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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While many overwater resorts advertise seclusion, this tiny off-grid property on Isla Solarte has just two overwater bungalows, creating a level of intimacy increasingly difficult to find in overwater bungalows in the Caribbean. And it’s still only a five-minute water taxi ride from Bocas Town. The overwater bungalows themselves tick all the boxes and then some. Traditional thatched roofs, glass floor panels, overwater hammocks and outdoor showers provide the classic overwater experience, along with thoughtful extra touches like memory foam mattresses, mini-fridges, coffee makers and blackout curtains. We particularly like their layout, with separate living and sleeping spaces and large terraces positioned for sunset views. The Sol Bungalows resort has a genuine commitment to sustainability. The entire property operates off-grid…. > See All the Details & Book
