A giraffe sticks its head into the window of the Giraffe Manor in Kenya (Photo: Jason Zhao/Unsplash)
Cover A giraffe sticks its head into the window of the Giraffe Manor in Kenya (Photo: Jason Zhao/Unsplash)

There are cosy and luxurious hotel rooms and there are those that are like places stripped off of a good movie. Pack your things and book your tickets, in this write-up, we are taking you to some of the world's eye-catching themed staycation sites!

Ever grown weary of your typical lodging options? In this piece, Tatler is taking you to some staycation spots that are out of the ordinary, to say the least! Take a gander at Giraffe Manor in Kenya where our Tatler friends Vicki Belo and her daughter Scarlet Snow stayed last year; the isolated, prison-esque No Man's Fort Hotel in Hampshire, England; the igloo-inspired Silo Stay Little River in New Zealand; and more. 

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1. Giraffe Manor in Kenya

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Photo 1 of 6 The Giraffe Manor (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 2 of 6 The Giraffe Manor (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 3 of 6 The Giraffe Manor (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 4 of 6 The Giraffe Manor (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 5 of 6 The Giraffe Manor (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 6 of 6 The Giraffe Manor (Photo: TripAdvisor)

Animals have always been the source of delight for many people; this is the reason why some adopt cats, some foster dogs, and others go to zoos. In Kenya, there is a mansion where our tall friends are the stars—in the Giraffe Manor!

This is an exclusive boutique hotel owned by The Safari Collection; often referred to as "one of the most Instagrammed properties in the world," the Giraffe Manor features an extraordinary appeal that harks back to the 1930s when visitors come to East Africas to enjoy safaris. 

See also: Drs Hayden Kho And Vicki Belo's Kenya Family Safari With Daughter Scarlet Snow

2. Tree Hotel in Harads, Sweden

Oh to be a little bird who wakes up in a warm, cosy nest atop a tree.

Turn your dreams into reality through Sweden's Tree Hotel! Located far north, this hotel allows its guests to nestle among tall pine trees; there are several tree rooms to choose from, each one suspended at least four to six metres up the ground. If you're lucky enough, you can catch a glimpse of the northern lights! 

3. Santos Express in Africa

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Photo 1 of 4 Santos Express is located by the seaside (Photo: Santos Express official website)
Photo 2 of 4 The beds inside Santos Express, Africa (Photo: Santos Express official website)
Photo 3 of 4 Santos Express is located by the seaside (Photo: Santos Express official website)
Photo 4 of 4 The room inside Santos Express, Africa (Photo: Santos Express official website)

"It doesn't matter where you go, it matters how you get there." What if the train you boarded stopped by a vast seaside filled with crystal clear water and cloud-like sand? Would you still want it to move? 

The Santos Express in Africa, which is situated next to the famous Santos Beach, offers a unique and romantic experience for couples or friends who want to sleep in a small yet picturesque sleeping quarter. At Santos Express, guests can even start an event through the help of the place's professional team. "We offer menus for all tastes and pockets. Each event is entirely unique and is tailor-made to suit your budget, style and event. We have affordable accommodation on-site, an a la carte restaurant and a fully licensed bar. The all in one venue at the beach," their website read.

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4. Book and Bed in Tokyo, Japan

If you're a self-avowed bibliophile and would rather spend most of your days in libraries or reading at home, consider staying in the book-and-bed hotel the next time you book a flight to Tokyo, Japan. The place provides comfortable mini rooms filled with books of all genres! Who says you can't sleep in a library?

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5. No Man's Fort Hotel in Hampshire, England

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Photo 1 of 6 No Man's Fort Hotel in Hampshire, England (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 2 of 6 No Man's Fort Hotel in Hampshire, England (Photo: TripAdvisor)
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Photo 4 of 6 The Lighthouse Suite in No Man's Fort Hotel, Hampshire, England (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 5 of 6 The Presidential suite in No Man's Fort hotel in England (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 6 of 6 No Man's Fort Hotel in Hampshire, England (Photo: TripAdvisor)

Ferried by a boat, guests of No Man's Fort Hotel will find themselves amid the vast seas of England. The hotel is the perfect place for a showstopping banquet, wedding, or even a huge house party. Here, you and your loved ones can enjoy 23 spacious en-suite bedrooms all with a clear window that lets you see the ocean. 

There is also a choice of four bars for casual or formal dining, rooftop hot tubs, a cabaret club, a fire pit where everyone has the opportunity to toast marshmallows. 

6. Ice Hotel in Sweden

Here's another one from Sweden; the 30,000-square-foot Ice Hotel which is built like an igloo, offers exciting activities that visitors can try, these include a guided day tour, ice sculpting, and moose and reindeer spotting. 

During the winter season, expect to pay around SEK 1,600 per night (PHP8651.15) for a standard warm room and SEK4,000 per night  (PHP21,627.89) for a standard cold room. Their suites cost between SEK5,500 to 8,100 (PHP29, 738.34 to PHP43,796.47) per night depending on how luxurious you want it to look like. 

PS: Some suites have access to the sauna.

7. Silo Stay Little River in New Zealand

In New Zealand's Silo Stay Little River, Silos or tall cylinders are turned into luxurious rooms where you and your friends can stay the night. 

The place provides a scenic view of the unspoilt town of Little River on Banks Peninsula. Here, the guests can peacefully nestle in an 8.7-metre high unit with a sociable living area and a custom-filled kitchenette with a cooktop and microwave that provides everything you need to prepare holiday meals.

 

8. El Cosmico Hotel in Marfa, Texas, United States

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Photo 1 of 2 El Cosmico Hotel in Marfa, Texas, United States (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Photo 2 of 2 El Cosmico Hotel in Marfa, Texas, United States (Photo: TripAdvisor)

If at some point in your life, you dreamt of shouting Jesse Pinkman's iconic Breaking Bad line "This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed!" do it in El Cosmico Hotel in Marfa, Texas, United States where vans are not used for illicit activities but instead designed to keep you and your friends safe and warm under the vast skies.  

Located in Marfa, Texas, United States, this place provides shelter with a full or queen bed, indoor bathroom, outdoor shower or bathtub, AC and heater, and cedar deck at 24 to 27 feet long. Its outdoor features also include communal spaces including a hammock grove, outdoor kitchen, dining area, and reading place available for all guests.

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