Into the Dark: Remote Hotels for Stargazing
Humanity has always looked upward, tracing constellations and finding stories in the night sky. Dark sky communities are places where artificial light is kept to a minimum, honouring both the cosmos and the landscape, and creating spaces where people can feel the enormity of the universe overhead. In doing so, they offer a rare kind of presence and pause.
In recent years, fascination with the night sky has grown. People are drawn to its quiet majesty, seeking experiences that reconnect them with natural rhythms and celestial cycles. Guided astronomy walks, telescope observations, and nocturnal mindfulness practices allow visitors to engage all their senses, from the crisp air on their skin to the subtle shimmer of distant stars. The night sky has become a mirror, reflecting our desire for awe, stillness, and wonder in a world that often moves too quickly.
The clearest night skies are a reminder of our place in something larger. When constellations stretch across unbroken darkness, when meteors streak silently overhead, we are reminded of the vastness that surrounds us and the delicate, interconnected world we inhabit.
Dark sky hotels invite us to witness this scale together, forging a sense of unity between people, place, and the infinite expanse above.
Photos by Sacromonte; Leonardo Finotti, Tali Kimelman
Photos by Sacromonte; Leonardo Finotti, Tali Kimelman
Sacromonte, Uruguay
Set on rolling hills above the Rio de la Plata, Sacromonte invites guests to witness the vast, open skies of Uruguay’s countryside. With minimal light pollution, stars stretch endlessly above the undulating landscape of grasslands and distant water, creating a sense of scale that is both grounding and elevating. The lodge’s terraces and glass-walled rooms frame the horizon, making it possible to trace constellations from bed or while sipping mate at sunset. Nights here encourage quiet reflection, guided stargazing, and the slow appreciation of how the land and sky exist in dialogue.
Photo by Panorama Glass Lodge
Panorama Glass Lodge, Iceland
Located in Iceland’s remote northern fjords, Panorama Glass Lodge offers guests panoramic views of volcanic landscapes, glacial rivers, and the rugged coastline. The location’s minimal light pollution allows the northern lights to dominate the sky, shimmering above snow-dusted mountains and lava fields. Guests can relax in glass-roofed rooms or outdoor hot tubs while watching auroras dance overhead. The combination of Iceland’s dramatic terrain and pristine night sky creates an immersive, otherworldly experience that connects visitors to the land and cosmos.
Photos by The Lindis
Photos by The Lindis
Photos by The Lindis
Lindis, New Zealand
Set in Central Otago at the edge of the Southern Alps, Lindis sits where tussock-covered plains meet jagged mountain ridges. With light pollution nearly nonexistent, the stars of the Southern Hemisphere shine with breathtaking clarity. Guests can walk across the lodge’s open landscapes under constellations unique to the southern sky, while the crisp alpine air and the gentle sound of mountain streams heighten each sense. Night walks and starlit meditation sessions make the remote beauty of Lindis a natural observatory for both reflection and shared experience.
Photos by Janelle, Jeff Zaruba
Ambiente Landscape Hotel, Sedona, Arizona
Above the red rock canyons of Sedona, Ambiente allows guests to watch the desert sky deepen from vibrant sunset to infinite night. The layered sandstone formations and sparse desert vegetation create natural frames for constellations, planets, and the Milky Way. Even without a telescope, the desert’s altitude and clarity make the stars feel tangible, a reminder of both the universe’s vastness and the intimate beauty of Sedona’s landscape. Guests can join guided night hikes or simply linger on private terraces, connecting with the desert and its skies.
Photos by Open Sky Zion
Photos by Open Sky Zion
Open Sky Zion, Utah
Against the cliffs of Zion National Park, Open Sky Zion immerses visitors in the canyon’s towering geology and the open skies above. The park’s remote location provides some of the darkest night skies in the United States, where constellations and celestial phenomena dominate the horizon. Guests can enjoy rooftop viewing platforms, guided astronomy walks, and quiet reflection, all while framed by cliffs, canyons, and the distant Colorado River. The night becomes a tactile experience, felt in the cool desert air and in the hush of the surrounding landscape.
Photo by Whispering Springs
Whispering Springs, Ontario
Tucked into the forests and lakes of northern Ontario, Whispering Springs offers a starlit escape from the city’s constant glow. Canoes glide silently across mirrored lakes while stars are reflected on the water’s surface, creating a doubled universe overhead and below. Trails wind through pine and maple forests, giving guests secluded spots for meditation, telescope use, or simply lying back in the moss to take in the sweep of the Milky Way.
Photos by Glen Oro, by Oro Medonde
Glen Oro, Ontario
In the rolling hills of southern Ontario, Glen Oro provides unobstructed views of the night sky across farmland, forest, and river valleys. Guests can watch seasonal constellations shift as they lie on grassy knolls or enjoy the lodge’s open decks with a telescope. The quiet of the countryside emphasizes the stars’ brilliance, and programs such as guided night hikes or stargazing storytelling sessions deepen awareness of the landscape’s natural rhythms. Glen Oro offers an intimate connection to both the land and the cosmos, highlighting the magic of Ontario’s dark skies.
,Awasi Atacama by Luciano Bacchi
,Awasi Atacama by Luciano Bacchi
Awasi Atacama, Chile
Awasi Atacama sits on the edge of the world’s driest desert, where altitude, aridity, and near-zero light pollution create some of the clearest night skies on Earth. Set near the ancient oasis village of San Pedro de Atacama, the lodge offers private, tailor-made stargazing experiences guided by expert naturalists who understand both the science of the cosmos and the ancestral sky stories of the Atacameño people. As the temperature drops and the silence deepens, telescopes open onto galaxies, constellations, and distant planets, while the desert floor radiates the day’s stored heat. In this stark, high-altitude landscape, Awasi Atacama becomes a threshold between earth and universe, where the silence feels infinite and the stars feel close enough to touch.
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