Which Travel + Leisure Top 100 hotels are the most high-vibe?
Quick answer
It depends on the trip. If you want a beach plus most of yoga, juice, horses and hiking, look at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (No. 44), Rosewood Miramar Beach (No. 24) or Le Barthélemy (No. 100). For a farm-to-table mountain stay with horses and trails, Hotel Belmar (No. 33) and The Lodge at Blue Sky (No. 30) scored highest. For rainforest and certified sustainability, choose Nayara Tented Camp (No. 28). For a remote beach with a working farm, Cap Karoso (No. 53) or Awasi Santa Catarina (No. 66) fit. Ranks are as of October 2026.
Travel + Leisure published its World's Best Awards 2026 Top 100 Hotels in July 2026, based on reader votes. High Vibe Vacay kept T+L's rank and scored all 100 hotels on six values using hotels' own pages and certifier listings.
What does "high vibe" mean in this ranking?
A hotel is "high vibe" when it shows public evidence of all six values below. Each value is scored 0 (no public evidence found), 1 (present or partial) or 2 (strong and verified), for a total out of 12.
A hotel is "high vibe" when it shows public evidence of all six values below.
- Connection with Nature: the hotel sits in or beside a protected area, reserve, wild coast, forest or mountains, and guests spend time outdoors.
- Vibrant Food: organic produce is available, ideally from an on-site farm or garden, with dark leafy greens, fresh or cold-pressed juices, alkaline options and plant-forward dishes.
- Local and Sustainable: the hotel documents local sourcing, conservation or community programs.
- Conscious Movement: yoga, hiking, horseback riding or other mindful activity is offered on site or as a guided outing.
- Inspires Awe and Wonder: the setting includes a landscape, wildlife or view of unusual scale or rarity.
- Clean Energy: LEED certification, on-site solar or other renewable power, or a verified eco-certification such as Green Globe, EarthCheck, Green Key or GSTC. Hot springs do not count.
Which high-vibe Top 100 hotels can a High Vibe Vacay advisor book through preferred partners?
These hotels scored well and are listed with Marriott's luxury brands (booked directly) or with Classic Vacations, a luxury wholesaler. T+L ranks are as of October 2026.
1. Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 33 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 11/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: horses and hiking · Favorite features: 4/5
- Why it fits: Monteverde cloud-forest hotel with its own organic farm (Finca Madre Tierra), a juice bar, yoga, countryside horseback rides and a nature trail. It held Costa Rica's top CST sustainability level from 2011 to 2024 and uses solar water heating.
- High vibe food: Produce from the hotel's organic farm and fresh juices from the on-site juice bar; plant-forward plates are easy to build. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Hotel Belmar sustainability page and homepage. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
2. The Lodge at Blue Sky, Park City, Utah
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 30 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 10/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: horses and hiking · Favorite features: 4/5
- Why it fits: A working ranch above Park City with yoga, horseback riding and guided hikes, plus Gracie's Farm, an organic, regenerative, no-till farm.
- High vibe food: Vegetables from Gracie's Farm and fresh juices on the wellness itinerary. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Auberge fact sheet and social-purpose page. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
3. Zadun Los Cabos, San José del Cabo, Mexico
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 44 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Yes · Bonus: hiking · Favorite features: 4/5
- Why it fits: Beachfront desert-and-sea reserve with yoga, desert hikes, cold-pressed juices and Green Key certification.
- High vibe food: Cold-pressed juices and smoothies, and the El Huerto organic-farm concept. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Marriott luxury (STARS) + Classic Vacations
- Sources: Ritz-Carlton dining, wellness and overview pages. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
4. Ta'aktana, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 6 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 10/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: hiking · Favorite features: 3/5
- Why it fits: Private-beach resort at the gateway to Komodo National Park with yoga, guided treks, and Green Globe certification.
- High vibe food: Kebunku, the on-site chef's garden, plus produce from local organic farmers. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Marriott luxury (STARS)
- Sources: Marriott property and dining pages; Indonesia Expat interview. Official site
5. Nayara Tented Camp, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 28 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 10/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: horses and hiking · Favorite features: 3/5
- Why it fits: Rainforest tents inside the Arenal area with yoga, hikes and horseback excursions. Green Globe certified.
- High vibe food: On-site organic gardens under the resort's Cero Kilómetros sourcing approach. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Nayara Tented Camp Discover page; Green Globe. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
6. Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito, California

- T+L 2026 rank: No. 24 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 6/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: horses and hiking · Favorite features: 4/5
- Why it fits: Montecito beachfront with yoga in the fitness studio, guided beach horseback rides and guided hikes in the nearby Los Padres mountains.
- High vibe food: Organic items on the Revere Room menu. Fresh juice was not confirmed on the live menu. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Rosewood Miramar wellness and experiences pages. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
7. Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, St. Bart's
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 100 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 6/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Yes · Bonus: hiking · Favorite features: 4/5
- Why it fits: Beachfront on Grand Cul-de-Sac bay in St. Barts with beach yoga and island hiking trails nearby.
- High vibe food: A green juice and fresh fruit juices on the Le Turquoise beach menu. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Le Barthélemy menu PDF and wellness pages. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
8. Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Jalisco, Mexico
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 31 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: hiking · Favorite features: 3/5
- Why it fits: Beachfront inside a 3,000-acre private nature reserve on the Costalegre coast, where only 2% of the land will ever be developed. Resident biologists lead hikes; yoga and Rancho Lola, the resort's own farm, round it out.
- High vibe food: Produce from Rancho Lola, the on-site farm. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Four Seasons Tamarindo homepage, spa and sustainability pages. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
9. Mandapa, Bali, Indonesia
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 45 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: none verified · Favorite features: 2/5
- Why it fits: Ubud river-valley reserve with its own rice terraces and organic garden, yoga and Green Globe certification.
- High vibe food: Garden produce and Juiceology juice blends at The Pool Bar. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Marriott luxury (STARS) + Classic Vacations
- Sources: Green Globe; Ritz-Carlton dining page. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
10. Joali Maldives, Raa Atoll, Maldives
- T+L 2026 rank: No. 3 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: none verified · Favorite features: 1/5
- Why it fits: Maldives island with a 100% organic Chef's Garden and EarthCheck Gold certification.
- High vibe food: Vegetables, fruit and herbs from the organic Chef's Garden. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: JOALI sustainability and CSR report. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
11. Six Senses Yao Noi, Yao Noi, Thailand

- T+L 2026 rank: No. 21 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: none verified · Favorite features: 1/5
- Why it fits: Hillside resort in Phang Nga Bay with an organic garden, a mushroom hut and yoga.
- High vibe food: Organic garden and mushroom-hut produce. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Six Senses Yao Noi sustainability page. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
12. Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

- T+L 2026 rank: No. 31 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: none verified · Favorite features: 1/5
- Why it fits: Clifftop Bali resort, EarthCheck Platinum certified, with an organic garden and yoga.
- High vibe food: Organic-garden produce and a zero-waste Sustainability Lab. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Alila Uluwatu About page. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
13. Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino, Italy

- T+L 2026 rank: No. 8 (as of October 2026)
- High Vibe score: 7/12 · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Bonus: horses and hiking · Favorite features: 3/5
- Why it fits: A 5,000-acre Montalcino estate offering yoga, horseback riding and hiking trails.
- High vibe food: Farm-to-table dishes from the estate gardens. Ask the kitchen ahead for gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plates.
- Booked via: Classic Vacations
- Sources: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco wellness and dining pages. Official site · Classic Vacations listing
- On High Vibe Vacay: See the stay · Request this stay
Which Top 100 hotels have the dream combo of beachfront, yoga and fresh juice?
It depends on whether you also want the bonuses. The High Vibe dream combo is three features: a beachfront location, yoga, and organic, fresh or cold-pressed juice. Horseback riding and hiking on or near the property (or guided hikes) are bonuses. As of October 2026, five Top 100 hotels have public evidence for all three: Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (No. 44; bonus: hiking), Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa (No. 100; bonus: hiking), Baros Maldives (No. 2), Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach (No. 51) and Ayana Resort Bali (No. 58). A feature counts only when an official or reputable page confirms it. The Count column keeps our original five-feature tally (three combo features plus two bonuses), unchanged.
| Hotel | T+L rank | Beachfront | Yoga | Juice | Dream combo | Bonus: horses | Bonus: hiking | Count /5 | Booked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadun Los Cabos | 44 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | 4/5 | Marriott luxury (STARS) + Classic Vacations |
| Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa | 100 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | 4/5 | Classic Vacations |
| Ayana Resort Bali | 58 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | 3/5 | Other channels |
| Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach | 51 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | 3/5 | Other channels |
| Baros Maldives | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | 3/5 | Classic Vacations |
| Hotel Belmar | 33 | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | 4/5 | Classic Vacations |
| The Lodge at Blue Sky | 30 | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | 4/5 | Classic Vacations |
| Awasi Santa Catarina | 66 | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | 4/5 | Other channels |
| Rosewood Miramar Beach | 24 | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | 4/5 | Classic Vacations |
| Ta'aktana | 6 | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | 3/5 | Marriott luxury (STARS) |
| Nayara Tented Camp | 28 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | 3/5 | Classic Vacations |
| Cap Karoso | 53 | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | 3/5 | Other channels |
| Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo | 31 | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | 3/5 | Classic Vacations |
| Castiglion del Bosco | 8 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | 3/5 | Classic Vacations |
| Raffles Bali | 13 | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | 3/5 | Other channels |
| Estancia Vik José Ignacio | 18 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | 3/5 | Other channels |
| Bahia Vik José Ignacio | 46 | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | 3/5 | Other channels |
| Triple Creek Ranch | 83 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | 3/5 | Other channels |
4/5#44
Zadun Los Cabos
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: yes
- Dream combo: yes
- Horses: no
- Hiking: yes
- Le Barthélemy Hotel & SpaGrand Cul de Sac, St. Barts, St. BarthélemyPhoto coming soon4/5
#100
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: yes
- Dream combo: yes
- Horses: no
- Hiking: yes
3/5#58
Ayana Resort Bali
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: yes
- Dream combo: yes
- Horses: no
- Hiking: no
- 3/5
#51
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: yes
- Dream combo: yes
- Horses: no
- Hiking: no
3/5#2
Baros Maldives
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: yes
- Dream combo: yes
- Horses: no
- Hiking: no
- 4/5
#33
Hotel Belmar
- Beachfront: no
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: yes
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
- 4/5
#30
The Lodge at Blue Sky
- Beachfront: no
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: yes
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
- 4/5
#66
Awasi Santa Catarina
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
4/5#24
Rosewood Miramar Beach
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
- Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & SpaLabuan Bajo, Flores, IndonesiaPhoto coming soon3/5
#6
Ta'aktana
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: no
- Hiking: yes
- 3/5
#28
Nayara Tented Camp
- Beachfront: no
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
- 3/5
#53
Cap Karoso
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: no
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
- 3/5
#31
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: no
- Hiking: yes
3/5#8
Castiglion del Bosco
- Beachfront: no
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
- 3/5
#13
Raffles Bali
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: no
- Hiking: yes
- 3/5
#18
Estancia Vik José Ignacio
- Beachfront: no
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
- 3/5
#46
Bahia Vik José Ignacio
- Beachfront: yes
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: no
- 3/5
#83
Triple Creek Ranch
- Beachfront: no
- Yoga: yes
- Juice: no
- Dream combo: no
- Horses: yes
- Hiking: yes
Notes: Baros Maldives' juice evidence comes from a Chef's Garden experience sheet hosted by a tour operator, and Le Barthélemy's yoga evidence is a yoga-retreat post on its own site; ask Allie to confirm both for your dates. Rosewood Miramar Beach offers guided beach horseback rides (Rosewood experiences page) and guided hikes, but fresh juice was not confirmed on its live menu. Susurros del Corazón (No. 37) is on the beach and serves green juices at its spa cafe; yoga appears only in Classic Vacations' amenity feed and horseback riding was not confirmed, so it counts 2/5 here. Four Seasons Tamarindo's horseback riding appears only in third-party listings.
How do the top-scoring Top 100 hotels compare?
| Hotel | T+L rank | Nature | Food | Local | Movement | Awe | Energy | Total /12 | On High Vibe Vacay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Belmar | 33 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | See the stay |
| The Lodge at Blue Sky | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | See the stay |
| Awasi Santa Catarina | 66 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | See the stay |
| Ta'aktana | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
| Nayara Tented Camp | 28 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | See the stay |
| Cap Karoso | 53 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | See the stay |
| Mashpi Lodge | 70 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | See the stay |
| Gibb's Farm | 64 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
| Wildflower Farms | 92 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | See the stay |
| Zadun Los Cabos | 44 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |
| Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo | 31 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | See the stay |
| Awasi Atacama | 39 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | See the stay |
| Mandapa | 45 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | See the stay |
| Rosewood Luang Prabang | 68 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | See the stay |
| Nayara Gardens | 97 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | See the stay |
| Joali Maldives | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | See the stay |
| Six Senses Yao Noi | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | See the stay |
| Alila Villas Uluwatu | 31 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | See the stay |
| Xigera Safari Lodge | 35 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | See the stay |
| Awasi Iguazú | 73 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | See the stay |
- Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & SpaLabuan Bajo, Flores, IndonesiaPhoto coming soon



- 9/12
#31
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 2/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 2/2
- Energy 0/2


Which other Top 100 hotels score high but book through other channels?
- Awasi Santa Catarina (T+L No. 66 as of October 2026; 10/12): Organic garden, yoga, horseback and Atlantic Forest hikes, beach access, solar panels. Official site
- Cap Karoso (T+L No. 53 as of October 2026; 10/12): Three-hectare permaculture farm, beachfront, horseback rides, hikes, and a solar park that supplies half its energy. Official site
- Mashpi Lodge (T+L No. 70 as of October 2026; 10/12): Cloud-forest reserve in Ecuador with yoga, guided treks and hydro power. Official site
- Gibb's Farm (T+L No. 64 as of October 2026; 10/12): Working organic farm above Ngorongoro with solar projects and guided hikes. Official site
- Wildflower Farms (T+L No. 92 as of October 2026; 10/12): Four-acre organic farm, more than 3 miles of trails, community solar and a 100% renewable power purchase. Official site
- Awasi Atacama (T+L No. 39 as of October 2026; 9/12): Atacama desert lodge offering horseback riding and guided hikes. Official site
Which Travel + Leisure Top 100 hotels have organic food?
As of October 2026, these hotels publicly describe an on-site organic farm or garden: Hotel Belmar (Finca Madre Tierra), The Lodge at Blue Sky (Gracie's Farm), Joali Maldives (100% organic Chef's Garden), Cap Karoso (permaculture farm), Wildflower Farms (four-acre farm), Gibb's Farm, Mandapa, Six Senses Yao Noi, Vakkaru Maldives, Ayana Resort Bali and Awasi Santa Catarina. The Nai Harn in Phuket says its menu uses all-organic produce.
Which Travel + Leisure Top 100 hotels have verified clean energy or eco certification?
Named certifications found as of October 2026: EarthCheck (Joali Maldives Gold, Alila Villas Uluwatu Platinum, Patina Osaka Bronze); Green Globe (Ta'aktana, Nayara Tented Camp, Mandapa, Raffles Bali); Green Key (Zadún, Four Seasons Palm Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul); GSTC (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Shenzhen and Paris, plus Rosewood Luang Prabang); LEED Gold (Rosewood Villa Magna); and Costa Rica's CST top level (Hotel Belmar). Renewable power without a certificate: Xigera (1,440-panel solar plant), Six Senses Crans-Montana (hydro plus solar), Mashpi Lodge (hydro), Wildflower Farms (community solar), Cap Karoso (solar park) and The Oberoi, Mumbai (50% solar).
How was this list made?
- The hotel names and ranks come from Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2026 Top 100 Hotels. Ranks are as of October 2026, including ties.
- Each hotel's official website, sustainability page and fact sheet were reviewed in October 2026, along with certifier listings (EarthCheck, Green Globe, Green Key, GSTC, LEED).
- Each of six values was scored 0, 1 or 2. Missing evidence scores 0 and means "no public evidence found," not that the feature is absent.
- The three dream-combo features (beachfront, yoga, fresh juice) and the two bonuses (horseback riding, hiking) count only when an official or reputable page confirms them. Third-party listings are noted but not counted.
- "Booked via" reflects Marriott luxury brands and Classic Vacations' public hotel directory as checked in October 2026. Hotels not marked may still be bookable.
- No hotel paid to be included. Travel + Leisure is credited as the source of the ranks; the scores are High Vibe Vacay's own.
FAQ
Which Travel + Leisure Top 100 hotel scored highest on High Vibe Vacay's six values?
Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, Costa Rica (T+L No. 33 as of October 2026) scored 11 of 12. It has an organic farm, a juice bar, yoga, horseback riding, a nature trail and Costa Rica's top CST sustainability level.
Which Top 100 hotels have an on-site organic farm or garden?
Verified examples include Hotel Belmar, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Joali Maldives, Cap Karoso, Gibb's Farm, Wildflower Farms, Mandapa, Six Senses Yao Noi, Vakkaru Maldives, Awasi Santa Catarina and Ayana Resort Bali.
Which Top 100 hotels have third-party eco certification?
Verified certifications include EarthCheck (Joali Gold, Alila Villas Uluwatu Platinum, Patina Osaka Bronze), Green Globe (Ta'aktana, Nayara Tented Camp, Mandapa, Raffles Bali), Green Key (Zadún, Four Seasons Palm Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul), GSTC (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Shenzhen and Paris; Rosewood Luang Prabang) and LEED Gold (Rosewood Villa Magna).
Does this list rank hotels the same way Travel + Leisure does?
No. Travel + Leisure ranks by reader votes. This guide keeps the T+L rank for reference and adds a separate 0–12 score based on public evidence for six values.
Which Top 100 hotels have beachfront, yoga and fresh juice?
As of October 2026: Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (No. 44) and Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa (No. 100), both with hiking as a bonus, plus Baros Maldives (No. 2), Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach (No. 51) and Ayana Resort Bali (No. 58). None of the five lists horseback riding.
Can a High Vibe Vacay advisor book these hotels?
Many of them. The guide marks hotels that a High Vibe Vacay advisor can book through Marriott's luxury brands or Classic Vacations. Others can usually still be booked; ask allie@highvibevacay.com.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A clifftop resort above the Pacific south of San Francisco, with daily yoga, coastal walks and a spa that draws on the nearby redwoods.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
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Wake up close to wild nature in Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
A beachfront resort on the Gulf of Mexico near Vanderbilt Beach, with daily yoga and meditation and a spa café that serves cold-pressed juices made with organic ingredients.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Nago
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa
A resort moments from Kise Beach with early-morning yoga, a floating sound session on water, and a spa beside an old-growth forest using locally grown herbs.
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Photo: Brett Morrison / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Move every day at your own pace in Montecito
Rosewood Miramar Beach
An estate-style beachfront hotel in Montecito with beach horseback riding on its experiences calendar and a fitness studio with yoga.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Monteverde
Hotel Belmar
A family-owned cloud-forest hotel in Monteverde with yoga, horseback riding and hiking, an on-site juice bar and its Finca Madre Tierra organic farm.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Wanship (Park City)
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection
A lodge on a private ranch in the mountains outside Park City.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Arenal
Nayara Tented Camp
Tented villas in the rainforest near Arenal Volcano.
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Eat organic, farm-fresh food in Sumba
Cap Karoso
A beach resort and farm on Sumba with 40 rooms and 20 villas; a three-hectare permaculture farm supplies much of the food.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Santa Catarina
Awasi Santa Catarina
Private villas between forest and sea on Brazil’s Emerald Coast, with guided nature outings and an organic garden harvest experience.
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Move every day at your own pace in Grand Cul de Sac
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
A boutique beach hotel on Grand Cul de Sac, with a Green Detox juice and fresh fruit juices on its beach menu.
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Wake up close to wild nature in La Manzanilla
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo
A resort on Mexico’s wild Pacific coast between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Ubud
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
A riverside retreat among the rice fields of the Ayung River valley.
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Eat organic, farm-fresh food in Raa Atoll
Joali Maldives
An art-immersive island resort in Raa Atoll with water and beach villas and a 100% organic Chef’s Garden.
Wake up close to wild nature in Koh Yao Noi
Six Senses Yao Noi
Hillside villas looking out over the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay.
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Photo: anoldent / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Wake up close to wild nature in North Malé Atoll
Baros Maldives
A boutique island resort known for its marine life, with a Chef’s Garden of organic beds and cold-pressed juice at breakfast.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Palm Beach
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
An oceanfront resort with private beach access, an on-site herb garden and fresh-pressed juice at Cocoanut Cafe.
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Photo: Simon_sees / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Eat organic, farm-fresh food in Jimbaran
Ayana Resort Bali
A clifftop estate of four hotels across 90 hectares in Jimbaran, with a two-hectare organic farm and salads and juices at the spa café.
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Stay somewhere rooted in its place in Jimbaran
Raffles Bali
Thirty-two pool villas cascading down a hillside above Jimbaran Bay, with herbs and produce from its Farm Terrace garden.
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Move every day at your own pace in José Ignacio
Estancia Vik José Ignacio
An estancia (ranch) estate near José Ignacio, with a large organic herb garden and garden cooking classes.
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Move every day at your own pace in José Ignacio
Bahia Vik José Ignacio
A beach hotel on the José Ignacio coast, sharing Vik’s organic-garden cooking program.
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Move every day at your own pace in Darby
Triple Creek Ranch
An all-inclusive mountain ranch in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Punta de Mita
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection
A beachfront resort on the Punta de Mita peninsula.
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Eat organic, farm-fresh food in Gardiner
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
A farm-set resort in the Hudson Valley near the Shawangunk Ridge.
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Wake up somewhere awe-inspiring in San Pedro de Atacama
Awasi Atacama
A desert lodge in Chile’s Atacama, one of the driest places on Earth.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Luang Prabang
Rosewood Luang Prabang
A 23-room hideaway outside Luang Prabang, with farm-to-table French and Laotian menus.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Arenal Volcano National Park
Nayara Gardens
A rainforest resort at the foot of Arenal Volcano, with organic cacao experiences.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Okavango Delta
Xigera Safari Lodge
A safari lodge in the Okavango Delta.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Puerto Iguazú
Awasi Iguazú
An all-inclusive rainforest lodge near Iguazú Falls, with private guided excursions and farm-to-table cooking.
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Move every day at your own pace in Crans-Montana
Six Senses Crans-Montana
An alpine resort in the Swiss mountains.
Sources
- Travel + Leisure, World's Best Awards 2026 Top 100 Hotels: https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best-awards-top-100-hotels-in-the-world-11952519
- Green Globe, Nayara Tented Camp: https://www.greenglobe.com/news/nayara-tented-camp
- Green Globe, Mandapa: https://www.greenglobe.com/news/mandapa-a-ritz-carlton-reserve
- Hotel Belmar sustainability: https://www.hotelbelmar.net/sustainability
- Auberge, The Lodge at Blue Sky fact sheet: https://auberge.com/blue-sky/fact-sheet/
- JOALI sustainability: https://www.joali.com/sustainability-and-csr-at-joali/
Photo credits
- Alila Villas Uluwatu: Photo: Ayeemm54 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alila Villas Uluwatu: Photo: High Vibe Vacay
- Castiglion del Bosco, a Rosewood Hotel: Photo: FotoBobCO / Flickr via Openverse · CC BY 2.0
- Mashpi Lodge: Photo: nearsjasmine / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Photo: Artistsedit96 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Photo: neepster / Flickr via Openverse · CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay: Photo: Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: Photo: AngryJulieMonday / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Rosewood Miramar Beach: Photo: Brett Morrison / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Six Senses Yao Noi: Photo: u07ch / Flickr via Openverse · CC BY 2.0
- Baros Maldives: Photo: anoldent / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ayana Resort Bali: Photo: Simon_sees / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Scores and features are High Vibe Vacay’s own reading of public sources as of October 2026. Confirm details with the property or line before booking.






