Hotel Gran Arenal Sustainability
Energy Conservation
Laundry is air-dried
CFL light bulbs are used for outdoor and garden lighting
Outdoor room lights are turned off when all guests are sleeping
The hot water tanks have timers for automatic on / off; the tanks are disconnected manually if the room is unoccupied
Water Conservation
Linens and towels are changed and washed every 3 days or by request
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow faucets in all bathrooms (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Dinning tables are set without table clothes
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Only durable and reusable drinking cups are provided
Shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are placed in reusable containers and refilled
Biodegradable hand and body soap
Organic fertilizer only
Additional Sustainability Steps
Hotel Gran Arenal employs staff from the community and gives priority to local producers. Insulating materials were used to reduce power consumption by the air conditioners.
Laundry is air-dried
CFL light bulbs are used for outdoor and garden lighting
Outdoor room lights are turned off when all guests are sleeping
The hot water tanks have timers for automatic on / off; the tanks are disconnected manually if the room is unoccupied
Water Conservation
Linens and towels are changed and washed every 3 days or by request
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Low-flow faucets in all bathrooms (max flow 2.75 gpm)
Dinning tables are set without table clothes
Waste / Toxicity Reduction
Only durable and reusable drinking cups are provided
Shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are placed in reusable containers and refilled
Biodegradable hand and body soap
Organic fertilizer only
Additional Sustainability Steps
Hotel Gran Arenal employs staff from the community and gives priority to local producers. Insulating materials were used to reduce power consumption by the air conditioners.
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
20 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
