45 hotels around the world with stunning views
Ever dreamed of owning a beachfront home? This is about as close as it gets.
"Complete with a premier spa and a fine dining sea-to-table restaurant called Stone, the 65-room hotel sits on the world-famous Shoal Bay East," according to Vogue.
Take in the intensely turquoise waves and white sand beaches which stretch out for miles right from your own plush bed. It's a truly luxe experience, including rooms outfitted with wireless Bluetooth sound systems and motion-sensing climate control, according to their site. But the star here is the sun, sand, and warm ocean breezes.
This deluxe boutique hideaway encourages guests to really relish their surroundings. It's easy to feel moved by nature here — the backdrop is the awe-inspiring Tasmanian bush.
The best part? Outside on the deck you'll find a custom-built Huon pine bath to soak in.
Rocky Hills Retreat is also a particularly great place for those who want to flex their artistic abilities.
"A fully equipped art studio is available just 300 metres away, just waiting for you to draw, paint, or sculpt your own masterpiece," according to Discover Tasmania.
Newly opened in July of 2018, Capella Ubud allows you to dive deep into the natural wonders of Bali. Nestled between Ubud's rainforest, rice paddy fields, and the sacred Wos River, simply being in your room inspires a sense of adventure.
During construction, no tree was cut down — which means the resort feels like a tucked away sanctuary.
"I love the idea that the camp, in essence, disappears into the rainforest," Bill Bensley, the architect behind Capella Ubud, told Robb Report.
Part glamping, part luxury hotel, all housing options offer both indoor and outdoor bathrooms as well as a spacious lounge area to relax and unwind.
It's all about the surrounding environment at The Lodge at Chaa Creek. Located on a nature reserve, you open your door right into the Belizean jungle.
As tourism in Belize increases, local businesses want to offer travelers a way to experience what the country has to offer without harming its natural beauty. Chaa Creek also supports community projects and social welfare programs.
"Founded by a love of nature and guided by the principles of responsible travel, Chaa Creek seeks to instill a sense of wonder and environmental responsibility in our guests through experiences that bring Belize's unique ecology, history and culture alive in an atmosphere of affordable luxury," their mission statement reads
For the ultimate escape, Cayo Espanto is ideal. The private island resort has villas which each have private docks and breathtaking views of the surrounding waters.
You'll find over-the-water bungalows to get as close to the water as possible. There are also intimate villas with a glass floor section so you can get a peek at the marine life in the Caribbean.
"It's located near the planet's second-largest barrier reef system," added Vogue.
This elegant beach-side addition is Bermuda's first new-build hotel in 45 years, according to Elite Traveler. It's designed specifically to utilize natural light and allow guests to relish uninterrupted ocean views.
"The Loren is built into a cliff, so every suite has gorgeous ocean views from its own private terrace, just outside floor-to-ceiling windows," added Elite Traveler.
In the suites, you'll be treated with a furnished terrace, and if you splurge on one of the seven private villas, you can enjoy a personal plunge pool.
Live out your childhood treehouse dreams here. These lofts immerse you in the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil, and they take a modern approach to treetop dwellings.
The Atlantic Rainforest is home to 2,200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians and around 20,000 species of plants, according to The Nature Conservancy.
Each treehouse is outfitted with an open-air terrace so you can get away from it all without really going anywhere.
Set away from the mainland, Fogo Island is a unique getaway throughout the year. Marvel at snowfall in the winter or marvel at the vibrant hues of spring with a backdrop of a jagged, rocky coastline and icebergs.
Travel planners at Lola.com told INSIDER, "Rooms have floor to ceiling views of icebergs, water, and rocky coastline. A must go and see!"
CNN Travel also selected it as one of 10 hotel bathtubs with jaw-dropping views. "You can sink deep and view the icebergs, just outside, a true fire and ice experience," CNN Travel stated.
Knock Torres del Paine National Park off your bucket list at Tierra Patagonia. Located on the banks of Lake Sarmiento, each of the hotel's 42 rooms and suites face the water and the Torres del Paine.
Chilean Patagonia brims with unspoiled nature and is the eight Wonder of the World, according to VirtualTourist. Even more, Travel + Leisure named it seventh on its list of best hotels for 2018.
A former 1913 royal villa, this property has over 150 rooms. No matter which one you stay in, you'll have the chance to witness the cinematic views which overlook both the Adriatic Sea and the UNESCO Old City of Dubrovnik.
Hotel Excelsior also has a history of hosting royal and celebrity guests. "Game of Thrones" fans will be especially thrilled to know this is where the cast stayed while filming the final season, according to Architectural Digest.
A true splurge that's adults only, making it a popular wedding and honeymoon spot. Located in the Beqa Lagoon, you'll be spoiled with white sand beaches, sparkling blue waters, and swaying palm trees around you.
There's plenty to do, from picnicking to boat rides, but that's only "if you can drag yourself away from your stunning villa and the mesmerizing view," mentioned luxury publication AGLAIA Magazine.
Opened in the summer of 2018, this getaway boasts wellness and champagne in one.
Featuring a contemporary design, guests can embrace panoramic views of the Marne Valley from every terrace, treatment room, and guest room or suite. Expect heaps of natural light and mesmerizing rolling vineyard.
According to The Drinks Business, this is the first contemporary luxury hotel for the region.
An exclusive resort, the villas here were designed specifically to merge the indoor and the outdoor. You'll be treated to a terrace, private pool, and the beach will be only a few steps away — a quintessential island vacation.
The name, if you're wondering, is indeed a nod to the late actor Marlon Brando, who had a fierce love for the island.
In his autobiography, he wrote, "More gorgeous than anything I had anticipated," according to the Houston Chronicle.
Because the hotel rests on a small plateau (on top of two extinct volcanic craters), it situates guests to take in the perfect views. Every guest room and suite put the evergreen Galapagos Islands and the Pacific Ocean on display.
Floor-to-ceiling windows and private shaded terraces optimize the panoramas.
A bonus: eco-conscious travelers will love Pikaia Lodge. Condé Nast Traveler credited it as one of the best experiential eco-lodges in South America.
Another one of Travel + Leisure's top picks for 2018, you'll get to peek at the Aegean Sea from any one of the rooms at this new hotel.
Located on a crescent-shaped beach, it's a calm retreat on one of Greece's more popular islands. The private verandas with lounge chairs is an added bonus and makes for the perfect place to sit and watch the sunset over the azure waters.
For a different kind of Santorini experience, head to Perivolas. Forgoing the typical white and blue decor, it feels far more earthy and off-the-beaten-path.
It's with good reason — the property is in the main town of Thira so it avoids the daily hustle and bustle of tourists to offer a quieter, more serene experience, travel planners at Lola.com told INSIDER. Aside from Instagram-worthy waters, you'll be treated to unobstructed views of a dormant volcano.
Couples especially will love this spot, and Brides voted it as a top hotel to honeymoon in 2018.
Although it's been run by Jennifer Bigman for a number of years, Jenna's River B&B recently located to a new lakeside location. Here, you'll still get a taste of luxury, but with a glamping twist in the property's yurts.
"Views from the restaurant or bar are amazing," Jean Warneke of JB Journeys told INSIDER, "but you get the same view from each of the yurt-shaped room which are situated down the mountainside to the lake."
Jean said she runs a Holy Week tour to Guatemala each Easter and that going to Jenna's feels like going home.
"You have stunning views of the lake and volcanoes from your patio, the bed, the tub, the shower, and even while on the toilet!"
In the Land of Fire and Ice, Hotel Ranga in South Iceland perfects rest and relaxation year-round with some of the world's most amazing landscapes — icebergs, geysers, and volcanoes included.
"Arriving in winter provides opportunities for northern lights, while in June one can experience the glow of the sun all day and night (black-out curtains included)," the travel planners at Lola.com told INSIDER.
Obviously, any hotel with "360" in its name is bound to have impressive scenery, and this Himalayan getaway certainly delivers. From sunrise to sunset, you'll have a fantastic look over the Panchachuli Himalayan range.
A view like this is going to take a little work, though. To get there, you can expect a 5.5-hour drive from the Shakti Kumaon Village Walk, or you'll need to hire a private charter or overnight train.
While it's a bubble outside of the modern world, it's also a spectacular place to unwind and still offers high-end facilities. CNN Travel named it one of India's best luxury hotels, with its properties scattered throughout the hillside.
You truly can't ask for better scenery than the Dolomites at your doorstep. The Dolomites mountain range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and ADLER Lodge ALPE rests right in the middle of it.
Because of its premiere location in the mountains, your view is ever-changing based on where the sun rests in the sky.
Specifically, ADLER Lodge ALPE is in the Alpe de Suisi, Europe's largest mountain plateau. Depending on when you go, you'll be greeted to a carpet of white snow on the ground, budding flowers, fiery leaves falling from the trees, or rolling green meadows.
For a unique Tuscan vacation, Castello di Ristonchi invites guests to stay in an actual castle. Straight out of a fairytale book, you'll be surrounded by olive groves, lavender, and rosemary bushes.
All rooms, even the ground floor apartments, provide a glimpse of the scenic countryside.
"The Tower has 10 apartments and the top three floors have some of the best views in Tuscany. On a clear day you can see all the way to Florence," Stefanie Grassley, owner of Castello di Ristonchi, told INSIDER.
"Jamaica's legendary Rockhouse resort, in the beach town of Negril, is one of the most ridiculously beautiful properties on the island," according to Travel + Leisure. While that's quite a claim, just take a peek at the hotel's homepage, and you'll understand.
Overlooking the gorgeous waters of the Caribbean, this property rests on Pristine Cove. The rooms are tucked into the lush tropical gardens, providing a relaxing ambiance at this beachside getaway.
Almost completely hidden in the woods and upon the slope of a mountain, you'll have a unique perspective of Mt. Fuji from each room at this hotel. With a minimalist design, the property aims to highlight the natural beauty surrounding the cabins.
Each cabin comes equipped with a living room-style balcony which takes up a third of the space.
"The outdoor area is set among red pines that have been incorporated into the design and augmented with cherry trees, for the spring, and Japanese maples, which take on the russets and golds of autumn," according to Post magazine.
You'll have a variety of options with the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, whether you want to step out and be surrounded by lush, green palm trees or step out into the Indian Ocean.
Especially unique is their underwater sleeping quarters in the Muraka suite, coming later this year.
It "will be built on two levels, with sleeping quarters above sea level and a king-size bedroom, living area, bathroom and spiral staircase below the water. It's a bit like being inside an aquarium and watching marine life go by," according to the Los Angeles Times.
Recently opened on September 1, this luxury resort embraces the landscape and culture of the region. Because the team collaborated with Mexican artists, designers, chefs, and architects, it's a truly unique experience where the desert meets the sea.
Beach bums will especially like the rooms, as each one offers a private terrace and unobstructed views of the Sea of Cortez.
You may envision far away destinations as the only spot to enjoy an over-water bungalow, but not anymore. Palafitos – Overwater Bungalows at El Dorado Maroma by Karisma is Mexico's first and only over-the-water suites, giving guests the chance to wake up to the sound of waves and a salty breeze.
Not only will you see some spectacular sunrises and sunsets, but the 30 bungalows have glass-bottom floors and direct ladder access to the water. After you're done taking a dip, hop in the outdoor shower or lounge on the decks overlooking the shimmering indigo waters.
Perched atop one of the world's largest canyons, guests experience the desert wilderness of Canyon State Park from the comfort of their rooms. Each chalet has a large glass door to make the most of the awe-inspiring views.
"Each lodge sits on the edge of the canyon, offering spectacular views of the surrounding plains and rugged landscape. The light interior ensures travelers can see every aspect of the scenery and enjoy the breathtaking views of the canyon throughout the accommodation." Chris Wain, sales director at Africa Travel, told INSIDER.
When it's ridiculously beautiful outside, it only makes sense to build a glass façade with every room. This makes it an incredibly romantic place to sleep under the stars and not even have to leave your room.
Every room also has an outdoor lodge, and indoor and outdoor fireplace, and a deluxe outdoor spa. Because it's situated on a private bay, you'll enjoy privacy and the great outdoors, wrapped up with luxury.
Perfect for those who adore the wilderness, Matakauri Lodge provides unbelievable panoramic views of an alpine lake and the surrounding mountains. For such a remote-looking property, it's located only about ten minutes from Queenstown, so it's easy for visitors to get to.
The design is contemporary and airy, allowing as much of the outside to come into the rooms. You'll also have a private veranda to relax as you look out over the banks of Lake Wakatipu.
Matakauri Lodge is fit for royalty as well. This is the property Prince William and Kate Middleton stayed at when they came to the country in 2004, according to Vogue.
Peru Ecocamp gives hiking Machu Picchu a new name. This glamping accommodation on the Inca Trail is the first of its kind, giving guests a glamping experience.
"Guests will hike between the high-altitude, solar-powered camps, which will feature dome-shaped sleeping tents with bathrooms, showers, and wood stoves," according to The New York Times.
Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort is the sort of place that blends into the surrounding area. Rooms put the natural landscape on display, from the marvelous sea views and a striking coastline.
"I stayed at one of their properties (they have two) and it was absolutely one of the best places I've ever stayed and the view from even my bed was incredible!" Megan Starr, digital marketer and travel publisher, told INSIDER.
No matter which direction you look, the scenery is exquisite. From the Virunga Volcanoes to the Musanze valley to Lake Burera, this is where to go for some of the finest views in Africa.
It was also selected as one of the Top Resorts in Africa for 2017, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
People typically come to Ibiza to party, but they'll want to check in at OD Talamanca to really take in everything Ibiza has to offer. From views of the old town to the Talamanca Bay, you can expect some epic sunrises over the Mediterranean.
"The hotel has 117 rooms in all, providing wonderful sea views," according to Director Magazine.
Barely a year old, this was the first luxury beach resort to appear on this idyllic island in the West Indies. The property rests on the sublime beaches of Banana Bay and gives visitors unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea.
"Its 126 rooms and suites face the bay— some with rooftop swimming pools and sundecks—all in a muted palette to complement the beautiful outdoors," according to Condé Nast Traveller India.
Jade Mountain combines a love of the mountains and the sea. Here, you'll get to experience seeing the dramatic Piton Mountains as well as the inviting Caribbean Sea, all wrapped in one.
A signature part of the stay is the open fourth walls which look out towards the mountaintops. You don't even have to leave your room to get to the pool — each one has an infinity pool out on the deck, so you can soak while basking in your surroundings.
"The service, private beach, and views were incredible," a honeymooner of Jade Mountain told Travel + Leisure. "We hope to go back for our 10th anniversary."
Because this sits on a ridge over 1,500 feet above Lake Lucerne, guests in each of the 102 guestrooms and suites get unparalleled views. The bath and the sitting area have floor-to-ceiling windows to enhance the whole experience.
"The real luxury here is the view," according to Forbes in its "idyllic lake-and-mountain setting."
A jungle setting and ocean vistas from the rooms make The Hideout a truly marvelous experience. You'll also find open-air treetop suites for an even more memorable stay.
Since the place was created with eco-friendly building materials from local sources, it feels even more immersive in the environment. Additionally, they don't offer Wi-Fi or in-room televisions, which encourages guests to disconnect and enjoy the surroundings.
Overlooking the shores of a strait, every one of the 313 hotel rooms and suites showcase the nearby wonders. Guests will be treated to views of the Bosphorus or Yildiz Park, one of the largest public parks in Istanbul. In 126 of the rooms, you can also see Asia from the European side.
There are even sliding windows to ensure you don't miss a thing.
The genius, curved design of Opal Sands Resort maximizes the view you'll get from your own spacious, private balcony. Regardless of the room you're in, you'll have a picture-perfect panorama in front of you.
The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows for lots of natural light, and to make the view just as great while you relax inside your room.
And with such close proximity to the water, its location makes "it feel like you are literally on a boat," according to Forbes.
Far above Denali's Ruth Glacier, you can only access Sheldon Chalet by helicopter. What rewards you once you're there though, are prime viewing locations for the Northern Lights (even from the comfort of your bed), splendid panoramas, and hammocks for relaxing.
"The lodge sits 6,000 feet above sea level, atop a granite outcrop and amid a 35-square-mile snowfield amphitheater, offering knockout views of the peak of Denali — North America's highest mountain— only 10 miles to the northwest," according to Condé Nast Traveler.
This resort nestled in the Camelback Mountains is ideal for a desert getaway. Clear blue skies, cacti dotting the landscape, and rocks jutting up towards the sky allow guests to feel ultimate rest and relaxation.
Different rooms have different features, from floor-to-ceiling windows to private balconies to sunny skylights.
It was also described as one of the world's most majestic hotels located in the desert, according to Architectural Digest.
Cannon Beach is famed for Haystack Rock, and Surfsand Resort is mere steps from it. Located in the Pacific Northwest, the look is lush and the vibe is laid-back.
You'll get to relax and enjoy sweeping coastline views to the north and south, and you can peer out to see Tillamook Head Lighthouse.
Seeing surfers ride waves is a quintessential California experience, and there's no better place to witness it than at Laguna Beach. La Casa del Camino overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers impressive views out to Catalina Island.
With rooms inspired by surf culture and Spanish style, the decor enhances the experience as you stare out over the ocean. The views have long been a draw, and it was once a popular hideaway for Hollywood film stars in the 1920s, according to their site.
While there's no shortage of outstanding choices in Hawaii, the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is one not to miss. Opened in May 2018, this resort is all-around gorgeous.
"What's overtly lavish are the views. The Diamond Head Ocean View suite stares directly at Hawaii's most recognized landmark with unrivaled clarity. Those looking for a little more blue in their life will have their attention directed toward the ocean view rooms and suites, which, from their private patio, make it easy to gaze out at the Pacific from this fashionably modern hotel," according to Hawaii Magazine.
Resting in bed, you're still able to see out over the Zambezi river and the floodplain in John's Camp, located right on the banks of the water. Tents are open-sided, meaning it's possible to see a wide range of wildlife and scenery.
"Mana Pools, a Unesco World Heritage site, is situated in the heart of roughly 4,600 square miles of the Zambezi Valley. The park is one of the most outstanding walking locations in Zimbabwe and among the last remaining wild-walking parks in Africa," according to Travel Weekly.
At night, it's a prime spot to stargaze. There's even a sleep-out platform for guests who want to doze off underneath the twinkling stars.
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