Hotel Florblanca, one of Santa Teresa’s most exclusive hotels and member of the hotel group Small Distinctive Hotels, officially received the result of its Sustainable Tourism Certification by the responsible committee of the Costa Rica Tourist Board (ICT).  Florblanca Resort managed to be certified with 4 out of the 5 maximum possible leaves.

According to Cody Dillon, general manager of the hotel,

“it has been an intensive process of 3 years, realized with passion by our entire staff. Our decision to be a sustainable hotel has enabled us to share with the community, raise awareness among our clients and develop projects which minimize our impact on the environment. Today we have managed to become the first hotel in the extreme South of the Nicoya Peninsula to obtain a certification of 4 leaves”.

In order to achieve this certification, a balanced development needs to take place in 4 areas:

The interaction of the hotel with its physical environment, the dispersion of information to raise awareness among guests, as well as the socio-economic involvement in the community and efficiency of its facilities.

For more information about the certification process, please visit the website of Costa Rican Sustainable Tourism Certification (CST).

Description of Florblanca Resort

Florblanca Resort is an enchanting boutique hotel, immersed in exuberant natural surroundings and located right at the beach. Florblanca’s Balinese-style architecture allows guests to be in direct contact with nature at every moment.

Its 11 rooms are very comfortable and luxurious, its restaurant “Nectar” and its impressive spa “Bambú” both stand out as the best of the region. For lovers of yoga, Florblanca offers daily classes for clients as well as residents of the region. A truly beautiful location, this resort is frequently visited by Hollywood stars due to its privacy, excellent service and luscious natural surroundings.

Several of the Good Practices developed at Hotel Florblanca

  

Recycling Program and Waste Management

Part of the work realized by the hotel consists of the cleaning of surrounding beaches, a complete recycling program, re-using of materials, recycling organic waste products by means of composting, as well as responsible water management due to the installation of various water filters, presenting guests with biodegradable drinking bottles, a bio-filter to treat the residual waters from the kitchen as well as biodegradable cleaning products and packaging.

  

Conservation of Resources

The facilities maximize natural light by means of the infrastructure as well as solar tube tecnology. Awareness is raised among both guests and staff about electricity such as light and air conditioning, and reducing the daily change of linen and towels. Moreover electric cars are used on the compound.

Interaction with the Community

Florblanca actively participates in the community at every level and organizes fairs with themes such as sports, recycling and community security. The children of the public schools have received various benefits from the hotel, ranging from an English teacher to the purchase of school books. The hotel moreover contributes to the community by means of trainings for staff as well as the community. Another important aspect is that the hotel’s restaurant primarily purchases products from local merchants.

For further information, please visit the following website:  sustainability section of Florblanca Resort on our website for a complete overview of Florblanca's sustainability activities.

Contact Information

Hotel Florblanca  

Cody Dillon, General Manager 

Tel. (506) 2531-1111 

Email: cody@florblanca.com  

 

Small Distinctive Hotels:

Hellen Campos, Marketing Manager

Tel: (506) 2258-0150

Email: hcampos@distinctivehotels.com

Valentine’s Day with Small Distinctive Hotels

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and Small Distinctive Hotels would like to welcome you to celebrate this special day of the year with us in Costa Rica! 

Did you know that February is the perfect time of the year to visit Costa Rica? The locals call this the summer season, implying not only excellent weather in most parts of the country, but this is also the time of the year when many (beach) towns come to life, opening their shops and restaurants, and start buzzing with activity! 

Small Distinctive Hotels features nine luxury boutique hotels spread among the most outstanding parts of Costa Rica. Why are these hotels the perfect choice for a romantic valentine’s trip? Nestled in both naturally impressive and secluded spots, these hotels offer romantic surroundings, excellent and friendly service, high quality standard and top amenities, as well as a relaxed elegant atmosphere combined with a myriad of nature activities to choose from. The ideal ingredients for an unforgettable romantic escape! 

Whether you prefer lazing on the beach, venturing into nature, undertaking exciting activities such as canopying, kayaking, mountain biking, or all of them combined, Small Distinctive Hotel members offer the best starting point for exciting activities of all kinds: 

Hotel Grano de Oro for instance, a converted Tropical Victorian mansion forms a true oasis in the middle of the bustling city of San José. 

Hotel Capitan Suizo sits right on the beach, only miles away from the popular town of Tamarindo. The Swiss-run hotel offers discreet elegance in harmony with nature. 

Hotel Villa Caletas situated on a mountain top, overlooking the ocean of Jaco, forms a royal setting with its classical decoration and Greek-style amphitheatre. 

Florblanca Resort is located in the ecologically-diverse Santa Teresa area, offering personalized service, harmonious surroundings and a quiet elegance. 

Hotel Casa Turire is best described as a magnificent countryside estate in Turrialba, with a beautiful lake and mountains forming the background scenery and many activities in nature. 

Peace Lodge brings you what the name promises… a tranquil rainforest in its backyard as well as an array of tropical animals to watch; this lodge will make you feel one with nature. 

Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort is located right on the beach, minutes away from the Manuel Antonio National Park. Nature and beach activities abound at this ecologically sound and naturally elegant resort. 

Hotel Cuna del Angel in the quiet and stunningly green area of Dominical, brings you into heavenly realms with its angelic decoration, divine food and tropical beach! 

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is located in the naturally stunning Osa Peninsula region, and can only be reached by boat. Surrounded by both beach and rainforest, this lodge offers everything for an energizing stay. 

We hope that you have found one or even more appealing hotels, and look forward to welcoming you! For more information, please visit the Romantic Escapes section on our website. 


Valentine’s Day in Costa Rica is destined to create unforgettable memories. The following member hotels organize a special event this day: 

Hotel Casa Turire offers an exclusive menu during the entire valentine’s weekend

Hotel Cuna del Angel  hosts a cultural night with the minister of culture of Costa Rica













Hotel Villa Caletas offers a special Valentine’s Day menu













Florblanca Resort hosts a special three course menu with live music:
"For all those special couples, families, neighbors, or groups of friends wanting to celebrate, we invite you to join us for an evening of fantastic food and great music. Nectar Restaurant will be serving up a delicious three course menu made with LOVE next Monday Feb. 14th, Valentine's Day! Our special musical guests ...will be Felipe and John from The Common People. Please join us."