12 Budget Friendly Ethical Holidays for 2019
Think an ethical holiday is expensive? Think again! These ethical places to stay are all exceptional value for money at under £50 per person
Location: Manila, Philippines
Accommodation Type: Hostel Dorm (Private Rooms available)
About: Makabata Guesthouse is a social enterprise run by the children’s charity Bahay Tuluyan providing budget friendly city centre hostel accommodation in Manila. All profits from the guesthouse and café go directly to the charity. Stay in shared dorms or private rooms each with TV and private bathrooms
Price: From £7 per person per night and includes Breakfast and WiFi
Find Out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/makabata-guesthouse/
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Location: West Connacht, Ireland
Accommodation Type: Campsite Pitches
About: Offering low impact, sustainable camping on the shores of the Atlantic coast Clifden Eco Beach Camp runs on sustainably sourced electricity and offers guests the opportunity to get involved with beach clean-up days. The hosts also work with their community to ensure protection and conservation of the natural area and wildlife. Campers are allocated generous pitches, immediately next to the beach with sea views
Price: From £11.53 per night (Minimum 2 night booking) and includes Tea and Coffee. Campers also receive seed packets as a goodbye gift
Find out more: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/clifden-eco-beach-camp/
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Location: Jinack Island, The Gambia
Accommodation Type: Self-Catering Beachside Cottages
About: As a community owned lodge Jinack Lodge provides long term economic benefit to the residents of Jinack Island with a percentage of the profits being reinvested directly back into the community. The lodge also scores highly for it’s sustainability and eco-friendly principles with all electricity generated through solar panels, planting of coastal trees to prevent coastal erosion and beach clean ups. With self-catering private cottages directly on the beach, plenty of activities on offer and live music around the fire at night guests can have a unique beach holiday that has a truly positive impact
Price: From £17.74 per person per night and includes breakfast
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a free bottle of wine or welcome drink and meal when you book through our site
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/jinack-lodge/
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4. Khao Sok Riverside Cottages
Location: Khao Sok, Thailand
Accommodation Type: Cabin Cottages
About: Khao Sok Riverside Cottages work closely with their local community and guests to protect and conserve the natural area, providing ongoing support and training for environmental and habitat conservation awareness. The hosts also work closely with a local not for profit organisation to support local schools and preservation on indigenous peoples of the area. Choose between a forest or riverside cabin and wake up to the sound of gibbons singing in the trees before heading out to explore Thailand’s oldest and most diverse ecosystem.
Price: From £21.00 per night for 2 people and includes breakfast
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a free evening meal when you book through our site
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/khao-sok-riverside-cottages/
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Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Accommodation Type: Hotel Room
About: Running an entirely non-profit hotel the owners of Green Leaf ensure their hotel actively helps the local community through the GreenLeaf Humanitarian Foundation. 100% of all profits taken by the hotel are reinvested directly back into the community for education and water programs. Staff are also given monthly bonuses for implementing green policies, above local average wages and health insurance. Wellness is at the heart of this hotel with yoga and meditation classes included with your stay, farm fresh local food and plenty of activities to give you a memorable visit to Cambodia
Price: From £23.21 per night for 2 people and includes breakfast, WiFi, Yoga and Meditation
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a 15% Discount on stays of 3 nights or more
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/green-leaf-boutique-hotel/
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Location: Asturias, Spain
Accommodation Type: Yurt, Caravan or Cabanas
About: This sustainable farm runs entirely from solar energy with all heating produced from fuel taken from the maintenance of the grounds as well as reuse and recycling of all waste generated. As well as running on sustainable and renewable sources the farm is also certified organic with areas reserved for wildlife habitat. With a choice between a snug and cosy yurt, rustic stone cabana cottage or a vintage glamped up caravan Eco Farm Asturias offer eco-friendly accommodation in one of the most beautiful and under stated parts of Spain
Price: From £26.60 per night for 2 people (Minimum 2 night booking) and includes fuel for log burners and herbs from the gardens
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a 12% Discount on stays of 7 nights or more
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/eco-farm-asturias/
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Location: Gunjur, The Gambia
Accommodation Type: Roundhouse
About: Footsteps In The Gambia have won several awards for their sustainability practices and even have their own Green Team to ensure waste is responsibly managed. All energy is solar powered and rooms have been designed for minimal environmental impact. The hosts also support nature conservation initiatives in the area, organising beach clean-ups, environmental education and tree planting initiatives. Set within tropical gardens each private roundhouse has private rooms with large comfortable beds, private bathrooms and a wide range of cultural activities on offer to help you get the most out of your stay.
Price: From £30 per person (single occupancy) or £65 for 2 people per night and includes breakfast and WiFi.
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a free bottle of wine or welcome drink when you book through our site
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/footsteps-in-the-gambia/
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Location: Maldives
Accommodation Type: Guesthouse Rooms
About: Community is at the heart of Secret Paradise Maldives so it’s no surprise that the hosts ensure the whole community benefits from tourism by introducing guest to the real Maldives in order to support local communities. In addition they also sponsor events with local NGOs including providing swimming lessons and experiences to local children and reinvesting profits directly back to the local community. They also take conservation of marine habitats seriously with campaigns to reduce plastic pollution and regular beach clean-up days. During your trip you will stay in locally family owned guesthouse accommodation, enjoy meals with host families and experience the real Maldives with island hopping and community led activities
Price: From £38.86 per person per night (Minimum 7 Night booking) and includes breakfast, airport transfers, island tours and snorkeling equipment
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a 5% discount and an extra night before or after your island hopping tour until September 2019 (excludes Christmas and New Year Period) when you book through our site
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/secret-paradise-maldives/
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Location: Northumberland, UK
Accommodation Type: Self-Catering Cottages or Shepherd’s Hut
About: Tom and Karen are passionate about the environment and are youth leaders in their community to educate local children about the importance of sustainability. All energy is produced from solar panels, the cottages have been renovated to ensure they are as energy efficient as possible and the hosts carry out a wide range of conservation projects on the farm to ensure wildlife and plant diversity. Each cottage has been lovingly restored with original exposed beams and open fires, organic bedsheets and acres of beautiful farmland and wildflower meadows to explore
Price: From £42.43 per night (Minimum 7 night booking) and includes a welcome hamper of locally sourced produce and fuel for the log burners
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/hunting-hall/
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Location: Norfolk, UK
Accommodation Type: Self-Catering Cottages
About: Keen environmentalists with a passion for the area the owners have renovated these barns to be as eco-friendly and efficient as possible, with renewable energies and responsible waste management practices. In addition the hosts also ensure the farm provides habitats for the local wildlife and support White Rhino Conservation with donations from accommodation bookings. Each cottage offers eco-friendly luxury with everything you need for your stay and sandy beaches less than 10 minutes’ walk away
Price: From £42.85 per night (Minimum 7 Night booking) and includes a welcome hamper of locally sourced produce, WiFi and fuel for the log burners
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a free bottle of wine or welcome drink when you book through our site
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/mill-farm-eco-barn/
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Location: Snowdonia National Park, UK
Accommodation Type: Guesthouse/B&B
About: Bryn Elltyd offers carbon neutral accommodation in the shadows of the Welsh mountains. With 100% renewable energy, responsible waste management systems and eco friendly construction this guesthouse has the lowest possible environmental impact. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom, fairtrade tea and coffee making facilities and offers direct access to a range of activities including mountain biking, hiking and mountaineering.
Price: £45 per night and includes breakfast, tea and coffee, WiFi and private parking
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/bryn-elltyd/
Location: Co Tipperary, Ireland
Accommodation Type: Self-Catering Cottage
About: As well as providing holiday accommodation Fuchsia Lane Farm also give homes to wildlife reserving areas for wild birds and hedgerows for wildlife. The owners also source all products from local suppliers and promote local small businesses. With farm and woodland walks, a woodland meditation space and orchards all at your doorstep each cottage comes with a welcome hamper full of homegrown vegetables and locally sourced products, fuel for the wood burners, children’s play area and free to use bikes.
Price: From £49.41 per night (Minimum 2 night booking) and includes welcome hamper, bike hire and fuel for wood burners
Exclusive membership offer: Sign up for our free membership and get a free bottle of wine or welcome drink when you book through our site
Find out More: https://www.ethicalholiday.com/view/fuchsia-lane-farm/