Concrete hotel complexes are out, nowadays they are replaced by ecological resorts, where luxury is combined with listening to nature. We've picked out some of the hottest right now…
1. Tsara Comba Lodge in Madagascar
Where "Africa meets the ocean" on the Malagasy island of Nosi Comba is Tsara Comba Lodge. There are eight luxury eco-houses with four stars. If all the luxury is surrounded by the endless blue sea on one side, the green ocean of the forest on the other, the sky shining above and only birdsong everywhere, it seems to be the description of heaven, right?
2. Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Costa Rica
Lapa Rios Ecolodge is located in a private nature reserve on the Rio Peninsula. It is one of the best eco-accommodations in Costa Rica, with a view of the ocean and the tropical rainforest. The resort also has the highest certificate for sustainable tourism.
3. Arenas del Mar in Costa Rica
As described by the owners, it is a coastal resort intended for those looking for something more than luxury hotel accommodation. It's about adventure and wilderness with a luxury signature. Arenas Del Mar is one of the few, if not the only, five-star hotel that also has the highest sustainable tourism rating.
4. Chumbe Island Coral in Tanzania
Chumbe Island Coral Park is primarily a private nature reserve that also has small, eco-friendly accommodation. This is a special Robinson experience for guests. They have seven bungalows by the sea, which are designed to give the feeling of being outdoors, but at the same time ensure complete privacy.
5. Finca Rosa Blanca in Costa Rica
Only the rooftops peek out from the green color of the rainforest and the blue pool shines. Finca Rosa Blanca is located high above the urban chaos of Costa Rica's San Jose, as much as 1,200 meters above sea level. It is the first luxury and sustainable boutique hotel in Costa Rica, which is also an organic coffee plantation. It has just thirteen intimate luxury accommodations with Jacuzzis, all with views of the forest and coffee plantations.
6. Matava in Fiji
Located on Kadavu Island in Fiji, Matava offers an intimate escape from the everyday world. Intimate mainly because they have committed themselves to small size and at one time the eco resort, whose cottages are placed on the edge of the forest, can host only twenty-two guests. There are no roads here, only small paths connecting one village to another.
7. Gayana Eco Resort in Malaysia
On the coast of Borneo, in the foreground of the jungle, the Gayana Eco Resort offers a remote retreat, but is also easily accessible by a few minutes' ferry ride from the nearby town. It consists of 52 truly luxurious overwater villas, all with views of Mt. Kinabalu.
8. Inkaterra in Peru
If Inkaterra is good enough accommodation for Angelina Jolie and Cameron Diaz, it will be good enough for us too, right? More than a hotel or resort, Inkaterra acts as a small village with 72 houses, luxurious of course, where it is wonderful to return to after trekking. The location is almost perfect, in the embrace of Machu Picchu.
9. Ponta dos Ganchos in Brazil
The picture shows perfection, but this is supposed to be one of the most romantic corners in Brazil. The private island on which this resort is located makes it even more exclusive. There are 25 private houses on the island.
10. Crosby Street Hotel in New York
Even completely urban locations can boast of green tourism. New York's Crosby Street Hotel is located in Soho and has 86 lovely rooms over 11 floors. It is built from sustainable materials, they use green technologies, and there is a vegetable garden on the roof that provides ingredients for the hotel's restaurant.
11. Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway
Five hours' drive north of Oslo, Juvet Landscape Hotel is located in the Norwegian wilderness. Seven mini wooden houses clad in glass offer incredible views. The resort is outstandingly ecological, it is also minimally equipped, but the guests do not lack for anything.
12. The Upper House in Hong Kong
It is about the top ten floors of the 50-story skyscraper, which they named The Upper House. Luxury in every way, including a 180-degree panoramic view of Hong Kong. Admittedly, it is not as eco-friendly as the aforementioned resorts, but compared to other accommodations in Hong Kong, it stands out. They save paper in all aspects, use energy-saving light bulbs, and guests are taken to and from the airport by a hybrid vehicle.
13. The Scarlet Hotel, Great Britain
Finally, one more eco pearl that is a bit closer. In Cornwall, The Scarlet Hotel is located, with its 37 bedrooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and built according to the highest eco standards. Of particular note is the award-winning restaurant there, which serves only local dishes, including beers and cocktails.
