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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
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Travel Sustainable
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
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
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
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify? * We are the first Vegan Lodge in South Africa, since 2016 * We are off the Municipal grid, *we are still sufficient with water, using only rain water or from our dam *we have septic tanks for sewage, * We don't allow or use any poisons or pesticides even for mosquitoes * we grow some veggies for catering for guests * we have a natural eco swimming pond * no air-conditioning * All cooking with gas * All water heated with gas geysers
Answers last updated by Peace of Eden Vegan Forest Lodge
Small Lodge
Lodge where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken
Arrival
Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival? No Covid is not a concern in South Africa, we are a largely Covid free Society
Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals? No Covid is not a concern in South Africa, we are a largely Covid free Society
Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out? No Covid is not a concern in South Africa, we are a largely Covid free Society
Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically? No
Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby? Yes, all rooms
Cleaning
Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out? Yes, for 8 hours.
Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay? Yes
Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals? Yes
Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment? No
Do you sanitize the common areas? Yes, daily
Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival? No
Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards? Yes
Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms? Yes
Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol? Yes
Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus? Yes
Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces? No
Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles? Yes
Limitations
Are elevator rides limited? There are no elevators
Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned? No
Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity? No
Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only? No
Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises? No
Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms? No
Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals? Yes, New hours: Check-in: 15:00 - Check-out: 10:00
Other limitations Covid is not a concern in South Africa, we are a largely Covid free Society
Accessories
Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests? No
Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room? No
Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel? No
Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room? No
Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)? Yes
Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens? No
Are air purification and sanitization devices installed? No
Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines? Yes
Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility? Yes
Food & Beverage Service
Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests? No
Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast? Yes
Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining? Yes
Protocols & Certifications
Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?
TripAdvisor
Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures? Yes
Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis? No
Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines? Yes
Are there dedicated isolation zones on property? Yes
Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes Details: First Aid trained Manager
Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call? Yes
Has the hotel closed during the pandemic? Yes Reopening Date: December, 01 2021
Additional Information: Covid is not a concern in South Africa, we are a largely Covid free Society, with very low death or transmission rate during the worst period in 2020, despite the World predicting we would be decimated.
Answers last updated by Peace of Eden Vegan Forest Lodge