Explore green-approved hotels and resorts for an eco-conscious getaway in Orlando.
Want to explore Orlando while minimizing your environmental footprint? Start by staying at Earth friendly hotels where impeccable style, green-approved practices and environmental conservation go hand-in-hand. We have over 100 Florida Green Lodging properties in Orange County alone, all of which hold a 1 to 4 Palm designation based on their commitment to conserve and protect Florida’s natural resources. Many hotels have also earned certifications through EarthChek, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or Green Key Global.
Throw in Earth-conscious shopping, dining and boundless natural adventures, and Orlando is well on its way to becoming one of the most eco-friendly destinations on the planet. We were even recognized as a model city on the rise by the United Nations Foundation. Come see why with a stay at these green-approved Orlando hotels and resorts.
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Eco-Conscious Hotels in Orlando Neighborhoods
Aloft Orlando Downtown
Aloft Orlando Downtown
Aloft Orlando Downtown blends vibrant art, bold colors and comfortable digs with eco-conscious features, all minutes from Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts, Kia Center and Camping World Stadium. The historic building was revitalized with eco-friendly materials in 2011, earning a LEED Gold Certification for its water efficient landscaping, energy-efficient lighting and other innovative design features. Rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and in-room recycling are just as alluring as the stunning city views, easy downtown walkability and splash-worthy pool.
Located in the heart of our vibrant City District, the Grand Bohemian Orlando is a beacon of class, beauty and eco-friendly style. It’s one of the few 4 Palm-designated hotels in Orlando, boasting everything from energy efficient fixtures to responsibly sourced, locally raised restaurant ingredients. Throw in water conservation and waste reduction programs, and you’ll sleep easy every night in this stylish home away from home.
Relax with a green getaway at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, which has earned planet-friendly designations from Green Key Global and the Florida Green Lodging Program. Whether you’re recharging before a flight from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or staying for the award-winning dining, crystalline rooftop pool and unbeatable runway views, you can relax knowing that this hotel is working hard to offer a more Earth-friendly stay.
Part of Orlando’s innovative, tech-forward Lake Nona neighborhood, the Lake Nona Wave Hotel was built according to LEED new construction standards. Many of its high-tech features double as energy-savers, like the floor-to-ceiling View Smart windows that automatically adjust in response to the sun. Along with energy-efficient lighting, TOTO smart toilets and water-saving features, the vibrant hotel boasts MICHELIN Guide dining, a colorful pool deck, complimentary wellness perks at the Lake Nona Performance Club, and easy walking access to restaurants, bars and family-friendly attractions in Lake Nona.
Eco-Conscious Hotels in Orlando’s Tourism Districts
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Hyatt Regency Orlando is a AAA Four Diamond resort which also holds green designations from Green Key Global and the Florida Green Lodging Program. They’ve partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to reduce food waste through twice-weekly donations, and anything that can’t be donated is sent to on offsite composting facility.
Additional Earth friendly initiatives include soap recycling with Clean the World along with more traditional recycling and water conservation programs. Hyatt Regency is an excellent, eco-friendly home base for exploring International Drive and the nearby theme parks and attractions.
The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Don’t just talk about environmental conservation. See it in action with an eco-conscious stay at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando or JW Marriott Orlando at Grande Lakes. The resorts share 500 acres of stunning amenities and natural features, including 35 acres of untouched natural environment, 33 acres of protected wildlife habitats, and 100+ acres of beautifully maintained lakes. Tee off at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club (a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary) or explore the outdoors with a variety of guided eco-tours.
Adding to the Earth-friendly fun, Grande Lakes has its own onsite farm, garden and apiary. Ingredients from Whisper Creek Farm are used in farm-to-table menus throughout the two hotels, including MICHELIN Recommended Primo by Melissa Kelly, Southern-inspired Highball & Harvest, Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen, and many more delightful offerings.
Rosen Shingle Creek
Rosen Shingle Creek
Rosen Shingle Creek was built nearly 20 years ago with Florida’s natural environment in mind. Water conservation, energy savings and waste reduction features were part of the hotel’s design from the very beginning, leading Rosen Shingle Creek to become one of the first hotels in the state be certified by the Florida Green Lodging Program. Today, the AAA Four Diamond, 3 Palm property also features an onsite herb garden, electric vehicle charging stations and offsite food composting, plus plenty of luxe amenities, farm-to-table restaurants and rich, nature-inspired views.
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Most Universal Orlando Resort hotels are Florida Green Lodging designated and have earned the Energy Star certification. Energy-efficient lighting, low-flow water fixtures and convenient recycling options contribute to 3 Palm ratings for Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando and other stylish properties, and new-for-2025 hotels like Universal Stella Nova Resort are likely to be certified in the future. Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando also partners with local organizations like Goodr to minimize waste and recycle products in new and innovative ways.
DISNEY’S FORT WILDERNESS Resort & Campground at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
Disney Resorts Collection Hotels at Walt Disney World® Resort
Stay in the heart of Walt Disney World® Resort at an official Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Choose from over 30 Green Lodging-certified getaways, including rustic woodland cabins, idyllic South Seas-inspired bungalows and more immersive options. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, for example, boasts a pioneering glass recycling program that converts bottles into a fine, sand-like material, which can be used to fill holes in the 750-acre resort’s roads and horseback riding trails.
In fact, Walt Disney World is partially solar-powered and the company has taken several steps to reduce their environmental impact, from composting organic waste to eliminating plastic straws throughout the resort. In addition to generating enough renewable solar energy to power two Walt Disney World theme parks, the company has set aside one third of the resort as a permanent conservation area. They also have multiple bird and pollinator habitats, an innovative greenhouse that grows fresh produce and seafood for select EPCOT® restaurants, and many more eco-conscious initiatives to help create a great, big, beautiful tomorrow.
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Beth Bell loves travel, theme parks and exploring new places, especially if there’s food involved. She’s a content senior representative at Visit Orlando.
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