Nothing lights up the imagination quite like the thought of traversing the jungle and picturing staying at rainforest hotels. Standing under towering canopies, surrounded by dense foliage and avian symphonies, rainforests elicit a sense of wonder and connectedness with nature unlike any other biome on earth. While they only cover three percent of the planet, rainforests are home to more than half of Earth’s animal and plant life, making them a top destination for adventurous nature lovers.
A journey to the jungle may seem like a fantasy, but we’ve researched a handful of rainforest hotels that make it possible — without compromising environmental responsibility or luxury amenities. Read on for nine upscale boltholes that transport guests into the rainforest. Whether your travel plans are taking you to the Amazon, remote regions of equatorial Africa, or tropical island escapes, we have an accommodation for you.