Each top rated stay in Martinique is hand picked and checked for sustainability features.

We look at how the property actually sources its energy, like Domaine de Puyferrat running its three creole inspired wooden ecolodges on solar power to stay energy self sufficient.

We analyse the water conservation, like Domaine de Puyferrat capturing rainfall through its rainwater recovery system.

We verify where the food comes from, like Hôtel Bambou choosing local and environmentally friendly products and serving traditional creole dishes across its two restaurants.

We also look at the property’s wider impact, like Domaine de Puyferrat growing organic fruit and vegetables on a chlordecone free, ECOCERT certified agroecological farm inside the Martinique Regional Natural Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The agritourism guest house, creole ecolodges and beachfront resort on this list of best places to stay in Martinique have proven they are making a real effort to protect the island while taking care of its guests.

If the Isle of Flowers has you craving more of these volcanic, rainforest fringed shores, our guide to the best sustainable hotels across the Caribbean gathers the whole region in one place, or drift south to the eco stays of St Lucia, slip north to nearby Dominica and carry on up the chain to its French sister island of Guadeloupe.