure threshold each night. Kayaks and snorkeling equipment are offered without charge, and there are two pubs and restaurants to select from.
- Pangkor Luat, Malaysia
In this paradise, if you reserve far enough in advance, you can get an overwater villa for less than $400 per night. There are half a dozen pubs and restaurants, a luxurious spa, jungle trekking, and coastal yoga. A lover of the late great Luciano Pavarotti.
- Double Tree by Hilton, Noumea
King overwater villas at the Ilot Maitre resort, accessible by free boat transfer, start from less than $500. Even better, this suite sleeps four people if the trip is more of a family outing than a romantic one. So go to the gym, relax at the adorable beachside cafe, or start your Instagram account.
