Kokomo Botanical Resort in Providenciales has been awarded Sustainable Hotel of the Year by the E-Finity Green Caribbean Awards 2026. The recognition, determined through a regionwide voting campaign that drew thousands of votes, honours destinations and hotels driving environmental innovation across the Caribbean. The boutique wellness property joins an elite group of Caribbean hospitality leaders recognised for meaningful environmental stewardship rather than performative sustainability initiatives.
The award marks the second major recognition for Kokomo in as many years, following its 2025 Caribbean Wellness Resort of the Year distinction. Together, these honours position the Turks and Caicos property as a rare example of a resort that has successfully integrated wellness philosophy with verifiable environmental practices.
The Environmental Foundation Behind the Award
Kokomo’s approach to sustainability predates the current wave of eco-conscious hospitality by more than two decades. The resort’s botanical gardens represent twenty years of continuous cultivation — an ecosystem that cannot be replicated through landscaping alone. Native flowering plants, established root systems, and mature canopy trees create natural cooling, air filtration, and habitat preservation that newer properties simply cannot match.
This long-term environmental investment extends to the property’s infrastructure. The resort operates chemical-free pool systems and advanced grey water treatment facilities, eliminating the harsh compounds typically found in Caribbean resort water systems. For guests, this translates to swimming without eye irritation or skin dryness. For the surrounding environment, it means reduced chemical runoff into local water tables and marine ecosystems.
BioGeometry Architecture: Science Meets Sustainability
One of Kokomo’s most distinctive sustainability features operates largely outside guest awareness. The resort is the only Caribbean property designed according to BioGeometry principles — an architectural approach developed by Dr. Ibrahim Karim that examines how built environments interact with natural energy systems and human physiology.
In practical terms, the buildings were positioned and designed to optimise natural ventilation, reduce artificial cooling needs, and create spaces that support occupant well-being. The energy-efficiency gains from passive cooling and strategic orientation reduce the resort’s carbon footprint while enhancing guest comfort.
This integration of wellness and sustainability reflects a sophisticated approach to resort development. Rather than treating environmental responsibility as an added feature, Kokomo’s design embeds it into the property’s foundation, creating efficiencies that continue over time.
Farm-to-Table Dining as Environmental Practice
WE Market Cafe‘s culinary program demonstrates how sustainability can enhance rather than limit guest experience. The resort maintains productive on-site gardens that supply herbs, vegetables, and tropical fruits to the kitchen. This hyper-local sourcing reduces food miles to mere steps, eliminates refrigerated transport requirements, and provides ingredients at peak freshness.
The gardens also function as part of the property’s composting and waste reduction systems. Organic waste returns to the soil rather than travelling to landfills, creating a closed-loop system that improves soil quality while reducing the resort’s overall waste footprint. For guests, the result is noticeably superior flavour and nutritional quality, and serves as a reminder that environmental practices often improve rather than compromise luxury experiences.
What Sustainable Hotel of the Year Actually Means
The E-Finity Green Caribbean Awards evaluate hotels across multiple criteria, from renewable energy adoption to water conservation, waste management, and community impact. Winners demonstrate measurable environmental outcomes and operational transparency — a combination that separates genuine sustainability from marketing claims.
For Kokomo, the award validates what many guests have reported for years: water that feels different, cleaner-smelling air, and a sense of environmental harmony that is difficult to quantify but easy to notice. The recognition provides third-party confirmation that luxury and environmental responsibility can work together.
The timing of this award is particularly notable given the Caribbean’s increasing focus on sustainable tourism. The 2026 E-Finity Caribbean Green Awards recognised properties and projects from across the region, creating a competitive field that included both established eco-resorts and newer developments with advanced green technology. Kokomo’s selection suggests that long-term environmental commitment resonates more strongly than short-term or single-focus initiatives.
Global Recognition Through Marriott Bonvoy
Kokomo’s recent inclusion in Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy adds another dimension to this recognition. The partnership introduces the boutique property to a global audience of Marriott Bonvoy members, showcasing a hospitality model that prioritises chemical-free living and botanical immersion alongside traditional luxury amenities.
This combination of boutique environmental commitment and major brand infrastructure reflects an emerging hospitality model. Guests can access Kokomo’s award-winning sustainability practices while earning Marriott points and using reservation systems they already trust.
Wellness and Environmental Stewardship as Integrated Philosophy
Kokomo’s dual recognition as both Caribbean Wellness Resort of the Year and Sustainable Hotel of the Year is no coincidence. The property’s “Return on Health” philosophy treats personal wellbeing and environmental health as interconnected rather than separate concerns.
Chemical-free water systems support both skin health and marine ecosystem protection. Botanical gardens provide aromatherapy benefits while preserving habitat. BioGeometry architecture promotes comfort while improving energy efficiency. This integrated model benefits guests and the environment at the same time.
The wellness-sustainability connection also addresses a common travel dilemma: wanting personal restoration without contributing to environmental harm. At Kokomo, those goals align rather than compete.
Location and Accessibility
Situated in Providenciales along Leeward Highway, Kokomo is just nine minutes from the international airport. The property provides complimentary shuttle service to its private beach club on Grace Bay, allowing guests to enjoy both the resort’s botanical sanctuary and one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated beaches.
This combination of garden immersion and beach access reflects another form of sustainability thinking. Rather than developing directly on sensitive beachfront land, the resort preserved inland habitat while maintaining convenient beach access through organised transportation.
The Broader Caribbean Sustainability Movement
Kokomo’s award arrives during a significant moment for Caribbean environmental leadership. The E-Finity awards, presented by E-Finity Distributed Generation in partnership with Caribbean Journal, recognise leaders driving sustainable progress across the region. The initiative reflects growing recognition that the Caribbean’s tourism economy depends on environmental preservation.
For travellers, awards like these offer helpful guidance in an increasingly crowded hospitality market. As more properties claim environmental credentials, third-party recognition helps distinguish meaningful practices from marketing language.
Experience the Award-Winning Property
Stay in a private cottage surrounded by Kokomo’s twenty-year botanical gardens, where wellness, privacy, and sustainability come together. Enjoy full kitchens, the Lovina Spa, yoga pavilion, and peaceful nature trails designed to restore mind and body.
Book your stay at Kokomo Botanical Resort through the resort’s website or Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy.