Hacienda Guachipelin
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Added 16 October 2026. Brand statements are attributed; these details do not establish a new score.
- Brand Name
- Hacienda Guachipelín
Source · 2026-10-13T15:55:47.557512+00:00Since 1985, Hacienda Guachipelín has welcomed travelers seeking the perfect blend of adventure, nature, wellness, and authentic Costa Rican hospitality.
- Certificates: source URL
- https://www.guachipelin.com/our-hotel/sustainability/
Source · 2026-10-13T15:55:47.557512+00:00Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin holds the Elite level of the strict Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program by the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT).
- Eco amenities: source URL
- https://www.guachipelin.com/our-hotel/sustainability/
Source · 2026-10-13T15:55:47.557512+00:00Solar energy : We harness solar power to generate electricity and provide hot water to our rooms.
- Ethics
- Provide to the national and foreign tourists the opportunity to feel nature, enjoy adventure and live local traditions, through a professional, innovative and committed team with quality services, environmental, social and business sustainability.
Source · 2026-10-13T15:55:47.557512+00:00Our Mission Provide to the national and foreign tourists the opportunity to feel nature, enjoy adventure and live local traditions, through a professional, innovative and committed team with quality services, environmental, social and business sustainability.
A family-run working cattle ranch and adventure hotel beside Rincón de la Vieja that treats all its wastewater and produces much of its own food.
Google reviews
Google rating · 4.4/5 · 2,751 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 61.3%
Green flags
- Energy and climate, level 3/4.
Solar power supplies electricity and room hot water, lighting is 100% LED and grid power comes from hydro and geothermal sources.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Water, level 4/4.
The sustainability page states all wastewater is treated biologically and reused for irrigation, with drinking water from a natural spring.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Waste and plastic, level 4/4.
The hacienda reports sorting and processing all of its waste, with food waste fed to farm animals and composted.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
The greenhouse grows fruit, vegetables and herbs, more than 350 free-range hens supply eggs, and ranch cows supply milk for cheese.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Measurement, transparency and certification, level 3/4.
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín is listed at Nivel Élite in the official CST directory, certified 16 June 2026 and valid to 16 June 2029.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | The hacienda keeps a specialised forest fire prevention and control team and takes part in ecosystem restoration and reforestation. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | Solar power supplies electricity and room hot water, lighting is 100% LED and grid power comes from hydro and geothermal sources. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Water | 10% | 4/4 · Measured and published at or under 150 litres per guest night, or fully off the public supply on the stay's own natural source, documented | 10 / 10 points | The sustainability page states all wastewater is treated biologically and reused for irrigation, with drinking water from a natural spring. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 4/4 · Measured and published, with at least 90% of waste diverted or under 0.10 kg of unsorted waste per guest night | 10 / 10 points | The hacienda reports sorting and processing all of its waste, with food waste fed to farm animals and composted. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports | 11.25 / 15 points | The greenhouse grows fruit, vegetables and herbs, more than 350 free-range hens supply eggs, and ranch cows supply milk for cheese. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 3/4 · A current third party certificate confirmed in the certifier's own directory, or measured data published for one year. Tiers earned by years certified add nothing | 3.75 / 5 points | Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín is listed at Nivel Élite in the official CST directory, certified 16 June 2026 and valid to 16 June 2029. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
2.4/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 35%
Green flags
- Water you drink and bathe in, level 3/4.
The rooms page says spring water supplies the whole resort and is safe to drink, and the sustainability page names a natural spring. No treatment method or lab results are shown.
“Spring water supplies the entire resort with fresh water that is completely safe to drink and has a fantastic sweet taste.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 3/4 · The stay's own natural source (spring, river, well or rain) for drinking and bathing, treated without chlorine | 18.75 / 25 points | The rooms page says spring water supplies the whole resort and is safe to drink, and the sustainability page names a natural spring. No treatment method or lab results are shown. “Spring water supplies the entire resort with fresh water that is completely safe to drink and has a fantastic sweet taste.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available | 10 / 20 points | The sustainability page says fruit, vegetables and herbs come from the property's own greenhouse and a vegan menu is offered at the restaurant. Growing methods are not described as organic. “We grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs in our own greenhouse, reducing our environmental footprint and offering fresh, high-quality food.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The rooms page says supplied personal cleaning products are non-toxic and biodegradable, and the sustainability page mentions beneficial microorganisms in cleaning. No products are named. “We employ beneficial microorganisms in our cleaning processes, ensuring a healthy environment without compromising the ecosystem.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The FAQ says smoking is not allowed on the property under Costa Rican law. “No, it is not allowed to smoke in accordance with the Costa Rican law 9028.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.0/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 25%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 2/4 · A named owner, with the share held locally or by the family stated | 15 / 30 points | The history page says the resort is family owned, and names the Batalla family as the two generations who have worked the ranch. “Since 1975, two generations of the Batalla family have loved and worked this ranch land, keeping its legacy alive.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | The sustainability page says the hotel supports local development programmes and small local businesses, without naming any. “we work closely with local communities, supporting social and economic development programs, and promoting the use of products from small local businesses.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 2/4 · Local food, crafts or language presented with named makers | 5 / 10 points | The Nekajui Garden page presents Chorotega and other Costa Rican culinary traditions, and the restaurant page names artist Glauco Rivera whose artwork shows Guanacaste rural culture. “enriched by artwork from renowned Costa Rican artist Glauco Rivera, featuring iconic scenes of Guanacaste’s rural culture and traditions.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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