7 accommodations with a waterfall next door

The marvels of nature are all well and good, but when you’re having a relaxing weekend away, hiking a million miles uphill doesn’t always sound so appealing. Which is why we picked out a selection of hotels, chalets, apartments and villas with a waterfall practically next door.

Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa in Niagara Falls, Canada

No matter where you are in Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview, it’s impossible to overlook the visual splendour of the hotel’s namesake. The hotel’s spa, restaurant, business centre and nearly all the rooms include impeccable views of the thundering horseshoe falls.

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

A five-star hotel located inside Iguaçu National Park, the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas overlooks Iguaçu Falls. Guests dining at the in-house Itaipu Restaurant frequently glance up to see plumes of sprays dancing above the immaculately maintained hotel gardens.

Chalés Paraty Real in Costa Verde, Brazil

The private waterfall at Chalés Paraty Real may not be as famous as Niagara Falls or as dramatic as the Iguaçu Falls. The sound of gentle splashing however, still creates a charming backdrop during breakfast on the chalet’s porches or long, lazy afternoons in a hammock.

Józefina Apartments in Szklarska Poreba, Poland

Józefina Apartments are only a 3-minute drive from Kamieńczyk Waterfall. Guests who prefer to walk can take one of the many forest hiking trails that wind through evergreen trees to the cascading falls. The ethereal atmosphere of the Karkonoski National Park attracts travellers looking to get back to nature, although (thankfully) the Józefina Apartments has every modern convenience.

Hornerpub Apartments in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

From a distance, the Staubbach Falls are a thread of white against the austere grey cliffs of Lauterbrunnen. Get closer and the kinetic energy of this waterfall is truly mesmerising. Guests at Hornerpub Apartments will find their rooms less than 200 metres from the Staubbach Falls, and on the other side, a seemingly endless view of the Lauterbrunnen valley.

The Reserve at Muckross Park in Killarney, Ireland

Torc Waterfall dances over the rocks in Killarney National Park. The park’s lush woodlands create a vibrant backdrop and is only a few minutes walk from the eponymously named The Reserve at Muckross Park. These self-catered apartments are based inside the park and allow guests to live like woodland dwellers without having to compromise on comfort and luxury.

Villa Solitude in Bad Gastein, Austria

The waterfalls of Bad Gastein are beautiful in every season, especially more so during the winter months when they freeze. Hillsides and cliffs covered in icicles are a common sight around this popular skiing destination, and the Villa Solitude is a convenient and cosy place to warm up after some cross-country exploring.