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Since the global economic crisis shook the world, a lot of people were forced to save their money on various products and services. But everyone loves to spend some time at a comfy resort on the beach, enjoy the sun and a good weather. Recently Treehugger presented a list of five rather inexpensive resorts located on different beaches across the globe. In fact, travelers will have to pay not more than $65 per night; some are even cheaper, offering a price of $50 and even $45 per night. Besides being budget-friendly, these resorts can also boast eco-friendly features. Visitors can take advantage of solar energy and organic meals. Here are the five green cost-efficient resorts:

Name: Chumphon Cabana Resort & Diving Center

Location: Chumphon, Thailand

Travelers can find this resort in Thailand, on the country's southern coast. It is located five hours from Bangkok. There are more than 100 rooms waiting for visitors of the Thung Wua Laen Beach. Travelers have the possibility to enjoy white water rafting, squid trapping, massages, and those who want to go extreme can choose diving. In order to clean grey water, the resort takes advantage of bacterial colonies. Besides, the hotel's owners use low-impact building methods and continuously control the process of organic recycling. The room prices start at $65.

Name: Nalla Eco Beach Resort

Location: Pondicherry, India

Each one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms offers a wonderful view on the Bay of Bengal found in Pondicherry, India. The Nalla Eco Beach Resort also features open-air stage that is used for local cultural events, as well as plays and different musical performances. The halls and rooms have an eco-friendly touch with furniture and walls being made from recycled teak, rosewood and granite stone pillars. Taking advantage of solar energy the hotel heats its water. In addition, the Nalla Eco Beach Resort gathers rain water for reuse. The room prices start at $65.

Name: Ecolodge Rendez-Vous

Location: Saba, NE Caribbean, in the Netherlands Antilles

Those who are looking forward to spend some time on a traditional beach, may consider visiting this resort located in Saba. Visitors have a chance to stay in island cottages equipped with solar panels (that generate electricity) and water-saving faucets. Besides, guests are served food from organically-grown local produce. Among the most interesting entertainment activities one can choose swimming, hiking, and diving. Although the resort is isolated, 15 minutes by foot is all it takes to get to the nearest town. The room prices start at $65.

Name: Natura Beach Hotel and Villas

Location: Polis, Cyprus

This hotel is located in Cyprus  and its design is credited to a botanist, which is why the whole place takes advantage of green resources. For example the Natura Beach Hotel uses groundwater for the villas, plus the air conditioners turn of automatically if the guest leaves the sliding door open. The hotel rules do not allow bright lights and water sports in order to preserve the sea turtles. A lot of food specialties are made from the ingredients that the hotel grows in its own garden. The room prices start at $65.

Name: De La Costa Eco-Lodge

Location: Venezuela

The hotel is situated in Henri Pittier National Park that can boast rich flora and fauna. Guests have a wide range of entertainment activities to choose from; for instance they can try taking some surfing lessons or consider mountain biking across the tropical clouds. Nature lovers can observe a large number of birds that breed in the region. All of the rooms in the hotel are air conditioned and take advantage of eco-friendly resources such as solar power used for heating water and meals made from fruits and vegetables grown and prepared in the restaurant. The room prices start at $48.