When you are faced with the breathtaking landscape of eco-boutique hotel Instants d'Absolu - Ecolodge and Spa in France and the striking scenery of the Great Thar Desert, home to The Serai Jaisalmer, you can understand why the owners have so conscientiously ensured the least impact on their surroundings as possible and made sure that their property blends with the natural surroundings.
It is out of sheer respect for the environment that these small boutique hotels have been conceived, maintaining the luxury, service and style you would expect of a Chic Retreat while working to minimise their environmental impact, so browse our collection to find your top environmentally-friendly luxury hotel.
Relais Vedetta - Tuscany, Italy
Relais Vedetta is a small boutique hotel in Maremma, southern Tuscany. A deep terracotta red, this stylish chic retreat stands against acres of woodland & olive groves, and inside are just 7 suites, each with a charming & distinctive style.
Stonehurst Place - Atlanta, USA
Stonehurst Place is Atlanta's first eco-friendly boutique b & b. This wonderfully renovated house, with just 5 romantic rooms & suites, is over a century old and offers a gorgeous blend of original features and modern art & furnishings.
AfroChic Diani - Mombasa, Kenya
AfroChic Diani is a newly opened luxury lodge on the Kenyan coast. This beautiful boutique villa has just 10 suites and is perfect for a relaxing stay after a safari. A peaceful hotel by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Amara Selous - Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Hidden along the Ruaha river Amara Selous is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the Selous Game Reserve. Designed to suit every traveller (children welcome) this gorgeous camp features 12 stunning suites in the heart of Tanzania.
Antik Zeytin Hotel - Bodrum, Turkey
Antik Zeytin Hotel is a small luxury hotel in Turkey, where the simple pleasures in life are the priority; baking bread in an ancient stone oven, producing your own olive oil, taking a dip in the outdoor pool or enjoying a day exploring by boat.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha Coffee Lodge is a luxury lodge located by the towering Mount Meru in Tanzania. Nestled amid coffee bushes and lavender plants, this luxury bolthole is a great place from which to embark on a memorable journey through Arusha National Park.
Baraka Point Estate - Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Baraka Point Estate is an exclusive beach estate on Virgin Gorda, the British Virgin Islands. Enjoy soft sandy beaches, spectacular views, a pool, a spa, a boat, great food, 5 luxurious suites, 4 twin rooms and a dedicated staff of 8, all for exclusive use.
Can Rigall - Pyrenees, Languedoc, France
Can Rigall is a magnificent medieval estate, located on the Pyrenean slopes which has been lovingly restored and turned into one of the most innovative eco-conscious boutique hotels in Europe. It is, as the owners rightly say, a spectacular secret with unsurpassed views of the Pyrenees and is ideal for couples, families and friends who are looking for something with a certain Je ne sais quoi!
Casa Talia - Sicily, Italy
Sleep, eat and relax at this magical Chic Retreat in the heart of Modica, South East Sicily. Casa Talia has just 6 rooms and has been beautifully restored using traditional local materials. As we always say at Chic Retreats...Small is beautiful.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort at Bedwell River - Vancouver Island, Canada
Rustic luxury is probably the best way to describe this small luxury hotel in the form of 20 white canvas deluxe guest and family tents. The Outpost features a spa and dining tents giving guests a super luxurious 'camping' experience.
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