So where can you get such a great experience? Follow Travellive to discover seven hotels with the best outdoor resorts in the world.
La Valise Tulum, Mexico
Photo: La Valise Tulum
A luxury apartment with two indoor and outdoor activities in one, La Valise Tulum’s Master Suite features a king-sized bed that can easily be moved out onto the balcony. Guests can enjoy a good night’s sleep in the salt mist, with the sound of waves lapping at the vast Tulum sea. The apartment is conveniently located near the sea, from the accommodation to the beach in just a few seconds.
La Valise also offers yoga classes and a wellness spa. The restaurant, Nü, serves fresh, locally sourced food. Private tours can be arranged to swim or dive in Tulum's deep natural cenotes, tropical fish, or visit the nearby ancient wonder of Chichen Itza.
Amangiri, Utah
Photo: Amangiri resort
Utah’s red rock formations and dramatic mountain slopes create a world apart from Amangiri. A luxury desert retreat beloved by celebrities, the 600,000-square-foot property includes adventure activities such as hiking through canyons; climbing ladders to the top of caves 400 feet above ground.
After a day of fun, guests can stretch their legs with an outdoor yoga class or enjoy a spa treatment at Mesa Pool. All rooms have an outdoor balcony area, complete with a daybed for stargazing or a cool night on the patio. Each room has a private plunge pool, fire pit, soaking tub, and king-sized bed.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences, Anguilla
Photo: Four Seasons Resort and Residences
It would be hard to find a more ideal resort in the Caribbean than the luxury resort Four Seasons Resort and Residences (Anguilla), with luxury villas that can accommodate from 11 to 13 people. Situated peacefully on the northwest coast of the island, the villas have an area of over 2,500 square meters, equipped with high-end interiors in outdoor spaces, which can expand to the sea view.
Outdoor daybeds are suspended from the deck by chains so guests can relax in the vast space. In addition to the special beds, what attracts guests are: Soaking tubs, sofas in the living area and other high-end services such as on-site spa, luxury dinners prepared by a private chef.
Singita Lebombo Lodge, Africa
Photo: Singita Lebombo Guesthouse
For travelers who love to explore Africa, be close to nature but want a room with full amenities such as air conditioning, Singita Lebombo will be the ideal place to combine the two criteria above. Built in the grounds of Kruger National Nature Reserve, 13 rooms are designed and built meticulously on a cliff with a panoramic view of the valley.
Each room has a private balcony with a large bed from which to view the wildlife in the reserve. Depending on the guest’s request, the reception will transform the balcony into a small oasis with thick sheets, soft duvets, and a mosquito net. Balconies are positioned in the best positions to watch the sunrise in the morning, and guests will sometimes wake up to the call of lions below.
L'Albereta, Italy
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The luxury Cabriolet apartment located at the Relais & Chateaux resort on Lake Leso is famous for its retractable roof. Thanks to this wonderful feature, guests can hide under silk blankets and press a button to enjoy the romantic night sky over Lombardy.
Here, visitors can stroll through the lush sculpture garden and enjoy the splendid lake view at the Leonefelice Vista Lago restaurant, participate in some “Rest and Relax” services at the luxury spa designed by architect and editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest Italia magazine - Ettore Mocchetti. The restaurant always provides a menu with a balanced diet, rich in flavor for visitors here.
Adrère Amellal, Egypt
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Leave your electronics behind and head to the eco-lodge at Siwa Oasis, a nine-hour drive from Cairo. The 40-room hotel is meticulously designed to blend into the desert landscape. The unique mud-built buildings offer views of the dunes and salt lakes. The lobby and dining area are designed to resemble an ancient cave. With no electric lights, the magic only comes at night, when each room is lit by a single candle.
Guests can enjoy the majestic view of the starry sky without being affected by the city lights. Temperatures can drop quickly in the desert, but each room is equipped with a heating pad placed in the middle of the bed. Guests can enjoy the magical night sky in their room without worrying about the temperature.
Natural Selection, Botswana
Photo: Natural Selection
Built along the Okavago Delta in Botswana, the Tuludi Sky Suite at Natural Selection offers a range of activities for guests, including a drive through the reserve and a romantic evening outdoors in private. Here, guests can also feel the distance from the busy city life while sleeping in the bush. The special feature of this apartment is that the suites are 15 minutes away from the main camp, but any needs of guests are met immediately, even in the middle of the night.
At the main camp, the Sky Suites have tents, each with its own plunge pool and views of the grasslands. For families with children aged 15 and older or groups, Natural Selection has Skybeds camping areas, offering three Sky Suites set close together.
