“It was a beautiful place, wild, untouched, above all untouched, with an alien, disturbing, secret loveliness.” That is Jean Rhys, the Dominica born novelist. That wildness, untouched and a little secret, is what the stays below protect instead of paving over.
Certification means an independent body has checked the green claims so you do not have to take anyone’s word for it. For travellers who want proof, not promises, that badge is the whole reason to book.
These are the certified stays we rate most in the Caribbean, spread across Antigua, Dominican Republic and Dominica. If you are deciding where on the islands to base yourself, start with a solar powered self catering stay in Antigua. Every one has been independently checked for how it actually runs, its energy, its water, its food and who owns it, so you can book a place that genuinely lives up to what it promises and fits the trip you want.
If these certified stays are your kind of place, you will probably also like the full Caribbean list, 8 Solar Powered Eco Stays in the Caribbean, Female-Owned Eco Stays in the Caribbean and 10 Eco Garden Stays in the Caribbean, each one chosen the same way.
Use the map and quick facts on each card to find your fit, then book direct. Prices, certifications and the nearest airport are listed for every stay.
My top picks:
Lamblion is a Green Globe certified, Black and female owned family stay in Antigua run by Lionel and Lorylin. Eleven self catering apartments sit on a tropical fruit forest you can harvest from, powered by solar with rainwater harvesting and composting.
Serafina is an Organic Certified, solar powered farm stay near El Choco National Park in the Dominican Republic. Farm based meals come straight off the land, a private animal sanctuary sits on site, and it is built for meditators and quiet seekers.
Rosalie Bay is a Green Globe certified, female owned eco resort on Dominica’s wild oceanfront, powered by a self built wind and solar microgrid. The organic Caribbean fusion kitchen draws on its gardens while the resort protects sea turtle nesting grounds.
Travel is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Mother Earth.
However, it is also frequently undermined by reckless development and disrespectful tourism practices.
This directory is a curated, verified list of hotels, lodges, and resorts that honour our planet and are led by visionary stewards of the environment.
From farm-to-table culinary experiences to dedicated ocean conservation efforts, such as marine protection and coral restoration, these establishments are redefining hospitality.
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