A proud milestone in Royal Palms Beach Hotel, Kalutara’s journey towards sustainability
Royal Palms Beach Hotel (RPBH), Kalutara, continues to redefine sustainable luxury in Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector. The hotel was the only property recognised in the Hotel Sector – Service Large Category at the National Cleaner Production Awards 2025, marking its third consecutive win and reaffirming its commitment to sustainability excellence.
Blending five-star comfort with strong environmental responsibility, RPBH offers 119 Deluxe Rooms and 10 Suites and holds key certifications, including ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Travelife Gold, and Sri Lanka’s first Eco Label Certification (EL-HS-1-2025). Sustainability is embedded throughout operations, from a 12R waste management system, which treats over 80% of waste, to recycling, composting, and water-efficient practices such as sensor taps, dual-flush toilets, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater recycling.
Energy efficiency and carbon reduction are central to RPBH’s strategy. The hotel utilises LED lighting, solar energy, heat pumps, and a 60 kW EV charger, complemented by guest awareness initiatives, achieving a 36% reduction in carbon footprint between 2015 and 2018. Efforts to eliminate single-use plastics include refillable toiletries, biodegradable packaging, and sustainable procurement, alongside initiatives to preserve biodiversity, support local communities, and drive education and awareness programmes.
Awards and Recognition (2024–2025): RPBH has consistently been celebrated for sustainability, guest satisfaction, and CSR excellence. Key accolades include:
2024
National Business Excellency Awards 2024 – Winner (Hospitality & Tourism Sector)
Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024 – Co-Winner (Best Sustainable Practices in Hotels)
ICSG Global Sustainability Awards 2024 – Gold Award Winner (Hotel Sector)
HolidayCheck Gold Award 2024 – Recognised for Excellence in Guest Satisfaction
Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2024 – Score: 8.1/10
Travelife Gold Award 2024–2026 – Best Sustainability Practices
LOWA Sustainability Awards 2024 – Winner (Medium & Large Enterprises, Sri Lanka)
2025
HolidayCheck Gold Award 2025 – Only Gold Award Recipient in Sri Lanka (Rating: 5.5/6)
National Business Excellency Awards 2025 – Merit Award (Hospitality & Tourism Sector)
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 – Best Leading CSR Programme (Silver Award)
National Cleaner Production Awards 2025 – Silver Award
Upcoming projects, including a 476 kW Mega Solar Project and a 200-litre-per-hour bottling plant, reinforce RPBH’s commitment to carbon neutrality and set a benchmark for sustainable hospitality in Sri Lanka.
This success is driven by the visionary leadership and collaborative efforts of Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie (Chairperson), Mr. Ravi Kurukulasooriya (General Manager), Mrs. Ahinsa D. Karunarathne (Executive Sustainability Officer), Mr. Bandula Priyantha (Executive Chef), Mr. Nelson Mayadunnage (Financial Controller), Mr. Janatha Kumara (Rooms Division Manager), Mr. Jayantha (Cluster Engineer), Mr. Nalaka Hodarangala (Assistant Engineer), Mr. Sampath Priyantha (Stewarding Manager), and the entire Executive and operational teams.
