5 Ways Boutique Hotels Are Using Suspended Nets to Create Instagram-Worthy Spaces

In the world of boutique hospitality, a single photogenic corner can do more for bookings than an entire marketing budget. Guests today choose hotels based on what they see on Instagram and Pinterest long before they check the amenities list — and increasingly, what they’re looking for is something they’ve never seen before.

That’s exactly why suspended nets have become a signature feature for hotels around the world, from private villas in the Maldives to design-forward properties in Europe. A custom-made net isn’t just a place to relax — it’s a design statement that photographs beautifully, feels genuinely unique, and gives guests a reason to share their stay online.

Here are five ways boutique hotels are using suspended nets to create spaces guests can’t stop photographing.

1. Overwater and Poolside Sunbed Nets

Nothing captures the fantasy of a tropical escape quite like a net suspended above turquoise water. Overwater sunbed nets, like those installed in luxury bungalows in the Maldives, let guests lie suspended just above the lagoon, creating a striking visual effect that’s become one of the most recognizable images in luxury travel marketing.

Poolside versions offer the same effect closer to home: nets stretched over or beside a pool deck create a floating, weightless look that stands out immediately in a sea of standard sun loungers.

2. Elevated Terrace Lounging

Suspended terrace nets, positioned at height above a garden, courtyard, or view, give guests a genuinely new way to experience a space they’d otherwise just walk past. Properties are increasingly integrating nets directly into pergolas and terrace structures, turning an ordinary outdoor seating area into a architectural focal point that anchors the whole space.

The vantage point alone — lying suspended above the ground, looking out over a view — is often enough to generate spontaneous guest photos and social shares, at no extra marketing cost to the hotel.

3. Statement Lobby and Reception Features

First impressions matter, and increasingly hotels are bringing net installations indoors as architectural statement pieces in lobbies and reception areas. A well-placed suspended net softens a space, adds texture and warmth, and immediately signals to arriving guests that this property has design ambition beyond the standard hotel template.

Unlike static decor, a suspended net changes how the space feels depending on lighting and time of day — an important detail for hotels that want their interiors to photograph well from multiple angles.

4. Rooftop and Sky-Level Relaxation Areas

Rooftop bars and lounges are prime real estate for hotel branding, and suspended nets are increasingly part of that strategy. Positioned at height with a skyline or ocean view behind them, net installations turn a rooftop into a destination in its own right — the kind of space guests seek out specifically to photograph at sunset.

For hotels competing in dense urban markets, a rooftop net feature can become a genuine point of differentiation in a category where most properties look remarkably similar.

5. Private Villa and Suite Exclusives

For hotels offering premium villas or suites, a custom net installation — whether a private terrace net, an indoor mezzanine feature, or a suspended reading nook — adds a layer of exclusivity that justifies premium pricing. These private, made-to-measure features signal that the space was designed specifically for that room, not replicated across the property.

This kind of bespoke detail is precisely what encourages guests to share their experience, tag the hotel, and drive organic visibility that no paid campaign can fully replicate.

Why Hotels Choose Custom-Made Nets Over Off-the-Shelf Solutions

Every one of these applications depends on getting the details right: mesh density, UV and weather resistance, load capacity, and a finish that matches the property’s design language. A generic, mass-produced net rarely achieves the seamless, architectural look that boutique hotels are after — which is why nearly 200 hotels worldwide have turned to made-to-measure netting instead.

At Feelnets, every net is designed and manufactured in France to the exact dimensions, mesh size, and color of each project, ensuring the final installation looks intentional rather than added on. From overwater bungalows to rooftop lounges, our team works with hotels from initial concept through to installation, delivering a feature guests will want to photograph — and share.

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