In 2018, Bubble Hotels sprung onto the tourism landscape, and they're here to stay. The allure is simple to comprehend—you get to relax in your cozy bed while staring up at the constellations or the Northern Lights while you sleep under the stars.
An inflatable, climate-controlled translucent sphere called a bubble room gives visitors unrestricted views of the outside and all the conveniences of a hotel room without having to contend with bugs and changing temperatures.
Over the past few years, futuristic-looking bubble lodges have appeared on islands, in the middle of deserts, and amidst mountains. Sleep with the aurora borealis in Finland and Iceland; spend evenings by the beach in exotic locations like Bali and Martinique; take in the red-rock wildness of Jordan; and re-connect with nature in Northern Ireland.
There is no need to worry about privacy in these fishbowls. With the exception of grazing deer and creatures that emerge at night, most of the bubble rooms have private toilets and are situated so far from the next bubble that you won't see anyone.
Glamping is elevated by this latest hotel trend. With our selection of the top bubble hotels in the globe, you may arrange your upcoming trip to the Milky Way.
1. Northern Ireland's Finn Lough Resort
The Finn Lough Resort and its stunning domes can be found 90 miles from Belfast International Airport, one mile from the Donegal/Fermanagh border, on the shores of Lough Erne Lake. You can explore Ireland's woodlands while taking advantage of the amenities of a five-star hotel thanks to these clever bubble rooms.
You can count on stone-cast bathtubs and rain showers, heated flooring, four-poster mattresses, wooden furniture, robes, and slippers. Also, a telescope is provided in each room so that you can see the stars up close.
The resort's benefits, including boat rentals at two marinas, spa services, water sports, tennis courts, and numerous chances for mountain biking and hiking in the nearby forest, are available to guests because the domes are a part of it. A seasonal restaurant is also present at the resort.
2. Spain's Hotel Aire de Bardenas
The Aire de Bardenas, a hotel with both conventional and bubble rooms, is situated in southeast Navarre, close to the semi-desert of Bardenas Reales National Park. The latter are lightly furnished in all white and provide WiFi, toilets, and power.
When you're not snug in your bubble, go olive oil tasting, explore the natural park with a guide, and take pictures of the sun setting behind the sandstone outcrops. To unwind in the outdoor pool, go back to your hotel in the bubble.
3. Finland's Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Finnish Lapland, some 155 miles north of the Arctic Circle, is the only place to go for the best aurora watching. The magnificent midnight sun in the brief summer and the vivid green Northern Lights (which appear here from August until late April) cannot be missed.
I stayed in a bubble hotel in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The hotel is mostly made of bubbles (giant balloons) smack in the middle of the desert. You can watch the sun set and rise from here. A truly incredible experience. ✨
— Jessica Ufuoma (@theufuoma) April 3, 2022
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In addition to conventional log cabins and combined igloo cabins, the resort offers 65 glass-enclosed igloos where you can fall asleep to the sounds of dancing lights. The igloo's thermal glass construction makes the space comfortable and toasty.
Larger igloos on the property can accommodate up to four people and have an en suite bathroom. Visitors can engage in winter activities like ice fishing, reindeer safaris, and a trip to Santa's house, which is only five minutes away, as well as hiking in the adjacent Urho Kekkonen National Park during the warmer months.
The hotel offers transportation to and from the nearby (30-minute drive) Ivalo airport.
4. Jordan's Petra Bubble Luxotel
From a distance, the Petra Bubble Luxotel's bubble apartments against the spectacular Petra Mountains appear to be a scenario from a science fiction film. These opulent spherical settlements are here to experience the most breathtaking vistas on Earth up close. Just as the sun sets behind the mountains, you are greeted with the magnificent sight of the Milky Way.
The bubble hotel, which is 20 minutes' drive from Petra, has 20 rooms (king, twin, and family-sized), each with an outdoor hot tub and breathtaking views. With an overnight stay, breakfast, supper, and a complimentary shuttle to and from Petra are all included. Each suite has space for three people, or two adults and two kids.
5. Australian Bubbletent
Bubbletent Australia is ranked highly on our list despite having just three "rooms" to choose from due to the unmatched breathtaking vistas and supreme luxury lodgings it provides each visitor. Each opulent lodging is positioned for both stunning vistas and maximum solitude on a 1,000-acre estate in Capertee, which is home to the second-largest canyon in the world. Leo, Virgo, and Cancer, which are all named after astrological signs, each have something special to offer visitors.
In addition to a dizzying array of facilities, such as telescopes and binoculars, every bubble tent provides breathtaking vantage points from which to observe the canyon so that visitors can completely experience the scene. Each bubble has a fully functional climate control system, an iPad, a wireless speaker, and USB charging ports. A wide variety of equipment is also available for guests' use, including headlamps, flashlights, raincoats, maps of nearby hiking trails, and even soft slippers for use after soaking in the outdoor bathtub heated by a wood fire.
Here, guests can prepare all of their own meals in a fully furnished kitchen that includes plates, utensils, pots, pans, and even basic items like sugar and olive oil. Furthermore included are wood for the fire pit and gas for the stove. Leo has a two-person hammock, Virgo has a loveseat swing, and Cancer has a "floating bed," each of which offers a special opportunity to unwind while taking in the scenery.
6. Bois Chéri, Mauritius' Bubble Lodge
The semi-transparent bubbles of the Bubble Lodge in Bois Chéri, Mauritius, are situated on the edge of a crater lake on the Cap Malheureux plantation. The tiny tropical island nation is bordered by coral reefs and is noted for its picture-perfect beaches and a lush mountainous interior. It is situated in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar, an African country.
This bubble lodge provides something that others don't: a sumptuous three-bubble suite that sleeps up to four people, making it the ideal option for families. The main bedroom is semi-transparent, while the bathroom is opaque. The living room is completely transparent so you can enjoy the views, and it has a sleeper sofa, eating space, and a lounge area.
Each room features air conditioning, a private bathroom with a dry toilet that is environmentally friendly, and an outdoor shower. The PVC used to make the pods is recyclable.
In addition to guided nature walks, trekking in the Domaine, tastings of tea, tours to the Tea Factory and Museum, paddleboats, and kayaks are all included in the hotel prices in addition to breakfast and dinner.
7. Iceland's The 5 Million Star Hotel
The 5 Million Star Hotel dubbed Bubble in Iceland offers you an unrivaled vista of the starry sky, living up to its name. Buubble has six transparent, heated bubble rooms and is 80 minutes' drive from Reykjavik in the middle of a dark, wooded area with no light pollution. The bubbles are compressed by a nearly silent ventilation system and are constructed of durable materials.
Book a guided trip of the Golden Circle or the South Coast in the winter and spend the night in a bubble room to see the Northern Lights. There are further tours offered in the summer.
A little distance from the bubble rooms is the service building, which has restrooms, a kitchen, and a dining area. When you reserve a tour, the location of your overnight stay is made known.
8. Martinique's Le Domaine Des Bulles
The wild Caribbean island of Martinique is a fascinating place to explore since it combines French and West Indian cultures. The four bubble sleeping pods at the eco-friendly Le Domaine Des Bulles offer isolation and are located in the rainforest close to the village of Le Vauclin and surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
Each of the pods, which are named after elements of nature such as Air, Mineral, and Water, is enclosed by a fence-enclosed private garden to ensure seclusion. The pods feature a stone plunge pool close by, open-air showers outside, WiFi, a coffee maker, and air conditioning (essential in the summer).
The hotel serves breakfast on the balcony and offers spa services.
9. Canada's Ridgeback Lodge
The Ridgeback Lodge in southern New Brunswick has a log cabin ambience, replete with fireplaces and kitchenettes, in contrast to the majority of other bubble hotels' sparsely furnished rooms. The domes, which are situated on the Kingston Peninsula close to Saint John amid a 185-acre forest, are perfect for individuals looking for seclusion and a connection with nature.
A memory foam bed, comfortable seating, a fully functional kitchenette, a full bathroom with a glass door shower, and an outdoor, wood-fired Japanese hot tub are all included in the hotel's Dream Domes and Stargazer Domes.
In the warmer months, visitors can cool down in the spring-fed pond on the property.
10. Burbuja, Mexico's Campera Hotel
In addition to sleeping in a bubble at Campera Hotel Burbuja, you can also take in the green Valle de Guadalupe's heart, just 20 minutes from Ensenada's palm-lined shoreline and an hour and a half from San Diego. This luxurious, eco-friendly Baja California villa is encircled by vines and makes for the ideal weekend getaway.
The 10 cutting-edge bubble rooms and suites, which were created in France, provide air conditioning and complete beds with curtains for privacy. The suites have a skylight in the bathroom.
More than 20 fine dining establishments are nearby, and guests can play golf at the neighboring Docepiedras golf course.
11. France's Attrap'Rêves
Three locations in southeast France are available for Attrap'Rêves guests to choose from. The bubbles have various themes and different amounts of facilities, such as Jacuzzi tubs. Although some are only slightly covered, some are completely transparent.
The buildings at this first bubble hotel in France are made completely of recycled materials, and the hotel uses a low-energy silent blower to maintain the pods' inflation. Food is served in biodegradable meal trays either in the on-site restaurant or in your room when it's time for a meal.
King-size bed, light, tables, and chairs may all be found inside the bubble. A telescope and a star chart are provided in the room when you reserve the constellation package for your celestial viewing pleasure.
12. Jordan's Wadi Rum Night Luxurious Camp
The Full of Stars Hotel at Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp stands out among other bubble tent accommodations for a variety of reasons. The first benefit of its remote location is starry desert evenings and, more significantly, picturesque views of the surrounding red sandstone mountains.
The glamping site is less than a two-hour drive from Petra and is situated in the center of the Wadi Rum Protected Reserve. A king-size bed, air conditioning, mosquito netting, a table with bean bag seats, power, and a complete bathroom are all included in each bubble tent.
There is a tent on the property where traditional Jordanian meals and drinks are served. Among the enjoyable activities that visitors can partake in are desert 4x4 rides and sandboarding.