Your carbon-neutral boutique hotel!
At Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel, sustainability is not a label we add at the end. It is part of how we try to run the hotel every day, with care, common sense, and a lot of small decisions that, over time, can make a real difference.
We are a small, carbon-neutral eco-boutique hotel in Levanto, close to the Cinque Terre, the sea, the train station, and the walking trails. We know how beautiful and fragile this part of Liguria is. That is why we believe hospitality should help guests enjoy it more slowly, more respectfully and with a lighter footprint.
We are not perfect, and we do not pretend to be. Sustainability in a hotel is always a work in progress. Some choices are simple, others require compromise, investment and patience. What matters to us is to keep improving, season after season, and to make our values visible in practical things: what we buy, what we avoid wasting, how we welcome people, how we use energy and water, and how we give something back to the places and communities that make travel possible.
A carbon-neutral boutique hotel in Levanto
After years of working to reduce waste, save energy and support more responsible travel, we decided to take a further step by becoming a member of Sustainable Travel International.
Our carbon footprint was measured, and we purchased certified carbon offsets to compensate for the emissions we cannot yet avoid. This does not mean that the work is finished. It means that we are taking responsibility while continuing to reduce our impact at the source.
For us, being carbon neutral is not an excuse to consume without thinking. It is a commitment to look carefully at how the hotel works, where emissions come from, and how we can improve, one decision at a time.
With the same commitment and purpose in mind, we are also a member of Green Globe and are currently undertaking their certification process!
Hotels for Trees: over 2,500 trees planted with our guests
One of the choices we are most proud of is our collaboration with Hotels for Trees.
From April to October, when daily room cleaning is normally included, our guests can choose to skip one or more daily cleanings during their stay. For each eligible skipped cleaning, a tree is planted through the Hotels for Trees programme.
As of 31 May 2026, thanks to our guests’ collaboration, we have helped plant 2,500 trees.
This programme works especially well because it turns a simple daily choice into something concrete. Skipping a room cleaning saves water, energy and cleaning products, and at the same time contributes to reforestation projects.
During the winter months, from 1 November to the end of March, the hotel runs in a lighter and more flexible way. Daily room cleaning is available on request, with an extra charge, so the Hotels for Trees room-cleaning option applies during the regular housekeeping season, from April to October.
Less waste, better bathroom amenities
Hotel bathrooms can generate a surprising amount of waste. For this reason, we have redesigned our bathroom amenities with a clear idea: to offer products that feel good to use, while reducing unnecessary packaging and single-use plastic wherever possible.
In our rooms, you will find handcrafted solid organic soap bars, made in Italy by Officina Cosmetica Antichi Ricordi. They are packaging-free and produced artisanally, so small variations in shape or appearance are part of their character.
In the shower, we use shampoo, conditioner and shower gel from the Spicy Thyme line, with dispenser and refill systems designed to reduce waste. By the washbasin, you will also find a matching hand and body cream.
We have chosen this mix because it makes sense in a hotel: solid soap where it works best, refillable dispensers where they are more practical, and carefully selected products that are pleasant, fragrant and aligned with our low-waste approach.
We also provide a 100% organic dental kit for guests who need one, while continuing to pay attention to packaging, materials, refills and the reduction of avoidable waste.
Organic breakfast and local suppliers
Breakfast is one of the moments where our values become very visible.
We do our best to choose fresh, organic and local products whenever possible. Bread, focaccia, cakes, savoury pies and pastries are delivered fresh by local suppliers or prepared by our team. Dairy products, cheeses and other breakfast ingredients are selected with attention to quality, origin and seasonality.
This is not only about sustainability. It is also about taste, care and the pleasure of starting the day well. A good breakfast should feel generous, but not careless. That is why we try to balance variety with a thoughtful approach to waste management, preparing fresh food, observing what guests enjoy, and adjusting day by day.
Water, energy and everyday choices
Some environmental choices are visible; others are hidden in how the hotel operates.
We buy electricity from 100% renewable sources and have installed electric-vehicle charging stations for guests travelling in electric cars. We also offer filtered water from a local source, together with reusable stainless steel bottles, so guests can stay hydrated without relying on disposable plastic bottles.
In our rooms, digital showerheads help guests become more aware of water and energy use while showering. They do not ask you to give up comfort, but they make consumption visible, which is often the first step towards reducing waste.
We also use returnable and reusable glass containers and bottles wherever possible, especially for the minibar and breakfast buffet.
Small choices, repeated every day, are part of how a hotel becomes more responsible.
Plastic reduction and responsible materials
We started working seriously on reducing single-use plastic years ago, and we continue to improve this aspect of the hotel wherever we can.
For us, reducing plastic means looking at the whole system, not only replacing one product with another. It means considering packaging, refills, deliveries, materials, supplier choices, storage, and daily use.
This is why you will find:
- Solid soap bars without individual packaging;
- Refillable dispensers in the shower;
- Reusable glass bottles and containers;
- Filtered water and stainless steel bottles;
- Products selected with attention to packaging and refill logic;
- A preference for reusable, recyclable or lower-impact materials whenever possible.
We know that “plastic-free” is not always simple in a hotel, and sometimes the most responsible choice is the one that works well, lasts longer and avoids unnecessary waste over time.
Inclusion is part of sustainability
For us, sustainability is not only about the environment. It is also social and human.
At the Oasi, there is no room for inequality. We want guests and team members to feel welcome, respected and free to be themselves.
We welcome couples, solo travellers, families, friends, LGBTQ+ guests, people travelling with pets, active travellers and people who simply need rest. There is no single right way to stay with us.
A more sustainable way of travelling should also be kinder, more open and more attentive to people.
Supporting local communities and meaningful projects
A hotel depends on the place around it. Levanto, the Cinque Terre, the people who live and work here, local associations, suppliers and small producers are all part of the experience our guests enjoy.
This is why we try to support local suppliers first, choose partners who share at least part of our values, and contribute to local and social projects when we can.
We collaborate with organisations and associations working on social, cultural and environmental issues (Scarpetta Rossa, a social promotion association against violence against women, and GiSAL, a local non-profit Disabled Assistance Centre), and we donate or reuse furniture, devices and materials whenever possible instead of throwing them away.
It is a practical form of care: for the territory, for the community and for the objects that can still have a life elsewhere.
Open all year round, with a lighter winter model
Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel is open 365 days a year, because we believe Levanto can be enjoyed in every season.
Spring is for walking, gardens and longer days. Summer is for the sea. Autumn is for softer light, quieter villages and food. Winter is for slow travel, empty trails, smart working, peaceful weekends and a different way of seeing the Ligurian coast.
To make this possible, from 1 November through the end of March, we operate the hotel in a lighter, more flexible way. Reception is staffed in person in the morning, but we are always available if you need us. Breakfast depends on the rate selected, and daily room cleaning is available upon request for an extra charge.
This allows us to remain open year-round and offer rates more suitable for the quieter months. It is a simpler way of staying, but not a colder one. We are still here, still close by, still ready to help you enjoy Levanto at your own rhythm.
A better way to visit the Cinque Terre
Levanto is one of the most practical and pleasant bases for visiting the Cinque Terre.
You can arrive by car, leave it at the hotel, and visit the villages by train, boat or on foot. The train station is within walking distance, making it easier to explore Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore without adding traffic and parking stress to already delicate places.
We encourage guests to slow down, choose the right time of day, avoid doing too much in too little time and enjoy Levanto as part of the journey, not only as a base.
Responsible travel is not only about what we provide inside the hotel. It is also about how we help guests discover the destination.
What our values mean for your stay
Choosing the Oasi means choosing a small hotel where sustainability, comfort, and hospitality strive to remain in balance.
During your stay, this may mean:
- A carbon-neutral hotel committed to reducing its impact;
- Organic and local products whenever possible;
- Low-waste bathroom amenities and refill systems;
- Filtered water and reusable bottles;
- Private parking, so you can visit the Cinque Terre without using the car every day;
- A chance to plant trees by skipping daily room cleaning from April to October;
- An inclusive atmosphere where everyone can feel welcome;
- A team that knows the area and helps you travel more thoughtfully.
We do not ask guests to be perfect travellers. We simply try to make better choices easier, more pleasant and more natural.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel is a carbon-neutral eco boutique hotel in Levanto, near the Cinque Terre. We work to reduce our impact through practical choices such as organic products, renewable electricity, low-waste amenities, filtered water, reusable bottles, responsible suppliers and support for tree-planting projects.
Yes. Our carbon footprint has been measured, and we compensate for unavoidable emissions through carbon offset projects. At the same time, we continue working to reduce emissions directly through energy, waste, water and supplier choices.
As of 31 May 2026, Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel has helped plant 2,500 trees through Hotels for Trees, thanks to our guests' collaboration.
From April to October, when daily room cleaning is normally included, guests can choose to skip one or more daily cleanings. For each eligible skipped cleaning, a tree is planted through the Hotels for Trees programme.
No, not in the same way. From 1 November to the end of March, the hotel operates in a lighter low-season model, and daily room cleaning is available on request with an extra charge. The Hotels for Trees room-cleaning option applies during the regular housekeeping season, from April to October.
Carbon Offset
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