The possibilities for retired aircraft are seemingly endless right from returning to the sky to fly, to be recycled for parts or moving an aircraft boneyard or maybe something luxurious. If you have an innovative mind you can convert an abandoned aircraft into anything from restaurants, museums, cafes and even party venues. But this Boeing 737 is converted into a luxury villa, located on a clifftop near Nyang-Nyang beach on the Indonesian island of Bali, which may be one of the most beautiful aeroplane transformations to date.
The aircraft was purchased by developer Felix Demin (also the owner of Bubble Hotel Chain) and is known as the Private Jet Villa, back in 2021. It was then transported to its remote location on a cliff 150m above sea level. This was one of the most challenging parts of the project. Two cranes and a team of 20 people who worked for two months were required for transporting the plane and reassembling it in its current location. The transportation of the plane took five days in total due to Bali’s narrow, winding roads and low-hanging wires. 600 metres of the road had to be created just for the project.
The inside of the villa is quite minimal but exotic. It features light colours and incorporates items and materials that were meticulously collected from across the world. Denim said, “We use fine Egyptian cotton for bed linen and we searched for a beige toilet from more than 50 manufacturers around the world – finally, we found one small manufacturer in Spain who undertook to make it specifically for our project.” The luxurious resort has two bedrooms, a swimming pool and ocean views that are breathtaking. The bedrooms in both of the villas have walk-in closets and guests who stay there can even walk straight onto the wing of the plane from the living room.
The living room of the aircraft-turned-resort features luxe interiors including a bar, sofa and a glass portal where the owner plans to use smart glass technology. “When you press the remote control, the transparency of the glass changes and a gorgeous view opens up. I want people to experience the ‘wow effect’ from every second of being in this unusual place,” he said. You can also use an automated smart home system feature for opening and closing the porthole curtains.
The cockpit has been converted into a large bathroom with additional portholes. The property also has sun loungers, an outdoor lounge area and a fire pit. The abandoned Boeing that will soon be a luxurious resort will open in March and is available to rent from April, with nightly rates starting at around $7,000.
