Plant Power: Vegan-Friendly Hotels

“Whether veganism is an all-encompassing lifestyle for you or you’re simply interested in a plant-based diet, gone are the days when being vegan meant restricting your holiday plans. While finding vegan-friendly menus and venues can sometimes be challenging, you can find dedicated spots all over the world that embrace the plant-based lifestyle – and planning your travel around them can even make a great excuse to visit somewhere new and try some incredible vegan food. These five vegan-friendly hotels are perfect for a trip based on plant power.

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The Stanford Inn by the Sea, USA
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The stereotypical California lifestyle is all about health and wellness. And the Stanford Inn by the Sea lets you live out that most positive of stereotypes. Perched on the hillside overlooking Mendocino Bay, its philosophy is all about reconnecting with one another, nature, your creativity and joyfulness. That’s evident in everything from the hotel’s boutique rooms and suites to the chef-prepared organic breakfasts included with your stay. The resort’s nationally acclaimed Ravens Restaurant is outstanding for gourmet plant-based cuisine inspired by its organic garden. When it comes to finding ethically, locally-sourced sustainable food, it doesn’t get much better than this.

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Apoyo Lodge, Nicaragua
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Aside from being entirely vegan, Apoyo Lodge is a sensational retreat for mind and body. Offering yoga, fitness and meditation on the beautiful banks of the Laguna de Apoyo’s healing waters, this boutique retreat’s approach to food is also mindful. You’ll find raw and cooked dishes made from plant-based whole foods in harmony with Mother Nature and respect to all creatures. Meals are also all about nourishing you, so refined sugars, nasty oils and preservatives are also off the menu.

If you want to see more hotels in Nicaragua, visit our Nicaragua hotels page.

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Velona’s Jungle, Italy
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A conventional foodie paradise it may be, but Italy doesn’t always spring to mind as a vegan-friendly place. However, this eclectic boutique hotel in gorgeous, romantic Florence is steadily changing that. Not only will the eco-conscious Velona’s Jungle set you up for the day with a healthy and balanced breakfast of freshly-made vegan sweet and savoury pastries, the friendly staff will also lend their expert foodie knowledge, helping you find vegan food in the city.

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Yes! Vegan Hostel Pattaya, Thailand
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For vegan travellers, Thailand is a blessing. With fruit stalls on every corner and plant-based dishes on every menu, you’ll often find food crafted around Buddhist principles in Thailand, and vegetarianism has been around longer than in the west. You just need to be wary of fish and chicken-based stocks, as well as egg. Fortunately the super-friendly staff at Yes! Vegan Hostel Pattaya will be more than happy to help you work out how to pick out vegan dishes at restaurants, and the hostel itself also serves vegan food.

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The Dreamcatcher, Puerto Rico
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Award-winning, ethical and wholesome, the Dreamcatcher is San Juan’s only vegetarian hotel, and has excellent vegan options too. Start your day with a yoga or meditation class before joining a sightseeing or nature tour, trying paddle boarding or renting a bike. The food is second to none; the hotel’s locally sourced breakfast and brunch is legendary, offering juice blends, homemade hemp milk and kombucha elixirs made with all-natural ingredients. Every Friday night top local chefs cook a four-course vegan dinner.

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