Bali's Best Eco-Hotels: Top 12 Spots

In an era of growing environmental responsibility, hotels around the world are actively implementing innovative practices to meet new sustainability standards while providing an appropriate level of comfort for their guests. Bali is no exception. In their commitment to environmental stewardship, local hotels are investing in modern energy sources, focusing on water conservation, and waste recycling. If you share eco-friendly values, then this selection of Bali hotels is just for you!

Alila Villas Uluwatu

Ulaman Eco Luxury Retreat

This luxury resort in Tabanan has won numerous awards and accolades for its commitment to sustainability. It was built using eco-friendly materials, including bamboo and a blend of natural ingredients such as earth, sand, lime, and gravel. A farm-to-table concept, an organic garden, filtered tap water, and a custom-built hydro-turbine system are just a few of the eco-friendly initiatives incorporated into the hotel's grounds.

• 20 contemporary villas. Striking bamboo structures, rising above the ground, boast exquisite interiors and cozy terraces. Some villas feature plunge pools.
• Dining at Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort is a culinary journey, combining the best traditions of Balinese, Asian, and Western cuisine with modern healthy eating trends. The menu includes international and local delicacies, as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
• The hotel offers a treehouse spa, the only one of its kind in Bali, a yoga chalet, a seawater pool, a tennis court, and a bio-filtration lake.

Ulaman Eco Luxury Retreat

Alila Villas Uluwatu

Alila Villas Uluwatu is the first resort in Indonesia to receive certification from EarthCheck, the world's largest sustainable tourism certification program. The resort's signature flat lava rock roofs absorb heat and help minimize energy consumption. Furthermore, the resort has implemented a recycling program, eliminated the use of single-use plastics, and produces its own drinking water using a purification system.

• Villas, starting at 290 square meters, are oases of luxury and tranquility. Designed with guests' comfort in mind, each room features an open floor plan, exquisite interiors, and a private pool.
• Alila restaurants offer a wide selection of Indonesian and international cuisine prepared with seasonal and organic ingredients.
• Holistic wellness based on time-tested Balinese practices, swimming in a 50-meter cliffside pool overlooking the ocean, yoga classes, and a wide range of sightseeing and cultural activities.

Alila Villas Uluwatu

Soori Bali

This eco-resort, located in the Tabanan district, was designed by a world-renowned architect, built with local materials, and is EarthCheck certified. The hotel utilizes efficient lighting systems and reduces water consumption by using water-saving fixtures in the bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchen.

• The collection of stylish villas and residences is crowned by the impressive 10-bedroom Soori Estate, which comfortably accommodates up to 20 adults.
• The restaurants use fresh produce from nearby farms and spices from their own garden. The menu includes local dishes as well as premium Western cuisine.
• Guests can enjoy a spa, infinity pool, bar, conference room, 24-hour gym, and library. Cultural, wellness, and spiritual journeys are organized for guests. Younger guests can enjoy a series of engaging activities, including kite making and flying, clay crafting, cookie baking, and a fascinating journey into the world of exotic butterflies.

Soori Bali

Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa

The 5-star resort is part of the Bali Barat National Park and meets the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard.

• Nestled in the forest and surrounded by mangroves, the villas offer guests a high level of comfort, including personal butler service.
• The restaurants offer fresh seafood, Indonesian, Asian, and international cuisine, accompanied by picturesque views of the park and ocean.
• The hotel boasts a five-story observation deck, the largest infinity pool in the area, located at the Octagon Ocean Club, and a private cruise pier, which serves as a launching point for exploring the underwater world. Plataran Menjangan also offers a wide range of water sports and opportunities to explore the National Park's wildlife.

Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa

Bali Eco Stay

This 4-star hotel, surrounded by rice fields and Balinese jungle, offers a tranquil retreat in complete harmony with nature. Filtered spring water from Mount Batukaru is rich in minerals and nutrients and safe for consumption. The swimming area features a natural stone pool, untreated with chemicals. The hotel also has a strict no-bottle policy.

• Eight cozy bungalows, surrounded by rice fields, ponds, and jungle, combine Balinese design with natural charm. Each room is decorated with natural materials and equipped with everything necessary for maximum guest comfort, including a water cooler.
• The menu is dominated by organic dishes, which promote not only health but also environmental well-being. Fish and poultry are raised on local organic farms, and fruits, vegetables, and spices are sourced from the hotel's own garden, which is accessible to the public.
• Bali Eco Stay invites guests to a variety of activities set amidst the picturesque Balinese landscape, from yoga classes to jungle walks.

Bali Eco Stay

Mason Elephant Park & Lodge

This unique hotel, winner of the "World's Best Luxury Eco-Safari Lodge" award, offers an extraordinary experience of staying among Sumatran elephants. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and Christian Bale have stayed here.

• The hotel comprises 30 rooms, bungalows, and suites, surrounded by a manicured garden. Some rooms include the service of an elephant driver, who will be at your doorstep whenever you wish to explore the jungle.
• Guests of the lodge have exclusive access to the elephant park and botanical garden, a bar, a gym, and a wellness spa, as well as a dedicated elephant viewing terrace. Activities include elephant bathing, a night safari, and dinner in a palm grove on the shore of the lake. The park also features a museum boasting a complete replica of a mammoth skeleton and an elephant art gallery.

Mason Elephant Park & Lodge

Six Senses Uluwatu

This 5-star clifftop resort embodies a philosophy of connecting with nature and respect for the environment, offering a premium experience in an atmosphere of luxury and tranquility. The hotel actively implements initiatives aimed at reducing energy and water consumption and recycling waste. Specifically, in 2023, over 4,000 liters of used kitchen oil were converted into biodiesel.

• Guests can enjoy accommodation in 28 suites and penthouses, as well as 75 cliffside villas with pools. A stunning 50-meter cliff-edge pool overlooks the ocean.
• The resort boasts its own organic garden, which supplies the restaurants and bar with the freshest ingredients. The menu includes international dishes, Japanese cuisine, and premium steaks.
• Vacationers can enjoy a wide range of activities on the resort's grounds, as well as interesting excursions to nearby islands.

Six Senses Uluwatu

Sarinbuana Eco Lodge

The 3-star eco-friendly Sarinbuana Eco Lodge is also worth a visit. Situated on the slopes of Mount Batukaru, a 15-minute walk from the tropical forest, the hotel makes numerous efforts to minimize its environmental impact. Eliminating chemical cleaning products and single-use plastics, using energy-saving LED lamps, conserving water, and planting trees to combat erosion on the slopes, recycling used oil into candles, treating wastewater, and installing ant moats to prevent insects from entering the building are just a few of the hotel's sustainability efforts.

• Cozy jungle bungalows and treehouses are designed to complement the natural terrain. Wood harvested on the hotel grounds and in the surrounding area was used for the buildings and furniture.
• The menu features authentic Balinese dishes featuring herbs, fruits, and vegetables from the hotel's own garden. The coffee is top-notch organic. Food is prepared primarily to order using mountain spring water and is microwave-free.
• Guests can swim in a natural pool, visit a steam sauna, practice yoga, join in the planting and harvesting of rice, pruning coffee or cocoa, learn the basics of wood and limestone carving, make a bamboo flute, go on a light walk or a long hike through the tropical forest.

Sarinbuana Eco Lodge

Fivelements Retreat

Fivelements Retreat is an oasis of tranquility and harmony near Ubud, embodying the ideal of a balanced lifestyle. This award-winning eco-wellness resort offers not only luxurious accommodations but also a deep connection with nature, unique eco-initiatives, and opportunities for spiritual development.

• The suites feature plunge pools and terraces, decorated in a natural style and adorned with antique features.
• The restaurant offers plant-based epicurean cuisine. Guests can choose from a chef-designed tasting menu consisting of 3, 5, or 7 courses.
• To replenish vitality, the hotel offers a signature cleansing program that includes Balinese healing rituals, yoga and meditation classes, gym access, and other activities.

Fivelements Retreat

Bambu Indah

The name of this luxury boutique hotel in Ubud translates as "beautiful bamboo." It aptly captures the atmosphere of the place, as the hotel consists of a collection of unique houses crafted from organic bamboo and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. The resort has successfully combined world-class service with environmental awareness. It features a special ventilation system that minimizes carbon emissions, as well as a dedicated lighting and water filtration system. Bambu Indah adheres to a plastic-free policy, offering banana leaves as plates and papaya stems as straws.

• Guests can enjoy six authentic houses overlooking spring-fed pools by the river and four secluded clifftop villas. Each house has a unique design and its own name.
• The Warung restaurant, overlooking the Ayung River, treats guests to cuisine made primarily from local, organic ingredients. The cliffside bar offers a menu of drinks paired with grilled dishes and beautiful views of the surrounding area.
• For relaxation, the hotel offers a variety of massages. For a more active holiday, there are hiking, cycling, excursions, and workshops available.

Bambu Indah

Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort

This 5-star resort, located on a coffee plantation, was one of the first Green Globe participants in Bali and received the prestigious Travelife Gold Certification in 2023, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable tourism. The hotel does not use single-use plastics, operates a solar power plant, collects rainwater, which covers a significant portion of its water needs, recycles all wastewater at a treatment plant, sorts waste to fertilize the plantation, and hosts eco-seminars for guests.

• Guests are accommodated in spacious suites and villas, many of which are equipped with private pools and jacuzzis.
• The resort invites you to immerse yourself in a world of flavors where Asian traditions meet international notes at MiMPi restaurant, discover Balinese cuisine at Warung Bongkot, and enjoy a cup of organic coffee during a plantation tour.
• Activities offered include hiking tours to waterfalls, mountain lakes, ancient temples and rice fields, cycling tours and horse riding.

Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort

Camaya Bali

This small eco-resort, located 90 minutes from Ubud, offers an unforgettable holiday in an atmosphere of tranquility and unity with nature.

• Nirvana's five one-of-a-kind bamboo houses and villas blend harmoniously into the surrounding landscape and accommodate 2 to 4 guests. While not air-conditioned, the houses feature an open floor plan to ensure natural airflow.
• The hotel has an on-site restaurant serving homemade Balinese dishes.
• Activities include rice terrace treks, river rafting, visits to Besakih Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall, yoga classes, and Canang classes, where guests can learn to make Balinese offerings with locals.

Camaya Bali