Landscape Hotels for Lovers
Why do we often make our deepest connections through travel?
Stepping into unfamiliar environments pushes us to be more present, open, and vulnerable. Travel takes us out of our routines, breaking down the walls of predictability and comfort, which allows for more genuine interactions. When we navigate new experiences, challenges, and cultures together, we rely on one another for support, fostering trust and a shared sense of adventure. These moments of discovery often lead to meaningful conversations and emotional openness that deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. The shared excitement, wonder, and even the occasional discomfort of travel create lasting memories, allowing connections to form on a more profound, authentic level.
Embark on a journey where love and connection take center stage. Discover hotels designed specifically for couples to deepen their bond, from intimate adult-only retreats to luxurious honeymoon escapes and wellness experiences focused on connection. Read on to find the perfect route for your next escape, whether it’s going off-grid, relaxing on a private island, or embracing the serenity of a secluded beach.
Haritha Villas + Spa
Jungle Wellness
Perfect for: Wellness aficionados. Yogies. Lovers and families looking for a private luxury escape.
Recommended Hotel: Haritha Villas + Spa, Sri Lanka
Haritha Villas + Spa is a boutique hotel embraced by the jungle, the golden beaches and the azure waves of the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Nestled approximately 900m from the ocean and less than 20km from Galle, the tropical sanctuary is located on a verdant hill amidst lush flora and sprawling paddy fields and features two Colonial mansions and seven contemporary villas adorned with saltwater plunge pools.
Haritha embodies the essence of Sri Lanka with its landscape-enhanced accommodation, attentive service and serenity, drawing inspiration from Colonial Ceylon and modern tropical architectural styles. The contemporary villas are nestled atop lush hills with picturesque views of palm trees and paddy fields. Glass walls open to covered outdoor dining areas and private plunge pools, inviting the outside in. The Colonial Mansions exude grandeur with regal white columns, outdoor bathrooms, and shared infinity pools, ensuring the utmost privacy. From artistic sculptures to chic locally-sourced furniture, the indoor and outdoor spaces exude refined elegance and set the hotel apart.
Visit the Haritha Spa, a wellness sanctuary that merges the healing elements of winds and lake waters with 100% natural spa products found in Sri Lanka. Indulge in Ayurvedic, Acupuncture or Singing Bowl treatments and rejuvenating massages like Pinda Sweda, aimed at harmonizing the mind, body, and soul. Indulge in a personalized wellness experience curated by the in-house Ayurvedic doctor. Practice yoga and meditation in the pavilion overlooking the lake. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of elegant peacocks and playful monkeys that inhabit the lush surroundings.
*Photos property of Haritha Villas and Spa
Seehof Nature Retreat
Mountain Reset
Perfect for: Wellness aficionados. Travelers looking for a reset. Mountain and nature lovers.
Recommended Hotel: Seehof Nature Retreat, Italy
Seehof Nature Retreat, an adults-only boutique wellness hotel in Naz Sciaves, South Tyrol, offering a picturesque escape in the heart of the Isarco Valley, Italy. Located by the Rienza River with views of the Tyrolean Alps, the hotel provides a serene and restorative setting.
Seehof’s design seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, creating a harmonious balance between nature and luxury. Surrounded by a lake, pines, and apple trees, the Retreat features a blend of Mediterranean and Alpine elements in its architecture. The design emphasizes natural light and uses materials like wood, stone, and copper to enhance the intimate and calming atmosphere of the retreat.
The accommodations are thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and connection with nature. Rooms feature expansive windows and balconies with stunning lake or forest views, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape. With options like the Skysuite Lago, Skysuite Terra, and various junior suites, each room is designed to enhance the natural experience.
A highlight of the Retreat is the 'PrimaVera' spa zone, which embodies the essence of spring, encouraging guests to blossom in every season. Nestled between the rooms and the natural lake, this oasis allows visitors to forget time and the outside world. Facilities include a Finnish sauna with direct access to a private lake, a Roman steam bath, a Bio sauna, heated indoor and outdoor pools and a spacious relaxation room offering unparalleled views. Yoga and pilates classes are offered every day.
*Photos property of Seehof Nature Retreat
The Nami Project
The Canadian Wild Escape
Perfect for: Photographers. Surfers. Slow travelers. Wellness aficionados. Bird watchers.
Recommended Hotel: The Nami Project, Canada
The Nami Project is an adults-only oceanfront landscape hotel situated in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. Offering unparalleled access to nature, the property is just steps from the Pacific Rim Trail. The Tofino-Ucluelet area is a compelling destination known for its stunning natural landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, and rich cultural experiences set against Vancouver Island's rugged coastline.
Created as a haven for slow and silent living, The Nami Project encourages guests to embrace the rhythm of the changing seasons and the tranquility of nature. The meticulously designed cabins and suites, each featuring a personal cedar sauna, offer breathtaking ocean and forest views. This environment invites guests to slow down, practice gratitude, and relax, fully immersing themselves in the natural beauty surrounding them.
Embracing Japandi design, The Nami Project blends Japanese simplicity and harmony with Scandinavian minimalism and warmth. Large sliding glass windows and extended ceilings provide unobstructed views of the coastline, enhancing the connection with nature. Each cabin and suite includes a custom-made cedar sauna and a private sunken cedar hot tub (in cabins only). Guests also have access to a common area with additional hot tubs, a cold plunge tub, lounge chairs, and a gas fireplace.
*Images property of The Nami Project
Panorama Glass Lodge
Off-The-Grid Privacy
Perfect for: Lovers. Photographers. Astrology enthusiasts.
Recommended Hotel: Panorama Glass Lodge, Iceland
Panorama Glass Lodge is a one-of-a-kind stay in Hella, in south Iceland. The sole glass cabin igloo reflects true Scandinavian luxury and offers unparalleled privacy and panoramic views of the Icelandic highlands and volcano Hekla.
The Lodge is inspired by traditional Icelandic houses but built with glass and steel, creating a modern and unique design. Enjoy the glass sauna, followed by the outdoor hot pool, a rainforest shower with a spa ambiance, and raw surrounding nature. Have the best sleep of your life with duvets from Böhmerwald Bavaria and linen from Schlafgut Germany. Look out for Northern Lights in the winter and midnight sun in the summer. End a day of exploration in your private luxury cabin on the edge of the world.
*Images property of Panorama Glass Lodge
Ambiente
Desert Adventure
Perfect for: Honeymooners. Lovers. Astrology enthusiasts. People with a taste for the finer things in life.
Recommended Hotel: Ambiente landscape Hotel, Sedona, Arizona
Ambiente™ is an adults-only landscape hotel and a destination experience in the heart of the Sedona desert in Arizona, USA. Surrounded by surreal red-rock formations, canyon walls and pine forests, the modern retreat holds nature and wellness at its heart, and encourages exploration outward as well as inward. Ambiente consists of 40 modern cube-shaped guest pods, called atriums, thoughtfully elevated above the natural surrounding landscape to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The interiors are adorned in lush, earth-tone palettes, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame awe-inspiring 180-degree views of the national forest and iconic red rock formations. The landscape theme is deeply imbedded in the hotel’s organic innovative design, with a lagoon-like pool and ancient waterways throughout the property; a testament to a deep respect for the land and its wildlife.
*Images property of Ambiente Sedona, Janelle Photography, Jeff Zaruba Photography, Ryan Shouthwell Video
Post Ranch Inn
Coastal Luxury
Perfect for: Honeymooners. Lovers. Astrology enthusiasts. People with a taste for the finer things in life.
Recommended Hotel: Post Ranch Inn, California, USA
Stay above the clouds along the luxurious California coastline at Post Ranch Inn. Mountains. Pacific Ocean, melting into the horizon. Redwoods. Unspoiled nature all around you. Choose between staying at the Cliff House, where you take in magnificent ocean views from a glass-walled free-standing structure. Pacific suites with a 180 degree view of the coastline. Peak house for a private mountain view. The Tree House, which sits on stilts nine feet of the forest floor and includes a skylight for nightly stargazing. Mountain House, echoing the shape of the Redwood trees and offering breathtaking views of the Santa Lucia Peaks and Ventana Wilderness. For a group larger than two, enjoy the Butterfly House or the South Coast House, where you will enjoy a private terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the Pacific. Enjoy morning yoga and meditation, afternoon hiking, whale watching and nightly stargazing. You don't have to wander far to explore what California nature has to offer at Post Ranch Inn.
*Images property of POST RANCH INN and Kodiak Greenwood
Gundari
Mediterranean Escape
Perfect for: Slow travellers. Writers. Artists. Lovers and friends looking for an intimate and secluded Greek retreat.
Recommended Hotel: Gundari, Folegandros, Greece
Gundari is a luxury landscape hotel nestled within 80 acres of untouched nature on the secluded Greek island of Folegandros. Positioned on elevated cliffs, the resort offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea from every vantage point, creating an extraordinary oasis that prioritizes wellness, gastronomy, and sustainability.
Executed by the acclaimed Athens design studio Block722, the resort features 27 suites and villas crafted with authentic Cycladic simplicity, using a rich array of natural materials. Designed to harmonize with the island's ancient tones, Gundari seamlessly blends into its surroundings. Choose the Standard Suite or the Junior Suite featuring an outdoor space with a shaded deck, dining table, sun deck, and a heated infinity pool with expansive sea views. The Executive Cave Suite, Deluxe Cave Suite, and Superior Cave Suite are subterranean, bioclimatic designs with varying sizes, accommodating up to 3 guests each. The Cliff Front Three-Bedroom Villa features three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a private terrace with a heated pool, jetted tub, kitchen zone, and dining area for up to 8 guests. The Cliff Front Four-Bedroom Villa accommodates up to 10 guests in a dramatic cliff-front position with sea views.
*Images property of Gundari
L'AND Vineyards
Vineyard Living
Perfect for: Winos and Foodies. Lovers of Architecture. Design Enthusiasts.
Recommended Hotel: L'AND VINEYARDS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL
L'AND Vineyards is a luxury boutique resort, set inside a vineyard in the heart of Alentejo. Enjoy views of a vine garden, a tranquil indigo lake and the Medieval castle of Montemor. The building houses the L'AND winery, as well as 22 modern suites, beautifully integrating design and nature, built with natural stone, slate and wood. Choose between Sky-View or L'and Suites. Both suites have a large outdoor terrace with fireplace and a private patio, creating a peaceful and intimate atmosphere. The Sky-View suites allow the full opening of the bedroom ceiling, and include a private courtyard garden with a plunge pool. Sleep under the Alentejo night sky and take advantage of one the least polluted areas in Europe.
*Photos property of L'AND VINEYARDS
The Brando
Private Island Dream
Perfect for: Castaways. Coconut lovers. Underwater explorers.
Recommended Hotel: THE BRANDO, TETIAROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA
A short flight away from Tahiti, resides one of the most private and untouched French Polynesian islands - Tetiaroa. The sanctuary is home to The Brando - a vision developed by Marlon Brando for one of the first sustainable luxury retreats in the world. Tetiaroa is composed of many small islands surrounding a beautiful lagoon, which used to serve as a vacation destination of Tahitian royalty. The Brando offers 35 oceanfront villas, reflecting Polynesian culture. Choose a one, two or three bedroom villa, with inside and outside masterfully merged together.
*Images property of The Brando
Lion Sands
Safari Magic
Perfect for: Wildlife lovers. Travellers looking for a once in a lifetime safari experience. Adventurous Families. Honeymooners.
Recommended Hotel: Lion Sands, South Africa
Lion Sands is an award-winning safari retreat in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, on the edge of Kruger National Park in South Africa.
The reserve consists of four lodges, built with their surroundings in mind, incorporating steel, wood, thatch, glass, water & sand. Stay in the River Lodge, the only private reserve to have access to the Sabie River, with the rooms connected by wooden walkways, offering unparalleled game viewing. The ultra-lux and modern Ivory Lodge consists of 9 villas, complete with lounge areas and private swimming pools. Choose The Tinga Lodge for retro safari design and wooden viewing decks or the Narina Lodge, located under 100 year old trees and overlooking the Sabie River.
For a once in a lifetime experience, spend the night under the stars in one of the Lion Sands’ Treehouses. Listen to wildlife come alive around you. Take in the views of the iconic African plains at dusk.
*Images property of Lion Sands Game Reserve
Treehotel
Design Lovers Paradise
Perfect for: Designers. Architects. People looking for a unique natural experience.
Recommended Hotel: TREEHOTEL, HARADS, SWEDEN
Treehotel combines great design, nature, sustainability and magic to create one of the most unique retreats in the world. Located in Northern Sweden, in the village of Harads, your long journey to get here will be worth it.
Each treehouse is nestled among centuries-old pines and elevated 4-6 meters above the ground. Designed by some of Scandinavia's top architects, every room and piece of furniture has been custom-crafted to perfection. The Cabin Treeroom offers stunning views of the Lule River valley and a spacious wooden deck. The Mirrorcube Treeroom, with its reflective exterior, blends seamlessly into the forest and provides panoramic views through its six windows. The Bird’s Nest, with its unique design, stands out as a remarkable architectural feat. Accessible via a bridge from the nearby mountain, the Blue Cone Treehouse accommodates up to four guests. For a truly exceptional experience, the UFO Treehouse offers accommodation for five people, while the Dragonfly Treehouse, the largest of all, is ideal for larger groups. Complete your stay with a visit to the Tree Sauna for an authentic Swedish relaxation experience.
The newest addition to Treehotel’s unique rooms is the Biosphere. Created from more than 300 birdhouses of different sizes, it highlights the hotel’s focus on sustainable tourism as well as helps conserve the local bird population in real-time.
*Images property of Treehotel + Mats Engfors, Peter Lyndstrom, Fotographic
Bawah Reserve
Divers’ Dream
Perfect for: Divers. Escapists. Wildlife lovers. Eco Tourists.
Recommended Hotel: Bawah Reserve, Indonesia
Bawah Reserve is an exclusive private island sanctuary offering a haven of sustainable luxury across six islands, thirteen beaches, and three lagoons of untouched natural beauty. Nestled in Indonesia's remote Anambas Archipelago, the resort is surrounded by azure blue ocean, lush tropical greenery, and pristine coral reefs. Positioned 160 nautical miles northeast of Singapore, Bawah Reserve provides a secluded retreat in a previously uninhabited marine conservation area.
Bawah Reserve's 36 standalone Tented Suites, Bungalows, Lodge, and Villas provide a pinnacle of private island luxury. Each accommodation is thoughtfully constructed with locally-sourced materials, embodying a commitment to sustainability. From classic canopy beds to copper bathtubs, every detail is meticulously designed to create a sense of home away from home comfort. The seamlessly integrated indoor/outdoor living spaces enhance the overall experience, allowing guests to feel immersed in the natural beauty of the surroundings. The Tented Garden Suite, inspired by classic safaris, boasts a private verandah and a spacious bathroom featuring a copper bathtub. The Tented Beach Suite, set against sandy shores, provides a peaceful haven with direct access to the beach. The romantic Overwater Bungalow offers stunning panoramic views and a sundeck leading into crystal clear waters. The Two-Bedroom Treehouse Lodge, ideal for families, features two adjoining bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, and an open-plan living area, elevated for a tropical breeze. For larger groups, choose the Three-Bedroom or the Four-Bedroom Pool Villa. For the ultimate exclusive experience, the Elang Private Residence, originally the owner's holiday home, is available for exclusive takeover bookings, providing personalized amenities, private butler service, bespoke dining, and full access to the entire Reserve.
*Images property of Bawah Reserve
Kisawa Sanctuary
Tropical Escape
Perfect for: Escapists. Lovers of the sea.
Recommended Hotel: Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique
Kisawa Sanctuary is a luxury resort located on the pristine coastline of Benguerra Island, Mozambique, blending sustainable design with unparalleled natural beauty. Nestled within 300 hectares of lush forest, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters, the sanctuary offers a harmonious balance between luxurious comfort and environmental responsibility. Each of its hand-built bungalows and residences is crafted using local materials and traditional techniques, ensuring a minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Guests can immerse themselves in marine conservation efforts, explore the vibrant marine life of the Indian Ocean, or simply relax in serene seclusion, making Kisawa Sanctuary a haven of tranquility and conscious luxury.
*Images property of Kisawa Sanctuary
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