Celebrating 11 Years of Sustainable Excellence at Hotel Verde

Hotel Verde Cape Town
4 min readSep 12, 2024

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As we celebrate 11 remarkable years at Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport, we’re excited to reflect on the milestones that have defined our past year. It has been a period filled with innovation, recognition, and growth in our unwavering commitment to sustainability. Join us as we look back at some of the most important moments that shaped our journey over the last year.

Opening of Verde Vita Spa & Wellness Centre

November 21, 2023, marked a significant new chapter for Hotel Verde with the opening of our Verde Vita Spa & Wellness Centre. We’re proud to continue setting the standard in eco-friendly hospitality by offering a serene, nature-inspired space where guests can unwind, rejuvenate, and immerse themselves in a green oasis.

By incorporating locally sourced, eco-conscious products and sustainable design principles, Verde Vita embodies our holistic approach to wellness. The grand opening was met with an incredible response, affirming our dedication to providing luxury in harmony with the environment. We invite you to experience the ultimate in sustainable relaxation with us.

Read more about Verde Vita Spa & Wellness Centre HERE.

Nominated for Africa’s Leading Airport Hotel and Africa’s Leading Green Hotel

We were thrilled to be nominated in two categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards, an annual event that celebrates excellence in global travel and tourism. This year, Hotel Verde was once again in the running for both Africa’s Leading Airport Hotel and Africa’s Leading Green Hotel. These nominations reflect the hard work of our team and the continued support of our guests, and we are deeply grateful.

Thank you to everyone who has cast their vote and helped us continue to lead the way in sustainable hospitality.

Nominated in 2024 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards

Hotel Verde continues to make waves in sustainable tourism, and we’re honoured to have been nominated for the 2024 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. Our work in water and waste innovation has placed us as contenders in the World’s Leading Sustainable Water & Waste Innovation category.

This nomination highlights our efforts to accelerate positive change in the travel industry, proving that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. We look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of eco-friendly hospitality.

Celebrating Excellence at the FEDHASA Awards

The FEDHASA Awards were a proud moment for Hotel Verde as two of our standout team members were recognised for their exceptional contributions to hospitality. David Pollock took home the Sustainability award, showcasing his dedication to eco-conscious operations, while Rashieda Witbooi was honoured as the runner-up for Executive Housekeeper of the Year.

Their achievements are a testament to the talent and passion that drive our entire team and our shared vision of sustainable excellence. Congratulations to our award-winning stars!

2024 Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner

We’re delighted to announce that Hotel Verde has been named a 2024 Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner! This recognition places us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide, based on the incredible reviews of millions of Tripadvisor travellers.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our guests for their glowing reviews and to our team for ensuring that every stay is a #SustainableStay. Your support makes our carbon-neutral journey truly rewarding.

Read our Tripadvisor reviews HERE.

Hotel Verde Wins at the GuestRevu GREAT Awards

We couldn’t be more thrilled to share that Hotel Verde won the Cleanliness Award at the 2023 GuestRevu GREAT Awards! This achievement recognises our commitment to maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards, a core aspect of our guest experience.

We believe that it our attention to detail and dedication to creating a green and clean environment that sets us apart, and we are incredibly proud to continue on this journey as we make our way into year 12 of Hotel Verde. We hope to welcome you soon for an eco-friendly stay!

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