With awe-inspiring landscapes, golden beaches, and breathtaking views, Cape Town has always been a must-visit paradise for thrill-seekers, culinary travellers and nature enthusiasts alike. But did you know the Mother City is one of the greenest cities in Africa, prioritising nature, outdoor activities, and an active lifestyle? The hotel and tourism industry has also embraced eco-friendly practices, offering stunning sustainable stays for eco-conscious travellers.

Here’s our list of eco-friendly stays you’ll enjoy on your next visit to Cape Town:

Hotel Verde

A mere 3 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, Hotel Verde is a multi-award-winning establishment, with eco-consciousness at its core. Retaining the title of Africa’s Greenest Hotel. It was the first hotel on the continent to offer 100% offset carbon-neutral accommodation and conferencing on the continent. Visitors can relax and enjoy stylish guestrooms surrounded by a natural green setting.

What makes Hotel Verde sustainable:

Eco pool
Indoor Gym equipment generates energy
Living walls
Energy efficiency fittings
Environmental awareness campaigns
Carbon offsetting
Water efficiency systems
Renewable energy processes
Geothermal Ground loop
Sustainable procedures for operations
Recycling and effective waste management

Location: 15 Michigan St, Airport Industria
Visit: hotelverde.com

Hotel Verde Achieves Net Zero Waste Certification- A First in Africa

The Tree House Boutique Hotel

Nestled among lush foliage in Green Point, The Treehouse Boutique Hotel is a peaceful haven boasting breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Drawing inspiration from nature’s rich enchantment, the hotel’s remarkable design offers guests an extraordinary escape into a wonderful world of relaxation and rejuvenation.

What makes The Tree House Boutique Hotel sustainable:

Part of the Travel Sustainability Program.
Renewable energy sources
Waste management

Location: 28 Vesperdene Rd, Green Point
Visit: www.thelivingjourneycollection.co.za/

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Vida Nova Retreat

An elegant sanctuary, majestically seated in the shadows of towering Hout Bay Mountains, discover the eco-luxury oasis of Vida Nova Retreat. Found on the southern slopes of Table Mountain, this secluded green getaway is a meticulously cared-for gem ready to pamper and please all sustainable wanders.

What makes Vida Nova Retreat sustainable

Travel Sustainable Programme
Reduced food waste
Water-efficient measures
LED lightbulbs throughout the property
Locally sourced and organic meals

Location:4073 Valley Rd, Hout Bay
Visit: www.vidanovaretreat.com

The Vineyard

Regally resting on the banks of the Liesbeek River, in the leafy suburb of Newlands, The Vineyard offers a picturesque perspective over the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Merging contemporary luxury, delicious cuisine and outstanding service, this hotel has also proudly evolved into one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in the city.

What makes Vineyard Hotel sustainable:

FTT Certificate (Fair Trade Tourism)
Part of Event Greening Forum and Friends of the Liesbeek
Uses sustainable and ethically produced goods
Reduced waste initiatives
Water and energy-saving measures

Location: 60 Colinton Rd, Newlands
Website: www.vineyard.co.za/

Camissa Farm

About 50km just outside Cape Town, tucked away in the rolling hills of the Banhoek Valley in Stellenbosch, Camissa meaning “place of sweet water”, is a sought-after paradise for all ethical explorers. Featuring a selection of Scandi-style lodgings with 360-degree views of the farmlands and mountains, this remote retreat will definitely have you lingering longer.

What makes Camissa Farm sustainable:

Completely off grid
Solar power
Harvesting rainwater
Composting organic waste
Using natural pest control methods
Planting trees to help offset carbon emissions
Member of the Sustainable Winegrowing South Africa (SWSA)

Location: Zevenrivieren Rd, Banhoek, Stellenbosch
Visit: www.camissafarm.com

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Located 2 hours from the CBD of Cape Town, close to the Southern tip of Africa, Grootbos is set within hectares upon hectares of indigenous fynbos and ancient milkwood forests. Perfectly blending luxury eco-accommodation with sustainable tourism, Grootbos offers earth-friendly voyagers spacious rooms, cosy fireplaces, and private decks with mesmerising views of mountains, sea and forests.

What makes Grootbos Nature Reserve sustainable:

Bans single-use plastics
Emphasises rainwater collection
Utilises solar power
Recycles
Support organic, locally grown food
Involved in community upliftment and conservation programmes

Location: R43, Gansbaai
Visit: www.grootbos.com/en

4 Cyphia Close Cabins

Indulge in the epitome of relaxation and elegance at 4 Cyphia Close Cabins. Located in the quaint fishing suburb of Hout Bay, this sanctuary offers an unrivalled blend of natural beauty and refined comfort. This jaw-dropping property has three distinct wooden cabins, perched effortlessly along the mountainside. The accommodation is meticulously furnished, while an indigenous garden, a natural rock eco pool, and an inviting firepit complete your sustainable stay.

What makes 4 Cyphia Close Cabins sustainable:

Kitchen garden
Composting section
Rainwater harvesting
Eco pool
Water management system
Hosts reforestation fundraisers

Location: 4 Cyphia Close, Cape Town
Visit: 4cyphiaclosecabins.co.za

Stonewood Mountain Cabin

About 120km outside Cape Town, hidden away in the 660-hectare Mount Bain Private Nature Reserve, is the secluded Stonewood Mountain Cabin. Escape to this rustic retreat resting on mountain slopes overlooking farmland, fynbos and rivers. Natural minimalist touches throughout the cabin blend in perfectly with the outside world, while floor-to-ceiling windows forbode you from escaping its vistas.

What makes Stonewood Mountain Cabin sustainable:

Off-grid
Solar energy
Water pumped from the nearby river
Eco-friendly soakaway septic tank

Location: Stonewood Mountain Cabin, Mount Bain Private Nature Reserve, Bainskloof Pass R301, Breerivier
Visit: stonewoodmountaincabin.com/

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Jesse Williams‘ highly anticipated return to Grey’s Anatomy had Jackson and Meredith at odds before Ellen Pompeo left Grey Sloan Memorial — again.

During the Thursday, October 30, episode of the hit ABC series, Jackson (Williams) was back at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to help with a reconstructive surgery. His first interaction with Meredith (Pompeo) was far from perfect after she saw Tom Koracick’s (Greg Germann) published paper about Alzheimer’s research.

Meredith pointed out that Koracick’s work didn’t factor in female patients, but Jackson fired back at her criticism of his mentor. Ultimately, Jackson needed Meredith’s help with his procedure, so they had to scrub in together after their confrontation.

By the end of the episode, Jackson and Meredith found common ground. Meredith also realized she needed to continue her research, which meant she could no longer be as present at the hospital as she was right after the explosion that kicked off season 22.

Every Star Who’s Left ‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Where Are They Now?

Pompeo, 55, began playing Meredith in 2005 when Grey’s Anatomy premiered on ABC. After hinting at her exit for years, Pompeo confirmed in September 2022 that she would have a reduced role for season 19.

“I’m going to always be a part of that show,” she told Deadline at the time. “I’m an executive producer. I spent two decades of my career on [Grey’s Anatomy] — it’s my heart and soul. I’ll never truly be gone as long as [it’s] on the air.”

The actress starred in eight episodes that season before exiting the show as a series regular in 2023. “I’m only going to Boston, and you know, I’ll probably be here next week,” Meredith told her friends and coworkers before boarding a plane with her three children.

Pompeo is expected to be featured on screen for at least seven episodes this season, appearing in the first four so far. Deadline reported that Pompeo’s screen time could “grow” with the season planning to air 18 total episodes.

Which ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Stars Are — And Aren’t — Returning for Season 22?

Grey’s Anatomy is already reducing the minimum guarantees for its veteran cast members to 14 out of the show’s 18 episodes per season. While some fan favorites won’t appear in as many as four episodes each, Caterina Scorsone‘s absence was doubled after her character, Amelia, chose to take a sabbatical. Deadline subsequently reported that Scorsone’s break will last until 2026.

Elsewhere in Thursday’s episode, Link (Chris Carmack) missed working and found a way to help Owen (Kevin McKidd) on his newest case. Owen, for his part, was dealing with the end of his marriage to Teddy (Kim Raver) as she moved on with Cass (Sophia Bush). Owen had his own romantic development when he went out to dinner with Nora (Floriana Lima).

Bailey (Chandra Wilson) was determined to help her patient with stage IV cancer, which Lucas (Niko Terho) helped with, while Jules (Adelaide Kane) worked through an issue in her friendship with Simone (Alexis Floyd). As for Blue (Harry Shum Jr.)? He won points with his plastics fellow after allowing her to help Jackson.

Grey’s Anatomy airs on ABC Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET before streaming the next day on Hulu.

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