La Loma Jungle Lodge
An all inclusive jungle lodge on a 55 acre rainforest reserve on Isla Bastimentos, with its own permaculture and chocolate farm.
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Google rating · 4.8/5 · 136 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.9/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 72.5%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 3/4.
The homepage says the lodge sits on a 55 acre rainforest reserve with its own farm, and the shade grown cacao is grown without pesticides or fertilisers under the canopy, where capuchin and night monkeys feed. The 55 acres include farmland, so it is not scored as a quantified protected area.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Energy and climate, level 4/4.
The FAQ (page updated August 2026) states the lodge is 100% off grid on its own solar system, with LED lighting, energy efficient fans, no air conditioning and high draw appliances such as hair dryers not allowed. The 100% figure is the lodge's own claim.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
A permaculture farm and thousands of cacao trees grown without pesticides or fertilisers supply most of the ingredients for the included meals, and a farm tour is part of every stay.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
The open air bungalows were built by local builders with a stated aim of minimal impact, have no air conditioning, and the 2019 to 2020 lodge and cabins were designed by sustainability focused Studio Saxe (about page).
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 | The homepage says the lodge sits on a 55 acre rainforest reserve with its own farm, and the shade grown cacao is grown without pesticides or fertilisers under the canopy, where capuchin and night monkeys feed. The 55 acres include farmland, so it is not scored as a quantified protected area. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 4/4 · Measured and published, with at least 50% of electricity from on site or directly supplied renewables, or under 88 kWh per occupied room (better than three quarters of Caribbean resorts, Cornell CHSB 2023), or a verified off grid renewable supply. Offsets and certificates earn nothing | 15 / 15 points | The FAQ (page updated August 2026) states the lodge is 100% off grid on its own solar system, with LED lighting, energy efficient fans, no air conditioning and high draw appliances such as hair dryers not allowed. The 100% figure is the lodge's own claim. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| 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 FAQ says the water is filtered rainwater with a spring as backup, and drinking water goes through a three stage purification system for bottle refills. That is rain catchment plus on-site purification, and guests are asked to use water sparingly (FAQ updated 2026). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as composting all organic waste or sorted recycling | 5 / 10 points | The accommodation page lists organic, biodegradable, zero-waste toiletries in the bungalows, and the FAQ says drinking water is purified on site so guests can refill their bottles. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports | 11.25 / 15 points | A permaculture farm and thousands of cacao trees grown without pesticides or fertilisers supply most of the ingredients for the included meals, and a farm tour is part of every stay. 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 | The open air bungalows were built by local builders with a stated aim of minimal impact, have no air conditioning, and the 2019 to 2020 lodge and cabins were designed by sustainability focused Studio Saxe (about page). 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 FAQ and farm pages publish specific practices such as solar power, filtered rainwater and a pesticide free cacao farm. No third party certificate or measured data is shown. “our bungalows and reception/restaurant area are solar powered and open air” 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
2.6/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 40%
Green flags
- Water you drink and bathe in, level 3/4.
The FAQ says drinking water is filtered rainwater with a natural spring reserve and no chemicals or additives. No laboratory results are published.
“Our purified water is mostly rain-caught, with a natural spring reserve for backup.”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Pool and bathing water, level 3/4.
The experience page says the lodge has no treated pool and guests bathe in natural spring fed rock pools.
“spring-fed rock pools where you can cool off on a warm tropical day”
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 FAQ says drinking water is filtered rainwater with a natural spring reserve and no chemicals or additives. No laboratory results are published. “Our purified water is mostly rain-caught, with a natural spring reserve for backup.” 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 farm page says organic ingredients from the permaculture farm feed the meals and the FAQ says vegan and vegetarian options are always offered. The menu share from the farm is stated as a goal. “providing fresh, organic ingredients for our meals” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 2/4 · A specific no spray policy, such as no herbicides or glyphosate, or biological mosquito control | 7.5 / 15 points | The farm page says the cacao groves are grown without pesticides or fertilizers. A wider land management policy is not described. “The cacao we cultivate is entirely free of pesticides and fertilizers” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| 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 · 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 · 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 · Page read |
| 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 experience page says the lodge has no treated pool and guests bathe in natural spring fed rock pools. “spring-fed rock pools where you can cool off on a warm tropical day” 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
2.4/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 33.8%
Green flags
- Community benefit, level 3/4.
The community page describes scholarships through Education is Power since 2011 and the Give and Surf nonprofit with the Bahia Honda community. The about page also names a local cacao consultant, Meivis Ortiz of Mayamei Cacao.
“Education is Power has worked with La Loma since 2011 to provide scholarships to kids in the Bahia Honda and Bahia Roja communities”
Source · 2026-11-03
| 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 Aaron and Sebastian as owners since 2019, friends from near Washington D.C., so the ownership is foreign and no local share is stated. “Aaron and Sebastian took over in 2019 with the intention of keeping the heart of La Loma the same” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The team page introduces named Panamanian staff including the chef, farm manager and guides, but no share of local staff or pay level is stated. “Albertina is a 30-year-old Panamanian who has worked as a chef at La Loma Jungle Lodge for 3 years.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 3/4 · Several programmes plus named local suppliers and makers | 15 / 20 points | The community page describes scholarships through Education is Power since 2011 and the Give and Surf nonprofit with the Bahia Honda community. The about page also names a local cacao consultant, Meivis Ortiz of Mayamei Cacao. “Education is Power has worked with La Loma since 2011 to provide scholarships to kids in the Bahia Honda and Bahia Roja communities” 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 2/4 · Local food, crafts or language presented with named makers | 5 / 10 points | The team page presents named local makers such as Popa, a Panamanian craftsman who builds furniture and boats, and the chef Albertina who cooks Panamanian cuisine. “In his workshop, he creates furniture, boats, and other wooden objects with his own hands.” 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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