Ocean Friendly Hotels

Program Requirements

No plastic bottles or bags used onsite
No expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam)
No mini toiletry bottles
Restaurants onsite are Ocean Friendly Restaurants
Water refill stations are available
Proper recycling practices are followed
Foodware and accessories in rooms are reusable or made from naturally occuring materials and are not packaged in plastic

star_border: Denotes a Platinum Level Ocean Friendly Hotel that meets all of our program's criteria.

check_circle_outline No plastic beverage bottles or plastic bags are sold or used onsite.
check_circle_outline No expanded polystyrene is used anywhere onsite (aka Styrofoam).
check_circle_outline Cups, utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items in rooms are reusable or made from naturally occuring materials and are not packaged in plastic. info
check_circle_outline Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, etc.) are not packaged in small plastic bottles. info
check_circle_outlineWater refill stations are available for guests onsite.
check_circle_outline If applicable, restaurants or cafes onsite are Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurants. info
check_circle_outlineProper solid waste recycling procedures are followed and bins are amply provided for guest use.

check_circle_outlineCoffee and tea stations do not use single-use pods or plastic packaging in rooms.
check_circle_outlineConcessions and pre-packaged food items are not sold or distributed in plastic packaging, including in room mini bars.
check_circle_outlineRoom keys are reusable or made from naturally occurring materials.
check_circle_outlineEnergy efficiency efforts are in place.
check_circle_outlineWater conservation and pollution mitigation efforts are implemented.
check_circle_outlineInspired by Surfrider Kauai Chapter’s Ocean Friendly Visitors Program, solo trash cleanup kits are available for guests.
check_circle_outlineOnsite gift shops only sell or provide sunscreen that is reef friendly.
check_circle_outlineOutdoor light pollution is minimized.
check_circle_outlineHotel landscaping follows Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Garden Program criteria or there is an Ocean Friendly Garden onsite.

Ocean Friendly Hotels marketing collateral including signage and table tents.
Use of Ocean Friendly Hotels logos for websites and other hotel marketing materials.
Hotel listed on Surfrider national and chapter websites.
Hotel included in Ocean Friendly Hotels national map on Surfrider national website.
Launch parties with your nearest Surfrider chapter.
Access to national vendor discounts on sustainable restaurant and to-go products.
Tax-deductible donation opportunity.
Association with a nationally recognized nonprofit with thousands of members and supporters working hard to keep our ocean healthy and protected!