AN UNDERWATER HOTEL IN THE MALDIVES
COURTESY OF CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND
Top : An aerial view of The Muraka at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island ; bottom : The Muraka ’ s master bedroom .
AN UNDERWATER HOTEL IN THE MALDIVES
An oasis surrounded by an ocean of blue , The Muraka at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a swoon-worthy tropical escape . Bungalow-esque in design , crisp , white furnishings , massive windows and an impressive deck capture attention upon arrival . But there ’ s more than meets the eye to these stylish digs . In fact , 16 feet below the surf awaits one of the most unique hotel rooms in the world .
Upon descending a lengthy spiral staircase The Muraka ’ s master bedroom is revealed — a spacious underwater suite featuring a 180-degree curved acrylic dome ceiling . Guaranteed to be some of the most fin-tastic accommodations the average traveler will ever encounter , the room offers guests a literal front-row seat to the majestic world beneath the sea . Plus , an underwater bathroom , a walk-in closest with floor-to-ceiling windows and a designated seating area make it easy to observe the region ’ s brilliant marine life .
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