Original Hotels

The Vilanculos Beach Lodge is located in Mozambique. This lodge has its own diving center with views towards Mozambique channel.

Rooms.

The lodge was built using traditional materials, straw for the roof and simbiri wood for the columns. Each room is a double room with a private bathroom and colourful decorations.

The rooms are located in several chalets. The chalets have views towards Archipelago Bay and the beach. Part of the chalets have a private patio decorated with local plants. There are frame-less showers and the counter tops are old beer barrels. Each chalet has large windows with views towards the hotel’s garden. Some of the rooms have a large double bed, and some of them have twin beds. There is a desk and chair in the living room area. Beds are covered with mosquito nets and each room has a tea and coffee making machine.

The Presidential Suite is a large villa. This villa has two rooms, and each one has its own private bathroom. The beds are covered with mosquito nets. Each bathroom has a double sink and a large shower. There is a lounge area with a bar and a covered patio with views towards the Indian Ocean. The villa, which has mosaic-covered floors, has a coffee and tea making machine. Price is around 122€ per person per night.

Restaurant.

The hotel’s restaurant is known for its variety of seafood dishes and traditional cuisine. The restaurant has a patio with views towards the Mozambique channel.

The lobby, lounge area and kitchen are located inside the hotel’s main building, which has views towards the Indian Ocean. The restaurant can prepare picnic baskets for guests who want to explore the island. The bar has views towards the gardens filled with palm trees and the hotel pool. There are many colourful flowers and plants in the garden.

The hotel’s pool has views towards the sea. There are several hammocks for guests and a jacuzzi. Next to the pool guests will find a path that leads directly to the pool, where they will be able to practice water sports.

This hotel has its own diving center. Guests can rent diving equipment. Typical activities include snorkel, scuba diving and PADI certificate courses.

Events.

The hotel has a large conference hall. This hall has air conditioning and can accommodate events of up to 50 people.

Private events can be organized in the hotel gardens, where the designer swimming pool with sea views is located. Events and group activities can be organized in the conference hall. The hotel has Internet access and conferences can be organized by the beach.

Location.

The lodge is located on the banks of the Mozambique channel. Guests can enjoy long walks on the beach, which is located next to the hotel.

The lodge has access to a private beach. The house is located on a hill top a hundred meters above the sea and is known for its views towards the channel. The hotel has its own activity center where guests will be able to enjoy diving, snorkel and other water sports. Diving equipment can be rented at the hotel.

Other activities that can be enjoyed in the region are water ski, dawn and sunset cruises and other water sports. Trips in traditional dhow boats can be organized to the nearby Paradise Islands. Dolphin and whale watching tours are another popular activity in the region. Horse riding, bird watching and visits to nearby towns and markets are other ways to explore the region. Most of the Bazaruto archipelago has been declared a National Park. Guests will be able to visit the park, which is known for its many bird species, turtles and manta rats. More than 150 types of birds can be seen in the region.

The Life Heritage Resort Hoi An Hotel is located in Hoi An, in Vietnam. This hotel is a colonial mansion that was built in a French style, decorated with traditional decorations from Holland and Japan.

Rooms.

The hotel has a variety of rooms and suites. There are rooms with twin beds and rooms with large double beds, and all rooms and suites have a bathroom with a shower.

There are superior rooms with a queensize bed and superior rooms with individual beds. Each room has a porch with two hammocks from where guests can enjoy views towards the gardens. There are several rooms that can be connected between them to form larger family rooms.

The are two types of Juniors Suites, those that have two twin beds and those that have one double bed. Part of the bathrooms have a shower and some have bathtubs. There are suites with views towards the gardens and suites with views towards the river, and each balcony has hammocks where guests will be able to lay down and enjoy the view.

The Grand Suites are rooms with a large queensize bed and a sunken bathtub. There is a lounge area next to the master bedroom. The lounge has a sofa bed and a television set with DVD. These suites have views towards the Thu Bon river and private porch.

Restaurant.

This hotel has several restaurants. Guests will be able to try traditional regional food, made using fresh locally sourced ingredients.

The Senses Restaurant is known for its variety of local and international dishes. The meals are made using traditional Vietnamese ingredients.

Traditional Austrian architecture is present around the city, and the hotel has its own Austrian café. The Vienna Café is known for its selections of Austrian pastries.

The Heritage Bar has an extensive wine list. The bar offers a selection of snacks made using local ingredients.

Guests will be able to enjoy the hotel’s designer pool. There are wicker chairs next to the swimming pool, and cocktails and juices are served at the pool bar.

The hotel has its own spa that offer massages and other treatments. There are several massage rooms where guests will be able to enjoy massages with stones and other traditional massages. Reflexotherapy treatments are offered at the spa.

Events.

There are several conference halls. Each hall can accommodate between 60 and 200 guests. The layout of each hall can be adapted to the type of event that is being celebrated, and there are special discounts for guests who choose to stay at this hotel for a conference.

Location.

This hotel is located a short distance away from the historical center of Hoi An, which is known for its French and Dutch colonial houses and Chinese and Japanese buildings. Guests will be able to enjoy walks around the city center and enjoy local architecture, where colonial mansions stand next to ancient temples.

The resort is located on the banks of the Thu Bon river. Guests can enjoy boat trips in traditional boats near Cua Dai beach. There are several cruises and ferrys that cross the Thu Bon river, and guests should not miss dawn and sunset cruises.

There are several local art museums a short walk away from the hotel. The hotel organizes trips around the city’s main landmarks, and bikes can be rented in the lobby to explore the nearby neighbourhoods.

If guests want to get to know the local culture, they can participate in many activities. Courses range from arts and crafts to making traditional lanterns and learning basic Vietnamese. Guests will be able to see how local dishes are cooked and there are cocktail making evenings organized at the hotel.

The Castle Inn Hotel is located in Perth Andover, in Canada. The hotel has antique suites decorated with iron beds and thick flowered carpets.

Rooms.

The ancient mansion has been transformed into a hotel with several suites, and each suite has a large double bed made of iron and a bathroom with a bathtub. Each suite has antique furniture and decorations.

The Royal Suite is located in the most ancient part of the mansion. There is a large kingsize deluxe bed, a bathroom with heated floors, a bathtub, a shower and a living room that leads to the dining room. The dining room is decorated with  Persian rugs and has views towards the valley. This suite has a chimney, a tea and coffee making machine and a television set. Price is around 175€ per night.

The Victorian Suite has vaulted ceilings. The suite has a large deluxe kingsize bed and a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. There are views towards the hotel’s garden and St. John river. The living room has a chaise longue, a Persian rug and a chimney. The suite can be transformed into a private dining hall where guests can celebrate events. Price is around 175€ per night.

The Regency Suite has a large queensize bed. The suite has its own electric fireplace, a desk and views towards the river. The bathroom has a large bathtub and a shower. Guests have their own tea and coffee making machines in their suites. Price is around 136€ per night.

The Empire Suite has a large queensize bed. The electric fireplace is remote controlled. The television set is located inside a large wardrobe carved from wood. The suite has a tea and coffee making machine and WiFi, and the bathroom has a bathtub and a shower. Price is around 91€ per night.

The Edinburgh Suite is located in the remodelled part of the mansion. The suite is decorated in shades of gold and has furniture covered in leopard print furs and a zebra carpet. There is a kingsize bed next to  the table, which has views towards the river, and a bathroom with a shower. Price is around 129€ per night.

The Glamis room is dedicated to the Queen Mother. The room is decorated with flowery patterns and English gardens. There is an aptly named queensize bed, vintage furniture and a bathroom with a bathtub for two and a shower. This room has a machine for making tea and coffee, Internet access and a television set. Price is around 106€ per night.

The Windsor room is a room with a queensize bed. It is decorated in peachy colours and shades of green, and has large windows with views towards the hotel’s garden. There are coffee and tea making machines, a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. Price is 106€ per night.

The Buckingham room can be connected to the Windsor room to create a family suite. This room has a queensize bed, a vintage desk and chair and a bathroom with bathtub and shower. Price is 91€ per night.

The Stirling room has a queensize bed and beige decorations. The bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower. Price is 91€ per night.

The Balmoral suite is a very Scottish suite, with red and green tartan decorations. There are hardwood floors and a carved rocking chair next to the fireplace. There are several ancient trunks at the foot of the kingsize bed. The bathroom has a jacuzzi and a shower. Price is 129€ per night.

The Regal room is a colourful room. This family room has a double bed and a loft with a bunk bed. The bathroom has a bathtub. This room has its own private patio and access to the hotel’s garden and pool. Price is 137€ per night.

The Renaissance room is another family room. There is a double bed on one floor and a bunk bed on another floor, and the bathroom has a bathtub. This room is decorated in many colours and has views towards the garden. Price is around 136€ per night.

This hotel used to be an ancient mansion. The rooms conserve an antique style.

Restaurant.

The hotel’s restaurant is located on the ground floor. Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant, which has a cocktail menu available for guests.

Guests can enjoy dinners on the terrace, which has views towards the river. The restaurant has a lounge with leather armchairs where guests will be able to enjoy a variety of local whiskeys.

There is a spa on one of the hotel’s floors. Guests will be able to relax in the jacuzzis, in the massage rooms and at the pool.

Events.

The Victorian Suite can be transformed into a conference room. This suite can be rented for private dinners and other events.

Location.

The hotel is located on top of a hill in Perth Andover, in New Brunswick. The hotel has views towards the St John river and large territory where guests will be able to enjoy walks.

This hotel is located a short distance away from Frederickton. Guests will be able to enjoy many of the activities this region has to offer, ranging from hiking to visiting nearby lakes and towns. Guests can walk along the banks of the nearby St John river. There are several hiking trails near the hotel.

The Spirit of the Knights Hotel is located on the Island of Rodhes, in Greece. This boutique hotel has suites dedicated to the Templar knights and Ottoman suites with views towards a stone swimming pool.

Rooms.

The suites at the hotel are double suites with a bathroom. Each suite has its own theme dedicated to archaeology, the Templars and the Ottoman Empire, and is decorated with antique furniture.

The rooms are decorated with ancient pieces of art that we brought from  Greece, Morocco, Persia, Turkey and the Middle East. There are hand woven carpets and kilims on the floors. The furniture is made of wood and was carved by hand.

The Knights Chamber is a room that was built during the crusades. This room has marble floors and high ceilings. There is a large kingsize bed. The bathroom has a marble sink, a bathtub carved by hand and a shower.

The Ottoman suite is part of a building that was built during the Crusades. The suite has a kingsize bed, a marble bathroom and a lounge area. The ceilings are high and there is a Turkish style chimney in the center of the room.

The Crusaders’ Suite is dedicated to the Crusaders. This room has the same ceilings that the first building had, and the windows are decorated with stained glass and ottoman patterns. There is a kingsize bed and a bathroom with a marble bathtub and shower, and the loft has been transformed into the living room area.

The Rodos Suite has a room with a kingsize bed, a bathroom and a separate living room area. The main room has views towards the patio and the Palacio of the Great Masters, and the living room has windows decorated with stained glass.

The Gran Master suite has windows covered by traditional Turkish style shades made from wood. There is a large kingsize bed, a bathroom and a living room with views towards the palace.

The Pasha suite is a suite decorated with furniture that was assembled during the Ottoman Empire. The ceiling of the lounge is known for its mural and the room has a large kingsize bed. The bathroom has a marble bathtub with a shower. Each suite has a private hammam where guests will be able to relax.

Restaurant.

The hotel has a bar. Guests will be able to enjoy lunch, dinner and cocktails at the bar, which has views towards the patio of the hotel.

There is a large breakfast hall at the hotel. During breakfast guests have a choice of fresh fruit, cereal, coffee, tea and juice.

Next to the reception is the lounge. There is a library, an interior patio and an exterior patios decorated with fountains. The garden has a jacuzzi.

This hotel was built using recyclable material. There are solar panels that are used to heat the water for showers, and the floors are made of wood, marble and stone. The hotel’s radiators are made of marble. The carpets were woven using natural materials and there are hypoallergenic pillows. Bath amenities and cleaning products are made from non allergenic ingredients. The lamps around the hotel are designer lamps that were made by hand.

Yoga classes are organized at the hotel. The hotel offers several trips and excursions to nearby villages.

Events.

There is Internet access at the hotel and next to the lobby visitors will find a business center. Conferences and events can be organized at the hotel.

Guests who stay at the hotel can participate in yoga classes. The hotel offers a variety of massages and skin treatments for guests.

Location.

The hotel is located close to the city center of Rhodes. The ancient building was built by knights during the crusades, and was later partially restores and rebuilt during the Ottoman Empire.

Guests will be able to explore the ancient medieval town. A short distance away is the Souleiman Mosque and the Grand Palace. Guests who want to explore the island and join one of the many guided tours that the hotel organizes. There are many beaches near the hotel for guests to enjoy.

The Hix Island House Hotel is located on the island of Puerto Rico. The concrete houses have lofts with views towards a butterfly reserve.

Rooms.

The rooms were built using concrete and are decorated with dark furniture and colourful designs. Each room has a bed, a bathroom and views towards the sea, the butterfly reserve and the rest of the garden.

Casa Solaris has six lofts. The first and second lofts are located on the top floor of the house. Each loft has a kingsize bed that can be transformed into two individual beds, an exterior shower, a kitchen with a patio and views towards the ocean. The third and fourth lofts are located on the second floor of the house. These two lofts have a double room each, a large bathroom with an outdoor shower, a patio with a lounge area and views towards the ocean. The fifth and sixth lofts are located on the ground floor and are the largest lofts at the hotel. Each loft has two double rooms, and each double room is quipped with a bathroom and an outdoor shower. The lofts have a living room with a kitchen, a patio with a lounge area and a dining room with views towards the hotel’s garden.

The Casita is a villa located next to La Casona. This villa is located on a hill and has a room with kingsize bed, a bathroom with an exterior shower from where guests can enjoy ocean views, a kitchen and a patio with a dining room area.

La Casa Redonda is a circle shaped villa with several lofts. Lofts 1 and 2 have a kingsize bed, a bathroom with a double sink and an exterior shower, a kitchen with a dining table and a patio with a hammock and a lounge. Lofts 3 and 4 are located on the second floor and have a kingsize bed, a bathroom with an exterior shower, a kitchen and a patio. Lofts 1 and 3 have ocean views and lofts 2 and 4 have views towards the patio.

La Casa Triangular is a triangular building located on the hotel’s territory. The Matisse Loft is located on the top floor and has a queensize bed, a bathroom, a kitchen, a patio with a lounge and ocean views and a staircase that leads to the rooftop of the building. The Adobe Loft is the loft located on the ground floor and has a kingsize bed, a bathroom with an exterior shower, a patio with a lounge and garden views. The Studio Loft is located on the first floor and has a kingsize bed, a bathroom with an exterior shower, a kitchen and a lounge that leads to the patio, which has ocean views.

La Casa Rectangular has several lofts, and each loft has a kingsize bed, a bathroom with an exterior annex where the shower is located, a kitchen and a patio with a dining room. Lofts 5 and 6 are located on the top floor and have ocean views. Lofts 7 and 8 are one floor below and have garden views. The Gallery Loft is located on the ground floor and consists of a large suite adapted to guests on wheelchairs, with a kingsize bed that can be transformed into two twin beds, a bathroom with a shower and a kitchen that leads to a private patio.

Price varies between 100 and 538€ per nights. Price includes cotton clothes for each guests. There is WiFi next to the reception areas.

Restaurant.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant. Each loft has its own kitchen that comes equipped with cereal, a selection of tea and coffee, fresh fruit, eggs, milk, jams, bread and juices.

The houses and lofts are located on a set of hills. The hotel’s swimming pool is a designer pool where guests will be able to relax while enjoying views towards the sea. The pool has solar panels for heating. The pool does not use any chemical products and is disinfected using copper and silver ions.

Guests are provided with hammocks for the beach. Guests have snorkel equipment at their disposal.

Events.

La Casona is located on top of a hill on the hotel’s territory. This large building can be used for events of up to 80 people. The villa has several halls that can accommodate private dinners and conference halls, and the hotel can provide a catering service for those guests who do not want to use the kitchen. La Casona has views towards Isla Vieques, the Bioluminescent Bay and the Caribbean.

Location.

The hotel is located on the island of Vieques, to the south of Puerto Rico. Guests will be able to enjoy long walks along the shore of the Caribbean and participate in trips to nearby natural parks.

This hotel is an ecological place that tries to increase the awareness of recycling. The houses and villas use solar energy and water cisterns. The water in the shower is heated using the solar panels. The water that is not used for the showers and in the toilet is drained and is later used to water the plants.

The beaches located closest to the hotel are Sun Bay Beach and the beaches of Refugio de Peces and Vida Silvestre on the east coast of the island. Guests will be able to rent cars in order to explore the beaches, restaurants and nearby shops.

The Kasha boutique Hotel is located in Zanzibar, near the coast of Tanzania. The hotel rooms are villas decorated with paintings of local spices and Swahili furniture.

Rooms.

The hotel has eleven villas. Each villa has a room with a kingsize bed covered in mosquito netting, a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower, a large conference hall and a living room with views towards the beach.

Each villa has its own private swimming pool and a tropical garden with views towards the beach. The rooms are decorated with Swahili style wooden furniture. Each bathroom has a cascade shower and a bathtub with views towards the sea. The bathroom amenities were made using traditional local ingredients.

The carved wood beds are four poster beds covered in mosquito netting. Each room is decorated with a handmade carpet and handwoven textiles. There is a private patio in each room, and the patios were built in a traditional Arab style, with small benches and hammocks next to the swimming pool. Price varies between 311 and 415€ per night.

Each room is dedicated to a spice that can be found on the island, which is called the Island of Spices by the locals. The eleven villas are Karafuu Clover, Mdalisini Cinnamon, Tangawizi Ginger, Vanila Vanilla, Pilipili Chile, Uzile Cumin, Zafarani Saffron, Kungumaanga Nutmeg and Giligilano Cilantro.

Each room has a minibar, coffee and tea making machines and a television set. The light rooms were built and decorated using tin, wood and local pieces of art, and have high ceilings. There is an antique trunk that was carved by local islanders in each room. Guests will be able to enjoy views towards the sea and the corral reefs from their private terraces.

Restaurant.

The hotel has a restaurant and two bars. The Sama restaurant serves regional dishes, and one of its main dishes is fresh seafood cooked with local spices in a traditional Zanzibar style.

The Waterfront Bar is located next to the hotel’s swimming pool. The Nargili Bar is located on the beach and has views towards the sea. Cocktails are served in the bars.

This hotel has a large swimming pool with views towards the sea. Guests will be able to enjoy cocktails at the bar and in the hammocks located by the pool. Traditional dhows, local fishing boats that sail the ocean, can be seen from the pool.

The hotel’s spa is located next to the beach. The spa offers a variety of massages, body and skin treatments and treatments with natural oils that can be found in the region.

There is room filled with magazines and local literature, and guests will be able to rent DVDs. Nearby is the large living room, which has a lounge with a television set where guests will be able to watch matches. There is complimentary WiFi at the hotel, and guests can rent snorkeling equipment in the lobby. The hotel sells hand woven cloth and handmade jewelry from Zanzibar.

Location.

The hotel is located on the east coast of north Zanzibar. The villas have views towards Mnemba beach and the Mnemba coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. The hotel has direct access to the Mnemba beach where guests will be able to snorkel and swim. During low tide, there is a staircase that connects the hotel to the beach, and during high tide there is a boardwalk to the beach.

The hotel offers a shuttle service from the hotel to the airport. During the trip from the airport to the hotel guests can visit the local spice farms, and one of the nearby Kidishi farm. At this farm guests will be able to see how cinnamon, clover, cumin, nutmeg and black pepper are grown. The farms have rambutan trees.

Near the hotel visitors will be able to visit the Kidichi Persian baths, which were built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar. One of the most visited places in the city are the ruins of the ancient Maruhbi Palace. The Matemwe village is a traditional fishing village. The hotel cooperates with local organizations to promote economic development and guests will be able to visit non profit organization that operate in the region.

The Dutch House is located in Galle, near Colombo, in Sri Lanka. The hotel is an ancient Dutch mansion that has suites with views towards a croquet field and several gardens.

Rooms.

This secluded hotel has four double rooms. Each room has a large double wood covered in mosquito netting, a bathroom and decorations that follow a set theme.

Each one of the four suites is decorated with colonial era antiques, and the four poster beds are covered with silk covers. Each room has access to thee suite private living room, which has tables, sofas and views towards the croquet courts, the Galle Fortress and the hotel’s gardens.

Each bathroom has a separate shower and a claw-foot, colonial style bathtub. The bathrooms are decorated in sandy colours.

The Ball Room room is a large suite. The suite has a terrace and a private patio where guests will be able to relax. This suite is used for photshoots and ads, and is known for its antique decorations, bulky wooden carved furniture and red woods.

The VOC suite is dedicated to the Dutch Oriental Indies Company, which used to be one of the main trade companies during the colonial era. This suite is decorated in light colours and has views towards the patio, and the croquet fields can be seen from the terrace.

The Blue Room is decorated in dark blue hues and furniture covered in blue. The four poster bed has silk blue curtains. The room is decorated with Dutch antiques and the living room has views towards the croquet field.

The Yellow Room is a yellow suite decorated with large lamps and wooden furniture. The suite has a double room and a living room which has access to a large terrace. The four poster bed has silk curtains and Dutch colonial furniture.

There are many pieces of art and sculptures that decorate the hotel’s halls and rooms. Guests will be able to walk around the mansion, filled with antiques.

Restaurant.

The hotel offers a late breakfast. Visitors will be able to enjoy a traditional English breakfast on their terraces, in the hotel’s garden and in the patio. Eggs, toast, scones with cream and jam, fruit juice and tea are offered at breakfast.

Lunch is served in the hotel’s gardens, next to the swimming pool and in the rooms. Dinner is served at the hotel next door, the Sun House, known for its dinners made using local ingredients, which change every afternoon.

The hotel has an English-style tropical garden where guests will be able to enjoy walks. There is a croquet pitch which are used for croquet matches. There is an infinity pool and a deck with loungers.

Events.

Croquet is one of the most played sports in the region of Ceylon. The croquet pitch can be used for large events.

Location.

The hotel is located on a hill in the center of Galle, on the southern coast of the island. Guests will be able to walk along the beaches and visit the historical town.

The personnel of the hotel has organize guided visits around Galle and other nearby towns. The hotel is located a short distance away from Galle Fortress. Guests will be able to explore the fortress and the city’s narrow streets. The hotel offers a guided trip in a vintage car around the region.

A short distance away from the city guests will find many ancient tea plantations, Buddhist temples and several nature reserves. Guests can relax on the beaches of the Indian Ocean. The city can be explored during a trip in a tuk tuk, which can be rented at the hotel.

The Kulala Desert Lodge is a lodge located near Sosussvlei, in the Namibian desert. This lodge has several wooden cabins that were built and adapted to the conditions of the desert.

Rooms.

This lodge has 23 traditional kulala houses designed to be adapted to the conditions of the desert. Each house has several rooms, and each room has beds, a bathroom with a shower and a terrace.

Eleven of the kulalas have two twin beds. Two kulalas were transformed into houses with a double room and a double bed each. Another tow kulalas are family rooms that can accommodate up to four guests. There are other accommodation options at the rondavels, round houses built in the traditional African way, that are used for tourist guides.

Guests who stay at the kulalas will be able to see how local live in these traditional houses. The mud houses are covered with canvas and straw roofs, and are on an elevated platform. Price varies between 146 and 339€ per night.

The rooms at this lodge are decorated using traditional designs. The rooms have stone floors and decorations coloured in desert colours. The are wicker chairs and polished wooden furniture. Each room has a bed and a lounge area with thick cushions under the straw roof. Here guests will be able to lay down and enjoy the stars.

Restaurant.

The lodge’s main building has a bar, a dining hall and a lounge with a terrace. Guests will be able to enjoy traditional local dishes and fresh products grown in the region.

The hotel’s lounge has a large terrace where guests will be able to enjoy lunch and dinner. The terrace has views towards the lodge’s natural pond, a waterhole that attracts many animals from the nearby dunes.

The hotel has a partially covered pool. The pool has views towards the red peaks of the nearby dunes and the orange desert.

In the afternoons guests can relax by the fireplace in the dining hall, next to the main lounge. The dining hall is decorated with wood and bricks and has slate floors. The armchairs and sofas are made of wood and covered in leather.

There is a large natural pond on the hotel grounds that attracts many local animals. Guests will be able to see ostrich birds, jackals, springboks and oryx gazelles. There are many birds and geckos on the hotel’s territory.

Events.

There are no conference halls at this hotel. The hotel can organize events and trips to the dunes and around the region for groups of guests and teams.

Most trips start at dawn, when visitors will be able to enjoy views towards the red, glowing dunes and dried our river basin. When the waterhole and the river are overflowing, they become a large azure lake that reflects the dunes. Some other activities are horse riding trips, trips in quads and ecological trips around the Kulala Reservation, located nearby.

Location.

The lodge is located in the Namib Naukaluft Park, which is part of the Kulala Reservation. The lodge has access to and views towards the Sossusvlei dunes, one of the highest dunes in the region.

Guests will be able to walk across the dunes, which are located close to the hotel. Guided tours are offered around the natural parks and the region.

Visitors will be able to enjoy many activities in the region. There are trips in four by fours around the region and the Deadvlei and Sossusvlei dunes. Guests will be able to participate in group tours around the desert. One of the most typical safaris is the night safari. There are trips by hot air balloon that offer guests views over the lodge and the dunes. A glass of champagne is offered after landing.

The Ark is a lodge located in Mount Kenya, in Kenya. This lodge has several rooms in large bungalows and the hotel’s territory has a waterhole where animals come to drink.

Rooms.

The lodge has 60 rooms, and each room has traditional decorations and wooden carvings. There are five individual rooms, 37 twin rooms, ten double rooms with a large double bed each and eight triple rooms.

Each one of the rooms was built using materials similar to those used in building traditional cabins, and each cabin has its own private bathroom with a shower. There are bottles of mineral water for guests, and each afternoon the hotel offers hot water bottles per bed. Part of the rooms were designed for guests with mobility issues.

Each one of the cabins has a terrace with views towards the watering hole located on the hotel grounds, a place where many local animals com to drink. The terraces have armchairs and sofas for guests who want to observe the animals. The cabins have an alarm that sounds when one of the Big Five comes to the waterhole.

The building of the hotel has the shape of a ship, a symbol for Noah’s Ark. There are three decks in the building, each deck formed by several cabins, and there are large balconies from where guests will be able to enjoy views towards the hotel territory. On the ground floor there is an area where guests will be able to come closer to the animals.

Restaurants.

Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel’s large dining hall. One of the decks has a terrace with a lounge bar where coffee and tea are served.

Lunch is served at a nearby property, the Aberdare Country Club, where guests will find several restaurants, golf courses and tennis courts. The dishes served at the club use organic and local ingredients, many of which grow on the country club’s own farm. The country club can adapt most of their dishes to guests will food allergies. There is a wine cellar with a selection of wine.

Events.

There are no conference halls at this hotel. The hotel’s library has many publications about the animals and plants that can be found in the region. The hotel can organize events, safaris, trips and visits to nearby national parks for groups.

Location.

The lodge is located in the Aberdare National Park. The hunting lodge has a bridge with views towards a waterhole that was formed by the rain where local animals come to drink.

Guests have to travel across the Aberdare Country Club to reach the hotel. Guided tours are organized around the national park. Visitors will be able to enjoy many activities, from birdwatching and walks along the paths to safaris around the park.

Guests who stay at the hotel will be able to see elephants, leopards, rhinoceros and other local animals. Safaris are organized around Abderdare National park and other nearby parks. The peaks of the Batian, Kenya and Nelion mountains can be seen from the park, and guests will be able to observe colourful birds and buffaloes and other large animals.

The Akersloot Hotel is located in Van der Valk, in the north of Holland. This hotel has standard rooms and several themed suites.

Rooms.

The hotel has several standard rooms, deluxe rooms and themed suites. Each one of the double rooms and suites has a large double bed, a bathroom with a shower and a northern décor.

The standard rooms have two twin beds and a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. There are coffee and tea making machines and a television set. The hotel and the rooms have complimentary limited access to WiFi.

The Standard Deluxe rooms are rooms with a double bed, a desk with a chair, a fridge and a living room area. Each room has its own bathroom with a jacuzzi and a shower.

The Comfort rooms have a kingsize bed, a bathroom with a jacuzzi and a shower, a desk with a chair and a living room area with a fridge. Some of the Comfort rooms have two queensize beds and can be used as family rooms.

The hotel’s family rooms are rooms that can accommodate up to six people. These rooms have two queensize beds and three individual beds. There is a bathtub, a shower and a double sink in the bathroom. Each family room has two television sets, a desk with a chair, a living rooms area and a balcony with a terrace.

The hotel has nine bungalows. There are two types of bungalows, those that can accommodate up to five people and those that can accommodate up to six people. Each bungalow has several rooms that were designed for families and groups. The bungalows have a kitchen, a living room and bathroom on the first floor. The second floor has another bathroom and from two to three double rooms.

The Diamond Suite has a kingsize bed and a large bathroom with a jacuzzi. Breakfast is served in the room. Price is between 147 and 157€ per night.

The Lounge Suites are suites filled with technology. There are LED lights and a lounge area, a kingsize bed and a hydromassage bathroom with colourful lights. There is a flatscreen television screen with DVD. Price is between 195 and 230€ per night.

The Ibiza Suite has a large kingsize bed and a fireplace. The bathroom has a steam shower, a jacuzzi for two and a sauna. Price varies between 210 and 235€ per night.

The Royal Suite is filled with antique style furniture. This suite has a kingsize bed, a double jacuzzi and a sauna. Guests who stay at this suite will be able to enjoy breakfasts directly in their rooms. Price is between 210 and 250€ per night.

The Oriental Suite is an Asian suite. There is a large kingsize bed and a fireplace, and the bathroom has a double bathtub, a steam shower and a sauna. Price is around 210 and 250€ per night.

The African Suite is a safari lodge. The suite has wooden furniture, a kingsize bed and a bathroom with a double jacuzzi, a steam shower and a sauna. Guests will be able to enjoy a breakfast in the suite, which has a fireplace and a price of 250€ per night.

The Swimming Pool Suite has its own swimming pool. The main room has a kingsize bed, a double jacuzzi and a flat screen television. This room has access to the private swimming pool. Price is between 230 and 250€ per night.

The Hollywood Suite has a round bed, a steam shower and a jacuzzi for two. There is a large stereo set and a flat screen television set.  Price is around 260€ per night.

The hotel’s Japanese suite is another oriental suite. Inside this suite guests will find a kingsize bed and wooden furniture. The bathroom has a steam shower, a jacuzzi and an infrared sauna. Price is around 260€ per night.

Restaurant.

The hotel has a restaurant where guests will be able to enjoy breakfasts, lunches and dinners. There is a terrace where they will be able to have lunch and dinner. Grilled foods are served at the hotel’s bar and at the brasserie. The dining area has access to the kitchens where guests can watch their food being prepared.

There is a gym on one of the hotel’s floors. The hotel’s swimming pool is located next to the gym area.

Events.

There are twelve conference halls where guests will be able to organize various types of events. Events of up to 400 people can be organized at the hotel. Brunches and private dinners are celebrated at one of the halls.

Location.

The hotel is located next to Van der Valk, in the center of Holland. The city of Amsterdam is located a short distance away, filled with historical landmarks, museums and parks.

Visitors will be able to visit several nearby cities. There are train connections to Alkmaar, Amsterdam and Haarlem. A short distance away is the North Sea.

Guests will be able to explore dunes, lakes and nearby beaches. Bicycles and canoes can be rented if guests want to explore the region. A short ride away guests will find the resort towns of Bergen, Castricum, Egmond and Znadwoort. The nearby city of Alkmaar is known for its cheese market.