Maximum comfort, without taking a toll on nature
The entire hotel complex is on its way to becoming completely self-sufficient – from power supply to water supply.
Solar power – reliable and independent
Nearly all our energy needs are covered by a powerful photovoltaic system. With the help of a battery buffer station, our energy supplies the property around the clock – even on days with little sunshine. The South African power grid regularly struggles with problems related to outages and load shedding, but here at Adara Palmiet Valley, everything keeps running smoothly: air conditioning to keep the rooms cool on hot days and underfloor heating for cosy warmth on cool nights.
Self-sufficient water supply – crystal clear and sustainable
Our water supply is also fully independent. Rainwater from a dam owned by the local cooperative provides all the water for the irrigation systems, while drinking water is obtained from a reservoir 30 meters below the ground, treated on site and constantly tested – for clear, fresh water of the highest quality.
Sewage treatment – purifying water on site
Though sewage is an often neglected aspect of sustainability, it is of great importance. Using a sewage plant we built ourselves, we are able to return wastewater to nature as it should be – clean and drinkable.
Supporting the locals – a sense of community
At Adara, supporting the locals is a matter close to our hearts. Local contractors were hired for the extensive renovation on our property over the past 3 years, directing considerable amounts of money into the local economy and creating numerous jobs.
Nearly all our present staff has been hired from surrounding communities. We take our responsibility within the local community seriously, paying above-average salaries and providing continuous skills training.
We support regional agriculture as well. Whenever possible, our restaurant buys from local suppliers.
Security and mobility – sustainably designed
Thanks to the self-sufficient energy supply, our security system also remains active at all times – with a continuous security fence around the perimeter and 24-hour surveillance. And that is not all – the in-house shuttle service is also fully electric, and runs on solar power.
»Go Sustainable Tourism« – cooperation to reach sustainability goals
In order to enhance our knowledge and achieve our goal of becoming a fully sustainable enterprise, we teamed up with Go Sustainable Tourism. This great team of professionals advised us on the best ways to improve our operations with respect to comprehensive sustainability, and we continue to work together towards this target. Click here to view the audit certification.
At Adara Palmiet Valley, we combine environmental awareness and first-class comfort. This means you can travel responsibly, and with the satisfaction of being part of a sustainable future.
