Arenal Observatory Lodge
Energy Conservation
Laundry is air-dried; heavy linens are pre-dried in the driers
Property lighting is kept low in order to better view the volcano at night
Water Conservation
Information in the rooms encourages guests to re-use linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Table clothes are used only at dinner
Most rooms have a showerhead that conserves water
Land Conservation
The Arenal Observatory Lodge property includes 100 hectares of forested land. Additionally, it has 150 hectares of open and treed pasture land. Together, this land represents approximately 80% of the hotel property.
Recycling Program
Arenal Observatory Lodge collects glass, plastic, aluminum, and organic compost throughout the hotel property and in the kitchen. Garbage bins are also sorted for these materials.
Waste/ Toxicity Reduction
Only durable and reusable drinking cups are provided
Shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are placed in re-usable containers and refilled
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Community Programs/Charity
The Lodge makes donations to the terminally ill, local school, church, and disaster aid
Laundry is air-dried; heavy linens are pre-dried in the driers
Property lighting is kept low in order to better view the volcano at night
Water Conservation
Information in the rooms encourages guests to re-use linens and towels
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Table clothes are used only at dinner
Most rooms have a showerhead that conserves water
Land Conservation
The Arenal Observatory Lodge property includes 100 hectares of forested land. Additionally, it has 150 hectares of open and treed pasture land. Together, this land represents approximately 80% of the hotel property.
Recycling Program
Arenal Observatory Lodge collects glass, plastic, aluminum, and organic compost throughout the hotel property and in the kitchen. Garbage bins are also sorted for these materials.
Waste/ Toxicity Reduction
Only durable and reusable drinking cups are provided
Shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are placed in re-usable containers and refilled
100% biodegradable soap (laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand/body soap)
Community Programs/Charity
The Lodge makes donations to the terminally ill, local school, church, and disaster aid
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
42 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
Arenal Observatory Lodge
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