Why we are Eco
Eco aware lodging, with Tranquilseas
From the start, the concept of Tranquilseas was to have the smallest impact on the island, to the local people and to support every sustainable option on Roatan.
Tranquilseas was built from scratch with reusing the septic water in mind and collecting rain water.. Many different holding tanks were built and with the use of aerobic bacteria we are able to treat a high percentage of the septic water and re use it for irrigation. Nearly all of our cleaning agents are bio degradable, we filter the waste water from the washing machines so 100% of the water is reused fro irrigation to keep Tranquilseas lush, green and merge ourselves into the landscapes of our beautiful island.
Our thoughts on architecture and design was to use natural, Indigenous materials bought from locals from the mainland and to give our guests an authentic feel to Tranquilseas, Roatan and Honduras.
Even though we have a freshwater pool only a few feet from the ocean, we have trained our staff and made our guests aware that the use of chlorine is kept to a complete minimum.
Roatan is an emerging Tourism Island and so Tranquilseas does its best to promote recycling , with locals and our guests. Tranquilseas is a strong supporter of the Roatan Marine Park who proactively educated the locals in sustainable living for a better future.
With every day power coming from the only diesel power plant on Roatan….. RECO, Tranquilseas uses high efficiency lights bulbs, LED lights and automatic photocells to automatically turn lights on and off, making sure we only consume power when we need it and not to waste it! As Tranquilseas is a compact Lodge we do not have a generator, we do not want to pollute the Tranquil nights with the sound of rumbling generators, so we are installing silent battery backup units.
Our Eco friends
Pirana for our septic treatment system
Eco Tropical Resorts we are 1 of only a handful of tourism based lodging that hold a full Honduran Eviromental Licence and permit. We adhere to a closely monitored Environmental management system that is rated by a comprehensive program by Eco Tropical Resorts.
We consistently take part in Fish monitoring programs, clean up programs, food drives that donate to the under privileged on Roatan. We try and encourage the reuse of everyday rubbish and support fellow businesses that do the same, like: Rusty Fish - Recyclced with love. Handmade on Roatan
Our restaurant
All our staff are made aware of sustainable eating/restaurant practices and a part of the program initiated by the Roatan Marine Park.
