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&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

MountainRomantic

Set on the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, the lodge looks over a caldera known for its concentration of wildlife. Before its current rebuild closure, it comprised three separate camps with 30 suites, designed as stilted mud-and-thatch interpretations of Maasai homesteads, with antiques, chandeliers and crater-facing windows. &Beyond says the lodge is closed for an extensive rebuild and expected to reopen in 2027. Its former room count and design should not be taken as confirmed features of the rebuilt property.

CNT Triple Crown

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Alila Jabal Akhdar

Alila Jabal Akhdar

Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

MountainRomantic

At about 2,000 metres in Oman’s Al Hajar range, Alila Jabal Akhdar occupies a clifftop position above mountain gorges and a rugged highland landscape. The resort’s accommodation is made up of suites and villas, with views across the mountains. Its fort-inspired architecture uses local mountain stone and hand-painted juniper-leaf details by local artists. This is a remote-feeling base for mountain scenery, guided outdoor experiences and a cooler highland alternative to Oman’s lowland heat.

MichelinCNT Triple Crown

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Aman Kyoto

Aman Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

Mountain26 roomsSpa

In northern Kyoto’s Takagamine district, Aman Kyoto occupies a forest garden at the foothills of Hidari Daimonji mountain. Its 26 rooms, suites and pavilions reinterpret the Japanese ryokan with minimalist, light-filled interiors that open onto wooded grounds. The defining rhythm is quieter than a city-centre stay: wander mossy garden paths, then return to the Aman Spa’s indoor and outdoor onsen, supplied by mineral-rich spring water from near the resort.

MichelinCNT Triple Crown

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Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

Mountain115 roomsRomantic

On the Saiq Plateau in Oman’s Al Hajar Mountains, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar sits on a canyon rim at about 2,000 metres above sea level. Its 115 accommodation units comprise 82 canyon-view rooms and 33 private-pool villas, a resort-scale base for taking in the high mountain landscape. Rooms face the canyon; villas range from garden settings to cliff-edge positions. The elevation, expansive views and access to mountain trails and seasonal rose-growing villages define the stay.

CNT Triple Crown

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Awasi Patagonia

Awasi Patagonia

Torres del Paine, Chile

MountainCountryside

Awasi Patagonia occupies a private reserve beside Torres del Paine National Park, where native lenga and ñirre forest shelters the lodge from the Patagonian wind. Its separate villas face the Paine range and Lake Sarmiento, giving the property a small-scale, landscape-first character. The defining way to explore is private rather than group-based: each room is assigned a guide and 4×4 vehicle for excursions shaped around guests’ interests. The lodge is seasonal, with a winter opening announced for 2027.

MichelinCNT Triple Crown

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Badrutt's Palace

Badrutt's Palace

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Mountain157 roomsUltra-Luxury

A legendary Alpine palace hotel since 1896, Badrutt's Palace epitomizes Swiss luxury with its iconic Belle Époque architecture and world-class hospitality. The property seamlessly blends timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication, offering unparalleled access to winter sports and summer mountain experiences.

MichelinThe 50 Best· 36CNT Gold List

Rate guideFrom $800

Banyan Tree Lijiang

Banyan Tree Lijiang

Shuhe, Lijiang, China

Mountain123 roomsRomantic

At Shuhe, below Yulong Snow Mountain, Banyan Tree Lijiang places 123 villas and suites within a resort inspired by Naxi architecture. Grey-tiled roofs, red canals and broad courtyards shape the grounds, while the surrounding highland setting keeps the mountain in view. Shuhe Ancient Town is adjacent, with Baisha Village also nearby. The stay is oriented around private accommodation and local culture, with on-site dining, a spa and activities that introduce Naxi traditions.

CNT Triple Crown

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Bisate Lodge

Bisate Lodge

Kinigi, Rwanda

Mountain6 roomsSpa

At the foot of Rwanda’s Virunga volcanoes, beside Volcanoes National Park, Bisate Lodge occupies the forested bowl of an eroded volcanic cone. Its six forest villas make this a small-scale base for mountain gorilla trekking, with views toward Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno. The lodge’s defining threads are close access to the park, architecture drawing on Rwandan royal building traditions, and an on-site programme to restore indigenous forest.

CNT Gold ListCNT Triple Crown

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Castel Badia

La Villa, Italy

Mountain19 roomsHistoric

A historic castle hotel perched in the Dolomites, blending medieval architecture with refined Alpine luxury. Its commanding position above the Val Badia valley offers an unparalleled sense of timeless elegance and exclusivity.

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Chesa Marchetta

Chesa Marchetta

Sils Maria, Switzerland

Mountain13 roomsBoutique

In the village of Sils Maria, Chesa Marchetta is a 13-bedroom hotel spread across historic buildings in Switzerland’s Upper Engadin. Its intimate scale and art collection give the stay a distinct local character: individually designed rooms pair traditional Engadine furniture with work by local artists and artisans. The restaurant, set in former cattle barns, serves seasonal cooking shaped by Swiss and Northern Italian traditions. The hotel operates in winter and summer, leaving spring and late autumn outside its published seasons.

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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Bedwell River Valley, Canada

Mountain25 roomsCoastal

On Vancouver Island’s remote west coast, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge occupies a forested river-and-sound landscape in the Bedwell Valley. Its 25 white canvas tents are spread along the shoreline and among old-growth trees, with a central guest outpost at the heart of the camp. The stay is built around time outdoors: guests can join guided land and water activities, then return to the outpost’s restaurant and bar. Access is by seaplane or boat, and the lodge operates seasonally.

MichelinRobb Report

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COMO Alpina Dolomites

COMO Alpina Dolomites

San Vigilio di Marebbe, Italy

Mountain32 roomsUltra-Luxury

A luxurious alpine retreat nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, offering refined mountain hospitality with contemporary design and authentic local charm. The hotel combines wellness, gastronomy, and outdoor adventure in one of Europe's most spectacular mountain landscapes.

Rate guideFrom $600

COMO Uma Paro

COMO Uma Paro

Paro, Bhutan

Mountain29 roomsSpa

COMO Uma Paro occupies a blue-pine-covered hillside above Paro town, with forested mountain slopes and the valley in view. The resort’s 29 accommodations comprise 20 rooms and nine villas, including a two-bedroom COMO Villa. Bhutanese artisanship shapes the interiors, while Bukhari restaurant and the COMO Shambhala Retreat give the stay a cultural and wellness focus. Its hillside setting feels removed from town, yet the international airport is about a 10-minute drive away.

CNT Triple Crown

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Echo Base

Queen Maud Land, Antarctica

Mountain6 roomsBoutique

Echo Base is White Desert’s six-pod camp on a glacier near the Henriksen Nunataks in Queen Maud Land. Its heated composite-fibreglass sleeping pods pair en-suite bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows over the Antarctic interior. A shared dining and lounge hub gives the camp a communal center, while guided glacier walks, ice climbing and nunatak hikes make the surrounding terrain part of the stay. Access is by White Desert’s seasonal private flights from Cape Town.

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El Silencio Lodge & Spa

El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica

MountainCountryside

In Bajos del Toro, El Silencio Lodge & Spa occupies a 500-acre cloud-forest reserve in Costa Rica’s Alajuela highlands, bordered by protected natural areas. Suites and villas are arranged on the hillside, with forest trails and waterfalls shaping the stay. Guests can pair guided hikes and other outdoor activities with spa treatments, yoga, and meals at Las Ventanas. The experience is oriented around the surrounding landscape rather than a coastal or city setting.

MichelinCNT Triple Crown

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Explora Valle Sagrado

Explora Valle Sagrado

Urubamba, Peru

Mountain40 roomsCountryside

An all-inclusive luxury lodge nestled in the Sacred Valley that combines immersive cultural experiences with exceptional hospitality and expert-led explorations of Peru's iconic Andean landscapes. The property offers a seamless blend of comfort and adventure, featuring daily guided excursions to archaeological sites, local communities, and natural wonders.

MichelinCNT Triple Crown

Rate guideFrom $3,500

Few & Far Luvhondo

Few & Far Luvhondo

Waterpoort, South Africa

Mountain6 roomsCountryside

In Limpopo’s Soutpansberg Mountains, within the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Few & Far Luvhondo is a small lodge of six cliff suites set above the forest canopy. The suites have private decks and plunge pools, with views across the surrounding mountain landscape. Wildlife tracking, guided walks and conservation activities offer ways to experience the reserve beyond a conventional vehicle-based safari. The lodge describes itself as part of the Few & Far collection.

MichelinAFAR Best New

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Flockhill

Flockhill

Cass, New Zealand

MountainCountryside

Flockhill occupies a 36,000-acre working sheep station in Craigieburn Valley, Canterbury, where the high-country pasture meets mountains and limestone formations. Accommodation is divided between a four-bedroom Homestead for exclusive use and villa suites set around the property’s perimeter. A stay here connects the lodge to the rhythms of a working station, with activities ranging from farm tours to hiking and biking across the alpine landscape. Christchurch Airport is about a 90-minute drive away.

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Forestis

Forestis

Merano, Italy

Mountain29 roomsSpa

A secluded alpine wellness sanctuary nestled in the Dolomite mountains, Forestis combines contemporary design with natural surroundings for an immersive retreat. The property seamlessly blends forest bathing traditions with modern spa therapies and Michelin-starred cuisine.

MichelinThe 50 Best· 68CNT Gold ListCNT Triple Crown

Rate guideFrom $600

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler

Whistler, Canada

Mountain154 roomsUltra-Luxury

A luxurious alpine resort nestled in the heart of Whistler Blackcomb, offering world-class skiing and year-round mountain activities. The property seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with rustic charm, featuring exceptional dining, a full-service spa, and residences designed for discerning travelers.

MichelinCNT Triple Crown

Rate guideFrom $800

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole, United States

Mountain124 roomsUltra-Luxury

A luxury mountain resort nestled in the heart of the Teton Range, offering world-class skiing, hiking, and year-round alpine experiences. The property combines contemporary design with authentic Western hospitality, featuring exceptional dining and spa facilities.

CNT Triple Crown

Rate guideFrom $800

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

Tesuque, United States

Mountain65 roomsCountryside

In Tesuque, north of Santa Fe, this 57-acre resort occupies a high-desert hillside overlooking the Rio Grande River Valley and Jemez Mountains. Its 65 casita-style accommodations—56 guest rooms and nine suites—are spread across the landscape rather than gathered in a single hotel block. A former dude ranch, the property traces its hospitality history to Rancho del Monte, renamed Rancho Encantado in 1968; it joined Four Seasons in 2012. The experience centers on Southwestern character, open views and access to Santa Fe.

CNT Triple Crown

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Gora Kadan Fuji

Hakone, Japan

Mountain18 roomsSpa

A serene hot spring resort nestled in the foothills of Mount Fuji, Gora Kadan offers an intimate escape with traditional Japanese hospitality and contemporary luxury. The property seamlessly blends centuries-old onsen culture with refined modern amenities, creating a sanctuary for discerning travellers seeking authentic Japanese experiences.

MichelinAFAR Best New

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Hacienda AltaGracia

Hacienda AltaGracia

San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica

Mountain22 roomsUltra-Luxury

A transformative wellness sanctuary nestled in the misty highlands of Costa Rica's Southern Zone, blending indigenous healing traditions with contemporary luxury. This adults-only retreat offers immersive nature experiences, personalized wellness programs, and farm-to-table cuisine in an architecturally stunning setting.

MichelinCNT Triple Crown

Rate guideFrom $800

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