Top 10 hotels named best eco-friendly in Vietnam.

Vietnam Authority of National Tourism has awarded the Best Green Hotel Award to 10 properties dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development, utilizing recycled products and implementing energy-saving measures.

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Criteria for the Best Green (Environmentally Friendly) Hotel Award, granted last month, included service quality, product diversity, environmental friendliness, promotion of Vietnam’s image, and technology integration.

1. Ana Mandara Cam Ranh Resort

Located in Bai Dai, Khanh Hoa Province, Ana Mandara Cam Ranh was named “Best Eco-Friendly Resort” in Vietnam, thanks to its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Inspired by the fishing village culture of central Vietnam, the resort blends local materials and design to harmonize with its natural surroundings, minimizing the environmental impact on the mountainous and coastal landscape.

The resort employs eco-conscious measures, such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction, rainwater recycling, and organic waste treatment.

2. Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island

The resort, located in the heart of Phu Quoc Island, is environmentally friendly thanks to its commitment to sustainable development.

The resort uses Accoya wood panels and stone walls that naturally regulate temperature, helping to reduce energy consumption.

More than 80% of the area is covered by multi-layered gardens, blending with the natural landscape, minimizing encroachment on the coastal ecosystem of Phu Quoc.

3. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

The hotel has been awarded Green Globe certification, a global standard that recognizes efforts to protect the environment, social responsibility and positive impact on the community.

It also received the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award for initiatives to reduce its “carbon footprint” and conserve resources.

4. Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi

This 5-star French-style boutique hotel, located in the heart of Hanoi, is dedicated to the Planet 21 initiative, a global program focused on sustainable development.

The hotel strives to reduce its environmental impact, protect resources, and support local communities.

In line with these goals, the property features energy-saving lighting and encourages guests to reuse towels and bed linen to minimize water and energy consumption.

In addition, recycling bins are provided in hotel rooms to promote waste reduction and sustainability.

5. Hotel Majestic Saigon

Operating since 1925, this iconic hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City is committed to sustainable tourism, aligning with Vietnam’s growing eco-conscious tourism trend.

The hotel integrates green initiatives such as using recycled water bottles and a program to reuse towels and bed sheets.

Situated along the Saigon River, the hotel prioritizes preserving the natural landscape through eco-friendly design.

Guests are also encouraged to participate in sustainable activities, including bike or walking tours of historical sites, further promoting eco-tourism and environmental responsibility.

6. Azerai La Residence Hue

Stretching over 200 meters along the banks of the Perfume River, the 90-year-old Azerai Hotel features 122 rooms with a simple yet modern design.

Through its sustainability program, the hotel prioritizes responsible development and operational practices to protect the river environment and Hue’s ecosystem, while minimizing its carbon footprint.

Energy-saving measures, such as efficient lighting systems and water resource management, are implemented throughout the property.

The hotel produces its own bottled drinking water, further supporting its commitment to sustainability.

7. Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort

Rooms at Silk Sense Hoi An are designed to harness natural energy sources, eliminating plastic usage and replacing it with eco-friendly materials like ceramic and glass.

Through these efforts, the resort aims to contribute to a more sustainable future for both the environment and its surrounding communities.

8. Victoria Chau Doc

Located along the banks of the Hau River in the Mekong Delta, the French colonial-style resort is committed to environmental protection through the Travelife program, an international sustainability certification that evaluates its impact on the environment, community, cultural heritage, and local economy.

The hotel offers eco-tours and walking tours, promoting sustainable travel by encouraging guests to explore the area by bicycle or on foot.

This commitment to sustainability enhances the guest experience while preserving the beauty of the surrounding region.

9. Champa Island Nha Trang

Inspired by Cham architecture, the resort is located on an island in the heart of Nha Trang.

The resort is dedicated to sustainable development by reducing plastic waste and promoting a green lifestyle, all while contributing to the protection of the Nha Trang Bay ecosystem.

The resort uses alternative products such as paper cups, cloth bags, and sugarcane bagasse boxes, helping to create jobs for the local community and support green economic growth.

Additionally, it prioritizes the use of local ingredients in its cuisine, supporting local farmers and minimizing transportation-related environmental impacts.

10. H’mong Village

Nestled in the heart of the Dong Van Stone Plateau, one of the top green tourism destinations, this resort has earned the prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel award.

The resort incorporates sustainable materials such as earthen houses, yin-yang tiles, grass roofing, and paving stones, blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings.

The property is surrounded by a diverse green landscape, further enhancing its commitment to the environment.

As part of its eco-tourism initiative, each guest participating in the program plants a tree, contributing to environmental protection, supporting biodiversity, and helping prevent erosion in the stone plateau.

Source: VNExpress.

Photos: Collected.