Our Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability Highlights at Rydges Rotorua
At Rydges Rotorua we’re choosing better for our guests, our community and the unique environment that makes this destination so special.
Swimming pool heated using Rotorua's natural geothermal energy
Energy-efficient lighting and water-saving initiatives throughout the hotel
Waste reduction and recycling initiatives across hotel operations
Reduced single-use plastics through refillable and reusable solutions
Supporting local suppliers and responsibly sourced food and beverage products
On-site beehives producing honey enjoyed by guests during their stay
Sustainability at Rydges Rotorua
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We’re taking a fresh approach to a more sustainable stay in Rotorua.
To keep nurturing our communities, local and far.
From the choices we make to the way we operate, we’re focused on doing better. Every day.
We’re building a more environmentally friendly hotel in Rotorua, where sustainability isn’t just about the goals we set, light years away, it’s about the path we’re already on.
And at Rydges Rotorua, we’re making it easier for our people, guests and partners to travel alongside us.
Together, the future’s bright.
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How we’re choosing better at Rydges Rotorua
Sourcing Responsibly
We are choosing suppliers and products that help us reduce our environmental impact while enhancing the guest experience.
- Replaced single-use bathroom amenities with refillable pump dispensers.
- Installed water refill stations in guest areas and provided glass carafes in guest rooms.
- Partnered with The Udder Way to supply milk on tap via reusable kegs.
- Sourced juice in reusable containers to help reduce packaging waste.
- Partnered with local food and beverage suppliers throughout the Rotorua region.
- Supported community partnerships that strengthen our local connections.
- Maintained two on-site beehives that support local biodiversity and produce honey enjoyed by guests during their stay.
Designing for the Future
We are building sustainability into the way we update and run the hotel.
- Heating our swimming pool using Rotorua’s natural geothermal energy.
- Energy-efficient LED lighting with motion sensors in selected areas.
- Electric vehicle charging stations for guests.
- High-efficiency appliances installed during hotel upgrades.
- Air conditioning systems operating with low-impact refrigerants.
- Transitioning from water-cooled to air-cooled chillers to reduce water consumption.
- Landscaping with native, drought-tolerant plant species.
Playing Our Part
We are choosing to respond to a changing climate, empower our people and customers to take part, and share our progress along the way.
- Introduced our Room Refresh program, rewarding guests with a $10 food & beverage voucher each night they choose to opt out of housekeeping, helping reduce water and energy consumption.
- Reduced paper use through digital guest services, online ordering platforms and a digital guest compendium.
- Offered paperless check-in and check-out.
- Set up meeting rooms without notepads and pens unless requested.
- Diverted food waste from landfill through EcoStock’s food waste recovery programme.
- Returned packaging materials to suppliers wherever possible.
- Donated furniture and surplus items from refurbishments to local charities.
- Provided recycling bins in all guest rooms.
- Recycle paper, cardboard, glass, metals and most plastics throughout the hotel.
- Encouraged guests to participate in waste reduction and recycling initiatives during their stay.
- Utilised renewable geothermal energy to heat our swimming pool.
- Foster a culture of environmental stewardship through regular training, team engagement and community collaboration.
You can help
Join us in choosing to protect our environment
We encourage our guests to choose to support sustainable tourism through the following simple actions.
- Save water and energy by joining our Room Refresh Program and choosing to skip linen changes during your stay.
- Use energy efficiently by switching off lights, air conditioning and devices when leaving your room.
- Recycle where you can using the recycling facilities available throughout the hotel.
- Refill your reusable water bottle at our water stations to help reduce single-use plastic waste.
- Reduce emissions and experience Rotorua like a local by choosing public transport, walking, cycling or electric vehicles where possible.
- Support local businesses by choosing locally made and responsibly sourced products and souvenirs.
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