Savegre Mountain Hotel

Overview

Description

The Savegre Mountain Hotel, in San Gerardo de Dota, is the perfect place to enjoy the splendor of the cloud forest. Our comfortable rooms are surrounded by gardens, approximately 11 miles (18 km) of trails, centennial oaks, and one of the purest rivers in Costa Rica. If you are interested in seeing more than 150 species of birds, including the radiant quetzal, this is the place for you.

Our family business will make your stay an unforgettable experience, only to be outdone by Costa Ricans’ charisma and hospitality.

Rooms

42. Our Junior Suites come with a fireplace or heating system, queen-size beds, and a large bathroom equipped with a bathtub and solar-heated hot water. It’s worth mentioning that our rooms are separated to ensure that our guests have ample space full of peacefulness and privacy.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 35

Percentage of local employees: 90%

At Savegre Mountain Hotel, we are committed to preserving the environment and supporting the socio-economic development of the San Gerardo de Dota community. We strive to make our activities as environmentally-friendly as possible, and we actively participate in community projects.

Some of our efforts include:

• The toilets are graded in order to use the least amount of water with every flush.
• We use biodegradable cleaning products, low-energy light bulbs, and we take advantage of solar energy to heat our water.
• We maintain a private reserve of 988 acres (400 hectares).
• We sponsor and participate in conservation associations and groups.
• We collaborate with the Los Quetzales National Park.
• We manage reforestation programs and regeneration in areas that were formerly used for agriculture or livestock.
• We categorize waste and send it to recycling centers.
• We use Oxo-biodegradable bags to collect garbage.
• We use organic waste to make the fertilizer used in our gardens.
• Sewage and other wastewaters are passed through septic tanks treated with biological agents that help to decompose material.
• We earned four leaves from the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program.

Rates

$101 – $150

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.savegre.co.cr/packages.html (available in English and Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)

Nearest local/national airport: Pérez Zeledón

Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 59 miles (95 km).

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

Received the highest rating in Protected Areas Management from the Blue Flag Program, 2009.

Date This Information Was Provided

July 2011.

Photos courtesy of Savegre Mountain Hotel, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.