The best rainforest and jungle hotels

Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador

Set in the 3,200-acre Mashpi Reserve in Ecuador’s Chocó Cloud Forest, Mashpi Lodge is a veritable Eden teeming with 400 species of birds, butterflies, monkeys, and even the occasional puma. Glide above the treetops on an open-air gondola (naturalist guide included, of course), hop on a sky bike, or climb the observation tower. Back at base, floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor yoga deck, and an open-air hot tub put the cloud forest front and centre.

One&Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda

At One&Only Nyungwe House, you'll wake up to lush tea fields—perhaps with a curious monkey or two peeking in. Set on a working tea plantation next to Nyungwe Forest, this luxurious retreat offers stunning treetop-skimming treehouses and villas. Go chimpanzee trekking, stroll through the treetops on a canopy walk or skip the legwork and soar above one of Africa's oldest rainforests in a private helicopter.

The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

Want to reconnect with nature without sacrificing creature comforts? The Datai Langkawi is just the ticket. Set in the heart of a 10-million-year-old rainforest, you’ll be faced with a tough choice – rest high in the canopy or kick back in a private pool villa by the beach. Wander down the footpath to the dreamy Datai Bay, go birdwatching, or kayak through the mangroves. And for golf lovers, The Els Club Teluk Datai offers a rainforest backdrop like no other.

Keemala Phuket, Thailand

Keemala isn’t your typical Phuket getaway. It’s what happens when someone dreams up an all-pool wonderland inspired by four fictional clans and actually builds it. Hidden deep in the rainforest, you’ll find floating villas, two-story treehouses and bird’s nest-style retreats. The spa treatments feel downright transformative, and Mala Restaurant dishes up bold southern Thai flavours. Book a romantic dinner off the beaten path and take in that lush greenery.

Secret Bay, Dominica

Set on a clifftop on Dominica's northwest coast, with endless rainforest-to-ocean views, Secret Bay invites you to explore as much (or as little) as you desire. Hike through emerald-green rainforest, stumble upon a beach so secluded it feels like yours or unwind with a riverside yoga session. Then, as the sun dips, tuck into hyperlocal cuisine at the open-air Zing Zing restaurant before toasting the day with cocktails on the Vetiver Sunset Deck.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Bali

Tucked away in Bali’s idyllic central highlands, Four Seasons Resort Bali certainly knows how to make an entrance. Upon arrival, cross a striking suspension bridge to a lotus pond seemingly floating above the lush jungle. Days here centre around picturesque villas with private pools and the Sacred River Spa, where treatments draw from the Ayung River’s energy. For adventurers, river rafting, jungle trekking, and sunrise hikes up Mount Batur await.

Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica

Stay in style at the Nayara Tented Camp, perched high in the Costa Rican rainforest. Think spacious tents with private pools fed by mineral hot springs and front-row seats to Arenal Volcano. If you can peel yourself away, join a dawn birdwatching tour, spot sloths hanging out in the Cecropia trees, or stroll across the mystic hanging bridges to see the rainforest from a whole new perspective.