
Fiordland Retreat
Fiordland Retreat is an eco-retreat in the mountain in Te Anau, Southland. Fiordland Retreat is powered by solar energy, uses rainwater harvesting and focuses on low-impact building and habitat conservation.
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Fiordland Retreat is an eco-retreat in the mountain in Te Anau, Southland. Fiordland Retreat is powered by solar energy, uses rainwater harvesting and focuses on low-impact building and habitat conservation.

Mt. Mulligan Lodge is an eco lodge in the countryside in Mount Mulligan, Queensland. Mt. Mulligan Lodge is powered by solar energy and focuses on habitat conservation.


The Lodge at Spruce Peak is an eco lodge in the mountain in Stowe, Vermont. The Lodge at Spruce Peak focuses on habitat conservation.

Le Germain Hotel Charlevoix is a hotel in the countryside in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec. Le Germain Hotel Charlevoix uses local natural materials and focuses on habitat conservation.
Spirit of the Knights is a hotel in Rhodes, South Aegean. Spirit of the Knights uses rainwater harvesting.
Sir Adam Hotel is a hotel in Amsterdam, North Holland. Sir Adam Hotel is Green Globe certified.
Sir Albert Hotel is a hotel in Amsterdam, North Holland. Sir Albert Hotel is Green Globe certified.
Torfhús Retreat is a retreat in the countryside in Selfoss, Southern Region. Torfhús Retreat uses local natural materials and focuses on plastic reduction.
Van der Valk Nijmegen-Lent is a hotel in Lent (Nijmegen), Gelderland. Van der Valk Nijmegen-Lent is powered by solar energy. Van der Valk Nijmegen-Lent is Green Globe certified.
Le Mirage, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica and Mashpi Lodge rank among the best upscale eco-stays across our collection. Each pairs a high level of comfort and service with a documented environmental commitment. The upscale price tier covers 93 verified sustainable properties in total.
Costa Rica, The Netherlands and Mexico hold the largest concentrations of upscale eco-stays in our directory. These three countries lead the tier because their hospitality sectors combine refined accommodation with strong conservation credentials. Options extend well beyond them, with 93 upscale sustainable properties verified overall.
Upscale eco-stays sit in the higher price bracket, above mid-range but below the top luxury tier, reflecting elevated design, service and location. The value comes from combining that comfort with verified sustainability rather than paying a premium for greenwashing. All 93 properties in the upscale tier have been checked against their booking and website details.
Upscale eco-stays suit travellers who want a polished, comfortable stay without compromising on environmental responsibility. Properties such as Mashpi Lodge and Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica appeal to those seeking immersive nature settings with attentive service. The tier gathers 93 such sustainable properties for this kind of traveller.
An upscale eco-stay is a higher-tier sustainable property that offers refined accommodation, strong service and considered design alongside a verified environmental commitment. It sits a step below full luxury while still delivering a premium experience, as seen at Le Mirage. Our upscale category holds 93 properties assessed on both comfort and sustainability.
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