Ocean Friendly by Design
Hotel Moraine is proud to be certified as a Surfrider Ocean Friendly Hotel- a designation recognizing our commitment to reducing plastic pollution and protecting our coastal environment.
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, our setting is not just a backdrop. It is our responsibility. As an Ocean Friendly Hotel, we operate with thoughtful standards that help protect the waters, beaches and marine ecosystems that define this place.
Luxury and stewardship can coexist- beautifully.
What It Means to Be Ocean Friendly
The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Hotel program establishes measurable criteria designed to eliminate single-use plastics and reduce waste that can enter our waterways.
As a certified property, we:
Eliminate single-use plastic water bottles
Provide refillable water stations throughout the hotel
Avoid plastic straws, stirrers, and disposable foodware
Reduce plastic packaging wherever possible
Implement responsible waste and recycling practices
Support sustainable sourcing in our food and beverage program
These standards are independently verified and continuously maintained.
Designed With Intention
Sustainability at Hotel Moraine is not a marketing overlay. It is integrated into daily operations in ways that feel seamless to our guests.
Refillable glass carafes replace disposable bottles.
Towels are laundered upon request to reduce water and chemical use.
Food and beverage service prioritizes reusable materials.
The experience remains elevated — simply more considered.
Protecting the Long Island Sound
The health of the Long Island Sound directly impacts our community in Greenport and the greater North Fork region. Plastic pollution and runoff threaten marine life, shorelines, and water quality.
By reducing waste at the source, we help minimize what enters our local waters — and what ultimately reaches the ocean beyond.
Every refill. Every reuse. Every small operational decision contributes to something larger.
For Our Guests
Choosing to stay at an Ocean Friendly Hotel means your visit supports a property operating with measurable environmental standards.
You are never asked to compromise comfort. Instead, your stay becomes part of a broader commitment to protecting the coastlines that make destinations like this extraordinary.
We are proud to partner with the Surfrider Foundation and to join a growing community of properties dedicated to ocean stewardship.
Looking Ahead
Sustainability is an ongoing process. We continually evaluate opportunities to reduce waste, refine sourcing, and operate more responsibly — without sacrificing the experience our guests expect.
Ocean Friendly is not a label.
It is a commitment.
