Overwater Bungalows with Glass Floor in the Caribbean (2026)
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An extremely popular feature of overwater bungalows is the presence of glass floor panels but, rather surprisingly maybe, not all overwater bungalows have them.
Those that have though allow guests to stare down from the comfort of the sofa or bed at the many comings and goings of the exotic sea life below.
They also presents a singularly nice photo opportunity – your partner swimming through the bright turquoise waters under your ‘house’ captured directly from above.
Here are our choices for, and reviews of, the best luxury overwater bungalows & water villas with glass floors in the Caribbean in 2026.
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Sandals South Coast is one of three resorts in Jamaica offering overwater bungalows, alongside Sandals Caribbean Cay and Princess Senses The Mangrove. Set within a vast 500-acre nature reserve on Jamaica’s quieter southwestern coast near Whitehouse, it feels more secluded, romantic and in touch with nature than the other two. The overwater bungalows here are arranged in a calm, dedicated section of the resort, slightly set back from the main village-style accommodation clusters. Each spans around 1,100 square feet and follows the usual Sandals overwater layout we know and love: glass floor panels, outdoor soaking tubs, overwater hammocks and generous sun decks. Interiors are polished and comfortable, with spa-style bathrooms and a design that prioritises space. The wider resort is… > See All the Details & Book
