Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Alajuela

Los Gallitos Eco Lodge

Lodge in San Miguel

9.1

Excellent

From $73

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

EarthCheck

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

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

Electric car charging station(s) available

Wastewater is reused after treatment

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

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We do reforestation, we have a permaculture project and we would like to highlight that we design and we build the little lodges. All the material are reused, recycled and reporpused!

Origins Lodge

Hotel in Bijagua

9.7

Excellent

From $1,183

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The Origins Lodge in Costa Rica does not only cater for the wellness of its guests but the wellness of the environment as well. By participating in the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, they have pledged to eliminate single-use plastics from their property.

Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Building materials from sustainable resources

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

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Electric car charging station(s) available

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?
plastic free hotel, and we are producing our own signature line for bath amenities done with herbs from our garden. Shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion, bath get, facial and body soap made with ylang ylang flowers.

Xandari Resort & Spa

Hotel in Alajuela

9.0

Excellent

From $98

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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.

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

Resort in Fortuna

9.3

Excellent

From $371

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Resort

Resort for Honeymoon

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Hotel in Fortuna

9.2

Excellent

From $201

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Hotel

Hotel for Honeymoon

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel in Alajuela

8.6

Very Good

From $150

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel for Honeymoon

Hotel with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Hampton By Hilton San Jose Airport Costa Rica

Hotel in Alajuela

8.5

Very Good

From $146

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel with Parking

EV charging stations

Family Friendly Hotel

Hotel Las Colinas

Hotel in Fortuna

7.5

Good

From $73

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel Las Colinas has reached Level 5 (the highest) in the program for the Certification for Tourism Sustainability. Part of their sustainable policies include the use of chemical-free products and recycled materials, lower energy consumption, generation of less waste in general and the purchase of local products.

Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel

Hotel in Bijagua

9.5

Excellent

From $331

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel with Parking

EV charging stations

Luxury Hotel

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Fortuna

8.9

Excellent

From $121

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa uses a solar panel photovoltaic system to heat water, has 100% LED low-consumption lighting on-site, inverter air-conditioning systems and many more eco-friendly practices.

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?

Written environmental policy statement in place

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

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

Recycling bins in guest rooms

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

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 help offset our carbon footprint by planting trees in a private reserve, thus protecting the forest and animal species.
We also promote and sponsor cultural activities in our town with children and schools.

El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica

Lodge in Toro Amarillo

9.5

Excellent

From $488

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Boutique-style Lodge

Luxury Lodge

Nayara Gardens

Hotel in Fortuna

9.7

Excellent

From $697

$

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Nayara Gardens is a 5-star hotel that offers accommodation in casitas and villas that combine Costa Rican elements with luxurious amenities in order to provide an outstanding accommodation experience for all guests. Apart from comfortable accommodation, guests can also pamper themselves with the spa treatments offered, taste unique Costa Rican flavours, dive in the outdoor pool surrounded by lush greenery and spend the most relaxing time away from their daily routine.