Bawah Reserve
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- Brand Name
- Bawah Reserve
Source · 2026-10-13T13:42:30.140798+00:00BAWAH RESERVE, ANAMBAS, INDONESIA
A six-island private reserve in Indonesia's Anambas Archipelago built without machinery from natural local materials, powered partly by floating solar and tied to a turtle and reef conservation foundation.
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Google rating · 4.8/5 · 208 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 62.5%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 3/4.
Marine biologists relocate green and hawksbill turtle nests, the resort runs reef restoration, and the Anambas Foundation it set up in 2018 runs reef monitoring, coral adoption and turtle conservation.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Water, level 3/4.
Desalination plant with reverse osmosis for drinking water, rainwater harvested from staff and outbuilding roofs, and all wastewater pumped to treatment areas.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
Refillable copper bottles given to every guest to keep single-use plastic off the island, reef-friendly amenities, and solid waste sorted for recycling.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
Minimal clearing along the shores, construction done without machinery, natural building materials sourced as locally as possible including recycled copper made into mirrors, sinks and baths on the island, and a jetty routed by divers to avoid the reef.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| 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 | Marine biologists relocate green and hawksbill turtle nests, the resort runs reef restoration, and the Anambas Foundation it set up in 2018 runs reef monitoring, coral adoption and turtle conservation. 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 | Floating solar panels in the lagoon generate electricity; no share of total demand is published. 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 | Desalination plant with reverse osmosis for drinking water, rainwater harvested from staff and outbuilding roofs, and all wastewater pumped to treatment areas. 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 | Refillable copper bottles given to every guest to keep single-use plastic off the island, reef-friendly amenities, and solid waste sorted for recycling. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local or organic with no named source | 3.75 / 15 points | General farm-to-table and wild-caught local seafood claim with no named suppliers or garden. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| 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 | Minimal clearing along the shores, construction done without machinery, natural building materials sourced as locally as possible including recycled copper made into mirrors, sinks and baths on the island, and a jetty routed by divers to avoid the reef. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | The sustainability page publishes specific systems and names its suppliers and partners, including Sensatia Botanicals, Indosole and Batik Losari, but gives no measured data. “Bawah prioritises conscious living by sourcing sustainable guest amenities from Sensatia Botanicals” 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
1.7/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 17.5%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 2/4 · Public supply filtered at the tap or a refill station, with no single use bottled water as the default | 12.5 / 25 points | The sustainability page says drinking water is made by desalination with reverse osmosis and filtration, and guests refill copper bottles instead of using single use plastic. “Drinking water is also created by our desalination plant.” 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 dining page refers to organic farms without naming them or giving a share of the menu. “inspired by Bawah’s organic farms and fresh catches” 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Documented absence or contrary evidence | 0 / 5 points | The dining page mentions an infinity pool, but the stay does not describe how it is treated. “Located steps from the jetty, beach and infinity pool Grouper Bar offers a convenient meeting spot” 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 26.3%
| 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 says the six islands are privately owned, without naming the owners. “Located in a remote corner of the Anambas archipelago in Indonesia, Bawah Reserve comprises six islands and is privately owned.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The about page claims local hiring without giving a share of staff or pay. “We take pride in hiring locally, supporting the nearby communities, nurturing talent and fostering an authentic guest experience in every interaction.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The sustainability page names the Anambas Foundation and a partnership with Batik Losari that trains women in traditional craftsmanship. “At Bawah, we empower local communities by partnering with Batik Losari , an Indonesian foundation that trains women in traditional craftsmanship.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Documented absence or contrary evidence | 0 / 15 points | The FAQ says access to the islands is by request and prior booking only. “The access to our islands is on request and prior booking is required.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The about page says the resort details were made by skilled local craftsmen, without naming makers. “every meticulous detail was executed by skilled local craftsmen” 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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