Solar Hot Water Heating

Sustainability – Guiltless Indulgence

Jamaica’s Best Green Hotel: 21 International Awards Recognising its Environmental Contribution

Voted “Best Hotel for the Environment” 2010 by Responsible Travel & Virgin International

Everything at Mocking Bird Hill is planned with nature and the local community at the forefront and it is managed with a dedicated concern for the environment and for promoting sustainable tourism. The hotel was one of the first hotels in the world to be certified as environmentally friendly. Hence solar water-heating, which the hotel has used since its opening in 1993, no water or other beverages in plastic bottles; the stationery in the guest rooms is made from recycled paper by a women’s cooperative in a nearby village; the toiletries in the bathrooms are also produced locally, we count our food miles, have a carbon offsetting programme and use renewable energy.

Sustainable Tourism provides fair economic returns to local communities and minimises negative impacts on local culture, the environment, natural resources and on wildlife habitats and species and it recognises and mitigates the impact of travel on global warming. For this reason, we offer the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions generated through your travels.

Mission Statement:

To provide high quality responsible tourism that enhances guest comfort and experience while minimising environmental impact and maximising benefits to the community.

Our Awards:

2013

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Environmental Protection Award

2012

CTO/Travelmole Awards Special Mention/Runner-Up in TWO categories: Sustainable Tourism and the Sustainable Accommodation Category.

2011

Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Environmental Protection Award

2010/2009

Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award for “The Best Accommodation for the environment”

2008/2009

Pioneers of Prosperity Caribbean: Honourable Mention

2007

Islands 2007 Hot 100 Blue List for Leadership in Responsible Tourism

1998-2004

Green Globe Certified.One of the first four certified hotels worldwide

2001

CHA/American Express Green Hotel Achievement Award

2000

Green Globe Commendation Award
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Environmental Protection Award 1999
CHA/American Express Green Hotel of the Year 2000, Small Hotels Category
JHTA Award of Excellence to recognize efforts in pursuit of Green Globe Certification
Ministry of Tourism and Sport Achievement Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship in the Tourism Industry
USAID Jamaica/EAST Project/JHTA Award of Excellence to recognize efforts in pursuit of Green Globe Certification
Trafalgar Development Award for the most environmentally friendly business in Jamaica – Runner Up

1999

Second Green Globe Certification
Trafalgar Development Award for the most environmentally friendly business in Jamaica
CHA/American Express Green Hotel of the Year 1999, Small Hotels Category

1998

JHTA Certificate of Recognition for implementing environmental practices
Portland Environmental Protection Association (PEPA) Certificate of Achievement in
recognition of efforts in sustainable tourism

1997