Ever fancied sleeping underwater? On a bed made entirely of salt? Or, in a coffin? (Ok, probably not). It’s not as impossible as it sounds. Here are some of the world’s more unusual hotels…
Costa Verde, Costa Rica
This one’s for those who love flying so much they don’t want to get off the plane. You won’t have to here. This suite at the Costa Verde resort is made out of a salvaged Boeing 727. It was taken to Costa Rica’s Manual Antonio National Park from San Jose airport – and given a bit of a revamp. Inside, it’s got 2 teak-panelled bedrooms, with a viewing deck above the wing.
Hobbit Motel, New Zealand
If you’ve already ticked Hobbiton off your list, then sleeping in a hobbit hole is naturally next. The motel has a Shire-like grass roof and round windows, but luckily the ceilings have been adjusted for guests a little taller than hobbits.
Magic Mountain, Chile
With a drawbridge, luxury interiors and a rooftop waterfall, this place looks like something out of a fairytale. The location’s dreamy, too – it’s in a private nature reserve in Chile. Guests can spot toucans and pumas from the wooden hot tubs, or watch as adrenaline junkies pass by on the world’s longest zip line.
Palacio de Sal, Bolivia
The great salt flats of Salar de Uyuni might be on your sightseeing bucket list, but you can take it one step further by staying here. The walls, floors, ceilings and furniture are all made out of the stuff – delivered from the tourist hotspot. It probably goes without saying, but no licking the walls.
Dog Bark Park Inn, USA
Calling all dog lovers. Owners Dennis and Frances went barking mad designing this hotel. It’s shaped like a huge dog with rooms sleeping 4. There’s a bath, air-con and board games, but no mod-cons. You can sleep in Sweet Willy’s stomach or his muzzle.
IceHotel, Sweden
The team at this place get the award for the most hardworking hoteliers. Due to its chilly -5 degrees Celsius temp, it has to be rebuilt every winter. There are 65 rooms and beds made of ice, plus, there’s a sauna for warming up.
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Propeller Island City Lodge, Germany
Berlin’s definitely got an edgy side, and this hotel takes it even further. Each of the 27 rooms is unique – quite literally. One is completely made of mirrors, another is a prison cell and there’s even a crypt room where you sleep in a coffin. Count us out.
Crane Hotel, Netherlands
It’s not exactly the kind of place you’d expect to find a hotel – in the docks of a city most known for its fishing and shipping. But, this place really gives meaning to the term ‘industrial chic’. You’ll find your room in the converted dock of a crane, complete with an outdoor decking area. Guests are free to get behind the lever, as everything’s still in working order. Plus, brekkie comes via an internal lift.
Das Park Hotel, Austria
Made from repurposed drain pipes, this hotel is actually practical as well as weird. They’ve been given a lick of paint, and come soundproofed and temperature-controlled – keeping cool in summer and warm in winter. There’s only space for a bed and light, though, as the rooms are just two square metres in size.
The Manta Resort, Zanzibar
You’ll be sleeping with the fishes here – no, really. The Underwater Room at Zanzibar’s exclusive Manta Resort has 3 levels, and one of them is 4 metres deep. At night, the underwater spotlights attract the reef’s residents for your viewing pleasure – think octopus, bat fish and Spanish dancer fish. Another bonus – the deck is perfect for sunbathing.
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