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OutsideApr 24, 2026

9 of the Best Sustainable Hotels and Lodges in the World

From a new DarkSky Approved glamping retreat in Yosemite to a former seaweed camp-turned-nature lodge in Patagonia, here are hotels, lodges, and retreats where you can feel like your stay is doing good.

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Playa VivaHotelJuluchuca, MexicoFounded a women’s cooperative for agricultural jobs.
PasqueRestaurantDenver, United StatesGeneral manager showed an empty dumpster after a meal.
SCP HiloHotelHilo, United StatesEvery stay results in one tree planted and trash removed.
The Bull Organic InnHotelTotnes, United KingdomFeatures nine rooms and four-bed self-catering apartment.
Dart Valley TrailTrailTotnes, United KingdomWalking distance from the inn’s door.
Under Canvas YosemiteHotelYosemite National Park, United StatesDarkSky Approved lodging, first ever in California.
RocksresortHotelLaax, SwitzerlandApartment-style buildings constructed from local stone.
Klahoose Wilderness ResortHotelDesolation Sound, CanadaOwned by Klahoose First Nation on traditional territory.
Bahía Bustamante LodgeHotelPatagonia, ArgentinaRestored homes of the original seaweed camp.
PopulusHotelDenver, United StatesNature-inspired design resembles an aspen tree; lobby smells earthy.
NightfallHotelLamington National Park, AustraliaSafari tents handcrafted with fireplaces and stocked kitchenettes.
Dartmoor National ParkTrailDartmoor, United KingdomKnown for its fishing, hiking, and canoeing.

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