PLACES TO STAY - Eco-friendly
Cambodia
Koh Kong - 4 Rivers Eco Lodge - $$$
Eco-friendly
Opening its doors in January 2010 the 4 Rivers Eco-lodge is a new environmentally friendly resort that captures the imagination while offering the luxury and high-end facilities of a four-star boutique resort. Located in Tatai, next to the Thai border halfway between Bangkok and Phnom...
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China
Longsheng (Longji rice terraces) - Li An Lodge - $$$
Eco-friendly
Li-An Lodge, an entirely wood structure built using the traditional Chinese technique of tongue and groove without a single nail, is located on top of a small mountain, bordering a local village and overlooking lush green rice terraces. The lodge was created by Keren Su, a renowned photographer,...
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Laos
Champasak Province & Wat Phou - Kingfisher Lodge - $$$
Eco-friendly
This lodge is a family run business owned and managed by Massimo from Italy and his wife On, a Lao native. It is an eco-lodge in the true sense, as they run the business in a sustainable way, trying to set an example for others to follow. They demonstrate that it is often easy to change everyday...
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Champasak Province & Wat Phou - La Folie Lodge - $$
Eco-friendly
This new lodge, set in a lush landscape and exotic gardens, is located on Dong Daeng Island, an island in the Mekong River well known for its exceptional natural beauty and unspoilt charm. It sits on a secluded river beach facing towards the historic ruined Khmer temples of Wat Phou and has been...
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Luang Prabang & surrounds - Lao Spirit Resort (15 km from LP) - $$
Eco-friendly
Reached by an interesting 45 minute drive from Luang Prabang the Lao Spirit Resort is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is the first and only resort project that is based on eco-style bungalows and a historic house restoration philosophy. Old houses from the French...
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The Far North - Kamu Lodge - $$$
Eco-friendly
This unique eco property sited on the banks of the Mekong River is located in an area, that prior to its opening was, far from the tourist route. It is accessed by an enchanting three hour cruise upstream from Luang Prabang and surrounded by lush green mountains and paddy fields. The lodge has a...
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The Far North - Chan-a-Mar Resort - $$$
Eco-friendly
The Chan-a-Mar Resort (currently the home of The GreenHeart Foundation) is set amidst impressive scenery in the traditional Northern Lao village of Ban Sophoun, two and half hours road journey from Luang Prabang. When staying overnight the return journey is usually undertaken by a 5 hour boat ride...
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The Far North - Boat Landing Guesthouse - $$
Eco-friendly
The far northern province of Luang Nam Tha is little visited by tourists and whilst it’s far from being the easiest place to get to, the effort is well worth rewarded. Perched on the banks of the Nam Tha River, just 6km from the village of the same name is the extraordinary Boat Landing Guesthouse....
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The Far North - The Akha Experience -3 Days / 2 Nights - $$$
Eco-friendly
Tour route - Nam Tha - Muang Sing – Nam Keo Noi Waterfall – Ban Lao Khao – Ban Phou Yae – Ban Houeinagang – Ban Eu La – Ban Tamee – Ban Nam Hoo – Ban Phiyer – Muang SingThis community-based tour, the "Akha Experience"...
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Vientiane - Ban Pako Eco-Lodge (50km's from Vientiane) - $$
Eco-friendly
This simple lodge, built with natural materials in a Lao-style, has a spectacular view of the Ngum River, forest and the Phu Kha Khouai (Buffalo Horn Mountains). The lodge is perfectly located for “getting away” from Vientiane. Ban Pako took three years to build and was opened in 1995....
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Malaysia
Diving off Sabah - Lankayan Island Resort - $$$
Eco-friendly
This island resort is accessed by a 100 minute boat ride from Sandakan across the Sulu Sea. The unpopulated island is covered by thick tropical island vegetation is ringed by an endless pure white sandy beach which takes under 30 minutes to circumnavigate. The 25 spacious and tastefully...
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Kinabatangan River, Sukau - Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge (formerly Old Ben’s Lodge) - $$
Eco-friendly
This friendly lodge is located deep in the heart of Borneo on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. Each bungalow is divided in to two simple but clean rooms each with an en-suite bathroom and ceiling fan – there is no air conditioning but there are mosquito nets so you can leave your windows...
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Sabah's remote beaches - Gayana Eco Resort - $$$
Eco-friendly
Gayana Eco Resort rests serenely at the edges of a lush jungle forest on a coral reef island off the coast of Borneo. The forty-four over-water, tropical villas are architecturally designed to enhance the soothing sounds of the surf below while capturing the enduring vistas of Mt. Kinabalu on the...
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Turtle Island National Park, Selingan Island - Turtle Island Selingan Lodge - $$$
Eco-friendly
This small lodge is situated on a sand island approximately a one hour boat journey from Sandakan. The rooms are very basic and simple yet clean and functional. Oasis Travel will always try to secure rooms with air conditioning and en-suite bathroom but with so few rooms and the popularity of this...
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Thailand
Bangkok - The Old Bangkok Inn - $$
Eco-friendly
A real Oasis favourite! Old Bangkok Inn is a "boutique inn" that combines the charm of Bangkok's yesteryears with modern amenities and a refreshingly eco-friendly attitude. Conveniently located in Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok's historical and cultural quarters, the Inn...
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Khao Sok National Park - Elephant Hills Jungle Camp - $$
Eco-friendly
Elephant Hills is Thailand’s first luxury jungle camp combining the luxury camp idea of African national parks with Thai tropical forest environment. The 20 tailor-made luxurious tents are set in the largest area of rainforest in Southern Thailand. A night at Elephant Hills is a unique...
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Koh Kood - Soneva Kiri - $$$$$
Eco-friendly
Surrounded by pristine white sandy beaches and alluring turquoise waters this is one of Thailand’s (and in our opinion – the world’s) most awe-inspiring luxury resorts. Set nestled within 40 hectares of pristine rainforest this unique resort is situated on the remote island of Koh...
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Koh Lanta & Koh Jum - Koh Jum Lodge - $$
Eco-friendly
This eco friendly lodge is situated on the island of Koh Jum, between Krabi, Lanta and Phi Phi islands in the area referred as Andaman Triangle or Turquoise Triangle. Koh Jum as a whole is unspoiled and sparsely populated. There are just three small fishing villages with a total population under 1000...
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Koh Yao - Koyao Island Resort - $$$
Eco-friendly
Isolated but still accessible, the resort is surrounded by secluded beaches, rain forests and uninhabited islands. This is an island where the effects of mass tourism is yet to be felt, perfect for those looking for real intimacy and a true island escape. The resort is independently owned and run and...
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Vietnam
Mai Chau - Mai Chau Lodge - $$
Eco-friendly
Mai Chau Lodge is a small boutique property that offers just 15 deluxe rooms and a junior suite. All rooms are extremely comfortable, with en suite facilities and have views of the mountains, lake, pool or the valley.The Lodge’s restaurants offer traditional and international cuisine...
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Sapa - Topas Ecolodge - $$$
Eco-friendly
The newly developed Topas Ecolodge is located 18 km from Sapa, deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains. From each individual lodge there are breathtaking views across the scenic valleys below, which are home to villages of the Tay and Red Dao minorities.The 25 individual stone built lodges have...
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