9 Hotels With Out-of-This-World Stargazing

Zannier Hotels Sonop
Sonop Farm, Namibia

Set in the Namib desert, in the heart of one of the world's 16 International Dark Sky Reserves, Zannier Hotels Sonop should be a bucket-list stay for amateur astronomers. The hotel, which is inspired by the 1920s-era safari, takes advantage of its location by stocking rooms with vintage binoculars, maps and telescopes to aid your stargazing adventures. If those amenities don't push you outdoors to look up at the skies, your room's private terrace and roll-up canvas "windows" will.

As day turns to night, catch classics like "The Lion King" and "Titanic" at the open-air cinema or opt for the Astronomy Discovery experience, during which a guide will teach you to use a telescope and identify stars and planets from the property's main deck.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Baa Atoll, Maldives

Home to the Maldives’ only over-water observatory, Anantara Kihavah puts a luxurious spin on stargazing. The observatory doubles as the rooftop SKY Bar, where you can sip Champagne as the on-staff “SKY Guru” points out planets and shares stories about the stars. The resort is located on a private island, and most rooms come with pool terraces or direct access to the beach for admiring the stars in total seclusion. If you’re open to meeting your neighbors, hit the cinema under the stars for an outdoor movie paired with Champagne, oysters or popcorn.

Tierra Atacama
Atacama Desert, Chile

In Chile’s remote Atacama Desert you’ll find Tierra Atacama, an already impressive property that recently underwent a $20 million renovation. The hotel’s location (and the floor-to-ceiling windows found throughout) offers stunning views of the Licancabur volcano, Andean Mountain range, surrounding desert and, of course, light pollution-free night skies. And now, each of the 28 rooms has a private terrace and outdoor shower, meaning you’ll never have to miss even a second of stargazing. If you feel like leaving your room, book the hotel’s three-stage stargazing experience, which comprises an astronomy lesson and open-sky observation, followed by time in the observatory to view the stars through a large telescope.

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Rovaniemi, Finland

Witness the magic of the northern lights from one of the cabins at the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, all of which feature large floor-to-ceiling windows. The GlassHouse suites even have fireplaces, kitchenettes and a private in-room sauna. When you're ready to venture outdoors, book the hotel's starry sky experience, which brings you through the snow-filled forest to enjoy a traditional Lappish feast on a heated sledge. Or, opt for a nighttime reindeer tour, where you'll be led to a crackling campfire under the moonlight.

Spicers Peak Lodge
Maryvale, Australia

Experience peak outdoor adventure during your stay at this secluded mountain lodge in Queensland, which overlooks the rainforest during the day, and offers unpolluted views of the stars at night. The hotel's popular lodge suites feature a patio that opens up to the mountainside, where meals and drinks can be enjoyed under the stars. Guests can also join the guided campfire constellation experience, where a guide will teach you to navigate using the stars.