9.2
Excellent
From $273
From $273
Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
This family run inn and organic coffee farm focuses on eco-friendly practices and is committed to providing guests a sustainable tourism experience. Part of their efforts include solar-powered electricity and hot water, a chemical-free ionized swimming pool, recycling and regeneration and avoiding the use of toxic chemicals.
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Questionnaire
Certifications:
Certification for Sustainable Tourism (Costa Rica)
Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?
Solar radiation
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Building materials from sustainable resources
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
Serving organic food at the restaurant
LED lighting throughout the premises
Environmental manager appointed
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Wastewater is reused after treatment
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Recycling bins in guest rooms
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Organic waste is composted
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years
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9.7
Excellent
From $158
From $158
Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire
Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?
Hydro
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)
Rainwater collection and usage
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
Serving organic food at the restaurant
LED lighting throughout the premises
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
Recycling bins in guest rooms
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Organic waste is composted
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We do not use air-conditioning at all because of the fresh cool mountain air. Zero plastics in all forms, Zero chemicals and only bio fertilizers and repellents are utlilzed in our fruit, coffee and veggies farm. We use water from.our own springs.
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9.3
Excellent
From $124
From $124
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Casa del Cafe-Familiar
Guest House in Heredia
9.4
Excellent
From $51
From $51
Info Categories
Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Parking

Small Guest House

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