With so many organizations, government bodies, and people raising their concern over climate change, many luxury eco hotels have sprung up across the planet. These hotels cater to the responsible travellers looking for a green, environmentally friendly lodging for their stay while offering all amenities just like any other 5-star hotel would. In this list, we have mentioned 10 best luxury eco hotels to consider for next vacation.
1 Hotel South Beach, USA
1 Hotel South Beach, USA
The 1 Hotel South Beach in the USA is an entirely environmentally friendly hotel facing a gorgeous view of the pool that surpasses the appeal of any other poolscape in Miami. Its chic interior speaks the language of nature with its bamboo speakers, recycled-newspaper-made closet hangers and in-room water filtration systems. Outside the hotel is a wonderful and infinite view of the ocean. Lined with lounges, the venue offers immense calm. With its 900m walls teeming with over 11,000 varieties of local plants, this eco luxury hotel is almost breathing and alive.
Six Senses Yao Noi, Phuket, Thailand
Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand
Eco-friendly and incredibly romantic, the Six Senses Yao Noi in Phuket is surrounded by lush greenery. The breezy location is secluded from the bustling cities, thus making a serene tropical bolthole for anyone seeking tranquility. Its butterfly-filled Zen garden spa adds to the restful ambiance of the hotel. It takes its pledge to sustain the environment seriously and produces its own drinking water through reverse osmosis. Meals and dishes served at the hotel are cooked using ingredients produced in a private kitchen garden. There’s also free ice-cream for everyone, all day long!
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Soneva Fushi is the real “shoes off” eco-retreat amid the dense foliage of Maldives, making a perfect jungle retreat. Housed in a grand villa with a stylish pyramid hip roof, Soneva Fushi stretches along a white shore with an open-air cinema organized between the sea and the seashore. Constructed with only natural materials, this elegant boutique defines eco-lifestyle. Not only does the vegetable garden refills the kitchen with fresh produces, but also houses free-roaming bunnies and has two on-site nature reserves frequented by sea turtles. Lit by a solar power plant, Soneva Fushi caters to all kinds of needs of its guests without harming the natural surroundings.
Hotel Forsthofalm, Leogang, Austria
Hotel Forsthofalm, Leogang, Austria
Enclosed by wooded slopes, Forsthofalm is nestled in a quiet and scenic corner of Austria. A select accommodation for all intrepid adventurers, it welcomes guests every day around the year. This environmentally friendly lodging is made entirely with moon timber, which is said to aid sleep and overall wellbeing. All the rooms and spaces in the hotel are lit with energy-efficient LED lights or solar panels. Guests can indulge in spa or long showers with all bathroom products made with locally-sourced herbs. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also available here to cater to everyone’s gastronomic needs.
Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia
Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia
This magnificent private island offers peerless luxuries to its guests. Dotting the Koh Rong archipelago in the middle, this island boasts 24 palatial villas, an entrancing spa, refined dining experiences. Each villa comes its own pool that is all lit up with tealights to make the mood even more atmospheric. From snorkeling with the seahorses to kayaking through the mangroves, the resort facilitates abounding once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Its bioluminescent waters make even a saunter along the coast quite magical. The hotel keeps itself and the surroundings clean with the help of its solid waste management center.
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, China
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, China
Six Senses offers elegant accommodation in its cream-colored, wooden beamed spacious villas. Surrounded by gurgling streams, bamboo groves, and verdant hills, this hotel is a picturesque castaway from the rest of the world. Its all-natural design is inspired by the UNESCO World Heritage and Natural Cultural site near Dujiangyan. Blending contemporary with traditional, the Six Senses eco hotel offers an aesthetically pleasing lodging to its guests that fits well with the landscape about it. The dining experience here includes everything from fresh fruits and patisseries to Chinese and spicy Thai dishes.
The Brando, French Polynesia
The Brando, French Polynesia
The Brando Resort, which was once the private atoll of Marlon Brandon, is a magnificent cluster of 35 beachfront thatched-roof villas. Here the guests can bask on comfortable loungers along the pristine pool or take a dive for refreshment. Its Varua Spa that offers Polynesian treatments is tugged in a hideaway amid coconut palms. The villas of this hotel are frequented by exotic birds and sea turtles. Above all, The Brando is almost 100% self-sustainable and carbon neutral. It’s constructed with local materials or those from certified origin. These materials are renewable or incorporate recycled components. It is airconditioned using renewable energy like solar panels or coconut oil.
The Outpost Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The Outpost Lodge, South Africa
Perched in the castaway Kruger National Park among the ancient baobabs, herds of African elephants, and exotic birdlife, this luxury eco lodge is a cluster of 12 open-plan suites. With a commitment to protect the national park and make as little impact on the abounding nature surrounding them as possible, the hotel takes responsibility for the environment. From a well-stocked bar and delectable dishes to pristine on-site pool and strong Wi-Fi connection, this luxurious lodge in South Africa provides all necessities to its guests.
North Island, Seychelles, East Africa
North Island, Seychelles, East Africa
Blending the adventure of dense wilderness with the luxury of enjoying a private beach, the North Island hotel in Seychelles is a dreamy sanctuary. Its 11 opulent hand-crafted villas come with private plunge pools overlooking the pristine beach and turquoise water. The hotel is one of the best sustainable luxury hotels, renowned for receiving the National Geographic’s 2017 World Legacy Award. Once a copra plantation site, the hotel’s Noah’s Ark Project is now dedicated to undoing the loss of flora and fauna on the island. The project has so far succeeded in bringing back several indigenous wildlife species, including green and hawksbill turtles.
Bisma Eight, Bali, Indonesia
Bisma Eight, Bali, Indonesia
Bisma Eight is a contemporary-style hotel boutique nestled in the jungles of Ubud. Decked with minimalist eco-luxe décor, this hotel uses sustainable material such as bamboo and jute for construction. Plastic bottles have been replaced with eco-friendly clay pots to provide toiletries in the bathroom. To avoid wastage of electricity, the air condition in each room switches off automatically once everyone has left. Dishes served in breakfast are made using locally-resourced ingredients and organic produces. There is a private fruit and vegetable garden as well. It is the perfect accommodation for anyone looking to stay in eco friendly luxury hotels.