Traveling as a vegan has gotten easier than ever, especially given that nearly 50 percent of restaurants across the country now offer plant-based options. Yet, the concept of a fully vegan hotel is a relatively new phenomenon that goes beyond the food we eat, expanding to animal-free bedding, furniture, cleaning products, and guests complimentary soap and shampoo.

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Hidden gems like the Stanford Inn in Northern California have been running a vegan operation for 40 years, but as travelers continue to call for more transparency, higher sustainability standards, and ethical business models, more hotels and resorts are popping up to meet these demands. While they may not all be fully vegan, many are making eco-travel easier.

For those who need to get away, here are 16 hotels and resorts from Hawaii to upstate New York that are making eco-travel easier than ever.

The accommodations listed below are immensely vegan-friendly, pet-friendly, and eco-conscious. However, while there may not be a vegan bed and breakfast or luxury resort at every travel destination, some lodgings are more vegan-friendly than others.

When looking for a hotel, the first thing we do is look at the Experiences or Specials tab. For example, St. Julien in Boulder, CO isnt exclusively vegan, but it does offer a Very Vegan experience that alerts the hotel to take every measure to ensure your stay is in alignment with your lifestyle, from the food to the mini bottles of hand lotion.

The next telling sign of a vegan-friendly hotel is the inclusion of a dedicated vegan menu at one of the property restaurants. The Peninsula in Beverly Hills offers a fully plant-based menu for dinner as well as consistent vegan options on its breakfast and lunch menus.

Its important to point out that the travel and tourism industry is becoming more vegan-friendly and eco-friendly all over the world. Santorini, Greece, for example, became home to a new vegan boutique hotel in 2021. And in the same year, a new family-run, boutique vegan hotel opened in Costa Rica. For more on vegan-friendly resorts all over the world follow our guide here. More of an Airbnb kind of traveler? Check out VegVisits for vegan vacation rentals throughout the US and abroad.

But if you want a domestic getaway, there are many great vegan vacation options in the US. From quiet bed and breakfasts to inclusive resorts, pack your bags and let these hotels dictate where you book your next vacation.

Heart Core Hotels

As part of the Heartcore boutique eco-hotel group, this all-vegan, adults-only retreat gives sustainability-minded travelers peace of mind. The property has a zero-waste mentality and uses pure Hawaiian rainwater recycled on-site. All single-use plastics have been banned and only biodegradable cleaning products are used.

The resort is located between the city of Hilo and Volcano National Park, making it an ideal spot to get away and relax or go exploring. The property serves a complimentary vegan brunch every day and offers an outdoor spa, zen garden, and morning yoga. At some point, you will need to leave to get foodbrunch is the only option for nowbut think of it as an opportunity to explore the sights and eats the Big Island has to offer. Find out more

Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile

Whether youre volunteering at the nearby Best Friends Animal Sanctuary or just passing through, Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile gets a gold star in its vegan-friendly offerings. The rooms are designed with pets in mind and are perfectly suited for hosting a sleepover with a dog or cat from the sanctuary. Plus, the bathroom amenities are animal- and cruelty-free, and each room features a large-scale photograph of a sanctuary animal. And while theres not a dedicated restaurant, the hotel does have a mercantile that offers guests vegan snacks, beverages, and complimentary breakfast. If you want to eat out, youre within walking distance of a surprisingly high number of vegan-friendly restaurants in this small town of Kanab, including Best Friends Angel Village Cafe just a few minutes away. Find out more

St. Julien Hotel & Spa

Health and wellness are a focus for this eco-conscious resort, which is no surprise considering its located in one of Americas most active and athletic cities. Thats one reason the hotel offers a Very Vegan Package at various times during the year that includes two vegan cocktails, a vegan spa treatment, and a $50 food and beverage credit. Be sure to dine at Jills Restaurant & Bistro, an on-site eatery with enough vegan options to keep things interesting (hello, vegan yakisoba noodles and blackened tofu!). If youre staying for the weekend, arrive a bit early to take advantage of the First Friday Vegan Buffet, which is held from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm the first Friday of every month. Find out more

Stanford Inn by the Sea

This eco- and pet-friendly resort with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean may be one of the most established vegan resorts in the United States. The Stanford Inn is the home of the highly acclaimed vegan restaurant The Ravens, which sources organic ingredients from its gardens and serves complimentary breakfast every morning. At night, the restaurant turns into a fine-dining experience (and you can rest assured that all food waste is composted and glass, cardboard, and paper are recycled). Every afternoon, the resort also offers free desserts and coffee or tea. To round out your physical and mental well-being, Stanford Inn offers a large menu of wellness classes, including those focused on cooking and gardening. Additionally, you might encounter real animals, either those who are guests or the rescued animals who reside on the resorts property. Find out more

Dreamers Welcome

This art-filled, cozy oasis in the historic Wilmington downtown area functions as a bed and breakfast that goes above and beyond for vegans and their dogs. All of the furnishings and bedding are vegan, as are the hand soaps (black charcoal made in Puerto Rico) and toiletries (vegan Castile soap products). When you arrive, youll receive a map with staff recommendations for vegan-friendly establishments in the neighborhood, and every morning, guests enjoy a complimentary vegan breakfast with dishes such as quinoa porridge and cherry pistachio scones. Its vegan kitchen also serves other breakfast dishes you can purchase, as well as boxed lunches and special dinners. Feel like getting your wellness on? Book an in-room massage, take an on-site yoga class, or just hang out on its old front porch with your pup. Find out more

Park Lane Guest House

True to its word, Park Lane Guest House may be the greenest little hotel in this vegan-friendly city. The cottages are solar-powered, the complimentary coffee is fair-trade, chemical cleaners are never used, and bath amenities arent just organic but also cruelty-free. And every morning, guests wake up to vegan options such as ginger lemon and rosemary buckwheat waffles or breakfast tacosa staple in Austinfilled with veggies. You can even try the organic grapefruit picked straight from Park Lanes trees. Find out more

Gray Barn

What vegan wouldnt want to stay at the Gray Barn where a private tour of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is included with every stay? Plus, the lounge area offers beautiful views of the Shawangunk Ridge and the pasture where the sanctuarys rescued goats graze. You do need to become a member of Woodstock to stay here, but the base membership costs only $40 and with that, youll get a five percent discount on your stay. You can then slumber in one of five bedrooms (youll have your own bathroom and terrace), each named after an animal at the sanctuary. Every morning at this non-profit hotel, an organic vegan breakfast is served in the communal space. Because this is an all-vegan organization, guests are asked not to bring any non-vegan food into their rooms. Find out more

The Ginger Cat

If youre looking for a relaxing home away from home, with plenty of cats about, Rock Streams The Ginger Cat has to be on your list. Just 15 minutes from Farm Sanctuary, which is the founding farm sanctuary in the US, the cozy, welcoming bed and breakfast is a vegan oasis, with plenty of organic and local produce on offer. From breakfast to lunch to dinner, expect to be served a delicious array of homemade dishes including muffins, tofu quiche, bean burritos, and much more. Find out more

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Set amongst the stunning red-rock scenery of Angel Canyon, and with plenty of animals around, a stay in one of the cottages or cabins at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (just minutes away from the Roadhouse and Mercantile) ticks a lot of vacation boxes. Plus, there is plenty of vegan food on offer at the sanctuarys Angel Village Cafe, which offers plant-based lunch options for just $5 every day. Find out more

Wynn

If youve been searching for a vegan-friendly hotel that stands amongst all of the Las Vegas action, stop what youre doing. Youve found it. Set on the iconic Las Vegas Boulevard, Wynn offers a luxurious weekend experience, packed with jaw-dropping entertainment, bustling nightlife, and lots of vegan food. While none of the on-site restaurants are totally plant-based, most, like Tableau, Lakeside, and Mizumi, offer plenty of suitable, delicious options for vegan diners. Find out more

Tal Ronnen

Another go-to option right on the Las Vegas strip, Resorts World wont disappoint when it comes to vegan fare. In 2022, Crossroads Kitchena beloved vegan restaurant with locations in Los Angeles and Calabasas, CAopened at the resort, becoming the first vegan fine-dining restaurant to open on the strip. And the following year, Crossroads launched a plant-based brunch buffet to much fanfare. The glitz and glamor of Las Vegas paired with vegan fine dining? Were so in! Find out more

Deer Run on The Atlantic

This boutique eco-lodge has just four rooms, so make sure to book soon if youre after a stay there this year. As the name suggests, the inn boasts stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean, making it the perfect destination if youre a fan of relaxing by the water or engaging in fun activities like paddle boarding or kayaking. Before your day by the ocean, expect to feast on plenty of hearty plant-based food, because the lodge is 100 percent vegan. Find out more

Country Hearth Bed and Breakfast

If youre after interesting history and culture, rolling green hills, and fresh produce, head out to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. This bed and breakfast in Lancaster County is the perfect place to stayits small, its quaint, and it will feed you well. Every morning, a full vegetarian spread, complete with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farm stands, is laid out at 8:30 am. The food is meat-free, but make sure to specify if you want vegan food when you book, as the hotel does serve eggs and cheese. Find out more

Pebble Cove Farm

If you want to get back in touch with nature, you cant go wrong with a visit to Washingtons stunning Orcas Island where you can spend the days hiking and taking in the beautiful scenery. If you stay at Pebble Cove Farm, you can also get involved with activities like kayaking, gardening, and, our personal favorite, playing with rescue animals. Plus, all the food is totally vegan. Find out more

The Black Sheep Inn

Situated in picturesque Hammondsport, a village in Steuben County, New York, this historic inn and spa offers five-star service, hearty vegan food, and a unique feel and style. Its location also makes it the perfect place to stay if you want to explore the beautiful Keuka Lake, which is just a matter of minutes from the inn. Find out more

The White Pig

If youre planning to visit Virginias iconic Blue Ridge Mountains this year, we recommend heading to The White Pig for some respite, plenty of delicious vegan food, and rescue animals. The hotel is even named after a rescue animal, a pot-bellied pig called Norman. Its cozy, its quaint, and its perfect for a restorative stay away from busy day-to-day life. Find out more

Sarah McLaughlin (@sarahmclaughlin) is the New Products Editor at VegNews and is always on the search for the newest innovations in plant-based food.

Karen Asp is a VegNews digital writer, regular contributor to numerous other publications (like Forks Over Knives, Eating Well, Sentient Media, O and Real Simple), author of Anti-Aging Hacks, and a vegan lifestyle coach and educator in Indiana.

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