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Royal Palms Beach Hotel (RPBH), Kalutara, continues to redefine sustainable luxury in Sri Lanka\u2019s hospitality sector. The hotel was the only property recognised in the Hotel Sector \u2013 Service Large Category at the National Cleaner Production Awards 2025, marking its third consecutive win and reaffirming its commitment to sustainability excellence.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Energy efficiency and carbon reduction are central to RPBH\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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Awards and Recognition (2024\u20132025): RPBH has consistently been celebrated for sustainability, guest satisfaction, and CSR excellence. Key accolades include:<\/p>\n

2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Business Excellency Awards 2024 \u2013 Winner (Hospitality & Tourism Sector)
\nSri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024 \u2013 Co-Winner (Best Sustainable Practices in Hotels)
\nICSG Global Sustainability Awards 2024 \u2013 Gold Award Winner (Hotel Sector)
\nHolidayCheck Gold Award 2024 \u2013 Recognised for Excellence in Guest Satisfaction
\nBooking.com Traveller Review Awards 2024 \u2013 Score: 8.1\/10
\nTravelife Gold Award 2024\u20132026 \u2013 Best Sustainability Practices
\nLOWA Sustainability Awards 2024 \u2013 Winner (Medium & Large Enterprises, Sri Lanka)<\/p>\n

2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

HolidayCheck Gold Award 2025 \u2013 Only Gold Award Recipient in Sri Lanka (Rating: 5.5\/6)
\nNational Business Excellency Awards 2025 \u2013 Merit Award (Hospitality & Tourism Sector)
\nSouth Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 \u2013 Best Leading CSR Programme (Silver Award)
\nNational Cleaner Production Awards 2025 \u2013 Silver Award<\/p>\n

Upcoming projects, including a 476 kW Mega Solar Project and a 200-litre-per-hour bottling plant, reinforce RPBH\u2019s commitment to carbon neutrality and set a benchmark for sustainable hospitality in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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