From private island villas in Cambodia to mountain retreats in the Himalayas and suspended cabins in the forests of Sweden, the world is not short on remote corners for anyone craving solitude.
Not enough deserted beaches, deserts and far-flung cliffs for you? There's always the option of an island hotel off the coast of Australia or a luxury tented camp in the vast deserts of Namibia.
Whether you're planning a digital detox or an epic honeymoon, here are some of the best hotels in the middle of nowhere where you can stay:
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Treehotel, Sweden
Tucked away among the quiet forests and snowy banks of Swedish Lapland, roughly an hour's flight north of Stockholm, the Treehotel sits about as far from civilization as you can get.
Wandering through the forest, travelers might spot a mirrored cube or a UFO off in the distance, two of the hotel's seven cabins, each one suspended among the branches of the trees.
In January 2017, the Treehotel unveiled its "7th Room," an apartment-like cabin built in the treetops 32 feet above the ground. Wrapped around a pine tree, the cabin features panoramic windows and a netted terrace for sleeping under the stars.
Head there to catch the northern lights through the skylight above the bed.
Treehotel, 2 A 960 24 Harads, Sverige, Sweden; +46 928 103 00
Tierra Atacama, Chile
Designed to melt into its breathtaking surroundings, the adobe-clay Tierra Atacama hotel blends seamlessly into the world's driest non-polar desert, about a two-hour flight northeast of Santiago.
The stunning Atacama Desert boasts a wealth of natural wonders, from geysers to salt flats, dramatic rock formations, hot springs and even flamingos.
Adventure lovers will appreciate the excursions on offer, which include horseback riding across the sand dunes, climbing volcanoes, stargazing and cycling. And if you simply want to unwind, the Uma spa is right there, with bubbling massage beds, baths and treatments inspired by Chilean traditions.
For the best views, book an "Oriente" room, where a full wall of windows and a private terrace look out over the Licancabur volcano. Inside the volcano lies the highest lake in the world.
Tierra Atacama, Calle Séquitor S/N, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile; +56 22 207 8861
Song Saa, Cambodia
When Rory and Melita Hunter first discovered Song Saa in 2006, in the middle of the Koh Rong archipelago, the island was crumbling under piles of trash and debris. Longtime diving enthusiasts, they saw the potential in the nearby coral reef and decided to transform the area.
The couple created Cambodia's first marine reserve, cleaned up the island, restored the surrounding corals and watched as marine life began to return to the area.
Over the past decade, Song Saa has grown into a luxurious island resort made for barefoot getaways, about a 45-minute speedboat ride from Cambodia's southwestern coast. The 24 wooden villas embody the couple's sustainability philosophy, incorporating driftwood, found objects, stones and local artwork.
Choose between diving the revived coral reefs or simply lazing in the sun. Either way, this distant corner feels a million miles from the everyday grind.
Song Saa, Koh Rong archipelago, Cambodia; +855 92 609 488
Fogo Island Inn, Canada
Built on a rocky ledge of its namesake Fogo Island in Newfoundland, Canada, this striking inn towers over the endless North Atlantic Ocean.
In winter, caribou and foxes roam the rocky, rugged landscape. In summer, walks reward travelers with sightings of puffins, seabirds and whales cruising by.
Inside the 43,000-square-foot building, guests will find a contemporary art gallery, a bar, a forager-to-table restaurant and a heritage library. Designed to look as though it floats above the water, the inn's 29 rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the churning waves and moody skies.
Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada; +1 709 658 3444
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COMO Uma Punakha, Bhutan
With just nine rooms and two villas, all with breathtaking views of the Himalayas, COMO Uma Punakha offers a remote retreat in the heart of Bhutan.
This unassuming hotel rises above the rolling landscape, where the Mo Chhu River winds its way through the rice paddies below. The natural feel continues indoors, where the room design leans on a minimalist approach with crisp white linens, sheesham-wood furniture, wooden ceilings, hand-knotted rugs and inviting outdoor terraces.
Although the hotel sits in the middle of nowhere, there's no risk of going without your creature comforts.
The luxury resort has the Bukhari restaurant and the Uma bar, where travelers can warm up beside a traditional Buddhist fireplace and savor fresh, seasonal dishes. Renowned for its lavish spa, the COMO Shambhala Retreat offers a rich menu of treatments inspired by Asian traditions, where travelers can relax in a hot stone bath, get a massage or enjoy a facial.
COMO Uma Punakha, Botokha Kabesa Punakha, Kingdom of Bhutan; +975 2 584688
Longitude 131°, Australia
Who says camping has to be dirty and uncomfortable? Longitude 131° is where luxury meets the wilderness.
A remote wilderness lodge in the center of Australia's World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Longitude 131° consists of 15 tented pavilions spread across the vast countryside and offering front-row seats to the show's main star: Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock.
These safari-style tents are the epitome of rustic glamour, with private terraces, plush furnishings and vintage wooden trunks. As night falls, the sky lights up with an explosion of stars. Dining out in the open in the middle of this majestic landscape is an experience that makes you feel small.
Longitude 131°, Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872, Australia; +61 2 9918 4355
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
In the very heart of the Golden Triangle, where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet, the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is built into a cliffside overlooking the Ruak River.
Surrounded by jungle and mountains, the tented camp is utterly peaceful, apart from the occasional birdsong or the celebratory clink of martini glasses.
Sharing an 18,000-acre elephant corridor with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation and its 20 rescued elephants, the resort invites these gentle giants onto the grounds for breakfast, bathing and rides through the countryside.
Guests can unwind with an open-air massage on a platform suspended in the middle of the jungle, sip lemongrass martinis at sunset or learn to cook Thai cuisine with a chef.
Lined up along the cliffside, the 15 open-plan tents and one two-bedroom private Lodge Explorer come fully equipped with rustic touches, including clawfoot tubs, outdoor rain showers and enormous outdoor wooden decks.
Four Seasons Chiang Rai Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, 57150, Thailand; +66 53 910-200
Amangiri, Utah
Do sweeping desert plains and rocky mountains sound appealing? Then Utah is the place to be. Set at the end of a dusty road in a vast valley, Amangiri is surrounded by mesas and cliffs.
Its convenient location in the Four Corners region of the United States provides easy access to dozens of national parks and landmarks, including Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
At the heart of the hotel is a central Pavilion of white stone with an infinity pool, an art gallery, a library, a dining room and a wine cellar.
The 34 suites follow a minimalist design approach, all but blending into the landscape thanks to glass facades, wooden furniture and cream-colored tile floors.
Here just for the views? Not to worry, the flat-topped mesas and rippling dunes are visible from the bedrooms or can be seen out in the open desert on foot, on horseback, by hot air balloon or by private plane.
Amangiri, 1 Kayenta Road, Canyon Point, Utah, USA; +1 435 675 3999
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Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia
Curving along the coastline of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge makes the most of its unrivaled ocean views from its perch atop a limestone cliff.
But it's not just the looks that draw travelers to the country's third-largest island. Wildlife, including sea lions, wallabies and, of course, the kangaroos that gave the island its name, roams the temperate terrain.
The lodge organizes daily activities, from walks along the coastal cliffs to tours of the island's heritage, alfresco canapes, kayaking, quad-bike safaris and encounters with sea lions.
The 21 contemporary suites also play up the natural beauty of the setting, with outdoor terraces and loungers where you can soak up the sun in style.
Southern Ocean Lodge, Hanson Bay Road, Kingscote, South Australia, Australia; +61 2 9918 4355
Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas, India
The Oberoi resort Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas takes luxury to a new level, literally, to an elevation of 8,250 feet above sea level.
Tucked away in the mighty Himalayan mountain range, roughly a 45-minute drive from Shimla, the nearest town, the bungalow-style resort sits at the foot of a snow-capped mountain.
Above are clear skies and majestic peaks. Below are nothing but cedar and pine forests stretching across 22 acres.
The 85 rooms are designed to complement the natural surroundings, with a soothing neutral palette accented by Burmese teak panels, cozy fireplaces and Oriental rugs. The restaurants pair spacious terraces with local specialties, roaring fireplaces and handcrafted wood carvings.
The Oberoi spa offers travelers pavilions set deep in the forest for private treatments. Hiking, yoga, rafting and golf are also available.
Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas, Charabra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India; +91-177-2648585
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Namibia
This camp is discreetly set in the heart of the 200,000-acre private NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia, one of the largest private reserves in Africa.
Excursions through the reserve offer the chance to spot roaming giraffes, baboons, oryx, zebras, foxes and more than 100 species of birds.
The resort offers several accommodation options, from spacious rooms in the main Dunes Lodge to suites with mountain views, tented chalets and secluded private camps out in the desert. The newest addition to the Wolwedans family is the separate Boulders camp, 29 miles to the south, where a private cluster of four chalets sits atop a granite plateau.
Instead of sleeping bags and rustling plastic underfoot, what awaits you here are solar-powered tents with leather furniture, wooden floors, antique lamps and canopy beds.
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, 214 836, 9 ha NamibRand private reserve, Namibia; +61 230 616
