20 Best Hotel Outdoor Showers and Bathtubs in the World
Rana Good is the founder of Naïra NYC. A writer for publications such as Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Coveteur, Mens Journal and others, she created her own platform celebrating women of color.
Showering or bathing outdoors is so simple but feels so luxe. During our busy day-to-day schedules, we don’t usually assign ample periods of time to self-care — luckily, we can change that while on vacation. Surrounded by trees, the ocean, or rock formations bathing is a whole other story — we actually relish our time spent cradled by water. Here are 20 outdoor showers and baths around the world that will make you want to spend a few hours on your cleansing ritual.
This private island paradise in Turks and Caicos is a haven for outdoor bath and outdoor shower enthusiasts alike when you book one of their villas, beach houses, or residences. Spend the day floating in your private infinity pool or swimming in the magnificent turquoise Caribbean water, then wash off the sand and salt water in your spacious outdoor bathroom abode. This is especially memorable when you get sudsy at sunset, admiring the colorful sky as the day turns into night.
This sustainable property perched on the magnificent Bacalar Lagoon in Mexico is all about nature and celebrating its jungle surroundings. Shower to the sound of birds chirping when you step into your outdoor self-care suite right off the indoor bathroom. The shampoo, shower gel and conditioner are all made with local honey from the Yucatan Peninsula to nourish your skin and hair.
3. The Vines
Soak up the breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and the Andes Mountains when you stay in one of the Lake Andes View villas at The Vines Resort & Spa in Mendoza, Argentina. Crafted with natural stones and surrounded by rustic wooden decks, these tubs invite you to unwind in thermal water infused with locally sourced minerals for maximum wellness and rejuvenation. Paired with a glass of The Vines’ renowned wines the tubs provide a perfect blend of tranquility and indulgence.
4. Casa TO
Bathe in the soothing ambiance of Mexico’s coastal beauty when you book a terrace suite at Casa TO in Puerto Escondido. Surrounded by minimalist concrete and tropical foliage, the bathtub blends brutalist elegance with natural beauty. This private oasis lets guests bathe under the open sky, with the sun filtering through lush greenery by day and the stars twinkling above at night.
The outdoor showers and bathtubs at Little Palm Island embody the resort’s ethos of tranquility and unspoiled luxury. Nestled within the private outdoor gardens attached to each bungalow suite, they’re crafted from coral stone and surrounded by lush vegetation creating a relaxing self-care sanctuary. Guests can enjoy the sensory pleasure of warm water under open skies while listening to gentle ocean sounds nearby.
The Seychelles are known for their striking granite rock formations, and at Six Senses Zil Payson you can casually shower next to one of these giant structures. When you book one of their pool villas, a set of wooden stairs leads you to a serene shower spot nestled between the stones.
7. The Brando
The Brando is a postcard-perfect private island resort in French Polynesia engulfed by white sand beaches and turquoise water. It’s the ultimate place to unplug and regroup, and that’s best done in one of their spacious outdoor tubs. Soak up the island vibes while you lay underneath palm trees, far far away from your Monday morning commute.
Trisara’s ultra-private villas perfectly blend indoor and outdoor living. After spending the day lounging poolside or in their well-appointed rooms, you’ll want to allocate some quality time in their outdoor shower. It overlooks the Andaman Sea for an extra visually appealing sudsy experience.
9. Kingston Treehouse Lion Sands
Not only can you take a sumptuous outdoor shower at Lion Sands’ luxury treehouse, you can also see giraffes, elephants and rhinoceroses during your soak. Completely encompassed by the bush, this experience will blow all previous shower sessions out of the water.
10. The Maritime
Not every outdoor shower is in a tropical location — in fact you can enjoy an outdoor hotel shower right in the middle of New York City. If you book a suite at Manhattan hotel The Maritime, you’ll overlook the Hudson River while you wash your hair.
Book one of Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s spa pool villas for the perfect romantic getaway. Here you can attain Zen by enjoying the villa’s massage porch which comes with an outdoor shower and massage beds. Enjoy having a spa sanctuary without even leaving your room.
12. Four Seasons Landaa Giravaru
It’s all about being outdoors when you stay in one of Four Seasons Landaa Giravaru’s pool villas. On your way back from the beach or after a swim in your private pool, enjoy rinsing off in the outdoor garden shower. It features a small rock-wall garden and is open to the sky and flowering trees.
13. Qualia
What’s even better than an al fresco shower or bath? An outdoor session with a chance of cute wildlife spotting, of course. When you book a room at Qualia, located on Hamilton Island in Australia, there’s a good chance to spot a wallaby or two while you’re showering. There are also adorable cockatoos eager to preen near you while you clean off.
14. InterContinental Bora Bora
Staying in one of InterContinental Bora Bora’s overwater villas is already a bucketlist experience, but you can take things up a notch by showering outdoors under the open sky. In the distance you’ll see Mount Otemanu with clouds swirling around the region’s highest point adding to this dreamy experience.
You don’t have to travel to the South Pacific to enjoy the overwater bungalow experience anymore — just head Sandals South Coast in Jamaica. Here you can jump right into the ocean from your villa, or if you want to relax just sit and soak in their overwater tub. It fits two, perfect for a romantic bath session for you and your honey.
16. Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa
The outdoor showers that accompany guest rooms at Tucson’s Miraval Resort are sunny, spacious and chic. Refresh and rinse in your water-filled private courtyard, the perfect place cool off from the hot Arizona weather.
17. Thalia Haven
The tub at Thalia Haven in Tasmania isn’t adjacent to your room or villa, it’s truly standalone, perched on a platform overlooking the island’s rugged coast. Settle into your bubble bath with some bubbly and watch the waves crashing in while you chill from a safe distance.
18. Oil Nut Bay
High above the azure waters surrounding BVI’s Virgin Gorda you’ll find Oil Nut Bay’s ultra-exclusive Penthouse suites which feature breathtaking outdoor showers. Not only are the views overlooking the Caribbean Sea unparalleled, the showers are made of locally sourced stones seamlessly blending in with the rocky surroundings.
19. Satoyama Jujo
Minimalist design lovers, this one’s for you. At Japan’s Satoyama Jujo you can unwind in one of their beautiful cypress-wood bathtubs overlooking rolling green hills and Mount Makihata in the distance. It doesn’t get more serene than this.
20. Goldeneye
The hardest decision you’ll make while staying at the Ian Fleming Villa at Jamaica’s Goldeneye is whether you want to use their outdoor shower or claw-foot tub. Both are surrounded by leafy foliage and colorful flowers, providing a picture-perfect scenery for your next full-body soak.
Which of these outdoor showers and baths would you want to bathe in?
