# Rainforest Tree Hotels The Keelmala Hotel in Thailand Offers a Luxe Vacation with an Ancient Feel By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keelmala-hotel References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/keemala-hotel/) & [keemala](https://www.keemala.com/) With 38 villas that are all inspired by classic Thai heritage, the Keelmala Hotel is a tucked away gem in the heart of the [rainforest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyndham-grand-rio-mar) in Thailand. The unique hotel allows all guests to relax in [decked-out tree houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-camp) with ancient influences and high-end amenities. Each cottage represents a different indigenous clan, featuring king-sized beds, monsoon showers, individual pools, standalone tubs and private terraces that overlook the Kamala Village and the Andaman Sea. The hotel offers an [on-site spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-esencia) that specializes in traditional healing as well as two unique dining options. Creating a travel experience that allows all visitors the opportunity to be high up in the trees or down in the sand, the Keelmala Hotel is a unique vacation option that is already an instant must-see in Thailand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Elevated Tree House Accommodations:** The trend of offering elevated tree house accommodations in unique locations provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry to attract adventurous travelers. - **Authentic Cultural Experiences:** The trend of incorporating indigenous clan themes in hotel designs provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the travel industry to offer authentic cultural experiences for tourists. - **Nature-centric Spa and Wellness Services:** The trend of on-site spas specializing in traditional healing in natural settings provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the wellness industry to cater to the growing demand for nature-centric relaxation experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the potential of offering elevated tree house accommodations to attract adventurous travelers seeking unique and immersive experiences. - **Travel:** The travel industry can tap into the trend of incorporating indigenous clan themes in hotel designs to offer tourists authentic cultural experiences and promote sustainable tourism. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can create innovative nature-centric spa and wellness services in natural settings, capitalizing on the trend of on-site spas specializing in traditional healing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treehouse-villas.md) - [Floating Eco-Tourist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-bay.md) - [Tranquil Thai Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemi-beach-house.md) - [Tranquil Treetop Bali Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-lindenberg.md) - [Fruit-Focused Hotel Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exotic-fruit-basket.md) - [Contemporary Luxe Thai Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centara-reserve-samui.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delek-tulum.md) - [Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rain-trees.md)