The World’s Best Exotic Hotels:

Unforgettable Escapes to Paradise

In this world of great diversity in culture, breathtakingly attractive landscape, and unique experience, finding the ultimate in exotic holidays must be high on every traveler’s list. Whether it’s seclusion in a remote island paradise, the excitement of swanky jungle lodging, or the enchantment of a desert retreat, exotic hotels create an opportunity to experience some of the world’s most fantastic places. In this article, we talk about the best exotic hotels around the world— where luxury, adventure, and nature come together in the perfect recipe for unforgettable experiences.

1. Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Enter in this category of exotic hotels, the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. It lies in the turquoise waters of the South Pacific and presents over-water bungalows and beachfront villas looking out on Mount Otemanu. Iconic thatched-roof bungalows with direct access to the lagoon epitomize tropical luxury.

At the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, guests can embark from snorkeling and diving in colorful coral reefs to setting out on one of the traditional Polynesian outrigger canoes. The resort also features a full-service in-house spa with treatments inspired by ancient Tahitian techniques. With the azure crystal-clear seas, soft white beaches, and top-of-the-line luxury services, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora goes far beyond brilliant.

2. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Oman

To be sure, nothing is as exotic a place to be for a vacation as the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, set at the precipice of an awesome canyon in Oman. This magnificent gem is perched on top of the fabled Green Mountain, 2,000 meters above sea level, leaving you with fabulous views out over the surrounding mountains and valleys. This resort is designed architecturally to an Omani tradition while the interiors are elegantly furnished in a contemporary style with modern amenities.

The activities here include discovering the rocky terrain through guided hiking, mountain biking, or via ferrata climbing. Decompress after a day of high activity at the pool overlooking the canyon, or restore your energy at the spa with treatments featuring local pomegranate and rose water. And the spirit of adventure indeed befits Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar.

3. Soneva Fushi, Maldives

On an Indian Ocean island with a castaway experience, Soneva Fushi gives visitors a really exotic stay. The eco-friendly luxury resort rests on its private island within Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. At Soneva Fushi, some villas are hidden among dense foliage to provide complete privacy; most have private pools and direct beach access.

Soneva Fushi is a forerunner and leading hotel in sustainable development with its “waste-to-wealth” tissue and paper recycling programmes, organic gardens, and schemes for biodiversity and conservation. While there guests can either snorkel through the ever-changing coral reef, go dolphin spotting or see a film at the resort’s open air cinema. As one of the pioneers of barefoot luxury and a responsibility keeper for mother earth, Soneva Fushi has guaranteed unforgettable, spare experiences in one of the most breathtaking locations in the world.

4. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India

Nestled on the shores of Lake Pichola, The Oberoi Udaivilas is an exquisite example of the palatial beauty in India set amidst a setting exotic to any visiting person. This palatial hotel will remind you of many traditional palaces in the country that unfold grand domes, intricate carving, and lush gardens. The rooms and suites are beautifully appointed with rich fabrics, custom furnishing, and all modern amenities for a royal stay.

The Oberoi Udaivilas is all about dedication to service but with extreme attention to the details of the interaction. One may enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Pichola, an exploration of the neighboring City Palace, or even indulge in a treatment by the hotel’s very own luxurious spa. Dining options vary from traditional Indian cuisine to international dishes, elegant surroundings served for each taste. Setting new standards, The Oberoi Udaivilas, with its unbelievable landscapes and royal setting, is nothing short of an exotic jewel in the very heart of India.

5. Amangiri, Utah, USA

For a more exotic at-home experience, but closer to home than all the way across the world, there’s Amangiri at Canyon Point, Utah. Here, pure luxury collides with pure adventure in the midst of the Southwest’s most pristine potential. The stark beauty of the desert landscape—with a background of towering mesas, deep canyons, and dramatic rock formations—sets the stage for this secluded resort. The architecture of Amangiri is incredibly minimalist and modern, in its design to coexist with its natural environment.

Guests can explore the stunning landscape surrounding Amangiri on guided hikes, hot-air-balloon rides, or private helicopter tours. While at the resort, guests may visit the Aman Spa, which provides treatments inspired by Navajo healing traditions and natural ingredients like red clay and desert herbs. In its calm setting, focusing on health and adventure, Amangiri gives an exotic escape within one of the world’s most unique landscapes.

6. Longitude 131°, Australia

For the best appeal and outstanding experience, Longitude 131° offers luxurious tented accommodation in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, with unparalleled views of Uluru—for that unique affair. The camp is an exclusive eco-camp that gives guests the opportunity to encounter first-hand the spiritual and natural beauty of the Australian Outback. The safari-style tents have been specifically designed with comfort, luxury, and reconnection with the environment around in mind.

Longitude 131° offers a range of guided experiences including scenic sunrise and sunset tours of Uluru, guided walks through Kata Tjuta, and visits to Aboriginal cultural sites. The resort’s Dune House serves gourmet meals showcasing native Australian ingredients, and a stargazing session under the clear desert skies is a must. With such a dramatic setting and such a commitment to sustainability, Longitude 131° must be counted as truly an exotic experience.

7. &Beyond Ngorongoro Cr

Perched on the very edge of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, you are at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. This is where you will be able to enjoy an eccentric mixture of luxury and wildlife at the same time. The lodge emulates an old Maasai village, certain to be almost top-to-toe in luxury; huge crystal chandeliers, Persian carpets, and velvet. From the crater rim, lovely views of the Ngorongoro teeming with lions, elephants, and rhinos.

Game-drives: expert ranger-guided, fully in touch with the game to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater close views of wildlife and ecology. After a thrilling day with wildlife in the crater, guests may retire to their luxurious suites for relaxation, sumptuous dinner at the lodge restaurant, or massage. With its unique make and located just next to one of the natural wonders of the world, the Ngorongoro crater, the lodge is your destination if you want an exotic African Safari.

8. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland

The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Finland offers you a chance to spend the night under the Northern Lights from a glass igloo. What a magical and exotic unforgettable experience. Located above the Arctic Circle, here is an only one of a kind resort that combines comfort and adventure amidst the frost of the Finnish Lapland wilderness. The glass igloos are designed in such a way that one will be able to enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the night sky and, at times, the aurora borealis.

Other than glass igloos, Kakslauttanen also includes log cabins with the typical atmosphere, in addition to saunas and fireplaces. Winter activities extend to several avenues such as husky sledding, snowmobiling, and reindeer safaris to the guest. An ice chapel and an ice bar are among other features in the hotel, hence gaining the fame of the place for the winter weddings. Uniquely styled accommodations combined with the outstanding natural beauty give Kakslauttanen an unforgettable and exotic experience in the Arctic. Besides, one can never forget.

Exotic hotels take what has become a stereotyped concept—offering accommodation alone—and turn it into a gate that opens on one of the most extraordinary and remote worlds: be it the tranquility of a tropical island, the adventure of a wild desert, or the magic of an Arctic winter. Experiences can be promised in line with the uniqueness of the destination: be it in the quiet of a tropical island, the excitement of a crazy desert, or the beauty of an Arctic winter. From the turquoise waters of Bora Bora to the red sands of the Australian Outback, the finest exotic hotels in the world each deliver luxury, adventure, and a connection to the natural world. Here are some destinations that are sure to give new meaning to the word “trip of a lifetime.”.