Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Comun

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn 1.2 km from Comun

Hotel in Heredia

9.2

Excellent

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.

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

Finca Paraiso Mountain Retreat near San Jose Airport 2.2 km from Comun

Hotel in Birri

9.7

Excellent

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.

Private rooms in a house by San Jose airport and on the way to Poas volcano 3.0 km from Comun

Lodge in Alajuela

9.0

Excellent

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Lodge for Honeymoon

Dog Friendly Lodge

Hotel Pibi Boreal 3.0 km from Comun

Hotel in Alajuela

9.3

Excellent

From $92

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Business Hotel

Casa Costa Rica Boutique B&B 3.1 km from Comun

Bed & Breakfast in Pilas

Excellent

From $56

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Bed & Breakfast

Small Bed & Breakfast

Buena Vista Chic Hotel 3.1 km from Comun

Hotel in Alajuela

8.8

Excellent

From $131

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is committed to Costa Rican ecotourism and sustainability, featuring a solar-heated outdoor pool. The property is set within gardens and coffee fields and includes a nature trail for guests to explore.

Villas Aracari 3.1 km from Comun

Aparthotel in Alajuela

9.1

Excellent

From $181

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Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Aparthotel with Swimming Pool

Private Pool Outdoor Pool

Aparthotel with Parking

Casa del Cafe-Familiar 3.5 km from Comun

Guest House in Heredia

9.4

Excellent

From $51

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Parking

Small Guest House

Loma Tranquila 3.6 km from Comun

Aparthotel in Alajuela

7.2

Good

From $50

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Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Aparthotel with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

3-Star Aparthotel

Tacacori EcoLodge 3.7 km from Comun

Lodge in Alajuela

9.0

Excellent

From $113

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Tacacori EcoLodge is committed to sustainability through specific practices like using solar energy for 100% of hot water and employing non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products. They also have a waste sorting and composting program and use energy-saving lamps.

ApartHotel Villa Pacande & Rooms 3.9 km from Comun

Aparthotel in Alajuela

7.5

Good

From $30

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Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Aparthotel

Dogs Stay Free

Aparthotel with Swimming Pool

Xandari Resort & Spa 3.9 km from Comun

Hotel in Alajuela

9.0

Excellent

From $178

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The hotel is certified by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT) in Sustainable Tourism and currently has a sustainability level of 4 out of 5 rating.