Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Umhlanga Ridge

Umhlanga Lodge 0.6 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Guest House in Durban

9.3

Excellent

From $53

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Guest House with Free Wi-Fi

Guest House with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Bella Vista Guest House 0.8 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Guest House in Durban

9.8

Excellent

From $55

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House for Honeymoon

Romantic Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House 1.0 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Guest House in Durban

9.7

Excellent

From $94

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Boutique-style Guest House

Romantic Guest House

Casa Ridge Self-catering 1.1 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Guest House in Durban

8.8

Excellent

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Guest House with Free Wi-Fi

Guest House near The Beach

Burnham House B&B 1.1 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Bed & Breakfast in Durban

9.3

Excellent

From $78

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Bed & Breakfast

Dogs Stay Free

Small Bed & Breakfast

Chartwell Guest House 1.2 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Guest House in Durban

8.9

Excellent

From $45

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Guest House with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Guest House with Parking

City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge 1.2 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.4

Very Good

From $87

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is accredited by Green Leaf Eco Standard for energy, water, and waste management efficiency and responsibility. As part of the City Lodge Hotel Group, it has committed to serving 100% cage-free eggs by 2025, eliminated single-use plastic bathroom amenities in 2020, and introduced hydration stations for free filtered water to minimize plastic bottles. The group also partners for circular economy waste management and prioritizes water efficiency.

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG 1.2 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.7

Very Good

From $62

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is aligned with IHG's 'Journey to Tomorrow' responsible business endeavor, focusing on carbon and energy conservation, waste reduction, and water conservation. It has eliminated plastic straws and introduced bulk amenities to significantly reduce single-use bathroom miniatures. The property has a reported sustainability level of 70-80 percent based on water, waste, and energy metrics.

North Star Micro Hotel 1.2 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Bed & Breakfast in Durban

8.8

Excellent

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Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast near The Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch 1.2 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.6

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel holds ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems, and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems certifications from DEKRA Certification, Inc. It is part of Hilton's 'Big Five' commitment to drive sustainable travel and the 'Wild Spirit Wines of Africa' Beverage Conservation programme, which supports environmentally sustainable wine farms.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge 1.3 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.8

Excellent

From $86

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a Marriott property, this hotel aligns with Marriott International's 'Serve 360' sustainability platform. This platform includes goals to reduce carbon emissions, water intensity, and waste to landfill, and focuses on responsible sourcing of products across its portfolio.

Garden Court Umhlanga 1.3 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.7

Very Good

From $86

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel was designed for low environmental impact, incorporating 9 Watt LED downlights and architectural features for natural heating reduction. It conserves water with aerators, dual flush toilets, and a self-chlorination pool system, and uses an Ozone water-treatment application for drinking water, packaged in recycled glass jugs. The hotel has achieved significant environmental savings in CO2 emissions, water, energy, and waste recycling, with plans for a hydroponic garden.

aha Gateway Hotel Umhlanga 1.4 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.6

Very Good

From $81

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is explicitly described as an 'eco-friendly hotel' and features a characteristic green 'screen' surrounding the front of the building. This architectural design element contributes to its green credentials and visual integration with the environment.

Teremok Lodge & Spa 1.4 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Guest House in Durban

9.5

Excellent

From $178

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Boutique-style Guest House

Luxury Guest House

Hillside Guesthouse Umhlanga 1.5 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Guest House in Durban

9.0

Excellent

From $87

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Guest House near The Beach

Guest House for Honeymoon

Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga 1.5 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.2

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Premier Hotels & Resorts, the parent company, is committed to responsible tourism practices, which typically include efforts in environmental management, energy efficiency, and community engagement across their properties.

Premier Hotel Umhlanga 1.5 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.4

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Villa Anastasia 1.7 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Bed & Breakfast in Durban

9.3

Excellent

From $88

Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

LED lighting throughout the premises

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

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

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We have phased out single use toiletries, as well as single use food and beverage amenities and replaced them with sustainable, reusable alternatives.

Town Lodge Umhlanga 1.7 km from Umhlanga Ridge

Hotel in Durban

8.4

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of the City Lodge Hotel Group, this hotel is accredited by Green Leaf Eco Standard for meeting energy, water, and waste management efficiency standards. The hotel group has installed solar panels and utilizes an existing borehole for better water management. They have eliminated single-use plastic bathroom amenities and introduced hydration stations to reduce plastic bottle usage.