55 Eco-Friendly Getaways

From Recycled Rustic Retreats to Remote Eco Hideaways

— August 14, 2013 — Eco
Going on vacation every once in a while is a great way to recharge your energy and relax, and if you're looking for a more environmentally conscious alternative for your next trip, then these eco-friendly getaways are offering some fantastic options for vacationing at a more sustainable location.

While going down to the beach and staying at the most luxurious and expensive hotel or cabin might be attractive to certain people, these eco-friendly getaways are more for those who are concerned about the environment, and what impact they might be having on it. From earthy forest abodes that make you feel one with nature to beautifully grand sustainable resorts, these eco-friendly getaways are offering travellers a way to enjoy life in a more environmentally conscious manner.
4.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
55
Resort Reforestation Projects
Resort Reforestation Projects
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa Lets Guests Track Their Tree's Growth
<
54
Sustainable Skiing
Sustainable Skiing
Berkshire East Ski Area is the World's First Self-Sufficient Ski Park
<
53
Airy Eco Accommodations
Airy Eco Accommodations
The Visage Hotel Provides Superior Natural Ventilation
<
52
Digital Seclusion Resorts
Digital Seclusion Resorts
The Hotel Furillen Concept Eschews Wifi and TV for Tranquil Luxury
<
51
Tranquil Desert Eco Enclaves
Tranquil Desert Eco Enclaves
The Banyan Tree Al Wadi Luxe Resort Cohabitates on a Nature Reserve
<
50
See-Through Spherical Lodging
See-Through Spherical Lodging
The Attrap'Rêves Bubble Hotel is Affordable and Pod-Like
<
49
Transformative Eco Hotels
Transformative Eco Hotels
The Water Droplet Resort Converts Air into Pure Water via Solar Energy
<
48
Luxury Eco Huts
Luxury Eco Huts
Lanzarote Retreats in the Canary Islands is a Sustainable Getaway
<
47
Green Hotel Huts
Green Hotel Huts
'Three Stacks' Provides Eco-Friendly Lodging for Travelers in the Ukraine
<
46
Remote Eco Hideaways
Remote Eco Hideaways
This Solar Powered House is Minimalist and Eco-Friendly
<
45
Grand Sustainable Resorts
Grand Sustainable Resorts
The ITC Royal Gardenia is the World's Greenest Hotel for Its Size
<
44
Eco Sanctuary Resorts
Eco Sanctuary Resorts
The Pestana Troia Resort is Scenic and Green
<
43
Mountainous Rural Retreats
Mountainous Rural Retreats
The 'Summerhill' Residence is a Spaciously Secluded Weekend Getaway
<
42
Jungle Generosity Retreats
Jungle Generosity Retreats
Latitude 10 Resort Gives Back to Costa Rica
<
41
Bridging River Retreats
Bridging River Retreats
The Colorado River Bridge Hotel Also Doubles as a Footbridge
<
40
Explosive Eco-Friendly Hotels
Explosive Eco-Friendly Hotels
The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is Located in a Volcano
<
39
Bowling Ball Accomodations
Bowling Ball Accomodations
The Friend House Ecohotel is Made Exclusively from Natural Materials
<
38
Ultra Sustainable Hotels
Ultra Sustainable Hotels
Wolgan Valley Resort is the World's First CarboNZero Certified Hotel
<
37
Office Pop-up Hotels
Office Pop-up Hotels
PinkCloud.dk's Business Concept Transforms Office Space into Hotels
<
36
City Park Pod Hotels
City Park Pod Hotels
The Urban Hotel Encourages Travelers to Explore a City's Outdoor Attractions
<
35
Tent-Like Pod Hotels
Tent-Like Pod Hotels
The Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel is Located in the Swiss Alps
<
34
Eco-Minded Luxury Hotels
Eco-Minded Luxury Hotels
The Tierra Patagonia Gives Guests a Virtual Seed to Help Reforestation
<
33
Hotel Greenovations
Hotel Greenovations
Portola Hotel and Spa Gets Ecofitted for LEEDs Consideration
<
32
Camouflaged Desert Compounds
Camouflaged Desert Compounds
The 'Tucson Mountain Retreat' Blends Harmoniously with the Desert
<
31
Resplendent Tree Retreats
Resplendent Tree Retreats
The Crystal Treehouse by David Rasmussen is an Idyllic Forest Escape
<
30
Eco-Friendly Pod Hotels (UPDATE)
Eco-Friendly Pod Hotels (UPDATE)
The Whitepod Hotel is Igloo-Chic and Environmentally Friendly
<
29
Extravagant Eco-Escapes
Extravagant Eco-Escapes
The Matali Crasset Dar'Hi is a Multicolored Luxurious Tunisian Getaway
<
28
Hip Habitation Hotels
Hip Habitation Hotels
The Be Tulum Resort is a Getaway at Home With Its Surroundings
<
27
Robust Hillside Retreats
Robust Hillside Retreats
The 'Germann House' Boasts Stunning Surroundings in Feldkirch, Austria
<
26
Naturalistic Accommodations
Naturalistic Accommodations
The Mivka Hotel Looks Like a Big Bamboo Forest
<
25
Stylish Sustainable Resorts
Stylish Sustainable Resorts
The Home Hotel in Buenos Aires is a Pioneer in Eco Hospitality
<
24
High-End Hovering Tent Hotels
High-End Hovering Tent Hotels
The 4 Rivers Floating Lodge Rests Atop the Tatai River
<
23
Ocean-Cleaning Eco Towers
Ocean-Cleaning Eco Towers
The Grand Cancun Aims to Clean up the Mexican Resort Town
<
22
Sustainable Hovering Hotels
Sustainable Hovering Hotels
The Marijn Beije Floating Eco Lodge Levitates Above Ground
<
21
Secluded Sanctuary Hotels
Secluded Sanctuary Hotels
The Songjiang Hotel is Built Straight into an Abandoned Quarry
<
20
Low-Cost Green Retreats
Low-Cost Green Retreats
The Dwell Kit is Designed to Save Money and the Environment
<
19
Contemporary Luxury Chalets
Contemporary Luxury Chalets
Acacia Cliffs Lodge Offers a Warm Stay with a Cool Design and Setting
<
18
Unassuming Forest Retreats
Unassuming Forest Retreats
The Outlandia Treehouse Art Studio is a Creative Space of Solace
<
17
Futuristic Breathing Hotels
Futuristic Breathing Hotels
The Cocoon Hotel by Dodeca Architects Features "Skin" Technology
<
16
Concrete Pipe Hotels
Concrete Pipe Hotels
The TuboHotel Provides Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Rooms
<
15
Prefab Green Retreats
Prefab Green Retreats
The Eco-Temporary Refuge is a Bold Mountaintop Endeavor
<
14
Geodesic Domed Lodges
Geodesic Domed Lodges
The Loveland Farms Offers Pod Accommodations for Creative People
<
13
Mobile Minimalist Hotel Rooms
Mobile Minimalist Hotel Rooms
The Hypercubus by Studio WG3 is Self-Sufficient and Compact
<
12
Tree-Skewered Sanctuaries
Tree-Skewered Sanctuaries
‘The Pretty House’ in Sydney is One with Nature
<
11
Green Jungle Abodes
Green Jungle Abodes
The Sun House by Guz Architects Embraces Everything Eco
<
10
Contemporary Shingle-Clad Cabins
Contemporary Shingle-Clad Cabins
This Eco-Resort is Disguised in Roofing to Sink into its Setting
<
9
Stilted Cabin Retreats
Stilted Cabin Retreats
Endemico Resguardo Silvestre is Environmentally Conscious and Luxurious
<
8
Bohemian Artist Resorts
Bohemian Artist Resorts
The Hicksville Resort Caters to Musicians and Free Spirits
<
7
Buoyant Holiday Homes
Buoyant Holiday Homes
The Lausitz Geierswald Resort in Germany Features Floating Residences
<
6
Eco-Friendly Matrix Mansions
Eco-Friendly Matrix Mansions
The Michael Jantzen M House is Powered by Sustainable Energy Sources
<
5
Transparent Pod Hotels
Transparent Pod Hotels
Attrap Rêves in France Lets Travelers Literally Sleep Under the Stars
<
4
Rustic Cavemen Hotels
Rustic Cavemen Hotels
The Caves of Civita Hotel in Sextantio Italy Offers Primitive Luxury
<
3
Recycled Rustic Retreats
Recycled Rustic Retreats
The Finland Micro Cabin is a Nature Lover's Dream Space
<
2
Eco-Friendly Portable Hotels
Eco-Friendly Portable Hotels
The In-Tenta Drop Eco Hotel Concept is Organic
<
1
Treetop Suites
Treetop Suites
Lumber Lodging in a Tree House in the Hotel Hofgut Hafnerleiten
<