At GPE, we prioritize eco-conscious hotels and resorts that harmonize with nature while ensuring guest comfort and community impact.
What’s more, these sustainable boutique hotels offer immersive rainforest and beach tours while also supporting local micro-businesses and environmental partners. By doing so, we ensure your stay contributes to conservation, all without sacrificing luxury.
Sustainable Lodging Practices to Keep in Mind
Chemical-Free Pools
Biological systems purify wastewater naturally, avoiding harsh chemicals. This protects aquatic life and keeps swimming safer for guests with sensitivities.
Responsible Irrigation
Recycled water nourishes gardens—critical in water-scarce regions. In Costa Rica, some hotels save up to 50% water usage with these systems.
Organic Cleaning Products
100% eco-friendly cleaners reduce harm to ecosystems. They’re gentler on housekeeping staff and prevent toxic runoff into oceans.
Onsite Greenhouses
Grow organic produce to minimize food transportation emissions. Imagine eating salads picked hours before your meal!
Plastic-Free Initiatives
Eliminated plastic bottles and reduced single-use waste. Many now use glass bottles or refill stations with UV-filtered water. Learn how to recycle right and join global plastic-free initiatives with the Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Wildlife Conservation
Bird-friendly designs protect local species. Some Costa Rican hotels plant native flowers to attract hummingbirds—creating living postcards for guests.
Guest Education
Programs teach visitors about nature and how to protect it. Evening chats with wildlife experts or hands-on composting workshops make learning fun and practical.
Lapa Rios Ecolodge is a great example of an eco-friendly hotel. Guests can take part in activities that help them learn about caring for the environment in easy, everyday ways.
Low-Impact Construction
Sustainable materials and techniques for minimal environmental disruption are used on eco-conscious hotels. Bamboo floors, recycled wood, and solar panel roofs are common stars.
Why It Matters
These eco-conscious hotels prove luxury and sustainability coexist. In fact, a 2023 study showed travelers remember eco-conscious stays 30% longer than conventional ones, further proving these experiences resonate deeper. What’s more, this lasting impact highlights why sustainable travel matters By choosing them, you support communities and preserve destinations for future travelers.
Share Your Story!
What green accommodations have inspired you? Did a resort’s turtle conservation program move you? Or maybe their zero-waste breakfast buffet? Tell us in the comments, we celebrate all eco-conscious efforts!
—The GPE Team, advocating for mindful journeys from the rainforests of Costa Rica
