Nature

At DNA Hotels, we believe that a remarkable hotel doesn’t end at its front door. Architecture, design and hospitality may bring us to a place, but the natural world surrounding it can be just as important to the experience. Our Nature collection celebrates hotels where landscapes become an essential part of the stay, from dramatic mountain ranges and dense forests to tropical jungles, deserts, rivers, lakes and vast wilderness areas. These are places where the setting isn’t simply a beautiful backdrop. It’s one of the main reasons to be there.

Mountains naturally play a leading role. The Alps, Rockies, Pyrenees, Andes and Himalayas offer extraordinary opportunities for hiking, climbing, skiing and exploring landscapes that change with the seasons. But nature doesn’t always require altitude. Ancient forests, volcanic terrain, national parks and quiet waterways invite everything from wildlife watching and kayaking to cycling and long walks. Some experiences demand adventure and a decent pair of boots. Others require little more than curiosity and time outdoors.

For DNA Hotels, the relationship between architecture and landscape is particularly fascinating. Contemporary mountain lodges frame Alpine panoramas, jungle retreats blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, and desert hotels turn seemingly empty landscapes into extraordinary architectural experiences. Whether it’s a striking concrete structure, a simple forest cabin or a beautifully designed wilderness camp, the best architecture responds to its surroundings rather than competing with them.

Nature doesn’t necessarily mean isolation, environmental certification or escaping civilisation. A hotel can offer extraordinary outdoor experiences without being a remote hideaway or an eco-resort. What connects these places is the opportunity to engage with their surroundings through adventure, wildlife, changing seasons or simply spending more time in the open air.

Discover Nature Hotels

From adventurous mountain lodges and wilderness retreats to beautifully designed hotels surrounded by forests, deserts and remarkable landscapes, our Nature collection brings together places where the outdoors is an essential part of the experience.

Explore the hotels in the carousel below and discover how architecture, hospitality and the natural world can make a stay truly memorable.

Because sometimes the best part of a hotel isn’t inside the hotel at all.