Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Slovenia

Bohinj Eco Hotel

8.5

Very Good

From $164

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bohinj Eco Hotel is the first and only Green Globe certified hotel in Slovenia, known for its strong commitment to sustainability. It utilizes a deep energy well and heat pump for heating and water, uses Power LED lighting, and has an air conditioning system with sensors to reduce energy consumption. The hotel also focuses on eco-certified ingredients of local origin and the swimming pools help to heat the hotel.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Globe - Certification level: Certified Member

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

Geothermal

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

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

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

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

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Electric car charging station(s) available

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

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

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

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

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

Bio Apartments Trnulja

Farm Stay in Ljubljana

8.9

Excellent

From $141

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bio Apartments Trnulja is explicitly built with sustainable eco materials, including upcycled bricks, hemp insulation, and clay plasters. They use natural, untreated timber for interiors and furniture, and hemp textiles for bedding and towels. The property operates with solar energy for hot water, wood chips for heating, and water-reducing systems, including rainwater collection. They have a zero-waste kitchen, offer organic, locally produced breakfast, and provide electric bikes and cars for guests. They are a certified BIO HOTELS member and a climate-balanced hotel.

Hotel Plesnik Logarska Dolina

Hotel in Solcava

9.2

Excellent

From $297

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel Plesnik is a holder of the Green Globe eco-label and the Slovenia Green Accommodation label, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable tourism. It uses wood biomass from local sources for heating and has a wastewater treatment plant. The hotel employs a zero-waste strategy in its restaurant and uses 80% LED lighting. Water flow restrictors are installed, and the water supply comes from a natural spring. An outdoor bio-pool is cleaned naturally by fish and plants, filled from a rainwater tank without chlorine. The kitchen prioritizes local and Slovenian ingredients, and health programs are based on permaculture principles.

Boutique Hotel Sunrose 7 - Gourmet & SPA

Hotel in Bohinjska Bistrica

9.4

Excellent

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This certified green hotel is committed to minimizing its environmental impact. It features an energy-efficient building with highly eco-friendly ceramic flooring, using less raw materials, water, and energy in production. The hotel utilizes energy-efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, low-temperature underfloor and wall heating, and high-quality, energy-efficient fireplace stoves with heat exchangers. All lighting is LED-based, and they prioritize using and buying local products, employing local people, and taking great care with waste separation and recycling.

Nebesa Chalets

Chalet in Kobarid

9.9

Excellent

From $309

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Chalet Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Nebesa Chalets holds the Travelife Gold environmental certificate and the Slovenia Green Accommodation Label. It achieves energy self-sufficiency with a solar power plant and heat pumps, reducing energy and water consumption by 25%. The property includes a biological waste treatment plant, EV chargers, and promotes locally produced food.

Eco Terme Snovik, Kamnik

Resort in Laze v Tuhinju

8.0

Very Good

From $138

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort is EU Ecolabel and Slovenia Green Accommodation certified. It sources local and seasonal food, uses eco-friendly materials, and implements energy-saving solutions like intelligent rooms and renewable energy sources (heat pumps, solar collectors, wood biomass). It also has its own vegetable and herb garden and a biological wastewater treatment plant.

Hotel Bohinj

Hotel in Bohinjsko Jezero

9.4

Excellent

From $216

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Sustainability was embedded from the beginning of the renovation process, using mostly sustainable materials and eco-friendly solutions, and became a Green Scheme certificate holder in November 2022. It features water-saving showers, energy-efficient convectors, avoids disposable plastic, provides recycled felt slippers, and focuses on food waste management. They focus on local, sustainable food, offering seasonal dishes and fresh local delicacies every morning from Bohinj and surrounding villages.

Boutique hotel Vila Planinka

Hotel in Zgornje Jezersko

9.4

Excellent

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This boutique hotel is built and furnished entirely with indigenous local materials, incorporating original centuries-old objects. It operates with a focus on zero waste, minimizing pollution, and has electric vehicle charging stations available. The hotel works with local eco-farms for fresh ingredients, bottles its own mineral water on-site in reusable packaging, and uses skincare products in dispensers. They also utilize low-flow showers and low-consumption toilets and dry bedding in the fresh mountain air.

ECO Hotel Center Postojna

Hotel in Postojna

8.3

Very Good

From $87

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This is the first hotel in Postojna and the Green Karst area with the EU Ecolabel environmental certificate. It implements energy-efficient lighting, water conservation measures, and uses locally sourced and organic products. The hotel was completely renovated in 2018 with a focus on sustainable practices.

eco boutique hotel AMS Beagle

Hotel in Bled

9.6

Excellent

From $193

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is located in a passive house environment built with sustainable living and operation in mind. It is a Slovenia Green member and certified with the EU Ecolabel. The hotel actively reduces energy and water consumption through excellent insulation, quality windows, a heat pump utilizing constant soil temperature, solar panels for hot water, and a rainwater system for toilet flushing and garden irrigation. They also prioritize locally sourced, mostly organic breakfast items and use exclusively certified eco products.

Holiday Farmhouse Skvor

Farm Stay in Robidisce

9.5

Excellent

From $99

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This farmhouse holds the Travelife Gold Sustainability Certificate, Slovenia Green Accommodation Label, and Triglav National Park Quality Label. It incorporates animals for sustainable operations, offers a 'zero kilometre lunch' with organic farm ingredients, and allows guests to pick from its vegetable garden. The farm avoids excessive packaging and promotes bicycle rental.

Garni Hotel Savica - Sava Hotels & Resorts

Hotel in Bled

8.1

Very Good

From $177

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel has an Eco Daisy certificate and implements environmental initiatives under the 'Green for Tomorrow' program. Practices include separate waste collection, encouraging guests to conserve water and electricity, economical use of towels, using returnable glass containers, and offering healthy breakfasts with local and seasonal produce. The hotel also provides entertainment and educational programs for children on environmental responsibility.

Rikli Balance Hotel – Sava Hotels & Resorts

Hotel in Bled

8.8

Excellent

From $161

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Similar to Hotel Park, this hotel is part of the Sava Hotels & Resorts group, which has demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability in other properties within the group. Guests of Garni Hotel Savica, an eco-certified hotel in the same group, have access to the pools at Rikli Balance Hotel, indicating a connection to the group's broader environmental efforts.

Eco Tourist Farm Ravnjak

Farm Stay in Slovenj Gradec

9.5

Excellent

From $120

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This tourist farm is a holder of the Four Apples Quality Award and practices ecological farming, avoiding chemical additives. It engages in agricultural activities like sheep, poultry, rabbit, and trout farming. The farm provides crystal clear water from its own source and has a domestic vegetable garden where guests can participate.

Tourist Farm Zelinc

Farm Stay in Cerkno

9.6

Excellent

From $112

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This farm holds the Green Key eco-label. It produces fruits and vegetables without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, with much of the food hand-produced on the farm itself. The farm utilizes wood for heating, has its own water spring (encouraging tap water consumption), and offers apitherapy using bee products.

Eko hiša-Eco House Na razpotju

Hotel in Solcava

9.6

Excellent

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Explicitly named 'Eco House,' this guesthouse holds the EU Ecolabel and an environmental daisy eco label certificate. Its operations are based on permaculture principles and a commitment to sustainable development. Rooms are designed with natural materials and inspired by local herbs. The guesthouse uses eco soaps and cleansers and serves homemade breakfast with local ingredients.

Hotel Natura

Hotel in Zrece

9.4

Excellent

From $206

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel Natura received the EU Ecolabel in 2017. Owned by Unitur, a sustainably aware company that established the Fundation for Nature Pohorje, the hotel features a timber-clad extension with a functional and sustainable design. A Nature Conservation Information Center is also established at Rogla to promote environmental education.

Camping & Glamping Jezersko ex Cvet Gora

Bed & Breakfast in Zgornje Jezersko

9.5

Excellent

From $59

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This glamping site holds the EU Ecolabel and is set in an unspoiled natural environment, offering wooden glamping houses. It promotes outdoor activities like hiking and biking in close contact with nature. The camp provides a common kitchen, hot water, and features homemade products and local dishes from a neighboring farm.

Turistična kmetija Ramšak

Farm Stay in Zrece

9.6

Excellent

From $106

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This is an 'EKO TURISTIČNA KMETIJA' and has been under ECO control since 1999, using the EU organic logo. The farm produces all its own food, including fresh vegetables, homemade bread, quality meat, and dairy products. It offers vegetarian menus and provides a secluded setting for a deep connection with nature.

PUŽMAN Farm Glamping

Farm Stay in Radovljica

9.7

Excellent

$

Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This glamping site is designated as 'Eco friendly' and is located on a small family farm. It offers luxury tipi tents and wooden cabins, emphasizing a connection with nature. Guests can utilize vegetables and eggs from the farm and are provided with bicycles for free to explore the surrounding natural areas.