Ecuador Sustainable Hotel
Ecuador has incredibly rare environments, including the Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos islands. When you venture into these types of landscapes, it’s understandable to want to stay in a sustainable hotel. These hotels serve local food, use eco-friendly power, and conserve and recycle wherever possible. Efforts like these ensure that they won’t have a negative impact on the surrounding environment.
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Napo Wildlife Center
Guests can experience Yasuní National Park from the comfort of the Napo Wildlife Center Lodge. This lodge offers some of the most plush (yet environmentally friendly) accommodations of anywhere in the Amazon.
From $1,504
La Selva Amazon Lodge
One of the first Amazon rainforest lodges in Ecuador, the award winning La Selva was completely remodeled and reopened in July of 2012 and has since become the premier eco lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon. La Selva Amazon Ecolodge & Spa is located in a rainforest paradise bordering Yasuni National Park in one of the most biodiverse areas of the planet.
From $936
Kapawi Lodge
Kapawi Lodge prides itself on its comfortable accommodations in a remote part of the Amazon jungle. This is still the home of the Achuar people, and species of plants and animals you won’t find anywhere else.
From $986
El Septimo Paraiso
You can fill your agenda here with tours that take you to see butterflies, orchids, and tropical birds. Septimo Paraíso covers 170 acres (420 ha) of the lush Mindo Valley, and features profusions of colorful and exotic wildlife. Séptimo Paraíso has a total of 23 rooms, creating a boutique experience for travelers. There is a tour package included with a stay here, and it highlights some of the very best experiences that Ecuador’s cloud forest has to offer.
From $564
Los Jardines del Rio Hotel
Los Jardines del Rio Hotel is in Loja, a small university town in southern Ecuador. It’s near an entrance to the Podocarpus National Park. This is an attractive place for nature walks, with endemic plants and colorful populations of native birds.
From $50
Napo Wildlife Center
Guests can experience Yasuní National Park from the comfort of the Napo Wildlife Center Lodge. This lodge offers some of the most plush (yet environmentally friendly) accommodations of anywhere in the Amazon.
Maidith Galapagos Inn
Maidith Galápagos Inn is a family-run hotel located in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador. This Mediterranean-style hotel offers individually decorated rooms inspired by the colors of the ocean and the marine life of the Galápagos. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, a garden, and an on-site café. The hotel's excellent location makes it an ideal choice for those looking to explore the area.
Hacienda La Danesa
Hacienda La Danesa puts guests in the idyllic countryside at the foot of the Andes, about one hour from Guayaquil. This upscale hacienda takes inspiration from the building’s past as a horse ranch, and it still serves as a fully functional dairy farm. You can still see pinto horses galloping on the grounds. Travelers here appreciate the setting, which invites guests to focus purely on relaxation.
From $1,239
Acacia Galápagos Boutique Hotel
Acacia Galápagos Hotel offers you a friendly, bustling place to stay – although the Galápagos islands are remote, you can still find plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. It’s also not far from wildlife reserves and nature trails that make exploring Santa Cruz so exciting.
From $281
Nicky Amazon Lodge
Explore the unique beauty of the Amazon Rainforest from Cuyabeno, Ecuador. Nicky Amazon Lodge offers you incredible access to the Cuyabeno River —near the lower portion of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. This is sustainable tourism with an authentic flair! Your accommodations are built in the style of traditional jungle huts, but since you are on vacation, you will enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom and shower. Choose from a selection of tours, and explore the Amazon in the manner that best suits your needs. If you're an adventurous family, go ahead and bring the children! They're perfectly welcome; although there is no age restriction, it is advised that they be ages 5 and up to comfortably enjoy themselves.
Mashpi Lodge
Mashpi Lodge offers sophisticated lodging in the midst of a dense jungle. It blends a modern design with sustainable hospitality, and offers an intimate setting with enough accommodations for a total of just 47 guests.
From $1,812
Royal Palm Hotel
Set on 370 acres (150 ha) in the middle of Santa Cruz’s highlands, Royal Palm Hotel offers guests ample opportunity to experience the stunning biodiversity of the Galápagos. The grounds of the hotels are landscaped to show off the area’s native beauty.
From $901
Iguana Crossing
A boutique hotel that doesn’t skimp on luxuries, Iguana Crossing balances state-of-the-art accommodations with an eco-friendly mission in harmony with the island it calls home.
From $552
Anaconda Lodge
Anaconda Island is a magical place of 27 hectares located between the Napo and Arajuno rivers in the heart of the Amazon rainforest of the Napo province in Ecuador. It is a meeting of two ancestral cultures of the Amazon: Kichwa and Waorani, a mystical Island with many stories.
From $400
Nicky Amazon Lodge
Explore the unique beauty of the Amazon Rainforest from Cuyabeno, Ecuador. Nicky Amazon Lodge offers you incredible access to the Cuyabeno River —near the lower portion of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. This is sustainable tourism with an authentic flair! Your accommodations are built in the style of traditional jungle huts, but since you are on vacation, you will enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom and shower. Choose from a selection of tours, and explore the Amazon in the manner that best suits your needs. If you're an adventurous family, go ahead and bring the children! They're perfectly welcome; although there is no age restriction, it is advised that they be ages 5 and up to comfortably enjoy themselves.
From $317
Hotel Solymar
Hotel Solymar prides itself on its views. Every room faces the waterfront, and the friendly animals that visit the hotel patio will allow you an up-close look at some of the island’s indigenous species.
From $306
Samari Spa Hotel
Baños de Agua Santa is a small town set in the lush hills of the Cordillera Oriental. This is a popular destination for adventurous travelers, and an excellent basecamp for hiking in the surrounding forests.
From $290
Swissotel
Swissotel Quito offers 275 upscale rooms and suites, each with a view of either the cityscape or one of the mountains that borders Quito. Use this vantage point for inspiration as you plan your exploration of the city.
From $286
Hacienda Manteles Hotel
Hacienda Manteles puts you in a gorgeous location for exploring Ecuador’s volcanic landscape. You’ll be able to see several impressive volcano peaks from the hotel — including the Tungurahua, Chimborazo and El Altar. It sits on its own 494 acres (200 ha) of cloud forest.
From $234
Hilton Colon Quito
The Hilton Colon Quito is set within the La Mariscal district of Quito. The hotel is in a great location and has reliably comfortable rooms.
From $234
It's more than just having a good time or visiting beautiful places (although that's absolutely a part of it!), it's about being part of a unique experience that stays with you.
