Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Karatara Settlement

Kalanderkloof cottage 2.0 km from Karatara Settlement

Chalet in Sedgefield

9.8

Excellent

From $86

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Chalet Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Chalet with Parking

Small Chalet

Teniqua Treetops 2.5 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Sedgefield

9.3

Excellent

From $79

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This accommodation is deeply committed to eco-conscious living, utilizing off-grid solar energy and a chemical-free natural water filtration system. The treetop suites are built on stilts to minimize environmental impact on the indigenous forest. They also practice rainwater harvesting, use biodegradable detergents, and manage waste with septic tanks and soakaway pits that nourish the forest.

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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

Forestview guesthouse and B&B 3.3 km from Karatara Settlement

Bed & Breakfast in Sedgefield

8.7

Very Good

From $46

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Small Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Haven on Hoopoe 3.5 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Sedgefield

8.7

Very Good

From $37

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Parking

Small Guest House

Tiffanys B & B, 3.6 km from Karatara Settlement

Bed & Breakfast in Sedgefield

8.6

Very Good

From $50

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Small Bed & Breakfast

3-Star Bed & Breakfast

Pelican Lodge Guesthouse 3.6 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Sedgefield

9.1

Excellent

From $78

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Parking

4-Star Guest House

Island Flip Flop Holidays 3.9 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Sedgefield

9.2

Excellent

$

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Parking

Small Guest House

In Toto Retreat - Garden Route 4.3 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Sedgefield

9.6

Excellent

$

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Guest House with Swimming Pool

Heated Pool Outdoor Pool

Guest House with Parking

The Gull 4.7 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Sedgefield

9.7

Excellent

From $82

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Parking

Small Guest House

Villa Tartaruga 4.7 km from Karatara Settlement

Bed & Breakfast in Sedgefield

9.7

Excellent

$

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bed & Breakfast with Free Wi-Fi

Small Bed & Breakfast

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea 4.8 km from Karatara Settlement

Lodge in Sedgefield

8.4

Very Good

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Described as an 'eco-paradise' and 'eco-conscious retreat', this lodge is situated within a fynbos reserve and is committed to sustainability. They offer farm-to-table dining, provide eco-friendly amenities, and are part of a group dedicated to conservation and community development.

Dover on Sea B&B 4.9 km from Karatara Settlement

Bed & Breakfast in Sedgefield

9.6

Excellent

From $106

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

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

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

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

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Equleni Guest Farm 6.0 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Sedgefield

9.6

Excellent

$

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Dog Friendly Guest House

Guest House with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Peace of Eden Vegan Forest Lodge 8.5 km from Karatara Settlement

Lodge in Rheenendal

8.5

Very Good

From $33

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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

Belle Foret Wilderness Eco Reserve 8.6 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Wilderness

9.5

Excellent

$

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Swimming Pool

Guest House with Parking

Woodlands Self Catering 8.7 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Phantom Acres

9.5

Excellent

From $49

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Guest House

Guest House for Honeymoon

Beside Still Waters 9.0 km from Karatara Settlement

Bed & Breakfast in Wilderness

9.3

Excellent

From $49

$

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Small Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Treedom Villas and Vardos 9.6 km from Karatara Settlement

Guest House in Wilderness

9.1

Excellent

From $70

$

Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Treedom Villas and Vardos has a focus on minimizing their environmental impact with eco-friendly priorities including water storage, recycling methods, an organic vegetable garden, and the use of eco-friendly cleaning products. The accommodation is set in a natural environment.

Questionnaire

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

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

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

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Portland Manor 9.8 km from Karatara Settlement

Bed & Breakfast in Rheenendal

8.7

Very Good

From $57

$

Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This historical country estate has received a high eco-friendliness rating from guests. Their restaurant contributes to sustainability by using wood cleared from the estate as part of a conservation project for cooking.

Die Kleihuis 10.3 km from Karatara Settlement

Chalet in Hoekwil

9.6

Excellent

$

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Chalet Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Chalet

Chalet with Parking