Hotels with their own private jets

Whether you're flying in style or heading to an isolated getaway, these hotels are bringing the thrill back to air travel with their exclusive aircrafts.

From customized seaplanes to luxurious helicopters, here’s a selection of top hotels across the globe that elevate your travel experience with their sky-high offerings.

Velaa Private Island (Velaa Island, Maldives)

Just a 45-minute flight from Malé, Velaa Private Island offers a taste of luxury long before you step foot on its pristine shores.

Imagine being whisked away on the resort's brand-new seaplane, featuring plush leather seats in Velaa's signature deep ocean blue, noise-canceling headphones, and complimentary iPads for your in-flight entertainment.

Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives; +960 6565 000

Tikchik Narrows Lodge (Alaska)

Tucked away deep in the Alaskan wilderness, Tikchik Narrows Lodge is accessible only by floatplane, nestled in the prime sport-fishing haven of Bristol Bay.

Fortunately, Tikchik Narrows Lodge owns and operates a fleet of four aircraft, including three DeHavilland Beavers and a Cessna 206, to shuttle guests to and from the remote lodge from Dillingham airport.

Originally built in the 1950s as military “bush” planes, these vintage aircraft have been fully restored and modernized for today’s use.

Tikchik Narrows Lodge, Dillingham, Alaska, USA; +1 907-243-8450

Campi Ya Kanzi (Mtito Andei, Kenya)

The adventure begins the moment you depart from Nairobi: Guests are whisked away in a private six-seat charter, and just an hour later, they land on Campi Ya Kanzi’s private airstrip in the wild, located in the Chyulu Hills of Southern Kenya, home to this Hemingway-inspired eco-lodge.

Campi Ya Kanzi, Mtito Andei, Kenya; +254 45 5622516

The Peninsula Hong Kong (Hong Kong)

With the only hotel rooftop helipad in the city, The Peninsula Hong Kong offers a bespoke helicopter experience, operated by Heliservices, that lets you live the high life.

With exclusive 'fly and dine' packages that always include a thrilling helicopter tour of Victoria Harbour, showcasing the city’s iconic skyline, this high-flying adventure feels straight out of a James Bond movie.

The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong; +852 2920 2888

The Brando (Tetiaroa, French Polynesia)

With sugar-soft beaches and crystal-clear waters in every shade of blue, it’s no surprise that Marlon Brando was inspired to acquire this tropical paradise in 1967.

Staying true to Brando's vision of a luxurious yet self-sustaining retreat, The Brando epitomizes eco-friendly elegance. Its exclusivity and privacy are further enhanced by its remote location.

Accessible only by air, guests can arrive aboard either The Brando’s six-seat Britten Norman or its 14-seat twin-otter, both operated by Air Tetiaroa.

The Brando, Tetiaroa, Arue 98702, French Polynesia; +689 40 86 63 00

Crown Promenade Melbourne (Melbourne, Australia)

Whether you're visiting Yarra Valley, Phillip Island, the Twelve Apostles, or simply want a bird’s-eye view of Melbourne’s iconic sights, Crown’s helicopter partnership offers a convenient way to explore – and escape the traffic – with helicopter transfers straight to the airport. There are also several other Crown properties across Melbourne.

Crown Promenade Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia; +61 3 9292 8888

Time + Tide Miavana (Nosy Ankao, Madagascar)

With its seafoam green stripes – a signature motif throughout this pristine tropical eco-resort – Time + Tide Miavana’s private helicopter combines style and practicality, offering the ideal way to explore the surrounding 15,000 hectares of protected marine sanctuary.

On a half-day helicopter safari, guests can make stops at secluded beaches and hidden jungle retreats, where they’ll encounter Madagascar’s iconic wildlife, including lemurs, turtles, and even whales.

Time + Tide Miavana, Nosy Ankao, Madagascar; +260 21 6246025

Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection (Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica)

Nestled in the lush hills of southern Costa Rica, Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, features 50 casitas just a short flight away from San Jose aboard the property’s private Cessna 206.

The excitement doesn’t end once you’re on the ground. The resort also boasts a fleet of ultralight planes, seating one pilot and one passenger, that take guests on thrilling aerial tours over waterfalls, pineapple plantations, and the wind-swept Pacific coast.

Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Contiguo al Escuela de Santa Teresa de Cajon Santa Teresa, Perez Zeledon, 11908, Costa Rica; +506 2105 3000

Cheval Blanc Randheli (Randheli Island, Maldives)

Air travel regains its glamour aboard the specially designed, ultra-chic Cheval Blanc Randheli Twin Otter seaplane.

During the 40-minute flight from Malé to the private island, passengers enjoy complete relaxation, including a refreshing cooling kit with scented water and chilled towels to enhance their comfort.

Cheval Blanc Randheli, Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives, Maldives; +960 656-1515

The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah (Ubud, Bali)

If you dream of having your head in the clouds, get ready for takeoff in The Chedi Club’s exclusive 23-meter hot air balloon.

Set against the exotic beauty of rice paddies and Mount Agung, The Chedi Club’s hot air balloon ascends 50 meters into the sky several times daily, offering guests sweeping views of the mist-covered five-hectare Chedi Club estate.

The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Tengkulak Kaja, Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Kemenuh, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia; +62 361 975685