Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Western Cape

Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront Cape Town

Hotel in Cape Town

8.6

Very Good

From $228

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Key (greenkey.global)

Energy Star - Score: 5

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

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)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

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

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

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

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

Wellington Country House

Country House in Wellington

9.1

Excellent

From $82

Country House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Fair Trade Tourism (Southern Africa)

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

Solar radiation

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

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

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

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

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

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

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

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We don’t use garden chemicals

Lala Panzi B&B

Bed & Breakfast in Plettenberg Bay

9.2

Excellent

From $70

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?

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)

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

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

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)

Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open

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?
Premesis is equipped with a photovoltaic powered heatpump, which produces the DHW, air con, heater, heats the pool and uses the pool as a battery for excessive PV power during the day thus not using any electric energy from the grid.

Argyll B&B

Bed & Breakfast in Oudtshoorn

9.0

Excellent

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?

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

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

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-waste hotel/accommodation

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

Seebederfie

Guest House in Groot-Brakrivier

9.2

Excellent

Guest House 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 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)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

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)

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We look forward to sharing Seebederfie with guests wanting a spoil away from the hustle and bustle of city life and loadshedding.

Teniqua Treetops

Guest House in Sedgefield

9.2

Excellent

From $79

Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Tourism Active (GTA Global) - Certification level: Green Champion (80% pass rate)

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

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

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

Organic waste is composted

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Waste water goes to a septic tank and then runs through a soak away and feeds the forest, We use harvested rain water and filtered river water, all byproduct water is directed to a small dam which has reed filtration. All audry water is also directed to the dam

Peace of Eden Vegan Forest Lodge

Lodge in Rheenendal

8.5

Very Good

From $33

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Travel Sustainable

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

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

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

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 are the first Vegan Lodge in South Africa, since 2016
* We are off the Municipal grid,
*we are still sufficient with water, using only rain water or from our dam
*we have septic tanks for sewage,
* We don't allow or use any poisons or pesticides even for mosquitoes
* we grow some veggies for catering for guests
* we have a natural eco swimming pond
* no air-conditioning
* All cooking with gas
* All water heated with gas geysers

Somerset Sights B&B

Bed & Breakfast in Somerset West

9.8

Excellent

From $93

Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Fair Trade Tourism (Southern Africa)

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

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

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

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

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

Wedgeview Country House & Spa

Guest House in Stellenbosch

8.6

Very Good

From $99

Guest House 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

Building materials from sustainable resources

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

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

Wastewater is reused after treatment

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

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

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?
Hot water is produced by solar geysers and solar panels and a pellet burner.
We are in the process of installing PV Solar panels.

Chapter House Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection

Hotel in Franschhoek

9.0

Excellent

From $125

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Zest Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection

Hotel in Cape Town

9.3

Excellent

From $102

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Boutique-style Hotel

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Outdoor Pool

Vineyard Hotel

Hotel in Cape Town

9.1

Excellent

From $213

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As one of South Africa's most beloved hotels, The Vineyard offers a variety of 4-star amenities, such as a lush garden, comfortable and elegantly appointed rooms and suites, a gym and a spa with rejuvenating treatments, a restaurant with excellent culinary options, as well as a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.