Two Taiwanese Hotels Make Global List of Six Best Sunrise Lodges

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

As 2017 comes to an end, many travelers have already made plans for New Year's Eve and watching the sunrise. For those still undecided, here are six distinctive hotels worldwide that are ideal for chasing the dawn. These include well-known attractions in Australia, Europe, Africa, and two in Taiwan. Each offers breathtaking views, making them great choices for your sunrise-viewing getaway.

1. New Zealand – Eichardt’s Private Hotel
New Zealand is one of the first places on Earth to greet the sunrise. In the southern hemisphere’s summer, you can enjoy a completely different New Year experience from the northern hemisphere. Queenstown, a renowned resort destination, hosts a popular New Year’s Eve celebration at the city center pier that draws large crowds every year. The Eichardt’s Private Hotel here features rooms with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking mountains and lakes, offering truly spectacular scenery.

2. Maldives – Baros Maldives Resort
The Maldives is a famous honeymoon destination and a must-visit place on many people’s travel bucket lists. Among its resorts, Baros Maldives has been recognized as the most romantic. In addition to retaining a South Seas style, the hotel also exudes luxury, allowing guests to ring in the New Year amidst stunning ocean views.

3. The Alps – LeCrans Hotel & Spa
Sunny year-round, Crans-Montana in Switzerland is a well-known resort destination, attracting many European and American tourists who come especially for the New Year holiday. Surrounded by mountains and forests, the LeCrans Hotel & Spa boasts magnificent views of the Alps and Mont Blanc. Guests can enjoy a warm spa experience amid snowy landscapes and gaze out at the stunning snowy scenery from their rooms on New Year’s Day.

4. Namibia – Little Kulala Lodge
For a truly unique New Year experience, consider spending the holiday in Africa. Nestled in a luxurious desert villa and surrounded by vast, open dunes, Little Kulala Lodge has only 11 rooms. In addition to daytime desert vistas, guests can stargaze from their balconies at night, with opportunities to see shooting stars—a perfect escape from the noise and light pollution of the city.