Our Top Sustainable and Low-Impact Resorts
10 - Lapa Rios - Costa Rica, Corcovado and Osa Peninsula
Named after the stream of Scarlet Macaws that fly overhead, this lodge is situated in 930 acres of protected rainforest reserve, by Osa Peninsula’s Corcovado National Park. Explore with a naturalist or go dolphin and whale watching. The luxury lodge also helps the region socially, economically and environmentally by supporting local schools, improving local infrastructure and using solar energy to power the lodge.
9 - Song Saa Private Island Resort - Cambodia, Song Saa
This luxury private island resort is hidden away on the neighbouring Koh Ouen and Koh Bong islands of the Koh Rong Archipelago. The islands are connected by a footbridge across Cambodia’s first Marine Protected Area, which Song Saa helped to establish in 2007. Environmental protection and community development are woven throughout your stay, with the resort’s elegant rooms and furniture largely built from locally-sourced upcycled wood, and each member of the team volunteering four hours per month with projects run by the Song Saa Foundation.
8 - Mashpi Lodge - Ecuador, The Cloud Forests
Championed for its ecological and contemporary design, this ultra-modern lodge in the clouds is powered completely by hydroelectricity, and from its setting amongst the 3,200 acres of rainforest, overlooks the valleys, cloud forest and hills of the Choco bio-region. Guests dine on local produce, including home-made chocolate, and have the opportunity to take part in daily wildlife expeditions.
7 - Shangri La Rasa Ria - Borneo, Kota Kinabalu
Situated on Pantai Dalit beach, the resort’s Malay themed garden and ocean rooms each offer luxury and comfort, with views of the stunning natural surroundings. The resort also features a championship golf course designed around local wetland topography, an orangutan education centre, and six dining venues which, as part of the resort’s Rooted in Nature culinary initiative, serve sustainably grown ingredients from local partners.
6 - Baines' Lodge - Botswana, Okavango Delta
This exclusive resort only has six ultra-luxe suites, set on raised platforms above the Boro River on the border of Moremi Game Reserve. The wooden structures, incorporating recycled cans, overlook the river where hippos can be seen, while from the lodge’s pool guests can spot lions and elephants. The resort was completely rebuilt in 2025 with a view to sustainability, and is fully solar-powered.
5 - Okahirongo River Camp - Namibia, Kunene River
The Kunene region is home to the Himba people and also the setting for this luxury lodge, which is built into the rocky terrain above the rapids of Kunene in the Marienfluss Valley. The seven standalone wood and canvas rooms are designed with African minimalist chic, while the lodge’s sundeck and pool boast views of the natural surroundings and the changing colours of the landscape throughout each day
4 - Gayana Eco Resort - Borneo, Kota Kinabalu
Off the coast of Borneo, this rainforest covered emerald island is the setting for Gayana Eco Resort, with villas suspended over the water and views of Kota Kinabalu. Guests can relax at the spa or make the most of the natural surroundings with activities like snorkelling, scuba diving and visits to the on-site Marine Ecology Research Centre.
3 - Toka Leya Camp - Zambia, Livingstone and Victoria Falls
In the eastern sector of the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, close to Victoria Falls, Toka Leya Camp offers views of Zambezi River with tented rooms that each have their own solar panel, water geyser and batteries. As well as trips to Victoria Falls, the camp is an ideal base for game drives and river cruises to spot the resident wildlife.
2 - Pacuare Jungle Lodge - Costa Rica, Pacuare Reserve
This secluded lodge is set in 740 acres of primary rainforest. Its luxury river and tree-top cabins are constructed from local wood with palm thatch roofs to embrace the natural surroundings; some with private plunge pools and all with views of the jungle and river. Guests can spot toucans and howler monkeys, as well as the many other bird species on wildlife and jungle expeditions.
1 - Six Senses Con Dao - Vietnam, Con Dao
Amongst the 16 islands of a protected marine archipelago, Con Dao is covered in lush forest and fringed with white sand beach, its water filled with abundant coral reef and a backdrop of Lo Voi mountains. The five-star resort was built using sustainable design principles and energy-reduction systems, combined with ultra-luxe private infinity plunge pools and personalised butler service.
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