Eco-Friendly Hotels in Fort Myers
Enjoy a more sustainable place to stay in Southwest Florida! Find green lodging and eco-friendly initiatives at top hotels throughout the region, from celebrated beach resorts to top hotel chains offering convenient locations and spacious suites.
Launched in 2024 by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Green Lodging Program is a statewide initiative that recognizes properties that have gone above and beyond to conserve and protect Florida’s natural resources. It’s a voluntary program that resorts, hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts can apply for, and they are granted accreditation if they achieve a certain number of points based on five key areas:
- Communication and education
- Waste reduction, reuse and recycling
- Water conservation
- Energy efficiency
- Indoor air quality
One of Florida’s Top Green Lodging Resorts
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina is one of only a handful of resorts in all of Florida to achieve the highest “4 Palm” designation as part of the Florida Green Lodging Program. Over the past several years, the resort has reduced single-use plastics, included furniture made from recycled plastics, added an electric car charging station, installed energy-efficient heat pumps to heat the swimming pools, and added turtle-safe lighting to help sea turtle hatchlings survive their first steps into the water.
Community engagement is also a critical part of environmentally friendly initiatives. Guests are invited to join nature and wildlife programs so they, too, can be empowered to protect the surroundings. Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina is partnered with several local conservation groups, including Captains for Clean Water, Keep Lee County Beautiful and Coastal Connections.
Other Green Lodging Hotels and Resorts in Greater Fort Myers
Other notable Green Lodging resorts in the area include the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village and the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. In addition to preserving and protecting natural resources, all three offer the exceptional amenities you’d expect from full-service resorts, from luxurious spa treatments and amazing on-site dining to multiple pools and even complimentary boating excursions.
Three Hilton hotels are designated Green Lodging properties: DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops, Homewood Suites by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops and Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Airport/FGCU. You’ll enjoy many amenities during your stay, from excellent shopping, dining and entertainment within steps to spacious suites.
One more Green Lodging hotel awaits: Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast. Its superb location puts you near Gulf Coast Town Center’s many shops and restaurants, RSW airport and top sports and entertainment venues. It also boasts newly renovated guest rooms and a reimagined lobby, restaurant, bar and gathering spaces.
How can you travel more responsibly on your next vacation?
You’ve probably noticed the placards encouraging you to hang your towels instead of leaving them in a pile, indicating that you’ll skip the laundry service that day. Take advantage of that—an easy, effortless way to reduce energy consumption and water usage.
In-room recycling bins are now the norm in the U.S. Use them and be mindful of rinsing recyclables and separating them properly for maximum benefit.
We know, hotel water pressure is amazing. But it pays to limit your showers (at least sometimes) and turn off taps while brushing your teeth.
Pretend you’re at home! Switch off the lights, turn off the AC and unplug your electronics when you’re not in the room.
Choose Green Lodging and Help Support Sustainability in Our Community
Be intentional about where you choose to stay. Choose one of our exceptional Green Lodging hotels and resorts.
