There’s nothing more heavenly than slipping into a nice, warm,
bubble-filled bath after a long day of traveling. Your body is tired,
your energy is depleted and your mind needs to relax, and a soothing
soak is the perfect remedy. Throw in a breathtaking outdoor setting,
nature as your soundtrack and a tub so gorgeous it makes you rethink
your priorities in life. These 16 hotels have the kind of outdoor
bathtubs that dreams, and dream getaways, are made of.
Glen Oaks, Big Sur, California (U.S.A.): Big Sur Cabin
Bathe next to your loved one with Big Sur’s magnificent redwood trees as your cover in this romantic double tub setup. While you and your special someone relax in your own clawfoot tubs, listen to the sound of the crackling fire from your own personal wood burning fire pit.
Sanctuary Baines’ Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana: All Suites
All five suites at the Sanctuary Baines’ Camp come with “star baths” that let you admire the stars from your own private viewing deck and tub. Your bed can be moved out there as well, so your star-gazing doesn’t end when your bath does.
Anantara Sanya Resort, Sanya, China: Royal Ocean View Suite
With the South China Sea stretching itself out before you, there’s nothing that will disturb you during a peaceful soak in the Royal Ocean View Suite’s outdoor bathtub.
Musha Cay, Exuma Islands, Bahamas: Beach House
Everything is magical about a stay at Musha Cay, and not just because the outdoor bathtub is heavenly, but because David Copperfield owns this private island.
Bambu Indah, Bali, Indonesia: Afrika House
The hand-hammered copper tub in the Afrika House Villa will make you want to spend the day not leaving your villa, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Even with all of Bali at your fingertips, sometimes a day to yourself is the real key to getting the most out of a trip.
Hotel Aire de Bardenas, Tudela, Spain: Double Room
The hotel’s name means air of the Bardenas for the Bardenas Reales Natural Park that surrounds the hotel. Surrounded by a wheat field, everything about this hotel, especially the outdoor bathtubs, help you connect with nature and be one with the earth.
Jumby Bay, Jumby Bay Island, Antigua: Pool Suite
Relax under the stars in the old-style bathtub after a long day of exploring this remote island. The outdoor tub is part of the suite’s private garden, acting as your own little hideaway from the rest of the hotel’s guests and the paradise waiting for you outside.
Six Senses Samui, Samui, Thailand: The Retreat
Take in the panoramic views of the perfect blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand while you relax in The Retreat Villa’s oversized outdoor bathtub.
The Carneros Inn, Napa Valley, California (U.S.A.): Harvest Cottage
The perfect rustic getaway, everything about the Carneros Inn, including the bathtub in the Harvest Cottage, is guaranteed to make you swoon.
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, South Male Atoll, Maldives: Sunset Beach Villa
Under a thatch roof, surrounded by walls for complete privacy, the bathtub at the Sunset Beach Villa is the perfect oasis to escape it all and let go of everything.
Morukuru Family Ocean House, De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa: Ocean House
Put yourself out there with a soak in this remote tub, one of the draws of staying in the Morukuru Family Ocean House. The house also comes with a private chef, private butler, private game drive vehicle and a nanny service. If you can’t relax here, you won’t be able to relax anywhere.
Elsa’s Kopje, Meru National Park, Kenya: Honeymoon Cottage
Enjoy a sundowner in your bathtub with the Meru National Park, and its wild inhabitants, as your guests, entertainment and soundtrack.
Alila Ubud, Bali, Indonesia: Valley Villa
Seclude yourself even more at this hillside retreat when you stay at in the Valley Villa. Air dry on your villa’s walk-around deck overlooking the Ayung River Valley.
Banyan Tree Phuket, Phuket, Thailand: Banyan Pool Villa
Surround yourself with floral blossoms as you rejuvenate in this large and inviting outdoor bathtub spacious enough to fit two.
Belmond Khwai River Lodge, Okavango Delta, Botswana: Khwai Suite
You’ll be dreaming of this porcelain and copper Victorian tub after just one dip. That’s a guarantee.
Soneva Kiri, Koh Kood, Thailand: Beach Pool Villa Suite
Relax in your own private oasis known as the Beach Pool Villa Suite at Soneva Kiri. The bathtub is situated just outside of the suite, enclosed by a fence and indigenous plants, secluded and peaceful enough to make you feel like you’re the only one on the island.
Glen Oaks, Big Sur, California (U.S.A.): Big Sur Cabin
Bathe next to your loved one with Big Sur’s magnificent redwood trees as your cover in this romantic double tub setup. While you and your special someone relax in your own clawfoot tubs, listen to the sound of the crackling fire from your own personal wood burning fire pit.
Part of the Big Sur Cabin, these double tubs
make this suite the perfect place for a romantic getaway. (Credit: Glen
Oaks/Onyx & Ash)
All five suites at the Sanctuary Baines’ Camp come with “star baths” that let you admire the stars from your own private viewing deck and tub. Your bed can be moved out there as well, so your star-gazing doesn’t end when your bath does.
Situated on stilts above the Boro River,
elephants and hippos are just a few of the locals that you might see and
hear from your private deck. (Credit: Sanctuary Baines’ Camp)
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With the South China Sea stretching itself out before you, there’s nothing that will disturb you during a peaceful soak in the Royal Ocean View Suite’s outdoor bathtub.
Part of the Royal Ocean View Suite, the outdoor bathtub offers the best view around. (Credit: Anantara Sanya Resort)
Everything is magical about a stay at Musha Cay, and not just because the outdoor bathtub is heavenly, but because David Copperfield owns this private island.
This private island resort might be the most
exclusive resort on this list, which makes it even more daydream
worthy. (Credit: Musha Cay)
The hand-hammered copper tub in the Afrika House Villa will make you want to spend the day not leaving your villa, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Even with all of Bali at your fingertips, sometimes a day to yourself is the real key to getting the most out of a trip.
Just outside of the house’s front door,
enjoy views of the Ayung River, watch as Balinese rice farmers tend to
their fields and take in the miles and miles of coconut tree jungle that
covers the land. (Credit: Bambu Indah/Djuna Ivereigh)
The hotel’s name means air of the Bardenas for the Bardenas Reales Natural Park that surrounds the hotel. Surrounded by a wheat field, everything about this hotel, especially the outdoor bathtubs, help you connect with nature and be one with the earth.
Keeping with the theme of connecting with
nature and the earth, the hotel also has Bubble Rooms that let guests
sleep under the stars. (Credit: Hotel Aire de Bardenas)
Relax under the stars in the old-style bathtub after a long day of exploring this remote island. The outdoor tub is part of the suite’s private garden, acting as your own little hideaway from the rest of the hotel’s guests and the paradise waiting for you outside.
Part of the Pool Suite, there’s also a rain shower if daily baths aren’t your thing. (Credit: Jumby Bay)
Take in the panoramic views of the perfect blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand while you relax in The Retreat Villa’s oversized outdoor bathtub.
This tub also doubles as the perfect place to take in one of those famous Thailand sunsets. (Credit: Six Senses Samui)
The perfect rustic getaway, everything about the Carneros Inn, including the bathtub in the Harvest Cottage, is guaranteed to make you swoon.
A bottle of wine from your favorite Napa
Valley vineyard is the only thing that can make lounging in this tub
even better. (Credit: The Carneros Inn)
Under a thatch roof, surrounded by walls for complete privacy, the bathtub at the Sunset Beach Villa is the perfect oasis to escape it all and let go of everything.
Since this bathtub is protected by a thatch
roof, the perfect time to take bath here is during a rainstorm. (Credit:
Anantara Dhigu)
Put yourself out there with a soak in this remote tub, one of the draws of staying in the Morukuru Family Ocean House. The house also comes with a private chef, private butler, private game drive vehicle and a nanny service. If you can’t relax here, you won’t be able to relax anywhere.
This five-star resort prides itself on
having no schedules – which means you can pretty much spend as much time
in this bathtub as you want. (Credit: Morukuru Family)
Enjoy a sundowner in your bathtub with the Meru National Park, and its wild inhabitants, as your guests, entertainment and soundtrack.
This Honeymoon Cottage is the perfect place for just that, a honeymoon. (Credit: Elsa’s Kopje)
Seclude yourself even more at this hillside retreat when you stay at in the Valley Villa. Air dry on your villa’s walk-around deck overlooking the Ayung River Valley.
The view from this villa isn’t one that you’ll forget anytime soon, just like the bathtub. (Credit: Alila Ubud)
Surround yourself with floral blossoms as you rejuvenate in this large and inviting outdoor bathtub spacious enough to fit two.
The only thing that could make a soak in this bathtub even better is a post-bath Thai massage. (Credit: Banyan Tree Phuket)
You’ll be dreaming of this porcelain and copper Victorian tub after just one dip. That’s a guarantee.
After a big day of safari drives, recap the
day’s finds in your head as you relax in your suite’s outdoor bathtub
with a glass of bubbly in your hand. (Credit: Belmond Khwai River Lodge)
Relax in your own private oasis known as the Beach Pool Villa Suite at Soneva Kiri. The bathtub is situated just outside of the suite, enclosed by a fence and indigenous plants, secluded and peaceful enough to make you feel like you’re the only one on the island.
Enjoy the suite’s lush setting as your stresses melt away one by one. (Credit: Soneva Kiri)
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