It is perched quite high on the mountain and gives you some of the best island views from the infinity pool, deck, bedroom & bathhroom… Villa was immaculate as were all the hotel facilities. Number of Overwater Bungalows: 11. Or do you recommend staying 1 night in male/singapore and go to the resort in the morning? 4 nights is over $2,200 for the villa listed above. See more ideas about overwater bungalows, resort, dream vacations. Only thing is that I can’t swim -would this be a problem? -Roger, Great website and list! Prague
I’m not sure I understand the question exactly, but if you are saying that the fact that most (but not all) resorts require you to book an expensive sea-plane flight to get there and back, I agree that it’s a shame. Some of the speedboats do operate late at night, but I think it’s a waste of money to spend around US$500 for a night at a resort where you wouldn’t get to your room until midnight or later. Nassau
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Orlando, in case you aren’t familiar with it, is in the center of Florida, so this resort obviously isn’t really in the Caribbean. The Pulo Cinta Eco Resort has 15 overwater bungalows ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms, but unless you are already nearby it could take you several flights and most of a day to reach the place. Reviews for the AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort were “mixed” for the first couple years, but are now very good, which reflects the most recent management change. The most affordable location to stay at a hotel related overwater bungalow would be the AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort located in Malaysia. That kind of price tag can be a traveler's nightmare. The closest are those in the Caribbean and Mexico. It is the Avillion in Port Dickson, Malaysia. Sweden
I would appreciate any advice you could give me. The overwater bungalows boast astounding views of the beach, lagoon and ocean, along with postcard-worthy sunsets. Note: This article was last updated in December, 2019. Hungary
The Maldives tourism industry is heavily regulated and each of those resorts HAS to be on a private island. We are a family of 3 adults (50+ age) and we are very particular about cleanliness and quality of place. My husband is paralyzed from the chest down so we would require accommodations that have a bathroom with grab bars for the toilet as well as a roll in shower with a bench. What are good cheap deals? Topics: Islands; Resorts; 1 of 10. Romania
That said, if you can't afford 2 or 3 times as much per night this could still be a great choice. Especially considering that dinner is included in the room rate, it's still a popular resort with those who want to experience the overwater rooms without spending a fortune. By Jenn Sinrich January 29, 2018 9. Thanks for the information. -Roger, I’m pretty sure this one is cheaper than any on this list: nalusuanislandresort.com, You may be right about that, but a few years ago I decided to stop including the basic shacks on stilts and I only list the proper “honeymoon-style” overwater bungalows, because that’s what people reading this article are looking for. Estonia
Also, any tips on cheap flights to the bora bora/maldives areas? Viet Nam
>>>Check rates at the Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu. Antigua and Barbuda
-Roger, hi there I’m not aware of any specific resort that has wheelchair accessible rooms, but I’d be surprised if quite a few places didn’t have them. If you’re looking for one of the most affordable overwater bungalows in the Maldives, add Vilamendhoo Island Resort to … In other words, you are best off looking for 3 neighboring water bungalows at a modest resort unless you have a massive budget. The Gangehi Island Resort features 8 Overwater Villas that are just off the island and 8 Overwater Deluxe Villas that are a bit farther out on the pier, in addition to 29 Island rooms. Is this do-able I our 10,000 budget in your opinion. The huge swimming pool as well as tennis courts, beach volleyball, and fitness club should appeal to guests looking to stay busy. Plus I prefer not to carry too much cash around and a lot of the resorts in Maldives include food in accomodation depending which option you select. cheers Just started researching a honeymoon trip and we are seriously considering the over the water bungalows. Here is a list of Maldives resorts that allow 4 guests per room, And here is a list of Bora Bora resorts that allow 4 guests per room, Dear Roger, It’s a wonderful place, but if you are in the US then it’ll take you a full day to get there and to get back. Thank you. Dakar, South Africa
Some resorts only have one rate, while most of the larger resorts offer the lowest rates only to those who book well in advance. If you are interested in going to a tropical island closer to the eastern United States or Europe you should check out our list of the cheapest Caribbean islands and destinations, which reveals where luxurious resorts go for a small fraction of the price of similar resorts on other islands. And rainy seasons are cheaper as well, so many savvy travelers prefer them. Montego Bay,
We really love the over-the-water-villas in Maldives because it seems like you get more bang for your buck. It’s a generally safe country, but they don’t want to deal with a lot of cash either. My best advice is to put your dates into Agoda.com (they always have the best rates in the Maldives) and see what your options are in your price range. Hubby’s 50th is coming up in November ’16 and I want to take him somewhere special (the shorter the flight times from Australia the better but open to South Pacific, Maldives or Caribbean. I need help. Thank you . Grab a drink and take in the views of the Caribbean Sea from your private terrace. For all resorts on this page we include the price for two people, including all taxes. But I stopped including the small “eco resorts” with no air conditioning and few other amenities because they are really in a different class of accommodation than the honeymoon-style bungalows that most people are looking for. I’m not sure what you are, a local, a savvy traveler, a writer, or a sale rep of resorts, but I’ve been looking for someone like you to pick brain India
>>>Check rates at the Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort. Its only S$205 (inclusive) as it said in their website. St Kitts
There are no general passenger ferry services that just go island to island, except for some used by workers to go from nearby islands to the resorts. The Maldives has about 80 overwater resorts, but by law, each is on its own private island so you have to take a boat ride to get to an island where people live and work, which can be far away from many resorts. As one of the newer “eco-friendly” resorts in Panama that also features some version of overwater bungalows, the Azul Paradise is also one of the best and most affordable. The Sun Aqua Vilu Reef promises you a taste of the island life while you spoil yourself with all the luxuries that the resort has to offer. Shanghai,
Here is a list of the best Phuket resorts with private pools. From late May through early July the Maldives sometimes gets rainy days where it rains for hours at a time, but for the rest of the year the storms are typical tropical storms that usually last 20 to 30 minutes. Divers who pay for the Diving Package get 2 dives per day plus all equipment, so it really is a fantastic deal if that's what you are after. Rates for overwater bungalows start at about $400 per night. Great article and advice!!!! There are, however, more affordable options. Hi Roger, -Roger. Those start at around US$700 per night and go way up from there. >>>Check rates at the Lexis Hibiscus – Port Dickson. Much appreciated though. Do you have any suggestions, keeping weather in November in mind? Czechia
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I know october is an iffy weather season for some places. -Roger. This is basically an all-inclusive diving resort, with diving packages that are only slightly more expensive than just the room itself. Greece
-Roger, Hi Roger, Is there any over water villas in the Bahamas? Also, I will be traveling from the US, any tips on flights? Per my initial research back then, those “fancy” bungalows (not even suites or villas) were no less than $2000 per night. Riga
And if you prefer a town nearby, you are going to want to focus on the South Pacific. Seville,
Let me know if you have any other questions. The dive operation is fantastic. Also, I am from India so how could I obtain the visa for Bora Bora? Indonesia
For example Sun Island and the Chaaya resorts in the Maldives are really not that great. The price is lowest during the low/shoulder season which runs from May 12th through September 30th. About 20 Maldives resorts are close enough for speed-boat transfers, which are only about US$150 per person. The hotel has a variety of “edgewater” accommodations that aren't way out in a lagoon like you'd find in Bora Bora, but still look pretty amazing, especially at these room rates. Madrid,
Also, May is one of the slowest months in the Maldives, so you’ll have your pick of luxury places that are offering discounts. Looking for an overwater bungalow, so I can see the fish, in South Thailand. Unfortunately, group travel to overwater bungalows is never a bargain. Auckland,
We’ll update again in a few months, so hopefully we’ll add it back then if it’s still offering those appealing rates. Let me know if you have other questions after you read it. The reviews here are generally excellent and it seems that they get quite a few repeat guests, so they are definitely doing something right. We can’t wait to revisit both islands. The water villas are quite nice and fairly large so the reasonable rates seem to be due to the size of the place. We are leaning toward Samoa. Trinidad and Tobago
I can personally recommend a hotel called the Maakanaa Lodge, which I stayed at a few weeks ago (and it’s the #1 rated hotel on the island on TripAdvisor). We’ve been to the Tahitian Islands six times, and this stay was one of our most enjoyable. Hey David, Bermuda
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thanks so much I know rates are high during this time but off season might end up being hot or rainy ? March isn’t one of the busiest months in The Maldives, so almost none of those water villas are booked now. Saint Lucia
Thanks. Especially if you are in or near Southeast Asia, this is one to consider. There are no overwater bungalows in the Dominican Republic, although there have been rumors that some might be built one day. Rome,
Greetings. We are used to staying in 4/5 star hotels so want our honeymoon to be the same! Washington D.C. Argentina
La Romana,
It might sound hard to reach, but it's actually similar to the Maldives in that you have to take at least two flights to reach most resorts. So we know that the cheapest water villas in Maldives cost double of a beach … Macao
-Healthy menu options Great, but are these prices per night or per week? -Roger. Also, the #2 on the list above has a plunge pool with every water villa. London, Lebanon
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Now that there are some overwater bungalows in the Caribbean (Sandals has 2 resorts in Jamaica and one opening soon in St. Lucia), the hurricane season will be an issue for some people. Chances are that if you wait until August or September, you’ll see those same rates for next March. I just made a list of the cheapest of the overwater bungalow resorts. At good prices? It's far nicer than you'd expect in this price range. Just FYI, I think that fits in to your list, and they have excellent reviews http://vilamendhooisland.com/rooms-jacuzzi-water-villas, Thanks for the info. Neither of those includes alcohol though, as those places are called “all-inclusive.”, As for flights it depends on where you are flying to, but generally I use Kayak.com myself. Germany
My advice is to search for resort prices for this coming October or November and see what the rates are looking like. In both places they pretty much all have sofa-beds and will allow 3 adults per room. Bruges,
The reviews for this resort might be the best for all of the Maldives resorts on this list, so guests do get a lot for their money. Here is more info on Maldives weather by month that could help: As for alcohol, there are about 20 resorts in the Maldives that offer an all-inclusive including alcohol. My suggestion would be to check the TripAdvisor reviews from this past February for any resort that you are considering, and see what the guests said. Italy
Hi Roger- just starting my plan/search for a dream wedding on a somewhat low budget! -Roger, Roger: You missed our overwater resort just south of Singapore in the Riau Islands. Do you recommend doing all inclusive for honeymoons? Open since 2011, the AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort has 392 water villas, which until 2016 was by far the most in the world (see #3 below). Warsaw
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Me and my husband are planning to travel in January but don’t know where to start. *I found a cheaper fare for the AVANI Sepang GoldCoast Resort than the best fare you have posted ($92 CDN a night) which comes to ~ $80 U.S.. So unfortunately, the only way to get to most of the islands is by sea-plane or private yacht. One great thing about the Maldives is that it’s a 12-month destination and storms are almost over quickly even when they arise. There are a few overwater diving resorts on other Indonesian islands, all a long way from Bali. Overwater bungalows: 20; Total rooms/suites: 380 . -Roger. Sri Lanka
World's cheapest overwater bungalows. It really depends on where in the world you are hoping to go. However, this type of accommodation is often priced well above what the average tourist's can spend. Cancun,
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Also, Roger, can you please confirm that there are NO over-water bungalows in Bali, Indonesia? Well, there is a bit of good news then as it turns out that not all of them are priced only for the super-rich. Athens,
There are newer resorts that likely have newer beds and sofas, and most of them charge 50% more than Meeru for similar water villas. We also read that Meeru staff sometimes force guests to swap rooms. -Roger. United Arab Emirates
Panama City, Cambodia
This is such an awesome list! Two are on Jamaica and the other is on St. Lucia. Also wanted to know when the best time to book the trip would be and if you have any suggestions for a complete all inclusive (food and all alcohol) overwater room and if it is possible to have room service for alcohol since I will want to enjoy my drinks on the patio from the overwater room without having to hike to get a drink. Rotorua, Anguilla
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