Discover and dream your way through our selection of stunning unusual and exciting hotels in locations all over the world revealed in High Definition.
South America Hotels
Spotty Bogotá  
Centro
Arriving in a large city like Bogota - over 7 million inhabitants - you will face the inevitable dilemma of where to stay, having close to a thousand options. Luckily for you (and me), a chain called Spotty Hostels has created pretty much the perfect place, whether you are on …
Accommodation types: Hostel   Skyscraper
Location: Bogota  Colombia  South America
Trekker  
Glamping
Minca should be on your shortlist if you plan a trip across Colombia. It lies south of Santa Marta, perched 2133 ft (650m) high up in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It has a much cooler temperature than the coastal town below, making it a popular getaway for locals and …
Accommodation types: Jungle   Nature   Tent
Location: Minca  Colombia  South America
Delfin Amazon  
Cruises
How does immersing in the deep rainforest on a floating luxury hotel sound? Delfin offers precisely this. Starting from the Peruvian town of Iquitos, their three uniquely designed vessels are ready to cruise deep inside the Amazon jungle. Onboard you'll find spacious suites with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water …
Accommodation types: Boat   Jungle   Nature
Location: Iquitos  Peru  South America
Hotel Fasano  
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famous for its beautiful beaches and exciting festivals. For those traveling to this energetic city (with a population of nearly 6.5 million!), the Hotel Fasano is an excellent choice. Designed by famous French designer Philippe Starck, the 91-room hotel is …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury
Location: Rio de Janeiro  Brazil  South America
Inkaterra Reserva  
Amazonica
Nestled deep inside the remote territories of the Amazon rainforest, this spectacular eco-lodge is a fascinating escape from daily life. So deep, in fact, that the only way in is by a 45-minute boat ride. Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge overlooks the Madre de Dios River and the lush forests of …
Accommodation types: Eco-Friendly   Jungle   Nature   Remote
Location: Puerto Maldonado  Peru  South America
Tierra  
Patagonia
Located in Chile, Tierra Patagonia is a uniquely designed hotel found where the South American pampa meets Lake Sarmiento. Each of the 40 rooms has stunning views of the snowcapped mountains in Torres del Paine National Park, an extremely popular hiking destination. Rooms are decorated in natural tones with hand-crafted …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature   Remote
Location: Torres del Paine  Chile  South America
Vik Chile  
If there’s anything that goes better together than wine and cheese, it’s wine and luxury hotels. Set in the Colchagua Valley and surrounded by vineyards, Vik Chile is a remote escape where you can slow down and relax over a glass of fine wine. The place is a brainchild of …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Nature   Wine
Location: Palmilla Abajo  Chile  South America
Club Hotel  
Casapueblo
Unlike any other hotel on Mansa Beach in Punta Ballena, the Hotel Casapueblo stands out with its Mediterranean-style architecture inspired by the nest of the hornero bird. The hotel was designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró, a renowned Uruguayan artist, and it used to be his summer house and a workshop. …
Accommodation types: Design   Palace
Location: Punta del Este  Uruguay  South America
Hostal  
Las Olas
Heading to Copacabana? If you want to take a break from run-of-the-mill hotels, check out the quirky little place called Hostal Las Olas Guesthouse. It’s a complex of ten private villas, all of which come in different shapes and with unique interiors (my personal favorite is the seashell). Las Olas …
Accommodation types: Eco-Friendly   Fairytale   Nature
Location: Copacabana  Bolivia  South America
Nacar Hotel  
Cartagena
Created by fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi, this hotel is as exquisite as her bridal collections. With just seven unique rooms (including one three-level suite with a private pool!), the Nacar Hotel is set in a 250-year-old colonial mansion in Colombia’s Cartagena and offers guests a chance to stay in one …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Cartagena  Colombia  South America
Treehouse  
Lodge
Located in the Peruvian Amazon, the Treehouse Lodge is a magical place for any wildlife or nature lover to stay. Each of the ten treehouses offers stunning views and a private bathroom. Complete with cozy beds and bamboo furnishings, each treehouse is handcrafted to perfection. Each treehouse is also surrounded …
Accommodation types: Jungle   Nature   Treehouse
Location: Iquitos  Peru  South America
Skylodge Adventure  
Suites
Have you ever imagined what it’s like to be a bird, sitting high above the rest in a cozy nest, overlooking the vast beauty of nature’s surroundings? If so, you’re in for a treat! The Skylodge Adventure Suites in Cusco, Peru, offer an incredible travel experience unlike any other.
Accommodation types: Capsule   Mountain   Nature
Location: Cusco  Peru  South America
Inkaterra  
La Casona
Less than a five-minute walk from Peru’s Plaza de Armas, the Inkaterra La Casona is the first boutique hotel in the city of Cusco. Built in a 16th Century manor house on an old training ground for the Incan army, guests will truly feel as though they’ve stepped back in …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Traditional
Location: Cusco  Peru  South America
DEL900  
Hostel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the DEL900 hostel is a unique escape for travelers looking to explore this cosmopolitan capital. With a vintage, quirky, 1900s vibe and style, this hostel is described as having “all kinds of musical, expressive & architectonic styles converge and coexist in perfect disharmony.” From the …
Accommodation types: Design   Hostel
Location: Buenos Aires  Argentina  South America
Amazon Jungle  
Palace
The Amazon Jungle Palace is the first floating eco-friendly, luxury hotel to offer beautiful views and an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the Amazon rain forest on Rio Negro, the hotel is only 8 kilometers from Manaus and offers daily transfer to the international airport. The natural construction elements harness the …
Accommodation types: Floating   Jungle   Nature
Location: Colônia Paricatuba  Brazil  South America
Faena  
Buenos Aires
Once a warehouse, Faena Buenos Aires is now an opulent 5-star hotel with elegantly furnished rooms and skyline views. If you’re looking for luxury in Argentina, this is the hotel to stay at. With a library lounge filled with antique books and a pool bar surrounded by gorgeous scenery, Faena …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Buenos Aires  Argentina  South America
Singular  
Patagonia
Located in Puerto Bories, Chile, this five-star hotel is the former home of a cold storage plant on the banks of the Última Esperanza Sound. This 57 room hotel, set on 100 acres lining the Last Hope Fjord (aka a valley formed by glacial activity), was built using sustainable materials …
Accommodation types: Industrial   Luxury   Nature
Location: Puerto Natales  Chile  South America
Click Clack  
Hotel
Located in the South American country of Colombia, the Click Clack Hotel is contemporarily decorated and less than ten miles from downtown Bogotá. With a striking asymmetric exterior, this 11-story hotel is a distinct fixture and work of art in and of itself. The hotel also has a unique way …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Bogota  Colombia  South America
Ponta  
Dos Ganchos
Located on a private peninsula in Brazil, the Ponta Dos Ganchos Resort is surrounded by extraordinary views and the gorgeous turquoise waters of Brazil’s Emerald Coast. With a total of 25 suites, this adult’s only resort offers guests a cinema, swimming pools, nature trails, tennis resort, and spa to enjoy …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury
Location: Governador Celso Ramos  Brazil  South America
Pikaia Lodge  
Hidden on top of an extinct volcano crater on the Galapagos Islands, the Pikaia Lodge is an incredible getaway for those looking for an environmentally-conscious retreat. The Lodge is carbon neutral and powered by alternative energy sources that don’t pollute or emit greenhouse gases. With just 29 rooms, folks at …
Accommodation types: Eco-Friendly   Luxury   Nature   Remote
Location: Santa Cruz Island  Ecuador  South America
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