In the sun-drenched shallows of Key Largo, Florida, a singular hospitality experience invites business travellers to dive deeper—literally.
Jules’ Undersea Lodge, the world’s only underwater hotel where guests scuba dive to check in, is undergoing a refresh that promises to elevate its quirky charm with upgraded countertops and a splash of fresh paint. But the real draw lies 30 feet below the surface, where innovation, legacy, and escapism converge.
A Lodge Like No Other
Nestled in a manmade lagoon at the Key Largo Undersea Park, Jules’ Lodge is more than a novelty. It’s a living laboratory, a retro-futurist retreat, and a surprisingly functional venue for offbeat meetings or incentive escapes. Guests don scuba gear to descend into the submerged suite, where they can dine on pizza delivered underwater, sleep surrounded by marine life, or opt for a three-hour adventure that blends leisure with aquatic immersion.
For business travellers seeking a memorable team-building experience or a high-impact editorial angle, the lodge offers rare access to four exclusive PADI specialty programs: The Habitat, The Aquanaut, Underwater Maintenance, and Innerspace. These certifications, available only at the Undersea Park, combine technical skill with storytelling potential, ideal for content creators, wellness entrepreneurs, or sustainability-focused brands.
Legacy and Luminaries
Jules’ Lodge has hosted a constellation of high-profile guests, from astronaut Buzz Aldrin to oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau and rock legends Steve Tyler and Jon Fishman. In 2023, University of South Florida professor Joseph Dituri made headlines by living underwater for 100 days as part of Project Neptune 100, a study exploring the human body’s response to long-term pressure exposure. The lodge’s scientific pedigree adds gravitas to its playful premise, making it a compelling case study for regenerative travel and experiential hospitality.
Ideal for small executive retreats with a twist by supporting marine education and conservation through immersive programming and just off mile marker 103, with easy access to Miami and the Florida Keys’ broader hospitality ecosystem.
It’s a place where you can decompress, reconnect, or simply experience something outside the norm.