One of the most fascinating categories you'll find here. Remote hotels can be found on all six continents. The more disconnected they are from civilization the more likely they will end up on this list. Some can only be accessed by boat, and others by small planes. These isolated hotels are so much off the beaten track, they are hard to locate on a map.
Remote
Hotels
'21apr9
Tordrillo Mountain Lodgemore
Tordrillo Mountain Lodge is only accessible by a small seaplane. This is the first crucial piece of information, painting a picture of a place unlike anything else. Remote is an understatement. The de Havilland Beaver airplanes stationed in Anchorage take a 40-minute trip to fly in guests to this Alaskan ...
'21mar8
Sheldon Chaletmore
Alaska is the largest state in the United States of America, it has the size of California, Texas, and Montana combined. It's also the least populated state with a thriving natural habitat and wilderness like nowhere else. A single national park as the Denali National Park - six million acres ...
'19nov6
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonicamore
Nestled deep inside the remote territories of the Amazon rainforest this spectacular eco-lodge is a fascinating escape from the daily life. So deep in fact that the only way in is by a 45-minute boat ride. Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge is overlooking the Madre de Dios River and the lust ...
'19sep4
Tierra Patagoniamore
Located in Chile, Tierra Patagonia is a uniquely designed hotel found where the South American pampa meets Lake Sarmiento. Each of the 40 rooms hold 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 ...
'19jul18
Clayoquot Wilderness Resortmore
Clayoquot repeatedly snatches top industry awards. Top 10 Canada Resorts, World’s Most Sustainable Hotel, Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List… the list goes on. And it’s hardly a surprise giving the owners commitment to every detail which manifests itself already at arrival with a welcome champagne and hors d’oeuvres. If you’re ...
'19may21
Manakau PurePodmore
Do you hate people? Fair enough. People are loud and annoying. In fact, people are the opposite of what you need on your holiday. That’s basically the premise of Manakau PurePod. The PurePod is located in the Seaward Kaikōura Mountain Range, about 2.5 hours north of Christchurch, New Zealand. To ...
'19may10
Manshausen Islandmore
Owned by a polar explorer, writer and photographer Børge Ousland, Manshausen Island Resort has a taste of true adventure. Its tagline, “where sea and mountains meet”, captures well the remote and beautiful surroundings of the property. Manshausen is a 55-acre private island far above the Arctic Circle in Norway and ...
'18sep27
No Man’s Fortmore
No Man’s Fort is a place for someone who wants to get away from it all... and have it all. Impossible? Well, this private island resort outside Portsmouth is one of Britain’s most secluded hotels, but it might also be one of its most entertaining with five bars, a cabaret ...
'18jul1
Wolwedans Dunes Lodgemore
Wolwedans’ tagline is “simply out of this world” and it’s hard to disagree with that statement. The setting is surreally beautiful. Red sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see and distant mountain ranges emerge through the mist on the horizon. This place is home to a whole ...
'18jun11
Pelican Point Lodgemore
Pelican Point Lodge is one of those hotels that isn’t just accommodation, but a destination in itself. The lodge took its name from the Pelican Point, where it’s situated. It’s a remote peninsula off the coast of Namibia with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Walvis Bay on ...
'17jul24
&Beyond Mnemba Islandmore
To infinity and beyond! Okay, so maybe you’re not Buzz Lightyear... but you’ll surely be buzzing about this beautiful Mnemba Island resort located just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar! Each of the 12 open-sided, thatched wooden suites comes complete with its own private shaded veranda. The decor is simple ...
'17jun8
Nihi Sumba more
Rated the number one hotel in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine in 2016, Nihiwatu is a resort made up of private, traditionally-thatched villas spread along the island of Sumba, just an hour’s flight from Bali. Travelers can choose to stay in a range of different rooms from family-sized ...
'16dec20
Native Village Inn Philippinesmore
This unique mountain lodge overlooking Banaue’s World Heritage Rice Terraces is a super cool spot to getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Native Village website is quick to point out that this is NOT a five-star resort. “We are a simple resort with fantastic views, with ...
'16dec2
Fogo Island Innmore
Located off the Northeast Coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Fogo Island is a remote, yet accessible little spot (think: just over 2,000 people living in 10 distinct communities). Situated in the Labrador Current along "Iceberg Alley," the Island Inn sits by the rugged shores of the wild North Atlantic Ocean. This ...
'16mar11
Pikaia Lodge more
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 ...
'15dec23
Rutundu more
Rough-Luxe is an aesthetic, an artistic style, that involves leaving a purposely unfinished look to an interior. Dark woods and clean unobstructed lines are used to leave a few highlights of design. Here, on the shores of Lake Rutundu in Kenya, the highlights are undoubtedly the gorgeous views from the ...
'15nov9
Svinoy Lighthousemore
Svinøy is an island off the coast of Norway. Its name translates as ‘Swine Island’ because farmers used it as grazing ground for pigs during the summer months. Norwegian authorities wanted to build a lighthouse there from 1850 but found it difficult to transport materials and build on the island. ...
'15jul29
Jeeva Beloammore
The Jeeva Beloam Beach Camp, set on the picturesque island of East Lombok, is everything you would imagine a tropical beach destination to be. The private bungalows offer uninterrupted sea views that feel like you have left reality and stepped into a postcard. The eleven bungalows, or Beruga Pantai, were ...
'15jun23
Amankora Resort Bhutanmore
Derived from the Sanskrit word for “peace” and the Dzongkha word for “circular pilgrimage,” the Amankora lodges scattered through the peaks and valleys of Bhutan embody the base meanings of both words. This series of five lodges are nestled in Bhutan's Kingdom, situated between Tibet and India, making it one ...
'15jun1
Pumphouse Pointmore
The Pumphouse Point is a charming boutique hotel set amid the majestic alpine backdrop of Australia’s deepest lake. The spectacular features of the landscape around Lake St. Claire were created as a massive glacier moved across the landscape, all of which are visible from the unique perspective of this heritage ...
