Spend a night in a national park! Top 10 global national park accommodations, Taiwan also makes the list

Taiwan's Huatai Ruiyuan Kenting Hotel, one step into an underwater wonderland. (Photo/Booking.com)

Good holiday weather makes people want to head for the mountains and forests. The sunlight shining on the greenery looks even more dazzling, with the scent of phytoncides lingering amid the magnificent mountain ridges and rich ecology. In addition to immersing yourself in nature, a comfortable accommodation experience also brings absolute physical and mental satisfaction to your journey. A global hotel booking website has selected the "Top 10 National Park Accommodations Worldwide," where travelers can enjoy the closest possible connection with nature and book their next amazing trip.

U.S. Red Tail Ranch Lodge, share a beautiful morning with nature

Located in "Yosemite National Park," Red Tail Ranch offers travelers who love wildlife an absolutely fulfilling physical and spiritual experience. Deer, squirrels, raccoons, and woodpeckers are often around, and lucky visitors might even catch a glimpse of black bears, peregrine falcons, or golden eagles. Additionally, you can relax on the front porch and enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast provided by the lodge, immersing yourself in the phytoncides of nature. The eggs served at breakfast are even freshly laid daily from the ranch’s own chickens.

Portugal's RH Casas do Campo Design Rural Retreat, combining countryside charm with modern comfort. (Photo/Booking.com)

Portugal's RH Casas do Campo Design Rural Retreat, combining countryside charm with modern comfort

RH Casas do Campo Design Rural Retreat is located within "Peneda-Gerês National Park" and offers both rugged countryside style and modern convenience, satisfying two different accommodation experiences in one. The retreat is just a few minutes’ drive from the Lima River Waterfalls. Aside from viewing natural wonders, you can also spot wolves, foxes, wild boars, and deer. The resort also offers opportunities to enjoy the fresh mountain air.

Taiwan's Huatai Ruiyuan Kenting Hotel, one step into an underwater wonderland

Just a 20-minute drive from "Kenting National Park," Huatai Ruiyuan Kenting Hotel serves delicious local seafood, and features an outdoor pool with stunning mountain views. For those wanting to explore underwater life and admire colorful coral reefs and tropical fish, Kenting’s scuba diving is a must. If you prefer land-based activities, the park’s rich birdlife is also a delight to the eyes.

South Africa's Pafuri Gamagara Rest Camp, experience nature up close through eco-windows. (Photo/Booking.com)

South Africa's Pafuri Gamagara Rest Camp, experience nature up close through eco-windows

Nestled along the banks of the Olifants River, Pafuri Gamagara Rest Camp is situated in the Balule Nature Reserve and surrounded by the vast "Kruger National Park." Experiencing nature while relaxing in the rock pool and waterfall spa are the camp’s most captivating features. The specially designed eco-viewing windows also allow guests to observe hippos, giraffes, or lions up close.

U.S. Zion Park / Springdale La Quinta Inn & Suites, experience the charming wilderness desert. (Photo/Booking.com)

U.S. Zion Park / Springdale La Quinta Inn & Suites, experience the charming wilderness desert

The U.S. Zion Park / Springdale La Quinta Inn & Suites is less than 5 kilometers from "Zion National Park." In the wilderness desert, you can use binoculars to observe mule deer, wild turkeys, and plateau lizards taking shelter from the heat. When night falls and temperatures cool down, you might also spot gray foxes foraging. Of course, aside from wildlife exploration in "Zion National Park," the hotel’s fresh muffins and buffet breakfast will energize your day. After outdoor activities, you can also unwind in the hotel’s spa.

Canada's Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge, the perfect destination for outdoor adventures. (Photo/Booking.com)

Canada's Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge, the perfect destination for outdoor adventures

Canada's Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge is located in "Banff National Park" with the Rocky Mountains right behind it. It offers rich outdoor experiences such as skiing, hiking, or white-water rafting. The area’s abundant wildlife is another highlight — besides grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, bobcats, and wolverines that roam the forested areas, you’ll also commonly see elk, goats, porcupines, and squirrels in the wetlands.

Croatia's Atena Garden Apartments, a parent-child Alice in Wonderland adventure

Croatia's Atena Garden Apartments, a parent-child Alice in Wonderland adventure

The Atena Garden Apartments, set alongside a lake, offer breathtaking views and come with an outdoor playground, making them perfect for family visits. On lazy afternoons, you can ride bikes through the property. Additionally, the "Plitvice Lakes National Park," which combines high mountains and beaches, features rich natural ecology — owls and woodpeckers are commonly seen, and large mammals like brown bears and lynxes are frequent visitors.

U.S. Six Ranches Heart Hotel, the perfect ranch life experience. (Photo/Booking.com)

U.S. Six Ranches Heart Hotel, the perfect ranch life experience

Experience authentic American rural charm near "Grand Teton National Park," where the vast natural landscape is truly breathtaking. At the Six Ranches Heart Hotel, guests can experience real ranch life and even go horseback riding to explore the area. Strolling along the Snake River, you might be lucky enough to see ospreys circling overhead, hunting for salmon.

Spain's Camping Valley Bujaraloz Lodge, experience local life with traditional meals. (Photo/Booking.com)

Spain's Camping Valley Bujaraloz Lodge, experience local life with traditional meals

The Bujaraloz Lodge, nestled in the beautiful scenery of "Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park," offers traditional meals and local recipes, allowing guests to enjoy an authentic local experience and savor regional cuisine. Moreover, the expansive mountain views from your room balcony are not to be missed. During your leisure time, take a walk along nearby hiking trails that pass waterfalls and rolling mountains, where you might even spot Egyptian vultures and golden eagles soaring in the sky.

Colombia's Yoruca Eco Lodge, a green retreat next to hundreds of bird species. (Photo/Booking.com)

Yoruka Eco Lodge in Colombia, a green retreat next to hundreds of bird species

Located near "Tayrona National Park," this land nurtures hundreds of bird and mammal species, including over 70 types of bats, while the unique calls of howler monkeys echo throughout the park. A visit to Yoruka Eco Lodge features an outdoor pool and beach as major highlights. Built with an eco-friendly philosophy, the lodge makes sustainable travel more accessible, and cycling to explore the surrounding area is one of the highly recommended activities.