The best jungle and rainforest hotels

Soneva Kiri, Thailand

Whether you’re looking for beach bliss or rainforest thrills, Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood has it all. Explore lush waterfalls, spot rare hornbills, then enjoy a unique dining experience in one of the treetop pods, where your food zooms in via zipline. Kids will love the giant bamboo playground shaped like a manta ray, soaring high above the rainforest. After all the excitement, kick back and relax in your private pool villa.

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. Soar 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 Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, India

Sitting just outside Ranthambore National Park, The Oberoi Vanyavilas puts the jungle within arm’s reach, with none of the roughing it. Spot tigers on a private safari, tuck into breakfast under mango trees, then return to tents so luxurious they’d make a maharaja jealous. With canopied king beds, claw-footed tubs, and teak floors, glamping has never looked so good. Cap it all off with sundowners at the observation tower and let the jungle views do the rest.

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 – perch high in the canopy or kick back in a private pool villa by the beach. Wander down the private 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.

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.

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.