Sustainable Hotels, Trend for 2025

Hotels significantly impact the world environmentally and socially from construction to operation if not managed carefully. Consequently, many responsible hotels now prioritize sustainability, and many guests choose hotels based on these sustainable practices.

In Thailand, numerous hotels actively pursue sustainability, influencing tourists’ and travelers’ accommodation choices over regular hotels. QoQoon presents 10 sustainable hotels in Thailand, focusing on their eco-friendly service and management, as options for travelers.

Phujaisai Mountain Resort Chiangrai
This Chiang Rai mountain retreat prioritizes simplicity and blends seamlessly with nature. Built with earth and bamboo for natural cooling, rooms are airy and filled with fresh mountain air. Clay pathways wind through shady trees, and the only sounds are nature’s own – no TVs or alarms.

Phu Chaisai features its own terraced vegetable and herb gardens, providing fresh ingredients for the hotel’s dishes, complemented by local seasonal produce. Enjoy locally grown Arabica coffee and tea, and admire the use of hill tribe textiles and crafts in the decor.

More info: phu-chaisai.com

Intercontinental Khao Yai
This unique hotel near Khao Yai National Park Conservation Area, Nakhon Ratchasima, repurposes vintage train carriages, abandoned for over 50 years, into guest rooms. The concept is inspired by Thailand’s first railway line, Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima, dating back to the reign of King Rama V, which served as a gateway to the Northeast.
Nineteen uniquely decorated train carriages have been transformed into one-bedroom villas nestled by a lake amidst lush greenery. This setting evokes a sense of the past when travel was slower and more connected to nature. Decorative railway tracks further enhance the nostalgic ambiance of a bygone era.

More information: khaoyai.intercontinental.com

Keemala Phuket
Phuket’s common image might be crowded beaches, turquoise waters, and Patong’s nightlife. However, not far from the city, there’s a corner of Phuket that feels like another world, nestled amidst green hills. It’s like a “nest” in the treetops, floating above the hustle and bustle and nighttime lights.

Keemala emphasizes the use of natural materials in its construction and decorates its public areas and rooms to be part of nature. Combined with service infused with local cultural touches and seamless environmental conservation, it creates a unique identity unlike any other in Phuket.

More information: keemala.com

137 Pillars Chiangmai
Baan Roi Sao (The House of 100 Pillars) is a historic colonial-style teakwood house in Chiang Mai, dating back over 130 years to the reign of King Rama V. Originally owned by the Borneo Company, a timber firm, it was once managed by Louis T. Leonowens, son of the renowned Anna Leonowens.

Now a 5-star hotel in the Wat Ket Karam district, Baan Roi Sao strongly emphasizes environmental responsibility and conservation. Their policies include a plastic-free laundry service using natural materials, serving water in glass, and energy-efficient air conditioning. Additionally, the hotel creates its own natural mosquito repellent from fallen leaves and branches.

More information: 137pillarshotels.com

Aleenta Hua Hin
Nestled on a tranquil beach in Pranburi, this boutique hotel aims to immerse guests in nature and offer relaxation through the pure sea breeze. The rooms are intentionally without televisions, and the hotel has implemented a no single-use plastic policy since 2018.

Furthermore, the hotel features its own organic vegetable farm and chicken coop to provide fresh ingredients for breakfast. They also have an in-house bakery and organize nature conservation activities for children on the beach. Every morning, monks walk past the hotel, offering guests the opportunity to participate in a traditional alms offering ceremony.

More information: aleenta.com/huahin

Six Senses Samui
Six Senses’ philosophy centers on providing a holistic retreat where guests engage all six senses within the beautiful natural surroundings, creating meaningful experiences while minimizing environmental impact. Six Senses Samui fully embodies this philosophy through its wooden architecture, the use of natural materials and cotton in interior décor, the elimination of single-use plastics, and the provision of filtered water in stainless steel bottles.

At Six Senses, natural products are used in the spa, and many vegetables are grown on-site. The resort employs chemical-free pest control methods. Furthermore, local children are invited for educational visits to inspire them to create their own home gardens, reflecting Six Senses’ consistent commitment to community engagement and connection.

More information: sixsenses.com

Pakasai Resort Krabi
Ecoscape is the core of Pakasai Resort in Ao Nang, Krabi, seamlessly blending nature, sustainability, and local culture. The green of the forests and the blue of the sea create a feeling of relaxation, tranquility, and oneness with nature.

The resort has implemented technology systems that achieve up to 40 percent energy savings through water treatment and heat exchange, utilizing heat generated from air conditioning to warm water. It offers Green Chalet rooms for environmentally conscious guests. Throughout the resort, single-use plastics are avoided, and waste is separated, recycled, and fresh food scraps are composted for use within the resort.

Every element of Pakasai reflects a respect for nature, even encouraging guests to explore by bicycle with complimentary rentals and providing charging stations for electric vehicles.

More information: facebook.com/pakasai

Capella Bangkok
This riverside hotel on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok’s historic Charoenkrung district, implements a sustainability policy focused on the environment, a long-standing priority for the Capella group. This includes energy conservation, eliminating plastic packaging, choosing sustainable products, sourcing organic fruits and vegetables from northern Thailand, and maintaining an on-site greenhouse to grow herbs for their own use. For food waste, the hotel collaborates with a fish farm in Pathum Thani, converting it into pellet feed for freshwater fish.

Beyond environmental concerns, Capella also emphasizes the culture and community surrounding the hotel. In the case of Capella Bangkok, this area boasts a rich history as the city’s first paved road, a trading hub, a port, and a residential area for diverse nationalities, playing a significant role in Thailand’s economy since the early Rattanakosin period. Guests can experience this heritage through curated programs and activities organized by the hotel.

More information: capellahotels.com

Moken Eco Village Phang Nga
Moken Eco Village, Koh Phra Thong: This tranquil island off the coast of Phang Nga, about an hour by longtail boat, remains peaceful with few tourists and is home to many beautiful bird species.

The island resort is designed like a traditional fishing village, featuring several bungalows that are close to nature, simple yet comfortable. Each bungalow is equipped with solar panels to generate sufficient solar power for its needs.
Moken Eco Village closes during the monsoon season, from May to October.

More information: mokenecovillage.com

Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui
Garrya Tongsai Bay, Samui embraces simplicity and minimalism, seamlessly blending modern living with a strong commitment to local environmental conservation and sustainability, all while offering understated luxury. From the outset, their approach involved preserving the existing natural landscape and wildlife during construction, symbolized by a recycled glass sculpture at the entrance highlighting their eco-conscious ethos.

In their daily operations, Garrya enforces a no-plastic policy for staff, utilizes chemical-free cleaning and laundry practices, implements wastewater recycling, cultivates an organic garden, and prioritizes locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, including seafood from local fishermen. Demonstrating a broader community focus, Garrya also supports the Samui Correctional Institution by sourcing spa herbal compresses and cleaning brooms made by inmates undergoing vocational training.

More information: garrya.com