Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
A private island resort in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with a coral adoption nursery tended by a resident marine biologist.
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Google rating · 4.9/5 · 667 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.2/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 53.8%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 3/4.
The reef page describes a coral nursery and adoption programme run by the resident marine biologist and dive team, marine biology talks and kids' programmes, and a 2022 to 2023 reef biodiversity study.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It reports composting of organic waste, recycling programmes and a zero plastic initiative replacing single use plastics.
“organic waste turned into compost and non-biodegradable waste carefully segregated and reused or provided to the local community.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 3/4 · Several evidenced systems, such as protected habitat on site, native restoration and a wildlife programme, with no synthetic pesticides on the land | 22.5 / 30 points | The reef page describes a coral nursery and adoption programme run by the resident marine biologist and dive team, marine biology talks and kids' programmes, and a 2022 to 2023 reef biodiversity study. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as solar hot water, a stated photovoltaic share, or buildings designed to need no air conditioning | 7.5 / 15 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It reports a solar energy system that reduces diesel use alongside inverter air conditioning and motion sensor lighting, with no share or metering given. “A solar energy system further reduces the reliance on diesel consumption.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Water | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, or taps and showers at or under 8.5 litres a minute | 5 / 10 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It reports a sewage treatment plant that turns wastewater into effluent for irrigation, with towel reuse and no flow rates or volumes. “a sewage treatment plant processes wastewater into usable effluent for irrigation.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It reports composting of organic waste, recycling programmes and a zero plastic initiative replacing single use plastics. “organic waste turned into compost and non-biodegradable waste carefully segregated and reused or provided to the local community.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local or organic with no named source | 3.75 / 15 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It mentions organic garden tours but gives no share of the menu or named farms. “The resort’s organic garden and orchid garden tours showcase sustainable practices” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design | 7.5 / 15 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It reports that no tree was cut during construction and the villas were built around the trees. “not a single tree was cut, and the villas were meticulously designed and built around them.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.5/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 11.3%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as pure water | 6.25 / 25 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It says the resort makes its own distilled water, with no test results and no natural source, so this stays a claim. “The resort generates its own distilled water” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It mentions organic garden tours without a share of the menu or a plant based menu. “The resort’s organic garden and orchid garden tours showcase sustainable practices” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
1.4/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 10%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 30 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The official site blocked automated access, so this uses a 2023 Maldives Insider trade article. It describes a named Dollars for Deeds fund supporting marine protection, education and community welfare. “These funds support marine and coastal environment protection, environmental education, and community welfare.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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Collected research sources
These source pages were captured on 2026-10-02. Capturing a page does not establish a rating or verify its claims. Only the reviewed pillar evidence above earns assessment points. Missing findings remain unavailable.
- Source 1 · www.anantara.com /en/kihavah-maldives
- Source 2 · www.anantara.com /en/kihavah-maldives/sustainable-luxury
- Source 3 · www.anantara.com /en/kihavah-maldives/villas/over-water-pool-villa
- Source 4 · www.anantara.com /en/kihavah-maldives/experiences/underwater-wine-tasting
- Source 5 · www.anantara.com /en/kihavah-maldives/experiences/best-maldives-overwater-observatory
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