Remote Hotels
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. So, if you need to escape somewhere far and deep, below are your choices.

Isla Kalua - Private Villa in the Middle of the Caribbean Sea
Isla Kalua is one of Colombia's coolest rentals, built in the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea. It's where you can take all your friends and chill in a scenic spot surrounded by water. Dance all night long, have a tasty breakfast prepped by the chefs, and dip into the …

Tundra Buggy Lodge - Moving Hotel in the Land of Polar Bears
Organized by the family-owned Frontiers North Adventures, a unique adventure awaits those who dare to sleep out in the ice-cold wilderness of Manitoba in a specially designed large-scale truck. The owners came up with the ingenious idea of setting up their establishment in the middle of the tundra on Hudson …

AuroraHut - Floating Hotel in the Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Iceland's tourism innovations never cease to amaze. What could possibly be better than watching the colorful Aurora Borealis from a comfy, traditionally designed room in a log house? An environmentally friendly houseboat that can be "installed" anywhere without harming nature! So, you can get up close to places where you …

Inara Camp - Glamping in the Moroccan Desert Near Marrakech
The Inara Camp stretches over 21 hectares along the arid slopes of the Agafay Desert. It's located within a relatively short ride (less than an hour) from Marrakech, in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, with a view of its highest peak, the Toubkal. The Afagay Desert covers hundreds …

Little St. Simons Island Lodge - The Most Secluded Lodge In The US
With so many resorts claiming to be surrounded by pristine nature while, in reality, they are within walking distance of a Starbucks, it's hard to find a real nature getaway. But this place in Georgia's Golden Isles is different. It's the least developed island of them all, covering an area …

Frying Pan Hotel - The Most Dangerous Accommodation In The World
The eight-bedroom (plus crew sleeping quarters) bed and breakfast hotel is located 32 miles (52 km) off the east coast of North Carolina, standing on four poles 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The Frying Pan Hotel is not for the faint of heart or those fearing heights. The …

Hotel Everest View - The Pioneer Of High Altitude Hospitality
Takashi Miyahara, a Japanese-born tourism entrepreneur, came to Nepal in the 1960s and recognized the region's immense potential thanks to its natural beauty and cultural attractiveness. As a visionary, he paved the way for Himalayan hospitality never seen before. The bold fusion of a high altitude setting and a modern …

La Casa Del Mundo - Other-Worldly Beauty In Guatemala
The charming little hotel, nestled on a mountain cliff in Lake Atitlán, is run by the owners, Bill (originating from the US) and Rosy (from Guatemala). They met and married in Alaska, where their two sons, Sebastián and Benjamín, were born. Their dream was to build their own house in …

Muang La Lodge - Unspoiled Nature & Thermal Spring Bath In Laos
Laos is a backpackers' favorite for its untouched beauty and cheerful people. Muang La, a rural village in the North, is everything we love about this country. It's a good 5-hour drive from Luang Prabang, one of the most remote spots you can imagine. Yet, Northern Laos' pristine beauty and …

Zannier Hotels Sonop - Unique Lodge In The Heart Of The Namib Desert
Experience total isolation in the opulent comfort of richly decorated tents constructed on top of boulders. Zannier Hotels Sonop lies at the edge of the NamibRand Nature Reserve in the Namibian desert. The travel time from Windhoek's international airport demonstrates just how remote this location is. By a private jet, …

District Hive - Futuristic Off-Grid Pod In The Gorafe Desert
The ever-changing hotel scene innovates at an unprecedented pace. Its latest novelty is the autonomous podtel. District Hive is a state-of-the-art luxurious capsule that's the first of the many Podtel Colony hotels to be built worldwide. The module was developed by the Spanish firm Districthive, and its bold aim is …

San Camp - Family-Run Salt Flats Camp In Botswana
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, …

The Malori At Tswalu - Sleep Under The Desert Sky
Malori means "dreamer" in Tswana, and there couldn't be a more appropriate name for this luxurious accommodation. The beautiful sleep-out deck in the middle of the Kalahari desert is so delightful it will make for the sweetest dreams. The deck is covered with thatch and open on all sides, letting …

Apoka Safari Lodge - Stone Bathtub Overlooking Uganda's Most Remote National Park
The Ugandan Kidepo Valley National Park in the Northernmost part of the country is an unspoiled rugged savannah. The park is dominated by the presence of the 2,750 meters (9,020 ft) tall Mount Morungole. The Brits established Uganda's most remote game reserve in 1958 on 1,442 km2 (557 sq mi) …

Glamping & Camping - Hobbit Houses On The Westman Islands In Iceland
If you want to go off the beaten path, Vestmannaeyjar (The Westman Islands) is an archipelago of 15 islands off the South Coast of Iceland. The islands host the largest population of nesting puffins in the world and are equally rich in natural beauty as you would expect from Iceland. …

S/V Noorderlicht - Ice Bound Hotel Ship For Brave Travelers
This schooner first set sail in 1910. It spent 100 years sailing to icy destinations all over the world, from the Arctic Circle to the penguin-strewn islands of Antarctica. Today, it has a double life. Since being restored to its former glory, it sets sail every summer on exciting expeditions. …

Slow Cabins Lierde – Slow Life In A Secret Location
Slow Cabins plays with the fascinating concept of finding secret remote locations with no other buildings nearby, in the pristine nature to place their eco-cabins. It's aimed at the busy city dwellers to de-stress in a beautiful environment and positively impact their mental and physical health. So where are the …

Shipwreck Lodge – Dunes And Skeletons In Namibia
Wake up to the sight of endless sand dunes surrounding you. Then, slowly realize the wooden structures next to you are actual shipwrecks. Notice the signs indicating that you are in a place called Skeleton Coast National Park. Burning sun, dunes, shipwrecks, and skeletons? Surely, this must be a nightmare. …

Lemala Wildwaters Lodge - Wooden Huts Along River Nile In Uganda
This spectacular lodge is situated next to the powerful streams of the River Nile in Uganda. It's a unique private property within six hectares of Kalagala Island. Your adventure will start from Jinja, where you will take a boat ride to reach Lemala Wildwaters Lodge. That's the only way to …

Desert Whisper - All Alone In The Namib Desert
This intimate desert getaway was designed for those that want more privacy than you can find in a boutique lodge. Desert Whisper is a remote capsule made for two. The rounded metal frame encompassing the inner wooden construction seamlessly blends in with the natural environment. Your living space is fully …