Travel Better: 7 Vegan-Friendly Stays Around the World

No greenwashing, no animal products—just garden-grown menus and conscious hospitality.

As the demand for ethical, sustainable travel grows, more travelers are looking beyond thread counts and infinity pools. They want to know: Who grew the food? Were animals harmed? How much plastic was used?

Vegan-friendly hotels aren’t just about what’s on the menu—they reflect a deeper commitment to sustainability, from cruelty-free furnishings to waste reduction and plant-powered wellness programs. These seven standout stays around the world go beyond buzzwords. They're walking the talk.

Stanford Inn by the Sea – Mendocino, California, USA

Tucked into California’s misty Mendocino coast, Stanford Inn is the gold standard of plant-based hospitality. It’s fully vegan—from the bedding to the on-site restaurant, Ravens, which serves organic meals grown on their property. They offer nutrition classes, eco-adventures like kayaking, and even pet-friendly rooms. It's not just a stay—it's a lifestyle shift.

Why visit?

• Entirely plant-based experience

• Organic, homegrown ingredients

• Emphasis on mental and physical wellness

Mother Earth Vegan Hotel – Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Costa Rica is no stranger to eco-tourism, but Mother Earth Vegan Hotel takes it a step further. Every detail—from chemical-free cleaning products to reclaimed materials—is considered. Their poolside vegan restaurant is as vibrant as the local wildlife, and their rooftop wellness space offers yoga with an ocean view.

Why visit?

• 100% vegan menus

• Solar-powered and low-waste

• Rooftop yoga + sustainable design

In a sea of luxury resorts, Koukoumi stands alone as Mykonos’ first and only fully vegan hotel. It’s a wellness oasis with a cruelty-free spa, fitness coaching, and a fine-dining plant-based restaurant that highlights Mediterranean flavors. All this in a Cycladic setting that feels like a dream.

Why visit?

• Entirely vegan and cruelty-free

• Sustainable architecture and materials

• Holistic wellness offerings

Koukoumi Hotel – Mykonos, Greece

La Vimea – Naturno, Italy

Nestled in the South Tyrolean Alps, La Vimea is Italy’s first vegan hotel. Here, sustainability is both silent and powerful: the natural swimming pond, the in-room yoga mats, the farm-to-table dishes with ingredients plucked from their biodynamic garden. Peace, quiet, and purpose.

Why visit?

• 100% vegan and alcohol-free

• Biodynamic gardens and natural pond

• Peaceful setting for deep rest and reconnection

Palmaïa – The House of AïA – Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Luxury, but conscious. Palmaïa is a beachfront wellness resort that offers plant-based fine dining, holistic rituals, and zero single-use plastics. Every suite is cruelty-free, and their Architects of Life program brings together healers and practitioners for breathwork, sound healing, and more.

Why visit?

• All-inclusive plant-based dining

• Wellness rituals and holistic therapies

• Oceanfront suites with sustainability built in

Aro Ha – Glenorchy, New Zealand

For those craving detox and digital disconnection, Aro Ha in New Zealand’s Southern Alps is the blueprint. Days are structured around mindfulness, hiking, plant-based meals, and cold plunges. It’s a luxury retreat that reminds you what really matters—presence, nature, simplicity.

Why visit?

• Structured wellness programs

• Nutrient-dense, vegan cuisine

• Designed for regeneration—inside and out

These aren’t just hotels with vegan menus. They are ecosystems of care—for animals, the Earth, and the people who walk through their doors. Choosing to stay at one of these places is more than a travel decision—it’s a vote for a more thoughtful, kinder, and regenerative world.

So next time you book a trip, ask yourself:
Does your hotel reflect your values?

Location Tag: USA, Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Indonesia

Fivelements Retreat – Bali, Indonesia

Set along Bali’s sacred Ayung River, Fivelements blends ancient Balinese healing with modern plant-based wellness. Their award-winning restaurant serves locally sourced, organic vegan cuisine, and every element—from bamboo architecture to ceremonial healing—is rooted in respect for nature.

Why visit?

• Healing retreats and sacred ceremonies

• Locally sourced, innovative vegan cuisine

• Deep connection to Balinese cultural wisdom

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