Discover and dream your way through our selection of stunning unusual and exciting hotels in locations all over the world revealed in High Definition.
Sea Hotels
Jules'  
Undersea Lodge
An entire two-bedroom apartment was placed under the sea, attached to the seabed by leg structures in a protected lagoon. It's named after Jules Verne to honor him for his masterpiece book, "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." Inside, there are three windows in total, two in each bedroom and …
Accommodation types: Underwater
Location: Key Largo  USA  North America
La Minervetta  
Sorrento, the charming cliff-side town on the famous Amalfi Coast, features beautiful architecture. It's the last stop on the Circumvesuviana rail line running from Naples, only taking an hour to reach your destination. Sorrento is renowned for its gorgeous handicrafts such as ceramics, lace, and woodwork. Maison La Minervetta embraces …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Sorrento  Italy  West Europe
Gearrannan  
Blackhouse Village
You don’t need to travel far to feel like you’ve stepped back in time in Scotland. The rugged landscape stretches as far as the eye can see, and life in local villages goes at a different pace. But if you want to fully immerse yourself in the spirit of the …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional
Location: Garenin  United Kingdom  West Europe
Manshausen  
Island
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 …
Accommodation types: Nature   Remote
Location: Nordskot  Norway  West Europe
West Usk  
Lighthouse
Built in 1821 by a Scottish architect, this lighthouse located at the mouth of the River Usk in the United Kingdom now holds four guest rooms. A stone spiral staircase takes you to the first floor, where all the rooms to let are. These wedge-shaped bedrooms (arranged around a wishing …
Accommodation types: Lighthouse
Location: Newport  United Kingdom  West Europe
Pelican Point  
Lodge
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 …
Accommodation types: Beach   Lighthouse   Nature   Remote
Location: Walvis Bay  Namibia  Africa
Les Collines  
De Niassam
Imagine waking up in a little treehouse perched on top of a baobab tree with the sun gently soaking through the curtains. You look out the window and see nothing but the baby-blue water of the mangrove lagoon. Sounds magical? Well, in Les Collines de Niassam, an eco-lodge complex in …
Accommodation types: Eco-Friendly   Nature
Location: Palmarin  Senegal  Africa
&Beyond Mnemba  
Island
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 …
Accommodation types: Beach   Island   Luxury   Remote
Location: Mnemba Island  Tanzania  Africa
Bulungula  
Lodge
The Bulungula Lodge (pronounced boo-lun-GOO-lah) is part backpacker’s roadtrip, part cultural immersion, and part package holiday. It was set up in 2005 as an experiment to see if eco-tourism could help the local economy, and it has been a resounding success. Getting there is part of the by train, bus, …
Accommodation types: Eco-Friendly   Nature
Location: Nqileni  South Africa  Africa
Belmond Hotel  
Splendido
Set overlooking the picture-perfect Italian Riviera, with its luxury yachts bobbing in the crystal blue waters, Belmond Hotel Splendido is conveniently located next to Italy’s Portofino Harbor. Made up of 67 rooms and suites, the Belmond, once a 16th-century monastery rests on a steep, rugged hill overlooking the water. Past …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Portofino  Italy  West Europe
Finca Cortesin  
Hotel
Located between the cities of Marbella and Sotogrande in Spain, the Hotel Finca Cortesin is bright and luxurious, spacious and inviting - the ultimate luxury getaway! With 67 large, bright, and beautifully designed suites with high ceilings, the Finca Cortesin is fit for royalty. It’s also ranked as being one …
Accommodation types: Beach   Golf   Luxury   Spa
Location: Casares  Spain  West Europe
Qualia  
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, and happens to be home to this luxury resort! Qualia has 60 private pavilions, all boasting picture-perfect views of the Coral Sea and the Whitsunday Islands. The word qualia means a ‘collection of deeper sensory experiences’, …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury   Spa
Location: Whitsundays  Australia  Oceania
Elephant Road  
Resort
Located in a quiet part of the Sri Lankan jungle, the Elephant Road Resort is a place where you will see not only elephants but monkeys, peacocks, and birds along the side roads brightening up the day of passersby. Each of the four two-story suites offers guests beautiful jungle and …
Accommodation types: Beach   Nature
Location: Arugam Bay  Sri Lanka  South Asia
Iniala  
Beach House
Located on the beautiful golden sands of Natai Beach, Thailand, facing the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, the Iniala Beach House is the perfect getaway. Iniala Beach House is a private residence available to rent entirely or by individual villa or Penthouse Suite. Boasting three beachfront villas and a …
Accommodation types: Beach   Design   Luxury
Location: Natai Beach  Thailand  Southeast Asia
Saffire  
Freycinet
This 20-suite luxury lodge is located on Australia’s Tasmanian Coast adjacent to Coles Bay and overlooking the beautiful Freycinet Peninsula. The name “Saffire” comes from the abundance of sapphires found in Tasmania. Just a two-minute walk from the beach, the Saffire is striking in appearance; the organic roof is constructed …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature
Location: Coles Bay  Australia  Oceania
Velaa  
Island
When people think of an exclusive island experience, their thoughts tend to turn towards hotels in places like the Maldives; however, true exclusivity will be yours when you check into your private oceanfront villa on Velaa Island. This is because it is only accessible by boat, seaplane, or helicopter. The …
Accommodation types: Island   Luxury   Spa
Location: Noonu  Maldives  South Asia
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
House  
in the Clouds
A water tower was built in 1923. It stored 50,000 gallons of water pumped from a local well ready to distribute water around the local area. The original water tower was an ugly structure, so the architects had the magnificent idea of making it look like a cottage on top …
Accommodation types: Tower
Location: Thorpeness  United Kingdom  West Europe
Harbour Grand  
Kowloon
This 555-room, five-star hotel situated on the Kowloon waterfront is just steps from the famous Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Each room offers floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms. Travelers can take a dip in the hotel’s glass-walled infinity pool and jacuzzi overlooking the harbor. Guests can also choose from various …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Skyscraper
Location: Hong Kong  Hong Kong  East Asia
Villa  
on Dunbar Rock
A beauty mark on the blue cheeks of the Caribbean Sea - Dunbar Rock has an incredible Bond-esq villa with eight guest suites. Run by diving specialists, the hotel offers PADI courses, night dives, and three regular dives a day. Everything is included. So you can breakfast in the dining …
Accommodation types: Beach   Island
Location: Guanaja  Honduras  Central America
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