Bambu Indah
Bambu Indah is a bamboo and reclaimed teak hotel on the Sayan Ridge that grows all its own rice and feeds its gardens with its own compost.
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Google rating · 4.7/5 · 1,652 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
4.0/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 73.8%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 3/4.
Bambu Indah has restored centuries-old rice paddies, planted permaculture gardens in place of landscaping, avoids chemicals and runs guest trash walks (about and explore pages, 2025).
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Water, level 3/4.
Spring water is made potable by reverse osmosis, wastewater is filtered and reused to irrigate gardens and paddies, and the ridge pool uses a saltwater system instead of chlorine (about page).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
Food scraps go to pigs and compost, the hotel has a no-plastic policy with banana leaf plates and papaya stem straws, and used cooking oil fuels the path lamps (about page).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 4/4.
The restored paddies provide all of the rice served to guests, and vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and duck eggs come from the property (explore and nourish pages).
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
Houses are antique Javanese teak homes reused and restored, plus new buildings of locally sourced bamboo; the owners say they avoid cement (about page).
Source · 2026-10-29
| 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 | Bambu Indah has restored centuries-old rice paddies, planted permaculture gardens in place of landscaping, avoids chemicals and runs guest trash walks (about and explore pages, 2025). Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| 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 | Air conditioning is limited to the beds rather than whole rooms, and most rooms are open-air (homepage). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings | 7.5 / 10 points | Spring water is made potable by reverse osmosis, wastewater is filtered and reused to irrigate gardens and paddies, and the ridge pool uses a saltwater system instead of chlorine (about page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | Food scraps go to pigs and compost, the hotel has a no-plastic policy with banana leaf plates and papaya stem straws, and used cooking oil fuels the path lamps (about page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 4/4 · Measured share published, at least 80% from own land or named local producers, or at least 90% certified organic | 15 / 15 points | The restored paddies provide all of the rice served to guests, and vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and duck eggs come from the property (explore and nourish pages). Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land | 11.25 / 15 points | Houses are antique Javanese teak homes reused and restored, plus new buildings of locally sourced bamboo; the owners say they avoid cement (about page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | The about page publishes specific practices such as a no plastic policy with banana leaf plates and papaya stem straws. “We have a no-plastic policy and instead use banana leaves as plates and papaya stems as straws.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
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
3.2/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 55%
Green flags
- Water you drink and bathe in, level 3/4.
The about page says tap water comes from the property's own springs and is made drinkable by reverse osmosis, with no chlorine mentioned.
“made potable by a reverse osmosis system.”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Grounds and pest control, level 3/4.
The nourish page describes biodynamic gardens where marigolds and ducks handle pests and fertiliser, and the about page says chemicals are avoided.
“Marigolds ward off pests, and nature (namely, the ducks and our own two cows, Bambu and Indah) does the fertilizing.”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Pool and bathing water, level 3/4.
The about page says the 20 plus pools are filled from underground aquifers and spring water, with one saltwater pool that avoids chlorine.
“The water in our 20-plus pools comes from underground aquifers”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 3/4 · The stay's own natural source (spring, river, well or rain) for drinking and bathing, treated without chlorine | 18.75 / 25 points | The about page says tap water comes from the property's own springs and is made drinkable by reverse osmosis, with no chlorine mentioned. “made potable by a reverse osmosis system.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available | 10 / 20 points | The nourish page says vegetables are homegrown on site and plant based dishes are on the menu, but not that most meals come from the land. “Marigolds ward off pests, and nature (namely, the ducks and our own two cows, Bambu and Indah) does the fertilizing.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 3/4 · No synthetic pesticides or herbicides on the land, biological pest control and organic land management | 11.25 / 15 points | The nourish page describes biodynamic gardens where marigolds and ducks handle pests and fertiliser, and the about page says chemicals are avoided. “Marigolds ward off pests, and nature (namely, the ducks and our own two cows, Bambu and Indah) does the fertilizing.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The about page claims the property avoids chemicals without naming cleaning products. “It’s why we avoid cement, plastic, and chemicals.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 2/4 · Cotton or linen sheets named | 5 / 10 points | The stay page names French linens and cotton waffle towels and robes. “French linens and Tibetan rugs, cotton waffle towels and robes” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The about page says rooms are designed to be cooled naturally with fans, with air conditioning also offered, and does not state a smoke free policy. “All of our rooms are designed to be cooled naturally, assisted by fans.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 3/4 · A natural pool with biological filtration, or bathing in the sea, river or spring instead of a treated pool | 3.75 / 5 points | The about page says the 20 plus pools are filled from underground aquifers and spring water, with one saltwater pool that avoids chlorine. “The water in our 20-plus pools comes from underground aquifers” Source · 2026-11-03 |
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
2.1/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 27.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | The about page names John and Cynthia Hardy as the creators of the hotel, and the owners are foreign so the grade is capped. “John and Cynthia’s passions led them to create Bambu Indah, along with a number of businesses and initiatives in Bali” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 2/4 · A stated share of staff from the island or nearby communities | 12.5 / 25 points | The about page says most staff come from Bali and Indonesia. “We are so grateful for our staff most of whom come from Bali and Indonesia” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | The about page says furnishings are commissioned from local craftspeople, without naming a programme. “items we commission from local craftspeople using natural materials” 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The about page lists Balinese blessings and yoga with local teachers among guest experiences. “Balinese blessings on the deck, yoga classes with local teachers” Source · 2026-11-03 |
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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