Somewhere Beyond the Sea: Water Hotels
From rainforests to rivers, oceans to islands, these unique destinations have one thing in common – the tranquility created by the flow of water surrounding them.
15 June, 2015
- Words by
- Monica Urquijo
In
In
keeping with the aquatic theme of SUITCASE 11/ The Water
Issue, we have selected our favourite water hotels and resorts
from around the world. From rainforests to rivers, oceans to
islands, these unique destinations have one thing in common – the
tranquility created by the flow of water surrounding them.
hotel
Rooms from £335
Keemala
Phuket, Thailand
Perched in the lush trees that overlook the Kamala Village and
Andaman Sea, Keemala offers the luxury of privacy within an
‘evergreen wonderland’. If you’re seeking to avoid the Phuket
crowds, Keemala is your place. Oriented towards health and
wellness, relax and rejuvenate with Keemala’s diverse range of
holistic treatments. Opening in autumn 2015.
hotel
Rooms from £709
Soneva Kiri
Thailand
A one-hour plane ride from Bangkok, Thailand lies in its most
pristine form. Fisherman go about their daily business, untouched
jungle grows freely and the water remains calm and clear. With a
restaurant perched in the trees, 24 villas spread across the
rainforest each with their own pool, and amenities to keep you
entertained for long time, Soneva Kiri is the perfect seaside
retreat.
hotel
Rooms from £770
Villa Feltrinelli
Italy
This neo-gothic estate rests in the Italian hills and overlooks
a scenic lake. The villa was restored and transformed by hotelier,
Bob Burns, and rests among acres of fruit trees, flowers and
tree-lined avenues. If you’re not having their freshly-made ice
cream by the pool, or playing croquet in the garden, you can take
their Riva boat out for a day in the sun.
hotel
Rooms from £116
Papaya Playa Project
Tulum , Mexico
Get away from Tulum’s busy hub and escape to the Northern part
of Tulum where the simplicity of Playa Papaya resides. The playa is
part Papaya Playa Project, where “like-minded people, creative
individuals can unwind and connect with themselves and nature”.
This is a simple, low-key getaway on what is practically a private
beach.
hotel
Rooms from £300
Adrere Amedall
Egypt
Tucked in the Siwa Oasis, Egypt and on the edge of “Sand Sea”,
an electricity-free sanctuary lies overlooking a salt lake. 17
kilometres from Siwa town, this ancient hub is built with just mud
and salt, and only lit by candles and moonlight.