The world’s best hotels for vegetarians and vegans: eat, stay, love
Plant-based delights and holistic wellness offerings are at the heart of these properties deeply connected to their local communities.
As we become increasingly aware about climate issues, travellers look more and more for accommodations that have a deep connection with the planet. It’s no surprise that eco-friendly hotels that have been designed to sit as one with the earth are becoming popular. So too, those of us who choose a plant-based lifestyle seek to stay at places where more than a tomato pasta is offered on the menu. The best hotels for vegetarians and vegans can be found across the globe and serve not only wonderful epicurean delights but a range of health and wellness experiences rooted in nature.
The world’s best hotels for vegetarians and vegans
1. The Farm at San Benito | Batangas, the Philippines
Based on its five pillars: Diagnose, Cleanse, Nourish, Repair, and Sustain, The Farm at San Benito is a holistic wellness resort hidden away in Batangas. Just 90 minutes south of the Philippines’ capital of Manila, here guests can escape and rejuvenate amid 51 hectares of verdant jungle.
The goal is to restore visitors to a state of balance and to “pave the path towards optimum holistic wellness.” This is achieved through integrative medical service, plant-based cuisine, mindful movement, and the healing environment of the farm itself.
A selection of suites and villas, many with private swimming pools and gardens, can be found across the property. Unsurprisingly, a farm-to-table concept is at the heart of ALIVE!’s menu with vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options in abundance.
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2. Fivelements | Bali, Indonesia
This award-winning eco retreat is nestled on the banks of Bali’s Ayung River, and is rooted in the ancient healing traditions of Indonesia. If it’s a peaceful sanctuary that blends healing with mindful movement such as yoga and plant-based delights that you’re looking for – you’ve found the perfect spot.
Sakti Dining Room serves dishes crafted with love and curated with optimal nutrition in mind. Expect colourful and flavoursome offerings based on seasonality with products supplied from local farms.
Choose from a range of different wellness programmes during your stay, including Health and Fitness, Balinese Healing, and Sacred Arts retreats.
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3. Hotel Sturm | Mellrichstadt, Germany
The Rhön offers the backdrop for Hotel Sturm, a property surrounded by forests and a rich plant and animal life. At the heart of the hotel is Otto’s, an organic slow food restaurant where innovative dishes are crafted from local ingredients and served alongside organic wines, beers, and spirits.
Revitalise mind and body at Rhön Spa, where a herbal sauna, a fresh air grotto, and the House of Silence await once you’ve completed your massage or treatment. Take a plunge in the natural swimming pond, wander barefoot in the gardens, and experience outdoor yoga and meditation sessions.
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4. Hoy | Paris, France
Promoting an environmentally friendly way of life, Hoy is the perfect spot for vegetarians and vegans to land when in Paris. Japanese binchotan charcoal purifies the water on offer and locally made organic beauty products can be found in every guestroom.
Dine at MESA de HOY where a fully plant-based menu is inspired by Latin American cuisine and made from locally sourced ingredients. Be sure to sign up for a workshop during your stay, each themed around spiritual practices, eco-friendly tips, and creativity.
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5. Ovolo Central | Hong Kong
Smack-bang in the middle of the buzzing Soho and Lan Kwai Fong districts of Hong Kong, Ovolo Central is an eclectic hotel with good design at its heart. Rooms here are spacious for Hong Kong standards and come complete with free mini bar to ensure you’re never hungry.
What makes this a great option for vegetarians and vegans is not only its location but the on-site restaurant Veda. Helmed by Raul Tronco Calahorra, expect a selection of hearty vegetable forward delights and a kitchen that prioritises minimising waste and sustainable practices.
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6. Mother Earth Vegan Hotel | Tamarindo, Costa Rica
A short walk from lovely Tamarindo Beach, Mother Earth Vegan Hotel is a modern paradise for plant-based fans. Each of the 14 spacious rooms are decorated with bespoke energy paintings to increase the good vibes and include private terraces for lazy days of relaxation.
Perched next to the saltwater pool, the hotel’s restaurant serves a range of vegan dishes with breakfast also included in the room rate. The rooftop yoga and healing studio, complete with ocean views, is where you want to head to balance mind, body, and spirit with classes available for all levels.
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7. Vegan Agrivilla I Pini | Tuscany, Italy
Home to just 11 elegant lodgings and surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and permaculture gardens, Vegan Agrivilla I Pini is the perfect Tuscan getaway. For hundreds of years, the villa has provided shelter for pilgrims along the Via Francigena, with sustainable stewardship of the land a top priority.
In 2018, the villa was transformed into an exclusively vegan hotel and organic farmhouse. From the construction materials to the seasonal cuisine, an eco-conscious approach imbues every corner of this retreat. Expect rustic interiors in the guestrooms and creative yet uncomplicated vegan menus to further your meditative stay.
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8. Villa Vegana | Mallorca, Spain
One of the very first entirely vegan hotels in Europe, Villa Vegana opened its doors in 2013 and hasn’t looked back since. Located on the island of Palma and offering views to the Tramuntana Mountains, this is a wonderful place to get back to nature – complete with free roaming animals (including resident pig Trudi).
With just four rooms and four suites, this 15th century manor house is certainly boutique in nature but exists within 30,000sq-m of conservation land. An international array of vegan dishes are served up daily from the kitchen with the room-rate inclusive of breakfast too.
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