From jungle-fringed riverbanks in Laos to the quiet shores of Indonesia’s no-introduction-needed island, eco-lodges across Southeast Asia are redefining what it means to travel consciously.

Crafted by acclaimed architects and firms, these hideaways strike a delicate balance between barefoot luxury and environmental responsibility. 

1. Keemala, Phuket: Space Architects 

Nestled within the rainforest canopy of Kamala’s hills, Keemala is an architectural fantasy come to life. Designed by Thai firm Space Architects, the lodge blends myth with material innovation, featuring clay cottages, tented villas, and woven treehouses. Each structure references Phuket’s ancient tribes, and the entire site follows sustainable building principles, including rainwater harvesting and natural ventilation. Despite its dramatic visuals, it treads lightly on the land. 

Keemala 
10 88 Nakasud Rd Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand 
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2. Bambu Indah, Bali: Ibuku & John Hardy 

What began as a restored teak house in Ubud, Bali has grown into one of Indonesia’s most iconic sustainable stays. Bambu Indah, designed by Ibuku and environmental advocate John Hardy, is a showcase of bamboo engineering and low-impact living. The Moon and Copper Houses – each perched beside natural pools – emphasise fluidity with nature. Solar panels, composting systems, and local sourcing shape every part of the guest experience. 

Bambu Indah 
Jl. Baung, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia 
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3. Cardamom Tented Camp, Cambodia: Sustainable Travel International & Wild Environment Organisations 

Designed with purpose rather than polish, Cardamom Tented Camp is as much a conservation project as it is a retreat. Set deep in Botum Sakor National Park, the tents are constructed to minimise environmental disruption. The project was co-created with sustainability experts and eco-conscious architects (check out its website for a complete list), ensuring the camp leaves no permanent structures behind. Every stay directly funds forest protection efforts. 

Cardamom Tented Camp 
#540, Koh Pich Street, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, 120101, Cambodia 
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4. Topas Ecolodge, Sapa, Vietnam: Green Partnership with Atelier Teka 

Perched high in the Hoàng Liên Son mountains, Topas Ecolodge offers sweeping views of northern Vietnam’s rice terraces and remote valleys. Built by Danish-Vietnamese firm Atelier Teka, the lodge comprises stone bungalows crafted with local white granite and traditional building techniques. The design uses gravity-fed water systems, solar energy, and a zero-plastic policy throughout. With no TVs or Wi-Fi in rooms, guests are encouraged to disconnect and tune in to the rhythm of the hills. 

Topas Ecolodge 
Lech Dao village, Thanh Binh commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province 
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5. Wa Ale Island Resort, Myanmar: The Lampi Foundation 

Wa Ale Island Resort is one of Myanmar’s popular sustainable luxury resorts, and it’s located on a private island in a protected marine park, The Lampi. The resort was built with recycled materials by local artisans, with the Moken community making up most of the staff here. Guests can enjoy activities like coral restoration and sea turtle conversation, among others. 

Wa Ale Island Resort 
F26 Nguwah Street Chanthashwepyi Housing 10th Quarter East Dagon Township, Yangon, 11451 Myanmar 
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