Playa Viva
Playa Viva is a hotel on the beach front in Juluchuca, Guerrero. Playa Viva is powered by solar energy and runs off-grid.
The best upscale eco stays, hand picked from Costa Rica to the Netherlands, where elevated comfort and true sustainability sit side by side rather than trading off against each other.
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Playa Viva is a hotel on the beach front in Juluchuca, Guerrero. Playa Viva is powered by solar energy and runs off-grid.
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Terrestre is a hotel in the desert in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Terrestre is powered by solar energy, runs off-grid and grows its own food.
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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.
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.
