noun
- a floating hotel or accommodation vessel, typically used in remote locations or offshore areas where land-based lodging is unavailable or impractical
Usage: informal; chiefly used in tourism and hospitality contexts
Examples
- The cruise company operates a floatel in the Arctic to accommodate tourists visiting the remote region.
- Guests booked the floatel for its unique experience of sleeping on the water.
- The floatel served as temporary housing for workers on the offshore oil platform.
- Many adventure travelers prefer staying at a floatel to experience marine environments up close.
- The floatel was anchored near the coral reef, offering divers convenient access to the site.