Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Mexico

Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo

Resort in Puerto Morelos

8.5

Very Good

From $275

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

EarthCheck

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

S Distinctive (Mexico)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Organic waste is composted

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

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?
We have a coral nursery, by our scientific team, we consume 100% fish and seafood responsibly, we have a coastal dune reforestation project and we have a program for the protection and conservation of sea turtles.

El Dorado Seaside Suites Catamarán, Cenote & More Inclusive

Resort in Akumal

7.8

Good

From $242

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.

Hotel So Far So Good

Hotel in El Pescadero

8.6

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

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

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

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

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Wastewater is reused after treatment

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

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

Organic waste is composted

Zero-energy building (zero net energy consumption on an annual basis)

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

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 have a comunity cleanup activity every week and we try to take in homeless dogs and get them to health, neuter them and find them permanent homes. We also donate part of our ernings to comunity causes.

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

8.5

Very 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

Casa Playa Baja

Homestay in Primo Tapia

9.0

Excellent

From $161

Homestay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

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

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

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

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

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.

Vidasoul

Hotel in Boca de la Vinorama

8.0

Very Good

From $182

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Globe - Certification level: Certified Member

Blue Planet Friendly certification

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

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

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

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

Organic waste is composted

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

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 run entirely on solar and have a black water reclamation system

Akumal Natura Glamping

Hotel in Akumal

8.7

Very Good

From $88

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

Hotel Maya Luna Adults Only

Hotel in Mahahual

8.7

Very Good

From $44

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

Eco Tropical Resorts - Eco rating 4.5 butterfly club

Takata - Certificate of Eco responsibility "Excelencia"

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

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

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

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

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

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?
1. We dont have air conditioning at all. All rooms have a fan, and the ocean breeze does the rest. "The structure maximizes air flow". 2. We organize Eco weddings, all decoration used it recycled material. 3. Our inhouse diveshop organizes tours with sailboat and kayak, to avoid as much as possible motorized boat.

Villa Star of the Sea

Hotel in Barra de Navidad

9.9

Excellent

From $124

Hotel 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

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

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

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

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

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

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 have a turtle sanctuary on site and work with the university of Guadalajara. We have an ion system for the swimming pool

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - Adults only

Resort in Playa del Carmen

9.3

Excellent

From $406

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Resort

Resort near The Beach

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Resort in Nuevo Vallarta

9.4

Excellent

From $799

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Resort for Honeymoon

Luxury Resort

Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive

Resort in Cancun

7.9

Good

From $375

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Beachfront Resort

Family Friendly Resort

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun - All Inclusive

Resort in Cancun

7.8

Good

From $347

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Resort near The Beach

Resort for Honeymoon

Dreams Jade Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Resort in Puerto Morelos

8.3

Very Good

From $219

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Luxury Resort

Resort near The Beach

Fairmont Mayakoba

Hotel in Playa del Carmen

9.0

Excellent

From $321

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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 $579

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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.