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Top 10 luxury rooms with a view

There’s nothing better than rolling over and waking up to a stunning view of our beautiful world. So we’ve searched far and wide for the rooms with some of the most incredible views imaginable, ranging from those only accessible by flying in by helicopter to sleeping outside in the African wilderness for 360 degrees of the savannah. Minaret Station, New Zealand Forget the distant memories of rainy camping holidays in France because camping doesn’t get better than New Zealand’s first luxury tented lodge. Arriving by helicopter and taking in the glassy blue reflections of Lake Wanaka is a great way to start your stay 7,000ft high amongst the staggering beauty of the remote wilderness.  Each of the four luxuriously furnished suites come complete with a wall-to-wall sheepskin carpet with possum throws draped over your king sized bed. The private deck is equipped with a hot tub from which guests can absorb the breath-taking alpine views. This High Country hideaway is perfectly positioned to sample life as a deer hunter, take a private mountain picnic or learn the art of sheep mustering. Oh, and Heli-skiing. Minaret station, New Zealand Casa Angelina, Italy Casa Angelina and its unparalleled views of the Gulf of Salerno is without doubt one of the best kept secrets of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Perched on the cliff face of the town of Praiano, the chic white décor of Casa Angelina acts as an intensifier for the azure ocean and contrasts the striking cliffs behind giving a remarkable crisp view through all its windows and doors.  Perfect cliff-facing positioning guarantees a serene suntrap for the ultimate way to relax in the sea breeze. Art aficionados will love the Murano glass decorations and bold contemporary art juxtaposing the interiors.  You’ll quite literally be living la dolce vita in the Amalfi. Casa Angelina, Italy Post Ranch Inn, California, USA Commanding Pacific vistas come as standard in this nineteenth century homestead carefully suspended over the cliffs upon the Big Sur. This sensitively designed gem makes the most of its slate, marble and wood interiors to create a curved vision blended into the hills behind. Some suites are covered in a carpet of soft green grass and wild flowers giving them a hobbit feel, whilst the cornerless windows of the treehouse casts you into the throes of nature. The glass walled bedrooms mean you can grab the binoculars and watch whales spouting water whilst you eat a leisurely breakfast in bed, or why not step out onto the ocean encircled balcony to take in the peace of the Pacific Ocean and Ventana Mountains. Post Ranch Inn, California Tongabezi Lodge, Zambia Presenting wild Africa at its best, this romantic getaway close to Victoria Falls sits on the edge of the Zambezi River. Nestled amongst a grove of African ebony trees, the cottages are built on a basalt rock bed and entwined with branches of the ebony ravine so guests can get a fix of nature in a hideaway far from the daily grind. Whilst all rooms boast 180 degree views of the Zambezi River, The Bird House has all this and an open air tub on the veranda guaranteeing a relaxing bath time with a difference. The warm, rustic ambiance of the lodge is complimented by local hand crafted furnishings for authentic Zambian river lodge experience. Tongabezi Lodge, Zambia Ion Hotel, Iceland A haven for the modern adventurer in the land of fire and ice. What better way that enjoy the ethereal light show of the Aurora Borealis than in a specially designed Northern Lights Bar with 360 degree views.  The country’s first adventure hotel is a perfect base for an epic expedition be it diving in the intercontinental Silfra Crack or discovering the inside of the Thrihnukagigur volcano – the only place in the world where you can climb inside a volcano. Ion Hotel, Iceland Explora Lodge, Chilean Patagonia Roll over to a view of the Torres del Paine National Park framing the adjacent Lago Pehoé at explora Lodge in Chilean Patagonia. One night in this boutique lodge and you’ll feel like you have arrived at the end of the earth as you take in the captivating views of the rugged peaks and breathe the purest air in South America. Go forth and discover Patagonia’s great outdoors and seek out it’s pumas or take advantage of the peaceful intimacy the lodge offers and absorb the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.  Hypnotic views change as the weather evolves in the magical park for a mystifying experience. Explora Lodge, Chile Shakti 360 Leti, Himalayas Over the hills we go to the other side of the world, with the Himalayas competing for the best views title. Shakti 360 Leti is truly secluded. Four luxury cabins are rustically decorated at 8,000ft in Uttaranchal, with views of the Dangthal peak warmed pink with the sunrise. A glass panel covers one wall for breath taking views all day long in your cozy cabin, and no electricity makes your stay even more authentic. To top it off, you can learn to cook gourmet Indian food from the pros and embark on hikes across the rugged landscape. Shakti 360 Leti, Himalayas Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa Waking up at sunrise to the sounds of the early morning Kalahari savannah is definitely how we prefer our wake up calls these days. Nothing gets between you and the sublime South African night sky in the newly launched ‘Malori’ sleep out deck at Tswalu, meaning ‘dreamer’ in Tswana. Located within a 100,000ha five star game reserve, the park is famous for sightings of extraordinary wildlife such as desert black rhino, black-maned Kalahari lions and cheetah. A thatched overhead roof is there for protection should it rain, so guests can either sleep under the thatch or out in the open for an authentic al fresco experience. This experience takes guests further into the animal kingdom than a normal safari as they can spot animals in their natural environment at night without even being detected. Tswalu Game Reserve, Southern Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa. Hoshinoya Ryokan, Japan The masters of Feng Shui have got everything right with this traditional yet minimalistic Ryokan.  Hoshinoya Ryokan is the jewel of Arashiyama in the quintessential Japanese town, Kyoto. In the past it was a resort for the people of Kyoto to unwind. Shōji style windows, with translucent paper blinds, open up to let the outdoors make its way in, which highlights Kyoto’s spirit and natural beauty in an original way.  The tatami matted living room is lined with window-side benches coated in cushions, where you can while away the hours and get lost in nature – even more breathtaking in Autumn or Spring when the trees are bursting with colour. This is Japanese mysticism at its finest. Hoshinoya, Kyoto, Japan Hotel Endémico, Mexico Waking up in this picturesque cabin, our eyes deceive us. Those big canvases on the walls are in fact windows, and that really is Mexico’s answer to the Napa valley, if not better.  Balancing on the boulder-covered hills in the village of Valle de Guadalupe are 20 hand crafted cabins built by local tradesman. The floating cabins seamlessly blend into the hills, which are home to some of Mexico’s largest wineries. From the moment guests check in equipped with a glass of wine to enjoy on the panoramic veranda, they marvel at the rugged wine country surrounding them. Cabins are spaced sporadically across the valley and promise maximum privacy to ensure guest can relax in peace on their private wooden terrace. Why not spend the evenings gathered round the Mexican kiva whilst sampling the best wines of the region. Hotel Endémico, Mexico Tom Marchant is Co-founder of Black Tomato. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.

Tom Marchant

Tom Marchant is a co-founder of the award-winning tour operator Black Tomato, a luxury tailor-made travel company organising bespoke experiences round the world. Part of the Black Tomato Group, Black Tomato is an award-winning luxury travel company that delivers imaginative and cutting-edge travel experiences around the world. We create inspiring itineraries in up and coming and remote destinations, providing clients with the inside track. Whilst our group and prize incentive agency, The Black Tomato Agency , produce creative, award-winning incentives, prizes and events, Studio Black Tomato, was born as the in-house marketing and content creation agency. From initial clients including tourist boards and hotel groups, we now produce internationally acclaimed content and media campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world.

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6 Comments

  1. Hi Tom,

    Wow….and I thought the night time skies here in Fiji were clear. It looks like a planetarium here, too, but the Patagonia hotel views are like nothing I’ve seen.

    Amazing shots, and amazing list.

    All rock, but I’ve a preference for the African rooms because I’m adding a Safari to my places to visit.

    We’ve done so much SE Asia, Central America, and are exploring the South, too. India, Nepal, Sri Lanka down, and we’re here in Fiji for 2 more months.

    I’d love to do a Safari and these look like some of the best places on earth to go the Safari route.

    Thanks so much for the inspiring share.

    I’ll tweet it in a bit.

    Have a great weekend Tom.

    Ryan

  2. I love the look of the Ion hotel in Iceland. I went to Reykjavik during the height of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking, still without a doubt one of my favourite places in the world. I’d go back in a heartbeat!

  3. Having stayed at Leti I can confirm that the views are truly breathtaking.

    You are literally on top of the world. Words don’t do it justice.

    A superb place to stay with wonderful staff.

  4. Great ideas. We stayed at Post Ranch Inn, but were in the tree houses Totally different perspective, but still great views. The restaurant is to die for…

  5. This world is amazing with awesome views we should all pack and explore this world before going to Mars.

  6. Hi, I have rooms with panoramic views in South west Kerry, might be worth a look!! Love these hotels. I want to revamp my place in the near future as I have a unique location like these hotels.

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