Live green, love green
Sustainability at Arima
Arima is a sustainable retreat in San Sebastian, an eco hotel designed for conscious living, where luxury, energy efficiency and sustainability blend seamlessly with the surrounding nature. Guided by green travel practices and the Passivhaus certification, we are committed to creating a more climate-conscious way of staying.
12 Milestones of conscious travel
Digital check-in
100% Renewable energy
Passivhaus certification
Aerothermal and geothermal systems
Low-energy LED Lighting
Rainwater collection and reuse
Eco-friendly and vegan amenities in dispensers
Flow reducers and sensor-operated taps
Dual-flush toilets
Cleaning with eco products and recyclable packaging
Collaboration with local suppliers
Recycling
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Be Soulstainable
Aerothermal and geothermal energy
Water management
Electricity consumption
Recycling
Sustainable mobility
Eco amenities
Paperless
Local suppliers
Eco cleaning products
A way of being
The Arima family
Arima was born as a family project that transcends hospitality. A way of life where sustainability, wellbeing and design coexist naturally. Every decision reflects a deep commitment to the environment and a respectful, conscious way of relating to the world around us. In an era where hotels and sustainability must go together, Arima offers a model that balances ethical responsibility with guest comfort.
A Building with soul and spirit
Passivhaus
At Arima, energy efficiency is not a challenge but a promise. Certified as a Passivhaus hotel eco, we consume 70% less energy than conventional hotels, avoiding emissions equivalent to the amount absorbed by 15,000 trees every year. Our architecture cares for the planet without sacrificing comfort, designed to breathe in harmony with the surrounding nature. This achievement places us among the benchmarks for hotel sustainability in Europe, where environmental responsibility and luxury go hand in hand.
Small Luxury Hotels
We fall into the sustainable category of SLH hotels
Being part of the Considerate Collection by Small Luxury Hotels of the World confirms that another kind of luxury is possible: conscious, refined and transformative. In 2020, Arima was honoured as Sustainable Innovator of the Year — an award that strengthens our commitment to hospitality that touches hearts without leaving a footprint on the planet. It also recognises our dedication to meeting the highest standards of sustainable hotel certification, proving that every detail matters.
Action financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.