Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Cozumel

El Dorado Seaside Suites Catamarán, Cenote & More Inclusive

Resort in Akumal

7.9

Good

From $201

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

EarthCheck

Certified to GSTC-Recognized Standards

S Distinctive (Mexico)

Empresa Socialmente Responsable (México)

Great Place to Work

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

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

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

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

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

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

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

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

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The hotels has a sea turtle conservation program, which protects 4 species of sea turtles every year from may to november.

Xan Ha Apartments

Aparthotel in Tulum

8.7

Very Good

Aparthotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

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

Solar radiation

Hydro

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

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

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

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

Eterna Tulum

Hotel in Tulum

7.6

Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

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

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

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Bicycles provided to guests

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

Organic waste is composted

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

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

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

Harmony Glamping Boutique Hotel and Yoga

Hotel in Tulum

8.8

Excellent

From $31

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

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

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

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

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

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We are proud to have received the bronze medal from Trip Advisor for their Green Leaders initiative. The medal is given to those hotels who actively pursue to be greener and more sustainable.

• We built the Harmony hotel using sustainable materials such as dead wood harvested by Mayan communities, and rock that we took from our own land.
• The perimeter fence is made of rammed earth, and even though some of our walls are made from construction block, we used a Mayan technique made from Sascab and sand to coat them.
• All our beds and most of the furniture is made of recycled pallets.
• We applied bio climatic principles when building and orienting the house in a way to get the most sea breeze and northern winds possible to keep the rooms cooler and reduce the use of AC.
• All our waste water (grey and black water) is treated through a bio digester that allows us to reuse the water for underground irrigation of our ornamental plants. The grey
water goes to a constructed wetland and is used for irrigation after treatment.
• Additionally, we capture rainwater that is used in the garden.
• We didn’t disturb or cut any mature tree in the building process. We also have many nitrogen fixing trees on site such as Salam, to help fertilize the soil naturally.
• All our plants and garden are fertilized naturally using worm castings and compost made
at the Green Beat farm.
• When needed, we fumigate with natural pesticides that don’t harm plants or the eco
system.
• Our garden has only native local plants.
• We only use natural and biodegradable soaps and shampoos in the Hotel.
• We reduce, reuse, and recycle the most we can. We ask you kindly not to bring any plastic bags onto the property and to please use your towels more than once before sending them out to get washed.

Akumal Natura Glamping

Hotel in Akumal

8.8

Excellent

From $61

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Certified to GSTC-Recognized Standards

Green Seal

Certification for Sustainable Tourism (Central America)

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

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

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

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

Environmental manager appointed

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

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

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - Adults only

Resort in Playa del Carmen

9.3

Excellent

From $488

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Resort

Resort near The Beach

Fairmont Mayakoba

Hotel in Playa del Carmen

8.9

Excellent

From $331

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Hotel

Hotel near The Beach

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Resort in Playa del Carmen

9.3

Excellent

From $576

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Tucked away in the unique ecosystem of Mayakoba, this resort offers no shortage of things to see and do. Unveil the secrets of Mayakoba with a wide range of daily excursions and activities at this private gated resort, enjoy the immediate access to the beach, invigorate your body and mind at the spa and spend the most relaxing and stress-free vacation.