Best New Desert Hotels
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas
Hatta - United Arab Emirates
Set against the raw beauty of the Hajar Mountains and overlooking the serene waters of Hatta Dam, Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas reimagines luxury through a nature-first lens, where adventure, stillness and community converge in one of the UAE’s most unexpected landscapes.
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas
Hatta - United Arab Emirates
Set against the raw beauty of the Hajar Mountains and overlooking the serene waters of Hatta Dam, Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas reimagines luxury through a nature-first lens, where adventure, stillness and community converge in one of the UAE’s most unexpected landscapes.
The Malkai
Muscat - Oman
In a land where desert silence, mountain air, and coastal light converge into something almost spiritual, The Malkai redefines the very idea of a luxury hotel — not as a destination, but as a deeply immersive journey across Oman, where every moment is curated, every landscape is lived, and every experience feels profoundly personal.
The Malkai
Muscat - Oman
In a land where desert silence, mountain air, and coastal light converge into something almost spiritual, The Malkai redefines the very idea of a luxury hotel — not as a destination, but as a deeply immersive journey across Oman, where every moment is curated, every landscape is lived, and every experience feels profoundly personal.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah - Saudi Arabia
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah - Saudi Arabia
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah - Saudi Arabia
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah - Saudi Arabia
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
RESET Hotel Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree - United States
At the edge of the Californian desert, where silence stretches as far as the eye can see and the sky becomes a living canvas of light, RESET Hotel Joshua Tree emerges as a new kind of destination — one that transcends hospitality to become a deeply immersive experience rooted in transformation, stillness, and sensory exploration.
RESET Hotel Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree - United States
At the edge of the Californian desert, where silence stretches as far as the eye can see and the sky becomes a living canvas of light, RESET Hotel Joshua Tree emerges as a new kind of destination — one that transcends hospitality to become a deeply immersive experience rooted in transformation, stillness, and sensory exploration.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
Soho Desert House Palm Springs
Palm Springs
With its highly anticipated opening in 2027, Soho Desert House Palm Springs is already emerging as one of California’s most compelling new hotel openings, bringing Soho House’s signature members’ club energy into a secluded desert sanctuary where heritage, design, and next-generation wellbeing converge.
Soho Desert House Palm Springs
Palm Springs
With its highly anticipated opening in 2027, Soho Desert House Palm Springs is already emerging as one of California’s most compelling new hotel openings, bringing Soho House’s signature members’ club energy into a secluded desert sanctuary where heritage, design, and next-generation wellbeing converge.
Hotel Wren
Palm Springs - United States
In the raw stillness of the Mojave, where wind-carved boulders rise like sculptures and the horizon dissolves into infinite light, Hotel Wren emerges as a poetic reinterpretation of a 1940s roadside lodge, offering a deeply intimate encounter with the quiet power of the desert.
Hotel Wren
Palm Springs - United States
In the raw stillness of the Mojave, where wind-carved boulders rise like sculptures and the horizon dissolves into infinite light, Hotel Wren emerges as a poetic reinterpretation of a 1940s roadside lodge, offering a deeply intimate encounter with the quiet power of the desert.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Inkaterra Cabo Blanco
Cabo Blanco - Peru
On Peru’s wild northern coast, where ochre dunes dissolve into the deep blue Pacific, Inkaterra Cabo Blanco emerges as one of South America’s most compelling new luxury escapes, an intimate oceanfront sanctuary where stillness, cinematic landscapes, and understated elegance redefine the art of coastal travel.
Inkaterra Cabo Blanco
Cabo Blanco - Peru
On Peru’s wild northern coast, where ochre dunes dissolve into the deep blue Pacific, Inkaterra Cabo Blanco emerges as one of South America’s most compelling new luxury escapes, an intimate oceanfront sanctuary where stillness, cinematic landscapes, and understated elegance redefine the art of coastal travel.
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas
Hatta - United Arab Emirates
Set against the raw beauty of the Hajar Mountains and overlooking the serene waters of Hatta Dam, Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas reimagines luxury through a nature-first lens, where adventure, stillness and community converge in one of the UAE’s most unexpected landscapes.
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas
Hatta - United Arab Emirates
Set against the raw beauty of the Hajar Mountains and overlooking the serene waters of Hatta Dam, Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas reimagines luxury through a nature-first lens, where adventure, stillness and community converge in one of the UAE’s most unexpected landscapes.
The Malkai
Muscat - Oman
In a land where desert silence, mountain air, and coastal light converge into something almost spiritual, The Malkai redefines the very idea of a luxury hotel — not as a destination, but as a deeply immersive journey across Oman, where every moment is curated, every landscape is lived, and every experience feels profoundly personal.
The Malkai
Muscat - Oman
In a land where desert silence, mountain air, and coastal light converge into something almost spiritual, The Malkai redefines the very idea of a luxury hotel — not as a destination, but as a deeply immersive journey across Oman, where every moment is curated, every landscape is lived, and every experience feels profoundly personal.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah - Saudi Arabia
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah - Saudi Arabia
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah - Saudi Arabia
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah - Saudi Arabia
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
RESET Hotel Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree - United States
At the edge of the Californian desert, where silence stretches as far as the eye can see and the sky becomes a living canvas of light, RESET Hotel Joshua Tree emerges as a new kind of destination — one that transcends hospitality to become a deeply immersive experience rooted in transformation, stillness, and sensory exploration.
RESET Hotel Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree - United States
At the edge of the Californian desert, where silence stretches as far as the eye can see and the sky becomes a living canvas of light, RESET Hotel Joshua Tree emerges as a new kind of destination — one that transcends hospitality to become a deeply immersive experience rooted in transformation, stillness, and sensory exploration.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
Soho Desert House Palm Springs
Palm Springs
With its highly anticipated opening in 2027, Soho Desert House Palm Springs is already emerging as one of California’s most compelling new hotel openings, bringing Soho House’s signature members’ club energy into a secluded desert sanctuary where heritage, design, and next-generation wellbeing converge.
Soho Desert House Palm Springs
Palm Springs
With its highly anticipated opening in 2027, Soho Desert House Palm Springs is already emerging as one of California’s most compelling new hotel openings, bringing Soho House’s signature members’ club energy into a secluded desert sanctuary where heritage, design, and next-generation wellbeing converge.
Hotel Wren
Palm Springs - United States
In the raw stillness of the Mojave, where wind-carved boulders rise like sculptures and the horizon dissolves into infinite light, Hotel Wren emerges as a poetic reinterpretation of a 1940s roadside lodge, offering a deeply intimate encounter with the quiet power of the desert.
Hotel Wren
Palm Springs - United States
In the raw stillness of the Mojave, where wind-carved boulders rise like sculptures and the horizon dissolves into infinite light, Hotel Wren emerges as a poetic reinterpretation of a 1940s roadside lodge, offering a deeply intimate encounter with the quiet power of the desert.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Inkaterra Cabo Blanco
Cabo Blanco - Peru
On Peru’s wild northern coast, where ochre dunes dissolve into the deep blue Pacific, Inkaterra Cabo Blanco emerges as one of South America’s most compelling new luxury escapes, an intimate oceanfront sanctuary where stillness, cinematic landscapes, and understated elegance redefine the art of coastal travel.
Inkaterra Cabo Blanco
Cabo Blanco - Peru
On Peru’s wild northern coast, where ochre dunes dissolve into the deep blue Pacific, Inkaterra Cabo Blanco emerges as one of South America’s most compelling new luxury escapes, an intimate oceanfront sanctuary where stillness, cinematic landscapes, and understated elegance redefine the art of coastal travel.
The Best New Luxury Desert Hotel Openings
Explore the most captivating new luxury desert hotel openings, where contemporary design meets the timeless beauty of remote landscapes. Carefully curated by The New Stays, this selection brings together newly opened desert hotels and secluded retreats that offer a new perspective on luxury—one defined by space, stillness, and a deep connection to nature.
Set among endless dunes, dramatic canyons, and arid plains, these new desert hotels are designed to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Architecture is often minimalist and grounded, using natural materials, earthy tones, and clean lines to create spaces that feel both refined and deeply connected to the environment. Expansive openings frame vast horizons, while interiors play with light and shadow throughout the day.
From the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa to the American Southwest and Australia’s outback, each destination offers a singular atmosphere shaped by its landscape. These hotels invite guests to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with a more essential, elemental experience of travel.
Many of these new openings offer thoughtfully curated experiences, from sunrise rituals and desert explorations to stargazing under vast night skies. Wellness is approached in a gentle, immersive way, with open-air treatments, quiet spaces for reflection, and a strong emphasis on presence and simplicity.
Often remote and intentionally intimate, these hotels prioritise privacy, authenticity, and a slower pace. Far from traditional luxury resorts, they embody a new form of hospitality rooted in minimalism, sustainability, and emotional resonance.
This curated collection brings together the best new desert hotels and remote escapes for travellers seeking meaningful, design-forward experiences—where silence, landscape, and atmosphere create unforgettable journeys into the extraordinary.











