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25 Most Magical Treehouse Hotels and All-Inclusive Tree-Top Resorts in the World
Updated on Sep. 25, 2024
Many children dream of having a treehouse hideaway where they can play high up in the sky among the treetops. They want a secret place to think or read by themselves while listening to the birds chirping and feeling the rush of the wind as it blows through the leaves on the trees. While some of us may not have fulfilled that childhood dream back in the day, many hotels around the world will happily indulge in that fantasy now.
These 25 enchanting properties offer everything from opulent beachfront villas in remote tropical paradises to mini châteaux in the rolling French countryside. There are also rustic cabin-style treehouses hidden in a forest in the Pacific Northwest and properties in Europe where you can pretend you’re an alien and stay in a UFO. You can even sleep suspended in the air in a whimsical sphere in the woods. Whatever your fantasies are, you can fulfill them at one of these incredible treehouse hotels around the world. Book a stay at one of the U.S. destinations sometime soon, and put the more far-flung ones on your bucket list for 2021 or beyond, when life gets back to normal and travel restrictions around the globe begin to lift.
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Matangi Private Island Resort, Fiji
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AndBeyond Ngala Treehouse, South Africa
This secluded four-level luxury treehouse stands at 39 feet in the air and is located three miles from the nearest lodge on the andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve. The new solar-powered accommodation, which opened in February 2020, features a rooftop deck with an outdoor lounge perfect for a romantic, alfresco dinner for two. There’s also an indoor bedroom, a full bathroom with an outdoor shower, and unobstructed views of Africa’s spectacular scenery.
Guests are escorted to the treehouse with everything they need for the evening. The Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and Cape buffalo) wander freely through the 36,000 acres of wilderness reserve near the border of Kruger National Park, but a thorn boma fence surrounds the treehouse, and a dedicated attendant is just a phone call away. Enjoy cocktails and midnight snacks under the stars during this once-in-a-lifetime experience during your stay at either the andBeyond Tented Camp or Safari Lodge.
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Primland, Virginia
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The Island Hideout, Thailand
This electricity-free, off the grid, and sustainable jungle oasis is nestled in a lush tropical paradise in Southern Thailand. The Island Hideout’s four luxury open-air treetop suites were crafted by local artists using indigenous materials, and the owner and creator worked with a renowned Thai architect to minimize the environmental impact on the area. The first level of the treehouses has an open-air bathroom with a cool-water tub and rain shower. The main room upstairs is inviting, featuring a luxurious king-size bed covered by a mosquito net, dark wooden floors and furnishings, and stunning views of the jungle, bay, and surrounding islands.
At this one-of-a-kind romantic escape, guests can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as reef diving, cave trekking, and rock climbing. What’s more, the resort offers hands-on Thai cooking classes and classes on nature conservation and sustainability.
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Winvian Farm, Connecticut
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Châteaux dans les Arbres, France
The bucolic French countryside is the perfect setting for six fairy-tale-like mini châteaux. Châteaux dans les Arbres translates to Castles in the Trees, and there are four castles in the trees and two that float at this magical 27-acre estate property in southwestern France. Owner Rémi Bercherel built these one-of-a-kind treehouses to resemble traditional French country houses, and they are all named after famous châteaux that are located nearby.
Hautefort, the largest, is housed in a 100-year-old oak and features a wooden footbridge that crosses a moat, three bedrooms (for up to six people), a living room, a hot tub, and a large terrace offering beautiful sunset views. Since it has a kitchen, breakfast is not included at Hautefort, but it is available when staying at the other mini châteaux. Upon request, the chef at a nearby restaurant, Etincelles, will prepare gourmet or bistro meals for you. The property also has an infinity pool for relaxing, and guests can explore the estate by bicycle or play ping-pong and pétanque.
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Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge, Rwanda
For a truly amazing adventure, go gorilla trekking in Rwanda and stay in these en suite Forest Villas located right next to Volcanoes National Park. The six spacious treetop villas are located on a steep hillside that is an eroded volcanic cone. Each features a bedroom, reception area, fireplace, and stunning views of Mount Bisoke from a private deck. The inspiration for their exterior was the traditional Rwandan building design and beehive-shaped thatched structure of the King’s Palace at Nyanza. The interiors of these unique villas reflect the Rwandan lifestyle, with textiles in colors of the rainforests and vibrant markets in villages throughout the country.
While on your bucket-list African safari, follow in the footsteps of American researcher and conservationist Dian Fossey with a challenging hike to the ruins of her Karisoke Research Center and to see where she was laid to rest next to her favorite gorilla, Digit.
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KA BRU Forest, Brazil
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Living-room treehouses, Wales
These six whimsical treehouses are nestled 35 feet high in the tree canopy in the heart of the Welsh mountains, a remote location that’s close to the ocean and the southern edge of Snowdonia National Park. Hand-built by craftspeople in the Dyfi Valley in West Wales, they are far from the outside world, surrounded by ancient woodlands, rivers, waterfalls, and streams. Each treehouse features a luxurious double bed and fold-down bunk beds, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Eco-friendly and electricity-free, they all boast solar panels and have wood-burning stoves to keep you warm and heat the spring-water shower. We’d also be remiss if we didn’t mention the wood-fired hot tubs.
During the day, take a walk through these mystical woodlands and valleys dotted with stone bridges and streams. And in the evening, experience what the Welsh call cwtch, or a feeling of home, as you sit by a cozy fire in a room lit by flickering tea lights and lanterns.
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Bolt Farm Treehouse, South Carolina
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Acre, Mexico
Spend the night in this jungle oasis among the swaying palm trees in San Jose del Cabo’s foothills. The boutique property’s 12 thatched-walled treehouses sit perched high above the ground. They feature plush king-size beds with mosquito nets, a bathroom and outdoor shower, an outdoor terrace with a view, high-speed Internet, and a curated minibar. In the morning, listen to the birds chirping while enjoying a complimentary breakfast followed by morning yoga in the mango orchard. Then, as the sun sets after a day exploring the property or relaxing by the pool, indulge in Acre Mezcal, the property’s award-winning and sustainably produced small-batch mezcal.
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Treehotel, Sweden
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Post Ranch Inn, California
Set on a dramatic cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn is one of the most stunning places to stay on the California coast. For a romantic getaway among the redwoods, book one of the property’s seven triangular-shaped freestanding Tree Houses, which are elevated nine feet above the ground. Highlights of these adults-only (18 years and older) accommodations are a king-size bed with an organic mattress and linens, a cozy fireplace, a private deck with mountain views, and a skylight for nighttime stargazing. Other perks include daily breakfast, wireless Internet access, complementary activities such as yoga and guided nature hikes, access to the infinity pool, and a minibar with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, South Africa
The Lion Sands Private Game Reserve sits along the Sabie River and is surrounded by ancient trees within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a part of Kruger National Park. The property’s Chalkley Treehouse offers guests a private safari experience and a rare opportunity to spend a night under the stars in the African bush. The lavish treehouse is built around a majestic 500-year-old leadwood tree and located 10 minutes from the closest lodge, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge. This secure accommodation features a viewing deck for wildlife encounters and a large veranda, a bedroom with mosquito nets, and a separate washroom. Spend a romantic evening with a candlelit dinner for two and watch as the sun goes down in the African sky.
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Keemala, Thailand
The seven Tree Pool Houses at this fairy-tale-like luxury resort in Phuket’s Kathu District were inspired by the pod-shaped structures designed by the We-ha (Sky) Clan. These were one of the four fictitious ancient clans of Phuket Island, and they were creators, architects, inventors, and healers who built their homes elevated from the ground. They believed that living closer to the sky ensured them a state of higher consciousness.
See if you can achieve the same at one of Keemala’s two-level spacious villas that appear to be suspended in the air and feature the lush rainforest as the backdrop. They each feature an upper-level master bedroom with an outdoor relaxation area, a lounge and dining area downstairs, a private pool, a bathroom with a monsoon shower, an outside shower, and resort and rainforest views. The interiors also have suspended furniture, as well as cocoon-like loungers and beds. The three other clans were the inspiration for the resort’s 16 Clay Pool Cottages, seven Tent Pool Villas, and eight Bird’s Nest Pool Villas.
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Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, England
Sleep in the height of luxury at this quintessentially English country estate with a twist in Hampshire, approximately 92 miles southwest of London. Chewton Glen’s 14 Treehouse Suites are built at a 35-foot elevation in a secluded valley of the New Forest. They offer four categories of accommodations, ranging from a romantic studio for two to the newest and largest option, the Yews. This spacious treehouse can accommodate up to four adults and eight children. All of the treehouses feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views to the valley and beyond, outdoor hot tubs, a relaxing outdoor terrace with day beds, and luxurious interiors. You can even have curated dining experiences served in picnic hampers and brought to your treehouse door. When you’re not high in the sky, take a cooking class, book a signature spa treatment, or take a stroll down to see the Solent coastline, a strait along the English Channel.
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Treehouse Utopia, Texas
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Wollemi Love Cabins, Australia
The Secret Treehouse is one of the seven wilderness accommodations offered at this property located in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area of New South Wales, Australia. This open-floor-plan treehouse for two affords 360-degree views of the surrounding cliffs, canyons, mountains, and rainforest. Amenities include a queen-size bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace, a kitchenette, a tub with a view, and a spa that offers an in-cabin massage outdoors. In 2016, this unique treetop cabin won the Airbnb Bélo Award, topping more than three million properties. During your getaway, book a few featured experiences, such as a glowworm or astronomy tour. You might even opt for an ancient Australian ritual and hop in an outdoor tub for a mud bath in the bush.
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Nihi Sumba, Indonesia
This luxury resort is located on a remote island named Sumba in southeastern Indonesia and is a 50-minute flight from Bali. The property boasts that it’s the “edge of wildness,” where guests can “surf the world’s most coveted wave” and have a vacation with a purpose. As a philanthropic vehicle, Nihi Sumba supports community-based projects, such as supporting primary schools and providing lunch for more than 1,000 children five days a week.
The three-bedroom Mamole Tree House is nestled in the jungle and is comprised of three conjoined villas built around a tree’s trunk. Its first floor features an open-air living room, a bathroom, a private lounge area, a ping-pong table, and an infinity pool. The second floor has a circular master bedroom with a canopy bed and a bathroom encased in sliding glass doors and a balcony affording Indian Ocean views. There’s also an outdoor tent–style room for guests wishing to fall asleep to the waves crashing in the distance and wake up to birds chirping in the morning.
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Dominican Treehouse Village, Dominican Republic
Escape to this dreamy resort nestled in a tropical valley and hidden away in the Dominican Republic’s Caribbean jungle. The individual treehouse cabins are connected by meandering jungle paths and rope bridges that also lead to pools and lagoons. The open-air design invites guests to relax and unwind with the soft ocean breezes and become immersed in the surrounding natural environment. The resort is all-inclusive and offers five types of accommodations. The three VIP suites boast the village’s best views and feature a larger floor plan with a king bed draped with a bug net, private hot water outdoor shower, and personal bathroom, electricity, and other amenities. The property also has a pool and yoga dome. What’s more, they offer packages that include an amazing zipline excursion through the mountains and over the jungle canopy’s treetops.
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The Treehouse Cottages, Arkansas
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Free Spirit Spheres, Canada
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TreeHouse Point, Washington
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Wa Ale, Myanmar
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Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Treesort, Oregon
