{"id":28046,"date":"2021-04-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=28046"},"modified":"2021-04-21T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T11:00:00","slug":"eco-lodge-and-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/eco-lodge-and-resorts\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the World&#8217;s Most Beautiful Eco Lodges &#038; Resorts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Travel is a life-changing experience, and today, we\u2019re fortunate that even the most remote corners of the globe are available to visit. We&#8217;re traveling so much, in fact, that the tourism industry has grown to the point where it now contributes to 9% of the global GDP and 8% of world employment. With over 250 million tourism jobs worldwide, it\u2019s no surprise that the travel industry is not just one of the world&#8217;s biggest moneymakers, but also one of the world\u2019s biggest polluters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.seeker.io\/blog\/sustainable-tourism\">Sustainable tourism<\/a> is undeniably the future, and a ton of lodges, hotels and resorts around the world are already adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce their environmental impact. From busy urban retreats to bungalows tucked in nature, these eco lodges are focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and water conservation&#8230; even down to the tiny details like linens, shower products, and water bottles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel closer to nature with our pick of 10 of the most beautiful eco lodges and resorts around the world. Cheers to doing your part and enjoying our planet for generations to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"20.128204\" data-longitude=\"-87.464546\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/rJ3Z9FPZE\/olas-tulum-tulum-quintana-roo-mexico\" data-placeid=\"14293\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/rJ3Z9FPZE\/olas-tulum-tulum-quintana-roo-mexico\">Olas Tulum, Mexico<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/67ef7434-d881-455e-9cee-9a790dba68ca-1400.jpg?placeid=14293&amp;name=Olas%20Tulum,%20Tulum&amp;lat=20.128204&amp;lng=-87.464546\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Olas Tulum, Mexico. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.olastulum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olas Tulum<\/a> known for its secluded serenity in one of Mexico\u2019s most vibrant destinations, but also for its unwavering commitment to self-sustainability. For starters, this eco lodge is powered exclusively by solar energy from the photovoltaic panels found on the roof, while an elaborate rainwater filtration system and underground river scheme provide the entire property with clean water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ethos of sustainability continues to the hotel\u2019s kitchen, where every single ingredient, fruit, vegetable, fish, and meat comes from local providers around the community. Food waste is composted onsite through traditional Mayan treatment systems, eventually feeding the property\u2019s plants and vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the architecture, developed by Austrian engineer and naturalist Carlos Schober, was designed to conserve energy. The precise curvature of the walls helps channel flow from the sea breeze to eliminate the need for air conditioning (also known as the <em>venturi effect<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"58.811882\" data-longitude=\"9.144909\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/c0sToV-Kd\/svart-svart-agder-norway\" data-placeid=\"14294\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/c0sToV-Kd\/svart-svart-agder-norway\">Svart, Norway<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/fb0272f5-dd98-4e2f-84a8-7596bb3fc2b6-1400.jpg?placeid=14294&amp;name=Svart,%20Svart&amp;lat=58.811882&amp;lng=9.144909\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Svart, Norway. Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"@svartglacierhotel (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/svartglacierhotel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@svartglacierhotel<\/a>\/Plompmozes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located along Norway\u2019s arctic coastline, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.svart.no\/\" target=\"_blank\">Svart<\/a> is shooting to become the world\u2019s first energy-positive, off-grid eco lodge. Their ambitious goal is clear: to be completely self-sufficient in electricity, water, and waste management within five years of opening. Its remote location poses challenges, but through its robust solar panel system, Svart will power all its other sustainable components, like the greenhouse farm, boat shuttle operation, and local nature preservation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw in a holistic approach to wellness, and you have the perfect base for conscious travelers looking to explore the unspoiled nature of Norway\u2019s polar region (including the breathtaking Northern Lights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-2.775933\" data-longitude=\"37.891724\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7UlAT8AwG\/campi-ya-kanzi-mtito-andei-kajiado-county-kenya\" data-placeid=\"14295\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7UlAT8AwG\/campi-ya-kanzi-mtito-andei-kajiado-county-kenya\">Campi Ya Kanzi, Kenya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/7328ed8e-a3a7-48fc-9d1b-431bd5b257d3-1400.jpg?placeid=14295&amp;name=Campi%20ya%20Kanzi,%20Mtito%20Andei&amp;lat=-2.775933&amp;lng=37.891724\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Campi Ya Kanzi, Kenya. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro lies <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/maasai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Campi Ya Kanzi<\/a>: a boutique eco-lodge in Southern Kenya known for its incredible wildlife spotting, natural beauty, and eco responsibility. The entire lodge was constructed with sustainable, local materials like lava rocks and thatched grass roofs. No soil (besides the foundation) was removed and not even a single tree was cut in the process of construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campi Ya Kanzi was the country\u2019s first camp to be gold rated by Ecotourism Kenya for its green practices. Photovoltaic panels ensure that 100% of the resort\u2019s electricity is generated by sunlight, whereas a special rainwater catchment system fulfills all the water needs. To top it off, all guides, trackers, maids, and waiters employed at Campi Ya Kanzi come from the local Maasai tribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"40.702206\" data-longitude=\"-73.995354\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/ETF8_vsFC\/1-hotel-brooklyn-bridge-new-york-us\" data-placeid=\"14056\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/ETF8_vsFC\/1-hotel-brooklyn-bridge-new-york-us\">1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, U.S<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/3960c2e5-5668-4c66-89c0-f2b7fbf52c92-1400.jpg?placeid=14056&amp;name=1%20Hotel%20Brooklyn%20Bridge,%20&amp;lat=40.702206&amp;lng=-73.995354\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1hotels.com\/brooklyn-bridge\" target=\"_blank\">1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge<\/a> brings \u201cecoluxury\u201d to the concrete jungle. From (literally) the ground up, every detail of the hotel was designed with sustainability in mind. More than half of the eco lodge was constructed from reclaimed materials, including flooring from the Old Crow Distillery in Kentucky and original heart pine beams from the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The property runs entirely on wind power, and an incredibly cool rainwater reclamation system irrigates the neighboring Brooklyn Bridge Park during the summer months. At 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, no detail is too small. Think: low-energy LED light bulbs, smart heating and cooling, and high-quality drinking water taps in each room to discourage single-use plastics. Even the comfy bed linens are crafted from 100% organic cotton and mattresses made from a non-toxic hemp blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-0.645522\" data-longitude=\"-90.279366\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/vlJH_omzd\/pikaia-lodge-santa-cruz,-galapagos,-ecuador-islas-galapagos-ecuador\" data-placeid=\"14296\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/vlJH_omzd\/pikaia-lodge-santa-cruz,-galapagos,-ecuador-islas-galapagos-ecuador\">Pikaia Lodge, Ecuador<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/e9641b93-f5c0-41b3-b3e2-83bf9ba4aa96-1400.jpg?placeid=14296&amp;name=Pikaia%20Lodge,%20Santa%20Cruz,%20Galapagos,%20Ecuador&amp;lat=-0.645522&amp;lng=-90.279366\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Pikaia Lodge, Ecuador. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What better place to experience Mother Nature than in the Galapagos? The Galapagos and the surrounding marine reserve, often referred to as the \u201clast true paradise on Earth,\u201d are filled with amazing wildlife and untouched landscapes. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pikaialodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pikaia Lodge<\/a> promises that you can enjoy the famous islands (which inspired Charles Darwin\u2019s Theory of Evolution) in the most respectful and responsible way possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The property itself is completely carbon neutral and effectively uses the blazing Ecuadorian sun to optimize solar energy production and natural illumination. Guest rooms maximize natural air flow through cross ventilation cooling, clever window design, and thermal insulation. Only biodegradable cleaning products, including shower gel and shampoo, are available, while all waste is disposed of or recycled properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the islands\u2019 marine reserve is one of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/7wonders.org\/underwater-wonders\/\" target=\"_blank\">Seven Underwater Wonders of the World,<\/a> water conservation is understandably hugely important Pikaia. The roofs are designed to collect rainwater that\u2019s later purified by reverse osmosis, UV, or ozone treated in a stainless steel reservoir. There are also water saving devices equipped to all shower heads, toilets, and taps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"6.001209\" data-longitude=\"80.341476\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/E16wGf206\/tri-hotel-koggala-by-reveal-ahangama-southern-province-sri-lanka\" data-placeid=\"14297\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/E16wGf206\/tri-hotel-koggala-by-reveal-ahangama-southern-province-sri-lanka\">Tri Lanka, Sri Lanka<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/701c0e88-25a6-4d83-ae8e-331b31a8429d-1400.jpg?placeid=14297&amp;name=Tri%20Hotel%20Koggala%20by%20Reveal,%20Ahangama&amp;lat=6.001209&amp;lng=80.341476\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Tri Lanka, Sri Lanka. Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"@tri_lanka (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tri_Lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\">@tri_lanka<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No eco lodge blends in with its surroundings quite like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trilanka.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tri Lanka<\/a>. Following their \u201cliving design\u201d philosophy, 11 beautiful suites sit on Sri Lanka\u2019s largest natural lake with indoor-outdoor spaces that merge into nature. This includes living walls, green roofs, open-air terraces, 100% recycled wood, and bamboo finishes throughout. The added exterior use of cinnamon sticks helps to blend the buildings into the land, enhance privacy, and regulate temperature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCreate more, consume less\u201d is the motto at Tri Lanka. Solar panels turn sunlight into natural power for the entire hotel, which is further minimized with the latest appliance inverter technology and LED lighting. Incorporated into the design are water gardens, swales, and rainwater channeling, reducing erosion and nourishing the grounds. Finally, the staff are focused on reversing habitat degradation, having increased the flora and fauna diversity around the hotel in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-17.022766\" data-longitude=\"-149.595901\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/54ZCiLji_\/the-brando-arue-iles-du-vent-french-polynesia\" data-placeid=\"14298\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/54ZCiLji_\/the-brando-arue-iles-du-vent-french-polynesia\">The Brando, French Polynesia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ff295ac9-fabe-4282-ba91-491bb221adb2-1400.jpg?placeid=14298&amp;name=The%20Brando,%20Arue&amp;lat=-17.022766&amp;lng=-149.595901\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The Brando, French Polynesia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrando.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Brando<\/a> is a gorgeous eco lodge named after the famed American actor, Marlon Brando, who fell in love with Tahiti and its people in the 1970s. Bringing those French Polynesian fantasies to life, this eco resort sits on the white-sand shores of Tetiaroa: an atoll composed of several small islands that surround a sparkling lagoon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brando was the world\u2019s first resort to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification, one of the highest accolades in sustainable travel. Following a precedent set by the <a href=\"https:\/\/thalasso.intercontinental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"InterContinental Bora Bora &amp; Thalasso Spa (opens in a new tab)\">InterContinental Bora Bora &amp; Thalasso Spa<\/a> (also owned and operated by Pacific Beachcomber), the Brando installed a Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC) system, which pulls icy deep sea water from 3,000 feet below the shores to reduce energy demands by nearly 70%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar panels produce natural energy that\u2019s later stored in flow batteries to meet much of the resort\u2019s electricity needs. To ensure clean air and waters across Tetiaroa, the resort exclusively has electric vehicles and bicycles are provided to each and every guest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"50.719341\" data-longitude=\"-1.868246\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wWZSj2O3n\/the-green-house-bournemouth-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"14057\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wWZSj2O3n\/the-green-house-bournemouth-england-united-kingdom\">Green House Hotel, UK<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/0634d42d-90f2-479f-9441-5517b9db91df-1400.jpg?placeid=14057&amp;name=The%20Green%20House,%20Bournemouth&amp;lat=50.719341&amp;lng=-1.868246\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Greenhouse Hotel, UK.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming \u201cthe greenest hotel in the UK\u201d is an ambitious goal, but <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreenhousehotel.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Green House Hotel<\/a> in Bournemouth is up for the challenge. No decision (big or small) is made without first considering the environmental consequences. This begins with intricate energy-efficient heating and lighting systems, which draw solar power from sunlight, all the way down to the little details like wallpaper and linen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotel is particularly conscious of the materials of everything that comes in and out of the property. The gorgeous wooden furniture was crafted from trees that have fallen due to storms, while beds, bedding, wallpaper, and carpets exclusively draw their materials from sustainable sources in the local region. In the kitchen, the waste oil is used as fuel and everything is composted in the community vegetable garden, all with the goal of having the smallest footprint possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-5.749608\" data-longitude=\"39.290241\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Z_pLFu5fu\/zuri-zanzibar-mkoa-wa-unguja-kaskazini-tanzania\" data-placeid=\"14299\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Z_pLFu5fu\/zuri-zanzibar-mkoa-wa-unguja-kaskazini-tanzania\">Zuri Zanzibar, Tanzania<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/f7bf4a34-5598-4dca-8157-42cc37853ca6-1400.jpg?placeid=14299&amp;name=ZURI%20ZANZIBAR,%20&amp;lat=-5.749608&amp;lng=39.290241\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Zuri Zanzibar, Tanzania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zurizanzibar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zuri Zanzibar<\/a> is focused on bringing its guests close to the natural beauty of the Tanzanian island while also protecting the Kendwa village and empowering its residents at the same time. This involves a handful of fun community initiatives, like \u201cKeep Kendwa Clean,\u201d which employs locals to reduce trash and manage it responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to keep jobs filled by locals, Zuri set up youth training programs that are designed to give students the opportunity to earn a certificate in tourism and hospitality while also adding to the overall well-being of the community and economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere, the 56 bungalows, suites, and villas are fitted with an energy-saving Evening Breeze air conditioning system, as well as organic toiletries crafted in partnership with local shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"17.170174\" data-longitude=\"-61.835125\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/piAwWUXPM\/blue-waters-resort-and-spa-saint-john-antigua-and-barbuda\" data-placeid=\"14300\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/piAwWUXPM\/blue-waters-resort-and-spa-saint-john-antigua-and-barbuda\">Blue Waters Resort &amp; Spa, Antigua<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/0abdbff3-695f-4d4e-8156-24c6143958bf-1400.jpg?placeid=14300&amp;name=Blue%20Waters%20Resort%20and%20Spa,%20&amp;lat=17.170174&amp;lng=-61.835125\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Blue Waters Resort &amp; Spa, Antigua. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the surface, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/bluewaters.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Waters Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> is another heavenly Caribbean getaway: miles of pristine beachfront, azure waves, and tropical gardens. 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