As travelers seek secluded, nature-filled experiences, properties are taking an immersive approach to design, working with the natural terrain to enhance the property. Two destinations that capture this are HOSHINOYA Bali and Mandarina (One&Only, Rosewood).
Set on a hill above the sacred Pakerisan River, HOSHINOYA Bali is the only hotel in the peaceful village of Pengembungan just outside of Ubud, giving the resort a particularly secluded feel. The property is surrounded by the lush Ubud jungle, with elevated gazebos resembling treehouses suspended above the valley where guests can start the morning with guided stretching or traditional Balinese morning jamu, while taking in the surrounding jungle. Architect Rie Azuma researched Balinese culture and Hindu temples while developing the property, incorporating those influences throughout the design.
Tucked between the rainforest-covered cliffs of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit and the Pacific Ocean, Mandarina was developed with a conservation-minded approach around the existing topography and native ecosystem, with architecture designed to blend into rather than dominate the scenery. At One&Only Mandarina, dramatic treehouses and cliffside villas appear to float above the rainforest, while Rosewood Mandarina’s suites and villas are woven into the landscape through organic forms and locally inspired materials. Both properties feature expansive glass walls, open-air living spaces, and generous terraces that blur the line between indoors and out, keeping the surrounding rainforest, mountains and Pacific views at the center of the experience.
These luxury destinations turn the jungle into the guest experience, giving travelers a sense of seclusion and immersion in the surrounding nature.
