Arenal Kioro Sustainability
Energy Conservation
Laundry is air-dried
Room keys turn on/off electricity
Low-watt light bulbs in rooms, restrooms, and other hotel areas; LED bulbs in the souvenir shop
As a policy unnecessary lighting is turned off at night
Hotel infrastructure allows for natural light during the day
Water Conservation
Notices encourage guests to reuse towels and linens and to save water and electricity
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Rain water collection for later use
Recycling Program
Arenal Kioro’s recycling program collects all plastic, aluminum, paper, and glass materials. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property. Organic waste is used to produce compost.
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)
Biodegradable cleaning agents
Green Certifications / Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST), Level 4, 2008
Community Programs / Charity
Arenal Kioro makes annual financial donations to local schools and churches; it also participates in charitable activities voluntarily
Laundry is air-dried
Room keys turn on/off electricity
Low-watt light bulbs in rooms, restrooms, and other hotel areas; LED bulbs in the souvenir shop
As a policy unnecessary lighting is turned off at night
Hotel infrastructure allows for natural light during the day
Water Conservation
Notices encourage guests to reuse towels and linens and to save water and electricity
Low-flow toilets in all bathrooms (max of 1.6 gallons/flush)
Rain water collection for later use
Recycling Program
Arenal Kioro’s recycling program collects all plastic, aluminum, paper, and glass materials. Collection bins are located throughout the hotel’s property. Organic waste is used to produce compost.
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)
Biodegradable cleaning agents
Green Certifications / Awards
Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST), Level 4, 2008
Community Programs / Charity
Arenal Kioro makes annual financial donations to local schools and churches; it also participates in charitable activities voluntarily
Hotel Sustainable Practices
Renewable Energy
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Land Conservation
53 rooms
Recycling Program
Waste/Toxicity Reduction
Green Awards/Certificates
Community and Charity
Additional Steps
Hotel Arenal Kioro
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