Independent Eco Stays

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.

Guide to Independent

What it is
Owner run, not chain
Each of these stays answers to the person who owns it rather than a corporate group, so your booking money reaches the people doing the work on the ground.
Best for
Money to the owner
Pick this when you want your spend to land in the pocket of the family or founder behind the place, not a shareholder report, and to feel that difference in how you are looked after.
Top destinations
Costa Rica, United States, Canada
Costa Rica leads on small owner built lodges, the United States adds independent farm stays and coastal retreats, and Canada brings owner hosted wilderness cabins, spanning 66 countries in all.
For the small business backers
260 hand picked
For guests who want their spend to reach the owner directly
Book direct: Browse all 260 independent stays below and book direct with the property.
Fogo Island Inn

Fogo Island Inn

Fogo Island Inn is an inn on the oceanfront in Joe Batt’s Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador. Fogo Island Inn uses rainwater harvesting.

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Grand Oak Manor

Grand Oak Manor

Grand Oak Manor is a hotel in the mountain in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Grand Oak Manor is powered by solar energy and focuses on low-impact building and habitat conservation.

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B&B Quay17

B&B Quay17 is a bed & breakfast in Brugge, West Flanders. B&B Quay17 focuses on habitat conservation. B&B Quay17 is Green Key certified.

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Schloss Lieser

Schloss Lieser is a hotel in the countryside in Lieser, Rhineland-Palatinate. Schloss Lieser focuses on habitat conservation. Schloss Lieser is Green Key certified.

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Hotel Navarra

Hotel Navarra is a hotel in Bruges, West Flanders. Hotel Navarra focuses on plastic reduction. Hotel Navarra is Green Key certified.

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Landgoed Huize Bergen

Landgoed Huize Bergen is a hotel in the countryside in Vught, North Brabant. Landgoed Huize Bergen is powered by solar energy, focuses on plastic reduction and low-impact building and habitat conservation. Landgoed Huize Bergen is Green Key certified.

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Vegan Agrivilla I Pini

Vegan Agrivilla I Pini is an eco lodge in the countryside in San Gimignano, Siena. Vegan Agrivilla I Pini is powered by solar energy, grows its own food and focuses on habitat conservation.

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Questions about traveling to Ownership: Independent

What are the best eco hotels in Jamaica?

The best eco hotels in Jamaica are Charela Inn, Le Mirage, Camp Cabarita and Geejam, each hand picked and verified for real sustainability. Charela Inn in Negril is solar powered, harvests rainwater and runs a farm to table restaurant.

Where should I stay in Jamaica for an eco friendly trip?

Negril on the west coast is the best base for an eco friendly trip to Jamaica, home to verified sustainable stays like Charela Inn and Le Mirage that sit on the beach yet run on solar power and conserve water.

Are there adults only eco resorts in Jamaica?

Adults only eco stays in Jamaica suit couples wanting a quiet, grown up escape. Verified properties in Negril offer adults only and clothing optional stays that still meet real environmental standards.

How much do sustainable hotels in Jamaica cost?

Sustainable hotels in Jamaica range from mid range to upscale, so there is a verified eco stay whether you want good value or something more indulgent. Every Jamaica eco stay is booked direct with the property.

What makes a hotel in Jamaica sustainable?

A sustainable hotel in Jamaica uses solar power, rainwater harvesting, water conservation, local sourcing and waste management, and each stay here is verified rather than taken on trust. Charela Inn in Negril runs on solar and grows produce for its own kitchen.

Ethics You Can Trust

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.

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