Protea Hotel by Marriott Breakwater Lodge joins the Green Key hospitality network
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge has officially joined the ranks of Green Key certified hotels and it’s easy to see why.
This popular V&A Waterfront destination has embraced sustainability in ways that are both guest-facing and operationally impactful.
Key highlights include:
- A bokashi composting system that saved 30.3 tonnes of CO₂e in 2024 – the equivalent of planting 1,375 trees.
- Introduction of a 100% plant-based menu, reducing the hotel’s culinary carbon footprint.
- A beautiful indigenous water-wise garden, supporting biodiversity and eliminating invasive species.
- Coffee grounds upcycled into free natural fertiliser for guests.
- In-house herb garden, fed by compost and used in daily cooking.
According to General Manager Colin Naiker, “From composting to plant-based menus and water-wise gardens, it’s rewarding to see our daily efforts recognised. Sustainability isn’t an add-on, it’s a shared goal that’s part of how we work, host, and serve every day.”
This Green Key certification journey has proven that with the right people, every hotel can go green and grow stronger in the process. It signals a deep commitment to sustainability without compromise.
Reach out to learn more about how your establishment can get certified by WESSA.
Tevya Visser
Senior Sustainable Programme Manager
E-mail: greenkey@wessa.co.za
