Beautiful Eco-Friendly Hotels in Miami

In Greater Miami and Miami Beach, and around the world, hotels are taking the steps to become more sustainable by lowering their carbon footprint through conservation initiatives. One of the best ways travelers can make a positive impact during their stay in Miami is by checking into an environmentally conscious hotel.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association introduced the Green Key Global certification program for hotels that showcase a commitment to sustainability. These hotels demonstrate best practices in lowering CO2 emissions through decreased utility consumption and waste, while also partnering with green vendors.

With so many green hotels to choose from at every price point, it’s easy to make the decision to go green. Here are some of our favorite eco-conscious hotels in Miami.

Hyatt Regency Coral Gables

The Hyatt Regency Coral Gables holds the distinction of being the first 4 Palm Florida Green Lodging hotel in Miami. It’s also Green Key Global certified. The hotel’s commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through water-efficient showers and toilets, energy-efficient lightbulbs and motion-controlled electricity. The property features Spanish Mediterranean Revival-inspired architecture modeled after the Alhambra Palace. Guestrooms and suites feature balconies and patios, while a rooftop swimming pool serves as the perfect place to unwind.

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club

A member of Marriott’s luxurious Autograph Collection, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club occupies a historic Art Deco property in Miami Beach. The property became the first LEED-certified hotel on Miami Beach in 2014 when it was renovated and a new modern tower was built. It also holds the impressive 3 Palm Florida Green Lodging designation and a Green Key Global certification. A bastion of laid-back luxury with a nautical design motif, 2 swimming pools, an Italian restaurant and oceanfront bar, Cadillac makes for both a stylish and sustainable retreat.

1 Hotel South Beach

1 Hotel in South Beach is a luxury lifestyle hotel that celebrates nature with an eco-driven mission and eco-chic design. As a Silver LEED-certified project, the hotel was designed using reclaimed wood throughout the interiors and exteriors. It also eliminated paper and single-use plastic products in guest rooms. Instead, you’ll find, “triple clear” water filters in all taps to replace plastic bottles. There’s also a fleet of luxury electric vehicles available to shuttle hotel guests around town.

The Miami Beach EDITION

The Miami Beach EDITION in Mid Beach occupies a historic property originally built in the 1950s that’s been restored and transformed into a modern-day, LEED-certified hotel. It also holds the impressive 3 Palm Florida Green Lodging designation. This luxurious collaboration between Marriott International and boutique hotelier Ian Schrager takes being green to luxurious heights with restaurants and bars by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The property features innovative nightlife, including both an ice skating rink and 4-lane bowling alley. As with all Marriott hotels, The Miami Beach EDITION is committed to eliminating single-use plastics.

Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell/Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown holds the distinction of being the first LEED-certified hotel in Miami. It also holds the impressive 3 Palm Florida Green Lodging designation. It’s a popular destination, located only 5 minutes away from PortMiami in the heart of Brickell. Ever-popular Batch Gastropub is at ground level. The hotel offers sweeping views of Miami’s skyline, while keeping both room prices and its carbon footprint low.

The Palms Hotel & Spa

The Palms Hotel & Spa is a classic Miami Beach eco-conscious hotel holding the Florida Green Lodging 3 Palms designation. The hotel exudes Old Florida charm with a lovely pool and lush outdoor lawn. Their farm-to-table restaurant Essensia is a hot spot for sustainable cuisine, sourcing from local purveyors while also incorporating ingredients from its on-site garden. Meanwhile, The Palms Aveda Spa takes a holistic Ayurvedic approach to wellness rituals using organic, botanically derived ingredients.

Circa39 Hotel  

Circa39 is a Green Key Global certified boutique hotel in Mid Beach with a welcoming lobby and a lush interior courtyard garden and pool. Its design motif reflects a traveler's spirit with eclectic influences ranging from African tribal prints to bright colors, like lime green and citrus. The hotel’s decor consists of beachy rattan furniture, vintage travel posters and photographs from around the world. It’s also home to a small gym and the cheeky Tiki Fish n Burgers restaurant.

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

A shimmering tower in the heart of Brickell, Four Seasons Hotel Miami holds a 2 Palm Florida Green Lodging designation with a number of green initiatives, including the elimination of single-use plastics, electric vehicle charging stations and bicycles available for guest use. It utilizes LED lighting and energy-saving guestroom controls with water-efficient landscaping. The hotel is home to classically luxurious guest suites, a sprawling rooftop swimming pool with hammocks swaying in the breeze and the popular Edge Brasserie.

Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach

A Green Key Global certified resort, Acqualina is a bastion of luxury in Sunny Isles Beach. The hotel’s sustainability practices range from providing filtered water to guests, reducing single-use plastics, EV charging stations, locally sourced ingredients in its restaurants and more. The oceanfront resort is home to a gorgeous beach and poolscape, a luxurious spa utilizing organic ingredients and multiple restaurants, including the classic Il Mulino New York for upscale Italian cuisine.