Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Sri Lanka

Ginger Palm Villa

Resort in Hiriketiya

9.9

Excellent

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

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

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

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

LED lighting throughout the premises

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

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

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

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Salt water pool to reduce use of Chlorine

Palms Villa

Bed & Breakfast in Negombo

8.9

Excellent

From $22

Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

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

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

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

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

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

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

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?
Food waste is given to local pig farm

Colombo Court Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Colombo

8.5

Very Good

From $85

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is Asia's first carbon-neutral hotel, designed from up-cycled office buildings. It utilizes solar panels for water heating, has a rainwater collection system, and incorporates recycled materials throughout its design. The hotel also focuses on eliminating plastic bottles and conserving energy and water.

Questionnaire

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

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

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

Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Colombo Court Hotel and Spa is the first Carbon Neutral Hotel in South East Asia.

Amuura Beach Villa

Villas in Beruwala

8.7

Very Good

Villas Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Good Market PGS Sri Lanka

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

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

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?
Composting toilets in the whole premises

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Resort in Tangalle

9.3

Excellent

From $243

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort is dedicated to eco-tourism and sustainable practices, holding a Platinum Green Growth 2050 certification. It partners with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Department of Wildlife for marine turtle conservation and educates the public on these efforts. The resort implements a zero-waste commitment, banning single-use plastics, operating its own bottle plant, and using a reverse osmosis plant to produce clean drinking water. It also features a rice paddy field and farm that employs local farmers, uses compost from degradable waste to fertilize gardens, and has introduced e-tuk-tuks for sustainable transportation.

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

Resort in Bentota

8.3

Very Good

From $159

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort has achieved EarthCheck Platinum recertification and is certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. It focuses on water use optimization through rainwater harvesting and recycling, and on reducing CO2 emissions and waste. The resort also contributes to local community social development and responsible local purchasing.

Anantara Kalutara Resort

Resort in Kalutara

8.6

Very Good

From $147

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort is recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability, holding Green Growth 2050 Gold certification. It implements initiatives such as minimizing water consumption through low-flow fixtures, reducing energy consumption by investing in efficient equipment and lighting, and managing waste through reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting programs.

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

Resort in Weligama

9.1

Excellent

From $639

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort holds LEED Gold certification and demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through practices like reducing waste, conserving energy, sourcing organic and local food, supporting community development projects, establishing plastic waste collection points, and using repurposed materials. They utilize renewable energy, energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling, offer eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries, and provide options for linen and towel reuse. The resort avoids single-use plastic straws and toiletries, composts food waste, hires locally, trains staff in sustainability, and actively works to restore and protect natural ecosystems and wildlife.

Taj Samudra, Colombo

Hotel in Colombo

8.1

Very Good

From $131

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Taj Samudra, Colombo holds a third-party sustainability certification. The hotel actively supports green economy and environmental sustainability, participating in events like Earth Hour and World Environment Day with activities such as planting saplings and organizing clean-up campaigns.

Royal Palms Beach Hotel

Resort in Kalutara

7.8

Good

From $123

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Beachfront Resort

Resort near The Beach

Sentido Heritance Negombo

Hotel in Negombo

8.9

Excellent

From $123

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel has received LEED Gold Award recognition for its commitment to sustainability. It engages in practices such as twice-daily beach clean-ups, waste-reducing initiatives, and sourcing local organic produce. The hotel also supports local artisans and businesses and aims to reduce energy, water, and waste usage by 5%.

Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve

Hotel in Galle

8.6

Very Good

From $179

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is a distinctively designed eco-friendly property with internationally recognized certification conforming to Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards. It utilizes a biomass boiler fueled by cinnamon wood for hot water, has a 125 kW solar photovoltaic array, and treats 100% of its wastewater for garden irrigation. The hotel also composts organic waste, uses a biogas digester for food waste to fuel staff kitchen stoves, and operates an onsite glass water bottling plant to eliminate plastic use.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

Resort in Habarane

8.8

Excellent

From $127

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Resort for Honeymoon

Resort with Spa

Jetwing Kandy Gallery, A Luxury Reserve

Hotel in Kandy

9.2

Excellent

From $247

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel received the Gold Award at the Presidential Environment Awards 2024 for its green management practices. It utilizes a solar photovoltaic system for over 40% of its daily electricity, has an on-site effluent treatment plant that treats 100% of wastewater for irrigation, and a comprehensive waste management system that processes food waste into biogas and composts garden waste.

Riu Sri Lanka All Inclusive

Hotel in Bentota

8.2

Very Good

From $165

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is part of the RIU group, which aims for 69% renewable electricity and has reduced its carbon footprint by 56%. On-site, it uses at least 80% LED lighting, sources 80% of food locally, and has comprehensive food waste and recycling policies. The hotel uses eco-friendly cleaning products and encourages reusable cups.

Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive

Resort in Yala

9.3

Excellent

From $688

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Uga Chena Huts is committed to sustainability with practices including being plastic-free, utilizing solar panels and low energy lighting, and having biogas units. They also have a seawater treatment plant and use electric buggies for transportation. The design of the huts is low-impact and energy-efficient, blending with the natural environment. They use locally sourced and seasonal food.

The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

8.6

Very Good

From $207

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is Travelife certified for sustainability and holds ISO 22000 and ISO 9001 certifications. It implements eco-friendly initiatives including energy-efficient lighting, water conservation, and waste reduction. The hotel sources locally for its cuisines and emphasizes biodiversity protection, including heritage sites like Lake Gregory. It substitutes disposable plastics with reusable cloth garbage bags and recyclable bedroom amenities.

Heritance Tea Factory

Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

8.9

Excellent

From $149

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This property has a Travelife for Accommodation sustainability certification. It recycles 80% of its wastewater for garden and lawn reuse. The hotel utilizes dual flush toilets and efficient showers with flow reducers for water conservation. It operates a dedicated organic tea plantation and an organic vegetable, spice, and herb garden.