Bentota Beach Hotel is Green Globe certified

Green Globe certification requires conformity to 248 preset standards. The team at Bentota Beach Hotel worked to improve standards of sustainability thus highlighting the importance of sustainable tourism.

Energy efficient measures, emission reduction, effective water management and waste management with an emphasis on reduce, recycle and re-use practices, were some of the aspects which required adherence for certification.

The resort changed its daily practises and processes by using organic waste as fertiliser or farm animal feed, rain water is used for washing purposes and a proper storm water drainage system has been put in place, a comprehensive waste sorting system, energy key system and regular tree planting campaigns, beach cleaning campaigns and training sessions on best environmental practices to educate schoolchildren and area personalities. Bentota Beach Hotel had a compliance rating of 70 percent of the 248 standards.

The Green Globe certification is awarded after an audit by a team of Green Globe assessors and upholds the highest standards of credibility and transparency.

The organisation follows an independent third party verification process and updates its criteria annually to ensure international compliance to standards.

Green Globe Certification supports the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC).

The GSTC is the agreed international standard for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism business. The Green Globe Standard meets and exceeds all requirements of the GSTC.

Bentota Beach Hotel, designed by architect Geoffrey Bawa portrays a Dutch Fort with its high granite walls and design.

The resort which celebrated its 40th year in operation has become a timeless landmark in the Southern Coast. The resort provides its discerning clientele with plush 4 star accommodation, dining and adventure options.