The best independently owned eco stays, hand picked from Costa Rica to Canada, where the hotel is run by its owners rather than a global chain.
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Mallin Colorado Ecolodge is a hotel in the mountain in Puerto Guadal, Aysén Region. Mallin Colorado Ecolodge is powered by solar energy, uses responsible water management and focuses on low-impact building and habitat conservation.
Mashpi Lodge is an eco lodge in the rainforest in Quito, Pichincha. Mashpi Lodge focuses on habitat conservation.
Refugio Amazonas is a refuge in the rainforest in Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios. Refugio Amazonas is powered by solar energy, runs off-grid and focuses on habitat conservation.
Sacha Lodge is a guest house in the rainforest in Orellana. Sacha Lodge is powered by solar energy, runs off-grid and focuses on habitat conservation.
YAY Sustainable Restaurant Lodge is an eco lodge in the jungle in Guachaca, Magdalena.
Tierra Atacama is a hotel in the desert in San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region. Tierra Atacama is powered by solar energy, uses responsible water management and focuses on low-impact building and habitat conservation.
Tierra Patagonia is a hotel in the countryside in Torres de Paine, Magallanes Region. Tierra Patagonia is powered by solar energy and focuses on low-impact building and habitat conservation.
Black Sheep Inn is a hotel in the mountain in Chugchilán, Cotopaxi. Black Sheep Inn is powered by solar energy and runs off-grid.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is an eco lodge in the rainforest in Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios. Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is powered by solar energy, runs off-grid and focuses on low-impact building and habitat conservation.
Las Qolqas is a hotel in the mountain in Ollantaytambo, Cusco. Las Qolqas focuses on low-impact building.
Independent eco stays are hotels, lodges and ecolodges run by their own owners or a single operator rather than a chain or global hospitality group. This ownership model keeps decisions about energy, water and conservation with the people on site. Places such as Mashpi Lodge and Sacha Lodge fall into the independent category.
Standout independent eco stays include Mallin Colorado Ecolodge, Mashpi Lodge and Sacha Lodge, each owner-run and set within its own natural surroundings. Our directory lists 260 verified independent properties across the eco stays collection. All have been checked so the independent ownership claim holds up.
Costa Rica, the United States and Canada hold the largest concentrations of independent eco stays in our directory. These three countries lead the 260 verified owner-run properties in the independent ownership category. Costa Rica in particular is home to many small ecolodges of this type.
Independent eco stays work well for travellers who want a personal welcome and money that stays with a local owner rather than a corporate chain. The independent ownership model tends to mean smaller properties and closer contact with the people who run them. Sacha Lodge and Mallin Colorado Ecolodge show how intimate these owner-run places can be.
Value at independent eco stays comes from owner-run care and spending that supports the local area rather than a distant head office. The independent ownership category spans 260 verified properties, from modest ecolodges to remote rainforest retreats like Mashpi Lodge. Rates vary by property, so compare options within the independent collection to match your budget.
Every verified listing on our platform has undergone an in-person inspection. We personally capture high-definition photos and videos to ensure complete transparency and accuracy for your peace of mind. Our directory reaches tens of thousands of conscious travellers each month and ranks on the first page of Google for sustainable hotels, eco resorts and eco lodges in the Caribbean, sending readers straight to book direct with the stays we feature.
