Tiny homes have helped to pave the way for tiny hotels. Why stay in a standard room when you could have a vacation with a difference? These four cute small and secret hotels around the globe sure know how to make the most of their space.

Kuanidup – Guna Yala, Panama
If you want to experience your own little slice of paradise, then you might want to check out Kuanidup in Guna Yala. The small and secret hotel is found on a minute island surrounded by crystal clear water and white-sand beaches. Does it get any better? A trip to Kuanidup can be the best way to get away from the rest of the world and experience some of Mother Nature’s most impressive sites. The waters are skilled with all kinds of marine life, including plenty of sea turtles who often like to welcome visitors.

Grande Provence – South Africa
Grande Provence is set against a South African mountain backdrop. That’s just the beginning. The secret hotel is found among local vineyards, meaning there is plenty of local produce on the menu. The rooms themselves are even nestled in between the vines. The hotel building effortlessly blends into the surroundings, but everything about the experience helps it to stand out. Guests are fed by an award-winning local chef who works with produce from the area – and, of course, uses a lot of the vine’s products on the menu. Vineyards, mountain ranges, and a relaxing atmosphere; Grande Provence in South Africa has it all.

Como Cocoa Island – Maldives
If you’re planning a trip to the Maldives, then you might want to put Como Cocoa Island at the top of the list of places to stay. The hotel takes full advantage of all the surrounding area as it’s suspended above the sea. You are welcomed to Como Cocoa Island by a stretch of white-sand beach. The lapping waves form the clear water are the ideal backing track as you take your place on a vacation of a lifetime. The rooms have water on both sides, meaning there are plenty of opportunities to see the local wildlife at this small and secret hotel. It even comes complete with an incredible restaurant. A stay here might make you never want to leave.

L’Auberge De L’aiguebrun – Luberon, France
The South of France is a beautiful place at the best of times. Team it with a stay at L’Auberge De L’aiguebrun, and you might just make the perfect vacation in France. Being a small bed and breakfast hotel means that L’Auberge De L’aiguebrun feels intimate and like a home away from home for many guests. The hotel is surrounded by an old town that helps to make it feel like a step back in time, while the views from the rooms help you to forget all about life’s troubles. The sunset scene here truly is out of this world.
There are so many small and secret hotels around the globe that help us break away from the rush of everyday life and fall back in love with traveling.