The 4 best eco hotels for your next trip to Cape Town

If you're travelling to Cape Town and want to make your trip as sustainable as possible, then choosing a more eco-friendly hotel can reduce your footprint below the 42.5 kg CO2 local average emissions per night.

We've calculated the CO2 footprint of 4 hotels in Cape Town using multiple live data sources and an approach based on academic research to help you reduce the carbon footprint of your trip.

Here are the 4 most eco friendly hotels in Cape Town based on the latest data on Staze.

Officially the greenest hotel in Cape Town

Doubletree by Hilton Cape Town

It doesn't get more eco-friendly than this in Cape Town! The Doubletree by Hilton Cape Town has managed to reduce the carbon footprint of their energy emissions impressively, making them officially the greenest hotel in Cape Town.

Most sustainable luxury hotel in Cape Town

Hyatt Regency Cape Town (ex. Hilton Cape Town City Centre Hotel)

5-star hotels are often the highest emitters, so it's especially important to reduce your footprint when looking for a luxury stay. Hyatt Regency Cape Town (ex. Hilton Cape Town City Centre Hotel) in Cape Town has taken concrete steps to reduce their carbon footprint, making them your best option for a luxury stay that is that bit greener.

The most eco-friendly budget hotel in Cape Town

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre

Who would have thought that saving money and the environment can go hand in hand? The Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre lets you do your part for a healthier planet while still getting a great rate on your room.

The 4-star eco-friendly choice

Cresta Grande Hotel (ex Holiday Inn Cape Town)

Of all the four star options in Cape Town, Cresta Grande Hotel (ex Holiday Inn Cape Town) have been able to reduce their energy intensity most. This means that they are burning fewer fossil fuels for each guest that stays a night there, so we recommend choosing this hotel above other four star options.

As more and more hotels disclose their carbon emissions in Cape Town then we'll keep this blog updated.

To make a climate positive hotel booking, where more CO2 is offset than emitted, book on Staze.