FIELD NOTES

Picture this: You're in a glass-bottomed bathtub, watching reef sharks glide beneath your feet while the Indian Ocean stretches to the horizon. The retractable roof means you can bathe under the stars or soak up the sun – your choice. But the real plot twist? The outdoor shower that makes you feel like you're in a luxury treehouse, except you're actually suspended over turquoise waters.

Insider Note: Book villa 28 for the best angle on the sunset from your tub.

The bathroom that launched a thousand copies (yet nobody does it quite like the original). White stone, desert views, and a soaking tub that looks like it was carved from the landscape itself. The indoor-outdoor shower setup means you can wash your hair while watching the sunset paint the mesas pink. It's giving main character energy in the best possible way.

Insider Note: Book a One-Bedroom Tented Pavilion – Private Canyon for the heated private pool with Jacuzzi function that perfectly frames the bathroom views.

Imagine taking a bubble bath while watching zebras stroll past your window. This isn't just a bathroom – it's a time machine disguised as one. Freestanding copper tubs, vintage-inspired fixtures, and panoramic views of the Namib desert create a 1920s explorer vibe that makes you want to write a novel about your adventures. The plot twist? The bathroom tent (yes, tent) is bigger than most London apartments.

Insider Note: Request tent 8 – it has the most dramatic views of the desert landscape from the tub.

This is what happens when minimalist design meets maximum views. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the jagged peaks of the Dolomites, while the freestanding stone tub seems to hover between earth and sky. The real genius? The sauna in your bathroom that lets you create your own private spa moment, complete with mountain-herb infusions and that crisp Alpine air.

Insider Note: The Tower Suite's bathroom literally stops conversations mid-sentence when people walk in.

Some over-water bathrooms try too hard. This one feels like it evolved naturally from the ocean itself. Think: recovered driftwood details, recycled boat wood floors, and a soaking tub positioned so perfectly that you'll swear it was designed around the sunset. The indoor-outdoor flow means you can shower under the stars while listening to gentle waves beneath you.

Insider Note: Villa 3 has the most private bathroom deck and the best angle on the archipelago.

This isn't just a bathroom with a view – it's a view with a bathroom attached. Tucked into a private bay, the entire wall is glass, facing nothing but the Pacific Ocean and the occasional visiting seal. The copper tub is positioned for optimal whale watching (yes, really), and the shower feels like you're standing in a secret cave that happens to have perfect water pressure.

Insider Note: Ask for the bathroom to be prepared with their signature lavender bath ritual at sunset – trust us on this one.

This isn't just a bathroom – it's literally inside the Palace of Versailles. Let that sink in. The bathtub sits beneath a chandelier that's probably seen more history than your history books, while the floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Orangerie gardens. Every detail feels like it was personally approved by Marie Antoinette, from the hand-painted murals to the gilded taps. But the real flex? You can take a bubble bath while watching the sun set over the same gardens where French royalty once strolled.

Insider Note: Room 118 has the most dramatic bathroom views of the palace gardens, and yes, they'll set up champagne service while you soak.