UNIQUE STAYS

From rustic huts to luxury villas, where you lay your head at night can shape your adventure. We aim to showcase the best accommodations from stunning views to creative designs and unbelievable locations from around the world.

This section will be updated regularly and we love to hear about new places to stay so whether you have stayed at one or represent one we would love to hear from you. 

 

Wondering how to find these great places, check out our Travel Resources section under Accommodation.

Hotel June in West La.

HOTEL JUNE

Located in West LA, United States with easy access to LAX and the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice.

CORMANDEL AIRBNB.

CORMANDEL

Xplorist had the opportunity to stay at this stunning property in the Coromandel area of  New Zealand and it did not disappoint.

Casa Rosada, mexico.

CASA ROSADA

Absolutely gorgeous vacation home on the Pacific coast of Mexico that has more than enough room for 10 adults.

MANLY BEACH

Accommodation is not cheap near Manly beach, Australia but this bungalow is a wonderful and affordable option.

The Nami Project in TOFINO, 
CANADA

Located on Canada’s rugged West Coast on Vancouver Island, near the beautiful surf town of Tofino BC.

Airbnb in Istanbul Turkey.

ISTANBUL

Xplorist had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful apartment in Istanbul, Turkey. Great location and views.

Hotel in the Semien Mountains of Northern Ethiopia.

SIMIEN MOUNTAINS

Located over looking the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia and the highest accommodation in Africa.

A private home in Montepiano, Italy.

MONTEPIANO

A restored family home on the border of the Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy. Panoramic views and privacy.

Rental apartment in Buenos Aires.

BUENOS AIRES

Beautiful and private top-floor apartment with views of the Obelisco in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina.

BYRON BAY

Stunning and private Airbnb in the Suffolk Park area of Byron Bay, Australia which is only minutes away from town.

Private beach bungalow in Koh Rong, Cambodia.

KOH RONG

Enjoy beautiful sunsets in this simple but private beachfront bungalow on the beautiful Cambodian Island of Koh Rong.

Waterfront accommodation in Croatia.

ŽRNONO

Beautiful Villa in Žrnovo, Croatia with a private terrace and ocean views and only a 15 minute walk to the old town of Korcula.

Stunning Airbnb overlooking lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

LAKE ATITLAN

This stunning private A-Frame clings to the side of the hill with breathtaking views of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

Beautiful airbnb overlooking the famous PIHA area of New Zealand.

PIHA

This was one of our favourite homes in New Zealand. Piha is only 45 mins away from Auckland and so beautiful.

Airbnb in Tanzania.

JAMBIANI

Beautiful boutique Hotel on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, on the Southeast coast of Zanzibar, Africa.

Surf Hotel in Peru.

CHICAMA

This laid back surf hotel in Peru is just minutes from the longest left-hand break in the world, Chicama.

EWINGSDALE

While most people think of Byron Bay, Australia as just a beach town, but there is more to the area and this cabin is perfect.

A private beachfront home rental in Florianopolis Brazil.

FLORIANOPOLIS

A perfect beachfront stay at Praia do Matadeiro-Florianópolis, Brazil. This cabin does not have vehicle access making it a great getaway.

Entire home in Hvalfjörður, Iceland.

HVALFJOROU

If you ever need to write a novel or simply escape society this beautiful cabin in Hvalfjörður, Iceland might be the perfect place.

A Ger in Mongolia where you can stay with a family.

ORKHON VALLEY

Experience the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia in a traditional Ger located in the Orkhon Valley near the Orkhon river.

Top floor rental apartment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

QUAN

This gloriously pink apartment is on the top floor and offers a sense of calm amongst the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.

Accommodation on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.

SKELETON COAST

Located in the most remote location at Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, Pelican Point Lodge truly is a destination on its own.

RAGLAN

Most people visit Raglan, New Zealand for the surf and this private cabin is the perfect way to relax after a day in the water.

Eco Dive resort in Vanuatu.

DIVE RESORT

Tranquillity Island Eco and Dive Resort is set on 900-acre tropical Island, off the northwest coast of Efate Island, Vanuatu.

A truly unique experience is to rent a Houseboat in Kerala, India.

KETTUVALLAMS

If you find yourself in Kerala, India then there is no better way to spend a few days than cruising the backwaters in a houseboat.

A quite Airbnb overlooking rice paddies in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

YOGYAKARTA

Charming wooden house in a village near Yogyakarta, Indonesia with beautiful views over rice fields in a tranquil setting.

Bed and Breakfast in Morocco.

ESSAOUIRA

Villa Gonatouki is an 8 room B&B in Essaouira, Morocco. Placed on the hill with magnificent views of the ocean.

The oldest hotel in the world.

KEIUNKAN

Founded in 705 AD and has officially been declared the world’s oldest hotel by the Guinness Book of World Records, located in Yamanashi, Japan.

MAYERHOFEN

This private cabin in the forest is in Northern Austria and is only an hour’s drive from Vienna for the perfect weekend away from the city.

BEACHOUSE

The Beachouse on the Coral Coast in Fiji will always be special. This was the first place I ever stayed after leaving home 25 years ago for my first trip.

NOTHOFAGUS

The incredibly unique Huilo Huilo Nothofagus is a 55-room Hotel & Spa located in a Patagonian rainforest in Chile

NOLA CABINS

Nola has several amazing locations throughout Finland . These minimalist-designed cabins are stunning.

FOGO ISLAND

The Fogo Island Inn is nestled within a tight-knit fishing community on remote Fogo Island off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

SAN JUAN

Sometimes you just need to get away from everything and this remote tiny home in San Juan Ecuador with views of Chimborazo is the perfect place. 

CHIWANI

Chiwani is a luxury Safari Camp in the Damaraland region of Namibia.  Damaraland is a mountainous, desert landscape that is rich in wildlife.

AUCKLAND

This ocean-view property is perched on the hillside in Auckland, New Zealand. Only 20 mins to downtown yet, private, quiet and provides exceptional value.

RETREAT HOTEL

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland is an award-winning resort encompassing a subterranean spa, Michelin-starred dining, and private lagoon.

BEEKEEPER'S BOTHY

A bespoke larch clad bothy with a panoramic views over the Ythan estuary on Aberdeenshire coast in Scotland.

FLOATHOUSE

These beautiful floating bungalows are on the river Kwai and surrounded by tropical forests and the mountains of Saiyoke, Thailand.

GILDESKAL

The Arctic Hideaway in Norway is your opportunity to experience life in a remote fishing village in the island of Gildeskal which has only 25 homes.

NOAH

Noah’s is a laidback surf hotel is located in the coastal area of Santa Cruz, Portugal. Surf or no surf, Noah’s has you covered.

HOI AN

This beautiful home is located near the beautiful Thu Bon River in Hoi An, Vietnam and just a short walk to Old Town.

OIA

Like being in a Greek postcard, the iconic blue domes and white homes of Santorini, Greece are known around the world. 

PUERTO JIMENEZ

A two-bedroom Beach House in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica surrounded by the Golfo Dulce, jungle, river and mangroves.

VILLA NAI

A luxurious retreat with 8 rooms carved into the hillside in Zadar archipelago in Croatia and surrounded by Olive groves.

CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS

Live out your fantasy of old Paris, France with this beautifully, restored and themed hotel set in the 1800’s.

HILLAGAMI

Best “Unique Spot ” 2019 award winner in Europe. This beautiful little cottage is located in Kaldoaivi , Finland.

VILLA PALLADIO

India meets Wes Anderson in this strikingly beautiful retreat hotel non the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

FORESTIS DOLOMITES

This Modern and minimalist Five-star hotel has panoramic views of the Dolomities in Italy.

SUBLIME COMPORTA

Located in Southern Portugal and was named one of the best hotels in the country.

CASA TOQUILLA

Located on the island of Portete in Esmeraldas, Ecuador is this perfect beachfront bungalow.