Top 10 tree hotels in the world

Surely during your childhood, you've dreamed of living in a treehouse. The truth is that there are few things more pleasant than sleeping in a "Treehouse", it is a unique opportunity to escape the hectic city life and reconnect with nature.

If you plan to know what it feels like to spend a night in a tree, take a look at these 10 tree hotels from different corners of the planet, all of them designed to offer breathtaking scenery and a cozy atmosphere.

The Trillium in Seattle, Washington

Handcrafted from wood, its structure is prism-shaped, it is located at Treehouse Point, and its owner is Pete Nelson. 

A spiral staircase with a wooden railing leads up to the main entrance. Before arriving, in the middle of the staircase there is a gazebo. The most striking detail is the large windows that cover the two floors of this house, offering panoramic views of the forest and the feeling of floating among the branches.

The treehouse has a living room and dining room with a countertop on the second floor and a bedroom upstairs. The Trillium treehouse also offers beautiful views of a nearby pond.

Sites of interest and surroundings: Twin Falls hiking trail, Snow Lake, Franklin Falls, Rattlesnake Ledge, Roadhouse Restaurant and Carnation Café.

Price: From $375 per night.

Bird's nest at Treehotel in Harads, Sweden

If we want to have the feeling of living high up in a tree like birds do, the Treehotel in Harads (Sweden) is our ideal destination. Its exterior design resembles a giant bird's nest, while the interior is spacious enough to enjoy a cozy stay.

This house is 17 square meters, and although it may seem small, it has a living room, two bedrooms and a toilet. Guests climb inside the Bird's Nest via a folding ladder that leads to a hatch in the floor. Its design allows it to accommodate up to four people at the same time.

Nearby places to visit: Lule river valley, rafting on the Råne or Kalix river, Taiga forest, moose safari.

Price: One night for two people costs 4,900 Swedish kronor, or about 440 euros.

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Treetops Treehouse Hotel in Devon, United Kingdom

Staying in this fairytale-inspired treehouse in the Fox and Hounds area of Devon, UK, will make for a great weekend getaway perfect for connecting with nature and wildlife. To access it has a wooden staircase, the impressive thing is that it is built five meters above the ground on a 250 year old tree.

The Treetops house is very well equipped, with a large king-size bed, a children's bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and a relatively large terrace.

All the furniture is local and sustainable, from the headboard, the sofa, to the wooden tables and lamps.

Nearby places to visit: Tarka Trail, Castle Drogo, RHS Garden Rosemoor, National Trust Properties, Quad Biking near Umberleigh.

Price: Depending on the season the price can range from 314€ to 595€ per night.

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Arctic Treehouse Hotel Suite in Rovaniemi, Finland

The Arctic TreeHouse Suites are elevated log cabins with one double bed or two twin beds and are designed for comfortable stays in the midst of the typical Arctic landscape.

Inside we find a large window with stunning views of the forest. It is priceless to be able to enjoy an aurora borealis from the bed.

The rooms at the Arctic Treehouse Hotel are equipped with every comfort, rain and hydro-massage showers, underfloor heating and internet connection.

Nearby places to visit: Santa Park, Arctic Golf Finland, Kemijoki River, Rovaniemi Church, Angry Birds Park, Ounasvaara Mountain and much more.

The price per night per person is 656€ per night.

Alpaca Treehouse in Bamboo Forest, Atlanta

Located on a farm in a particular bamboo forest, this alpaca treehouse in Atlanta was featured in Treehouse Masters: Ultimate Treehouse VI in 2018. It has an elevated design and plenty of windows to take advantage of the views.

Numerous recycled materials have been used in the construction and decoration of this tree house. It has a living room, a bedroom with two beds, a bathroom with a composting toilet, a recycled sink, and from its windows we can observe some of the animals of the farm: alpacas, chickens, llamas...

Nearby places to visit: Oakland Cemetery, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta, Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, Agatha's Mystery Theater.

Price: The base price per night is US$375, about €315 per night.

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Treehouse hotel room at Tsala Treetop Lodge in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Built in the middle of a dense forest, this Hunter Hotels room has all the comforts, spacious bedrooms, minibar, televisions, internet connection. In addition to having a cozy bathroom, pool and terrace we have a magnificent viewpoint. To access the house we have an elevated wooden walkway through the trees. 

Ideal for couples, we can dine outdoors after a massage and aromatherapy session, all surrounded by luxurious local handicrafts.

Nearby places to visit: Knysna Elephant Park, Birds of Eden and Elephant Sanctuary, Fynbos Flower Safari, Robberg Peninsula Walk, Plettenberg Bay Country Club, Garden Route.

Price: From $420 per night, about €350 per night.

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Adults-only treehouse at Post Ranch Inn, California

This triangular-shaped tree house rises ten feet above the forest floor and provides pleasant views of the Pacific Ocean coastline and surrounding forest. Inside we find all the necessary comforts, king-size bed, wood-burning fireplace, desk, walk-in shower, private terrace, dining room and the best is a skylight in the ceiling of the room to see the stars at night.

Guests, who must be at least 18 years of age, can enjoy the hotel's infinity pool and sample California cuisine at the nearby Sierra Mar restaurant.

Nearby places to visit: Big Sur Roadhouse, Seal Beach Scenic Overlook, Nepenthe, Pfeiffer Beach and the famous Partington Cove hiking trail.

Price: From $925 per night, about €780 per night.

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 Image: Post Ranch Inn

 

Treehouse with 7 rooms in Treehotel, Sweden

Built in the middle of a beautiful pine forest in Swedish Lapland, overlooking the spectacular Lule River, this charred wooden house was designed by the famous Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. The structure rises up to ten meters above the ground and is supported by 12 metal pillars.

The cottage consists of two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a terrace with a net floor. It can accommodate up to five people at a time. The large windows and the aforementioned terrace stand out to enjoy the place. This hotel is ideal to enjoy a good vacation at any time of the year.

Nearby places to visit: Lule river valley, Taiga forests and moose safari.

Price: The price of the room is around 1,300 euros per night.

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Bird's Nest at Keemala Resort, Phuket, Thailand

The Bird's Nest at Keemala Resort, in Phuket (Thailand), is one of the most curious tree houses in the world. In total, the resort has eight such houses, blending into the trees and lush vegetation. All the houses have a king-size bed, a toilet, a small outdoor terrace and a totally private swimming pool.

Some trees are inside the structure of the cabins simulating many of the traditional houses of the area. This resort is ideal for couples who want to rest and relax for a few days.

Nearby places to visit: Phuket island, Mala resort and Kamala beach.

Price: The cabin is available from about €1,000 per night.

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Kingston Treehouse Hotel in Lion Sands, South Africa

For the end we leave one of our favorites, the Kingston tree house, its wooden structure that rises several meters and once up the views are dreamy. It highlights the absence of walls, if we want privacy we have curtains. 

The room consists of a double bed, two pull-out beds, a complete bathroom, a kitchen. Also, of course, we will have our own terrace.

It is designed to enjoy the African flora and fauna, so this time we will have to forget about the internet and even the electricity.

This accommodation will only be possible if we book a complete package, it is not possible to stay independently, but if we ever decide to do a safari in South Africa to enjoy the fauna and flora of the place, this house would be a perfect option.

Nearby places to visit: Sabi Sand Reserve and Kruger National Park.