Editor's pick Amangiri
9.8Canyon Point, Utah, USA
Resort designed around an ancient geological mesa formation
From $2,000 / night
Check ratesUnusual hotels in USA: 5 stays worth the trip
5 hand-picked stays in USA, from cliffside hotels, cave hotels, lighthouse hotels and beyond. Prices start around $30 a night at Point Reyes Lighthouse Hostel; our highest-scored pick is Amangiri.
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Compare at a glance
| Stay | Where | Type | Typical price / night | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amangiri | Canyon Point, Utah | cliffside hotels | $2,000 - $5,000 (Ultra-luxury) | Check rates | |
| Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge | Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska, USA | jungle lodges | $400 - $700 (Luxury) | Wildlife photographers | Check rates |
| Point Reyes Lighthouse Hostel | Point Reyes Station, California | lighthouse hotels | $30 - $120 (Budget) | Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, Budget-conscious travellers | Check rates |
| Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast | Farmington, New Mexico, USA | cave hotels | $280 - $380 (Upscale) | Check rates | |
| Nubble Lighthouse Inn | York, Maine | lighthouse hotels | $180 - $380 (Upscale) | Families | Check rates |
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Editor's pick jungle lodges
Kachemak Bay
USA
Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska, USA, USA
Road-inaccessible wilderness lodge reached by floatplane or water taxi
From $400 / night
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Point Reyes Station
USA
Point Reyes Station, California, USA
Set within Point Reyes National Seashore, one of California's great wilderness areas
From $30 / night
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Farmington
USA
Farmington, New Mexico, USA, USA
Single-unit cave dwelling 70 feet below the mesa surface, carved in sandstone
From $280 / night
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York
USA
York, Maine, USA
Unobstructed views of Maine's most iconic lighthouse from coastal inns
From $180 / night
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Quick answers
What are the most unusual hotels in USA?
Our top pick is Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah. We list 5 standout stays in USA, including cliffside hotels, cave hotels, lighthouse hotels.
What is the cheapest unusual hotel in USA?
Point Reyes Lighthouse Hostel (Point Reyes Station, California) has the lowest typical rate on our list, around $30 - $120 per night. Rates vary by season, so check live prices.
When is the best time to visit USA for these stays?
March to May and September to November for ideal temperatures; April to June and September to November; September to October for fall foliage and quiet beaches; June to August for full summer experience
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