Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Santo Amaro

Quinta de Santa Bárbara Casas Turisticas 0.6 km from Santo Amaro

Country House in Lagoa

8.6

Very Good

From $92

$

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Country House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Country House with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Country House with Parking

Quinta das Perdizes 0.9 km from Santo Amaro

Guest House in Ponta Delgada

9.8

Excellent

$

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Guest House

Guest House for Honeymoon

Casa Do Populo 1.1 km from Santo Amaro

Guest House in Ponta Delgada

9.3

Excellent

From $121

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Guest House

Guest House with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Senhora do Carmo Charm House 1.4 km from Santo Amaro

Bed & Breakfast in Ponta Delgada

9.4

Excellent

$

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Small Bed & Breakfast

Solar Branco Eco Estate 1.7 km from Santo Amaro

Farm Stay in Ponta Delgada

9.6

Excellent

$

Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This estate operates on up to 80% solar energy and uses 100% electric transport. It is completely plastic-free, implements a zero food waste policy by feeding scraps to free-range chickens, and supports marine conservation through the Ocean Azores Foundation. The hotel also educates guests on their ecological impact and maintains natural gardens with wildflowers for pollinators.

Aqua - Pópulo Eco Village 1.7 km from Santo Amaro

Aparthotel in Ponta Delgada

9.2

Excellent

$

Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Certified with Green Key, this aparthotel utilizes solar radiation and maximizes natural light. It engages in eco-friendly initiatives, uses LED lighting, provides bicycles, separates waste, has recycling bins, and offers vegetarian menu options.

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Certifications:

Green Key (greenkey.global)

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

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

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

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

SALT LIPS - Azores Surf Experience 2.6 km from Santo Amaro

Hostel in Ponta Delgada

9.1

Excellent

$

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Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hostel for Yoga

Luxury Hostel

Quinta de Santa Clara 2.7 km from Santo Amaro

Farm Stay in Ponta Delgada

9.6

Excellent

From $86

$

Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Quinta de Santa Clara has a farm on the property with a garden where guests can use organic vegetables.

Quinta da Abelheira 2.9 km from Santo Amaro

Farm Stay in Ponta Delgada

9.1

Excellent

From $129

$

Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Miosotis Azores

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

LED lighting throughout the premises

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

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

Senhora da Rosa, Tradition & Nature Hotel 3.1 km from Santo Amaro

Hotel in Ponta Delgada

9.0

Excellent

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Senhora da Rosa incorporates solar panels and emphasizes local sourcing in its operations. It uses eco-friendly, Azores-made products in its bathrooms and crafts rooms with natural materials. The hotel's restaurant creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce, offers vegan options, and actively works to reduce food waste.

Questionnaire

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

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

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

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

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

Herdade do Ananás 3.2 km from Santo Amaro

Farm Stay in Ponta Delgada

9.5

Excellent

From $99

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is 100% autonomous in irrigation for its gardens and pineapple greenhouses, utilizing collected rainwater. It naturally fertilizes its land without chemicals and favors natural light and existing shutters over curtains to reduce its ecological footprint. The property uses LED lighting, refillable body wash, and educates guests on reducing water and plastic consumption.

CASA DA ILHA - Slow Living Residence & Suites 3.4 km from Santo Amaro

Guest House in Ponta Delgada

9.5

Excellent

From $91

$

Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This guesthouse promotes a slow living concept which often aligns with sustainable travel principles.

Hostel AzorAzul - Pool & Suite 3.5 km from Santo Amaro

Hostel in Ponta Delgada

8.4

Very Good

$

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Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hostel with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Cheap Hostel

Quinta do Paraizo 3.6 km from Santo Amaro

Farm Stay in Ribeira Grande

8.6

Very Good

From $128

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Farm Stay with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Farm Stay with Parking

Quinta Minuvida 3.6 km from Santo Amaro

Guest House in Rabo de Peixe

8.9

Excellent

From $69

$

Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Quinta Minuvida is a sustainable lodge and learning center committed to sustainability. It is a founding member of the Azores Sustainability Charter and holds the Sustainability Engaged seal. They implement an endemic and native tree-planting program and utilize rainwater harvesting.

Quinta das Giestas 3.8 km from Santo Amaro

Country House in Ribeira Grande

8.5

Very Good

From $96

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Country House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Dog Friendly Country House

Country House with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Octant Ponta Delgada 4.0 km from Santo Amaro

Hotel in Ponta Delgada

9.1

Excellent

From $140

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Octant Ponta Delgada is part of the DHM Green project, which focuses on reducing the environmental footprint across its hotels. The hotel prioritizes eco-friendly practices and sustainability, with its À TERRA restaurant using locally sourced ingredients from local farmers and fishermen.

Alto do Forte 4.2 km from Santo Amaro

Aparthotel in Ponta Delgada

9.6

Excellent

$

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Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Aparthotel

Aparthotel with Swimming Pool

Children's Pool Outdoor Pool

Hotel Marina Atlântico 4.2 km from Santo Amaro

Hotel in Ponta Delgada

8.7

Very Good

From $93

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of Bensaude Hotels, Hotel Marina Atlântico has obtained Travelife Gold Certification. This certification signifies the hotel's strong focus on sustainable development, including environmentally friendly practices and a balance with social responsibility and economic contributions.

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico 4.2 km from Santo Amaro

Hotel in Ponta Delgada

9.3

Excellent

From $122

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel holds a Travelife Gold Certification for sustainable accommodations, a pioneering achievement in the Azores. It is committed to sustainable development by promoting environmentally friendly activities and practices, while also balancing social responsibility and contributing to the local economy.