Tent Hotels

The first thing you notice isn't the geodesic domes dotting the hillside like something from a sci-fi film, or even the sweeping views across the Waitaki Valley that stretch endlessly toward jagged mountain peaks. It's the silence. The kind of profound quiet that makes city dwellers suddenly aware of their …

In the hills above Guatapé's rainbow houses, couples are sleeping suspended in the air inside white spheres that locals call 'lunas' - and it's about as otherworldly as it sounds. The boat cuts through the emerald waters of Guatapé reservoir, past the drowned church towers and submerged streets that disappeared …

Las Qolqas Eco Resort is surrounded by a large botanical garden with flourishing flora and fauna close to the Patacancha River. It's located halfway between Cusco and Machu Picchu and a few minutes from the archaeological zone of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is one of the most famous and authentic towns in …

The daringly named French hotel promises to excite all your five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing, in ways you haven't experienced before. The hotel's six distinctively different accommodations would each be worthy of a trip to the outskirts of Bordeaux, but there is more. Whichever unique lodging you …

Clear Sky Resorts is located in Williams, Arizona, 28 miles from the Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim entrance. It offers unique accommodations in giant bubble tents called Sky Domes. A scenic rocky road leads to the high desert destination where Clear Sky's bubble tents are spread around. It's a …

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 …

AutoCamp's unique approach has cracked the secret of camping with dignity. It takes everything we love about camping and packages it without the discomforts. Spa-inspired bathrooms? Mid-century clubhouse with in-and-outdoor firepits and wine tastings? It doesn't sound like your usual camping experience at all. And then there is the location. …

Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans are a serious rival to the famous Bolivian salt flats offering the largest soda lake in the world and none of the crowds that descend on Bolivia. It's one of the most secluded locations in the world, which boasts an abundance of wildlife: zebras, wildebeest, gemsbok, lions, …

Right at the corner of the famously beautiful Tatra National Park, a posh camping site with majestic views awaits you. Glamping is a new trend of making camping comfier or even outright luxurious. Tatra Glamp belongs to this latter group, offering accommodation inside four spherical domes. Have you seen a …

Located in the very heart of the Golden Triangle, where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers meet, the Tented Camp overlooks three countries; Laos, Burma, and Thailand. This tropical jungle paradise can only be reached by a boat ride on the Ruak River. The Four Seasons Tented Camp is surrounded by …

Going trekking to California's most iconic national park, but not sure where to stay? AutoCamp Yosemite is located near the entry to the park, surrounded by the greenery of the Sierra Foothills forests. The mid-century modern Clubhouse on-site is where you can hang out after a long walk in nature …

Have you ever tried to make fire without using a lighter or matches? This is the type of life-saver technique that you can learn at the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp. He is the guy you've seen on the telly running around in the rough wilderness, trying to stay alive by …

A passionate explorer of his own country, Fahad Mahmood, has made his dream come true by building a unique camping site in the Skardu Valley of Pakistan for like-minded travelers. Katpana Desert is the highest-elevation desert in the world. It sits at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) above …

The Aman luxury hotel group, famous for its unique accommodations worldwide, has opened up its newest resort. Set in the raw wilderness of the Utah desert, the Camp Sarika by Amangiri only consists of ten tented pavilions. Amangiri comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "open space" and "sky". It is …

Do you want to get away from everything and everyone? Then, you have a pretty good chance at Glendoria Hotel, hidden away in the forests and meadows of the Masurian Lake District in Poland. Glendoria offers a combination of conventional hotel rooms housed in a 1930s building and glamping in …

Get out of your bubble by hopping into another... in Costa Rica! From Love Spheres to Lost Spheres, guests can experience a stay unlike any other. Are you looking for a romantic getaway? Imagine a bright pink inflated sphere that sits in the middle of the beauty that is Costa …

Are you looking for a resort that offers luxury and adventure all in one? Look no further than the Oberoi Vanyavilas! Located close to Ranthambhore National Park and Tiger Reserve, the Oberoi Vanyavilas is an excellent base from which to explore the lush lands of India. Perfect for true nature …

Located in India, Chhatra Sagar is a place rich in history. A reservoir named Chhatra Sagar, in memory of the late nobel, Thakur Chhatra Singh of Nimaj, is where this luxury camp gets its name from. Made up of 11 luxury tents, which have always been important to the Rajput …

Certainly not a traditional hotel, the Ecopod Retreat offers guests a stay in one of two pods tucked away in a birch woodland setting in Scotland. Both light-filled domes are over 750 square feet and offer views of Castle Stalker (named from the Gaelic Stalcaire, which means hunter or falconer) …

This unique luxury campsite is set in the Australian desert amidst red sand dunes and stunning views. Located right by the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Longitude offers fifteen luxury tents (each elevated on stilts) where the flick of a bedside switch to raise the blinds is all that stands beside …