Sandymount Hotel
Certification: Green Key County: Dublin (Sandymount, Dublin 4) Type: Family-run boutique hotel
Sandymount Hotel is Ireland’s first Green Key certified hotel and a three-time winner of Europe’s Leading Green Hotel at the World Travel Awards. It is a family-run property in Dublin 4, 10 minutes from the city centre and 14km from Dublin Airport, holding Green Key certification continuously since 2017.
For travellers arriving in Dublin who want certified eco accommodation rather than a self-declared sustainable hotel, the Sandymount is the verified option closest to the city.
The Certification
Green Key is an international eco-label administered in Ireland by An Taisce. It is a voluntary award for establishments in the tourism industry that have made genuine commitments to high standards of environmental responsibility. Green Key certification requires documented performance across energy, water, waste, and environmental management, independently assessed and renewed annually.
Sandymount Hotel was the first property in Ireland to hold Green Key certification, awarded in 2017. The hotel has subsequently been recognised as Europe’s Leading Green Hotel at the World Travel Awards for three consecutive years.
Sustainability Practices
The hotel’s Green Key certification is built on documented environmental management across the whole operation. Key practices include a rainwater collection system, a comprehensive recycling system, sensor-controlled lighting and heating, solar power, EV charging stations, and an in-house Green Team drawn from representatives across all departments.
The Green Team approach means sustainability is embedded in daily operations across every part of the hotel, not confined to a single department or managed by an external consultant.
The Hotel
Sandymount Hotel is a 4-star property in the residential village of Sandymount, Dublin 4. The hotel is 5 minutes from the 3Arena, close to the Aviva Stadium, and within easy reach of Dublin’s principal cultural and business venues. It is a family-run hotel with a long-standing record of environmental management, combining accessible location with independently verified green credentials.
Practical Information
Location: Sandymount, Dublin 4 Distance from City Centre: Approximately 10 minutes Distance from Dublin Airport: Approximately 14km Booking: Book via Booking.com or directly
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Why EcoStay Ireland Lists This Property
Ireland’s first Green Key certified hotel. Three-time Europe’s Leading Green Hotel. A continuously certified family-run property that is the verified eco choice for stays in Dublin.
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