Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in La Ribera

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen 0.6 km from La Ribera

Hotel in San Jose

8.9

Excellent

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Hotel with Parking

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen 0.6 km from La Ribera

Resort in San Jose

8.4

Very Good

From $210

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Resort

Resort near Golf Courses

La Riviera Hotel 0.8 km from La Ribera

Hotel in San Antonio

8.4

Very Good

From $101

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Dog Friendly Hotel

Nirvana Apartament Hostal 0.8 km from La Ribera

Aparthotel in Alajuela

9.3

Excellent

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Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Aparthotel

Cheap Aparthotel

Berlor Airport Inn 0.8 km from La Ribera

Hotel in Alajuela

8.4

Very Good

From $70

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The property features a well-maintained and green territory, contributing to a natural environment for guests.

Airport SJO Residence Cars4Rent "Edward & Familia Inn" 0.9 km from La Ribera

Aparthotel in Alajuela

9.4

Excellent

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Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Aparthotel with Parking

EV charging stations

Small Aparthotel

Airport Rio Segundo Studio 1.0 km from La Ribera

Bed & Breakfast in Alajuela

9.1

Excellent

From $71

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Hampton By Hilton San Jose Airport Costa Rica 1.2 km from La Ribera

Hotel in Alajuela

8.3

Very Good

From $122

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The property is certified with ISO 14001 for Environmental management and ISO 50001 for Energy management systems. It also holds a Level 2 CST certification and provides electric vehicle charging stations.

City Express by Marriott San José Costa Rica 1.7 km from La Ribera

Hotel in San Jose

8.2

Very Good

From $90

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Business Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela 2.0 km from La Ribera

Hotel in Alajuela

8.5

Very Good

From $141

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is LEED certified and holds the Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism. It uses solar energy, energy-saving switches, recycling bins, and LED light bulbs. The construction incorporated 30% local materials and includes features for water conservation.

Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose - Costa Rica 2.0 km from La Ribera

Hotel in San Jose

7.7

Good

From $124

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hilton Cariari DoubleTree San Jose is listed as a hotel taking steps towards sustainability. Specific details about their eco-friendly practices are not provided in the available information.

Nina´s - Juan Santamaria 2.0 km from La Ribera

Guest House in Alajuela

8.0

Very Good

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Parking

Accessible Guest House

BORUKA BnB 2.1 km from La Ribera

Guest House in Alajuela

8.2

Very Good

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Guest House

Guest House with Parking

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica 2.1 km from La Ribera

Hotel in San Jose

7.7

Good

From $87

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel for Honeymoon

Family Friendly Hotel

Hotel Casona del Valle 2.2 km from La Ribera

Hotel in Potrerillos

7.0

Good

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Dog Friendly Hotel

Adventure Inn 2.4 km from La Ribera

Hotel in San Jose

8.5

Very Good

From $128

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Adventure Inn is part of a network of owner-operated hotels that reflect an eco-friendly Costa Rican personality. The hotel features a solar-heated infinity pool and uses eco-friendly toiletries.

Questionnaire

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

Wind

Hydro

Geothermal

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

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

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

Zero-energy building (zero net energy consumption on an annual basis)

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

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The owner is a 1974 Environmental Studies graduate from the University of Waterloo. We are 100% racial and religious friendly. Our staff operate their own store through the front desk. We like to give back to the community. All of our income is spent on local things. We formed a 180 member Costa Rica hotel association to combat the Online Travel Agencies that repatriate profits out of Costa Rica. We have a high staff-to-guest room ratio. We work as a team. We have staff Mother's Day and Christmas parties for the staff.