Eco Lodge Nahoon – Going Green
The tourism industry is one of the biggest contributors to the South African economy but on the flip side, it is also one of the industries that is a drain on our countries natural, and limited resources.
This is the conundrum facing the hospitality industry locally, nationally and world-wide. So what is the solution?
Here in East London, the 3-Star Nahoon Eco Lodge has recognised the challenges facing the industry and is taking big steps to becoming fully self-sustainable.
With 10 x 5000 litre water tanks, the lodge is able to meet the lodges water needs without having to rely on municipal water, which is both scarce and expensive. The water is heated with gas so a hot shower is always on the cards, a must for any weary traveller and sweaty, sand covered holiday maker.
The inconvenience of load-shedding has also been mitigated with the installation of solar panels, For these reasons alone, Nahoon Eco Lodge is worth a stay… but there is more.
Situated in the upmarket trendy suburb of Nahoon, it is just 1.7km from the Iconic Nahoon River Mouth and Beach. Nahoon Eco Lodge is also within walking distance of Beach Road, a popular hub offering numerous restaurants, pubs and coffee shops ranging from everything meat to fully vegan.
Suitable for business travelers and holiday makers alike, the lodge offers both B&B and self-catering facilities, allowing guests to choose whether they want to eat in or dine out at one of the many popular venues. The self-catering option is not only budget friendly but also environmentally friendly, requiring no travelling.
Centrally located with easy access to the airport and all areas within the city, Nahoon Eco Lodge offers guests the choice of 12 rooms on a full self-catering or bed and breakfast basis. For an additional fee guests can either have an eat in breakfast in the Lodge dining room or request a takeaway breakfast, if time is an issue.
For holiday makers, the Lodge is a perfect base from which to visit any of the ‘101 Must do things when visiting East London’. Guest can also explore the many Restaurants & Coffee Shops in and around East London. If time permits, holiday makers can take one of the many ‘Self Drive Routes in and around Buffalo City’, where they can visit everything from the beaches and craft breweries to the theatres, art galleries and township taverns.
The Lodge dining room is also suitable for small meeting or conference groups and is ideal for board meetings or strategy sessions where executives need to get away from the office.
So if you are looking for great accommodation that is sustainable, convenient and is close to all amenities, look no further than Nahoon Eco Lodge, you won’t regret it.
For more information or to make a booking, you can visit their website: https://www.nahoonecolodge.co.za/
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