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19 Bathtubs Around the World With Breathtaking Views
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19 Bathtubs Around the World With Breathtaking Views

Japan’s bathing culture is a large part of its history. Head to this onsen on the Ishikawa Prefecture for utter serenity.

Courtesy of Epic Road

You'll want to spend the entire day soaking in these incredible landscapes.

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Stephanie Wu
December 02, 2016

There are several things that can make or break a trip: airport accessibility, hotel availability, the number of great restaurants.

But there are also amenities you may not think about until you arrive—how easy it is to get a taxi or Uber, the attentiveness of the hotel staff, or the view from your hotel bathtub.

If you've never booked a trip based on the bathtub view, these photos may change your mind.

We asked travel company Epic Road, who can plan ultra-luxurious safaris and vacations, to share their favorite bathtub perches. And if this does inspire a trip, they’re the ones who can help you get the exact room—and the exact view.

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Molori Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

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2 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Rangá Iceland

This outdoor hot tub comes with unbelievable views of the Northern Lights.

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Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Namibia

Oryx—antelope that have adapted to the desert—tend to gather near this tub.

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4 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Sanctuary Baines’ Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

This safari camp is known for its amazing baths, and you may even see hippo, elephants, and big cats while you’re relaxing away.

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5 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia

At this outdoor tub on a private island resort in Cambodia, you’ll feel almost as if you’re bathing in the warm ocean. 

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6 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Ayada, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives

This freestanding tub in the Maldives comes with incredible bath amenities—as well as gorgeous water views.

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7 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

At the Taj Lake Palace, you can take their Jiva Spa Boat (outfitted with a hot tub) out for a spin.

 

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8 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Huvafen Fushi, Kaafu, Maldives

Ask for the Lagoon Bungalow at Huvafen Fushi for this perfectly situated bathtub.

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9 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

The Elephant Camp, Zimbabwe

You can take a dip indoors or out at this camp, located by Zambezi River.

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10 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Serengeti Bushtops, Tanzania

A bubble bath at sunset is the ideal way to end a day of touring.

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11 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

The Conrad, Rangali Island, Maldives

An open-air hot tub that manages to feel completely private, thanks to surrounding greenery.

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12 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

The Twelve Apostles, Cape Town, South Africa

The best view of all of Cape Town might just be from this bathtub, in the hotel’s  presidential suite.

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13 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Lukula Camp, Selous Private Reserve, Tanzania

Among the over-the-top features at this camp are two copper bathtubs floating on the water.

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14 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rajasthan, India

The bathtub in the Maharani Suite is a work of art in itself: it was carved from a single piece of pink Italian marble.

 

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15 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania

This ultra-romantic lodge has everything you need for quiet soak—with champagne, of course.

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16 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Namibia

This big-enough-for-two bath was designed for use any time of day—an early morning soak, an afternoon respite, or candlelit evening dip.

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17 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

North Island, Seychelles

Ask for Villa 11 so you can get this oversized marble bath—it’s almost as good of a perk as the secret entrance to the beach that also comes with the villa.

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18 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Four Seasons, Petite Anse, Seychelles

Leave it to the Four Seasons to design this pitch-perfect bath nook—it’s the only thing that could drag us away from the Seychelles’ gorgeous beaches.  

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19 of 19 Courtesy of Epic Road

Lamp No Yado, Sanctuary Cape, Japan

Japan’s bathing culture is a large part of its history. Head to this onsen on the Ishikawa Prefecture for utter serenity.

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