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TZR 2026 Readers' Choice Awards: Best Eco-Luxury Retreats

They’re redefining what it means to travel consciously.

by Angela Melero

From forest-soaked hideaways to coastal wellness sanctuaries, The Zoe Report Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Eco-Luxury Retreats honors destinations that elevate sustainability without sacrificing style or comfort. This year’s nominees redefine what it means to travel consciously, whether you’re unwinding among the waterfalls and woods at Cascada in Oregon, finding balance and renewal at The Ranch Malibu, or immersing yourself in the holistic heritage of Rancho La Puerta. These retreats prove that mindful design, thoughtful programming, and environmental stewardship can create some of the most restorative and luxurious escapes around the world.

Have questions? Read the official Readers’ Choice rules.

TZR’s readers have spoken, and their favorite Eco-Luxury Retreats of 2026 are:

1. One&Only Mandarina

Riviera Nayarit, MX

What TZR readers love about One&Only Mandarina:

  • One of the most magical places I’ve ever visited. I don’t have words to describe the private beach and the jungle setting.
  • Simply amazing views of the Pacific EVERYWHERE you look. It’s so refreshing to feel this connected to nature while being treated like an A-lister.
  • If there’s a paradise on earth, it’s this rain forest resort. From the ancient spa rituals to hiking to the Sacred Trees, there’s just no place like it.

2. Hotel Fasano Trancoso

Itapororoca Beach, BR

What TZR readers love about Hotel Fasano Trancoso:

  • Hotel Fasano Trancoso offers the perfect connection between nature, beach, and wellness. It’s literally a hidden oasis.
  • My favorite place for an active vacation. Love the feelings of exclusivity and seclusion I get in the heart of Reserva Trancoso.
  • The perfect balance of sustainability and luxury. The architecture is gorgeous, but the beach and surrounding forest are the showstoppers.

3. Cascada

Portland, OR

What TZR readers love about Cascada:

  • I ♥️ the sense of community at Cascada, from the thermal springs to Terra Mae to the beautifully designed hotel rooms. Every time I visit, I leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.
  • Everything at Cascada is fantastic, especially the tranquil Sanctuary and the walk-through rainfall cold plunge in the outdoor area. It’s an otherworldly experience you truly can't find anywhere else in the U.S.!

4. The Lodge at Woodloch

Hawley, PA

5. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Bedwell Sound, BC

6. Playa Viva

Juluchuca, MX

8. Rancho La Puerta

Tecate, MX

9. The Ranch Malibu

Malibu, CA

10. The Ranch Hudson Valley

Sloatsburg, NY

Photos courtesy of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Hotel Fasano Trancoso, Ennismore/Tanveer Badal, Impression Isla Mujeres, The Lodge at Woodloch/Annie Killam, Nimmo BayJeremy Koreski, One&Only Mandarina, Playa Viva/AVABLU, Rancho La Puerta, The Ranch