The most luxury sustainable hotels in Bali

Soori Bali is first on our list of resorts that are great for a luxury eco-stay in Bali. Boasting modern architecture that perfectly complements its natural surroundings, this is a place that has been designed with meticulous detail – and the finished results pay off. You’ll love lapping up the luxury of your private villa and the onsite wellness spa.

But despite its splendour, Soori Bali also has a big focus on sustainability. It doesn’t just look pretty, the resort’s entire infrastructure was built with eco-friendly initiatives in mind, from its plumbing system to the angles and directions in which the buildings were designed. In fact, Soori Bali is certified by the EC3 Global EarthCheck Standard for Building, Planning and Design. 

Here are some of the eco-friendly steps the resort has taken: 

• The buildings are heated and cooled using the natural methods of indigenous volcanic rock and vegetation.
• Fitted with carefully positioned low-mercury lighting to minimise energy consumption.   
• Uses water-efficient appliances in bathrooms, kitchens, and resort facilities.
• Works closely with neighbouring farmers and built designated foot access to minimise disruption to rice paddies.

Taking a prime spot on the ever-popular Seminyak Beach, The Legian Bali provides a luxury eco-stay with a lively edge. When you’re not sipping Mojitos at the beachfront spa or taking a stroll along the shore, you’ll be discovering impressive things about the resort’s efforts in sustainability. Who said learning can’t be fun?

The Legian Bali is passionate about protecting Bali’s vulnerable environment and they invite you to support the local communities in order to play your part. It’s also the first Indonesian hotel to become a member of the NOW Force for Good Alliance.

Here are some of the eco-friendly steps the resort has taken: 

• Has a zero-plastic policy. 
• Introducing a water bottling plant that supplies guests with drinking water (still or sparkling) in glass bottles. 
• Works closely with local environmental organisations.

Next on our list is COMO Shambhala Estate. In addition to being a health and wellbeing retreat, this resort also places huge importance on sustainability. Everything here feels wholesome.

By day you’ll take part in all sorts of wellness-focussed activities like yoga or hiking and by night, you’ll reenergize with plates of nutritious food and wash it down with freshly-squeezed juices, all whilst learning about the resort’s long-term goals of minimising impacts on Bali’s local environment. You're invited to participate in its green initiatives open-mindedly. Operating with sustainability in mind is what drives this resort forward.

Here are some of the eco-friendly steps the resort has taken: 

• Committed to reducing all uses of non-renewable materials 
• Manages water and energy consumption with eco-friendly systems, fixtures, and fittings. 
• Sources fresh food locally to support local farmers and communities. 

The beautiful Amandari is last on our list of resorts great for a luxury eco-stay. An adventurous trip here is all about relaxing in the glorious Indian sunshine and soaking up the rich culture of Ubud, the beautiful town in which the resort resides and a real mecca for creative travellers. 

But not only will you discover Ubud’s rich cultural goings-on, you’ll also learn about the resort’s ethos of protecting the planet that we all share. In fact, Amandari is a place that’s been taking sustainability seriously for over 30 years. It’s got all sorts of initiatives in place that aim to fight against the eco-challenges the world is currently facing.

Here are some of the eco-friendly steps the resort has taken: 

• Preserves and protects a variety of local fauna.
• Invests in clean beach initiatives and local sea turtle conservation projects.
• Fitted with energy-efficient LED lighting.
• Grows all sorts of organic produce in its own on-site herb and vegetable garden.
• Educates younger guests all about sustainability at Aman’s Nature Discovery Centre.

Why is sustainable tourism so important?
Tourism and environmental sustainability don’t exactly go hand in hand. A destination gaining popularity is a double-edged sword, often the more tourists that visit a place like Bali for its natural beauty, the more damage is caused to its precious environment, whether it’s litter-scattered beaches or disappearing coral worsened by snorkelers touching the species or even tearing bits off to take home. That’s an absolute no-no!

Thankfully, so many of Bali’s best five-star hotels have made sustainability part of their DNA. So, it’s our responsibility as travellers to do our research around what hotels are taking responsibility too. 

What can you do to travel responsibly? 
Some of the most important things you can do as a responsible traveller include:

• Opting for the most eco-friendly accommodation
• Minimise your use of natural resources and never leave litter behind. 
• Never disturb fauna and flora when hiking, swimming, cycling, etc.
• Take eco-friendly transportation wherever possible.