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15 of the coolest treehouses you can actually stay in
We're only staying in treehouse hotels now, thanks
If it's a Tarzan* style retreat you're after, look no further than Hotels.com and Trip Advisor Rental's pick of the best treehouses and treehouse hotelsthat are loved by their guests, and available to book right now. And no, we're not talking a Bart Simpson-esque shack up an oak tree - but rather plunge pools, canopy hammocks and restaurants suspended on stilts in the most beautiful jungle branches.
Whether you want peace and relaxation or a treetop adventure, click through for the treehouse hotels you'll definitely want to book up immediately.
*Fit, rugged Tarzan lookalike unfortunately not included.
Treehouse hotel - Stolidi Mou, Rethymnon, Crete
Built among the branches of an oak tree, this treehouse combines wooden floors with soft brown and grey fabrics, a terrace with a jacuzzi and a spacious, stylish feel. It has one bedroom, and sleeps four people.
From £206 per night
Treehouse hotel - Raray Treehouse, Oise, France
This house on the outside of Paris is suspended 11 meters in the air and boasts a gangway to a terrace, panoramic treetop views, a private hot tub and even breakfast dropped at the bottom of a handy rope at the stump of the tree, so you can pull it up each morning. Adorable!
From £326 per night.
Treehouse hotel - Dubrovnik Treehouse, Dubrovnik, Croatia
This property is powered solely by solar energy, and won Croatia's 'Innovation of the Year Award' in 2016. It has three bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as an open-air terrace with a beautiful view over the Konavle valley, plus can accommodate up to six people.
From £99 per night.
Treehouse hotel - Casa del Arbol, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A beautiful tree house with all the modern amenities you could need - exercise machines, a bar with speakers, a swimming pool surrounded by loungers and more, as well as a glass balcony and wooden decks. This is definitely one for Instagram.
From £173 per night.
Treehouse hotel - Pura Vida Eco-lodge & Retreat, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
This award-winning 'eco-luxury' retreat is absolutely beautiful - namely because of the infinity plunge pool and cosy wraparound lounge with views of the endless forest, and surrounding monkeys, parrots and toucans. OMG.
From £210 per night
Treehouse hotel - Keemala, Thailand
Fancy taking a dip on the edge of a cliff in your own 30 metre square infinity pool? You can do just that at these gorgeous Bird’s Nest treehouses on stilts, located just 40 minutes from Phuket.
Rooms from £471 per night
Treehouse hotel - Tree Hotel, Sweden
Instead of opening a hotel door, you have to climb up to this one. These ego-treehouses come complete with their own private giant hammock, so you can stargaze and seek out the Northern Lights, and there's even a tree sauna and zip line, too.
Rooms from £468 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Azulik Adults Eco-Resort & Maya Spa, Tulum, Mexico
These luxurious wooden-crafted abodes feature spectacular water views, outdoor mosaic bathtubs and a deck with a swing and hanging Balinese bed.
Rooms from £464 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Four Seasons Resort, Costa Rica
This hillside oasis overlooks the golden beaches of the Peninsula Papagayo. This resort sits 320 feet above sea level and while not technically a treehouse, its beautiful suites are nestled among the breathtaking jungle canopy, and have their own private plunge pools.
Rooms from £376 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Tsala Treetop Lodge, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
This hotel hideaway is set in the wilds of South Africa, in the heart of the Garden Route. They come complete with their own private spa bathrooms, fireplaces and even infinity pools.
Rooms from £662 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Japamala Resort, Tioman Island, Malaysia
Tucked away on the lower terrain of the forest on Tioman Island, this hotel is only accessible by boat. Connecting walkways piece together these stunning tree houses. Guests can live amongst nature while enjoying a hot tub in the trees or the restaurant on stilts 100 meters out to sea.
Rooms from £131 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Aqua Wellness Resort, Nicaragua
The tree house villas here feature plunge pools, outdoor Balinese showers and a private deck, as well as a beachside restaurant offering magnificent views of the jungle.
Rooms from £149 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Silky Oaks Lodge Mossman, Australia
Located along the Mossman River, Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef, there’s rainforest walks, crystal waterholes and a billabong beach, all at your disposal at this hotel. The luxury treehouses have large verandas and hammocks.
Rooms from £243 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Eureka Springs Treehouses, USA
The treehouses are held on cedar logs, surrounded by beautiful greenery and destination themed, so guests can stay in Venice, New York, Santa Fe and Paris. Eureka Springs also offers stays in fairytale castles, with hidden passages and Jacuzzi towers, or guests can check in to enchanting hobbit caves that are like magical cocoons.
Rooms from £110 per room per night.
Treehouse hotel - Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Australia
With its treehouse-style rooms, you can be at one with nature and experience the very essence of the ancient Daintree rainforest in North Queensland. The luxurious villas feature hot tubs in the treetops and a restaurant that hangs out over the rainforest lagoon. Dreamy.
Rooms from £201 per room per night.
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