Rewa Eco-Lodge
An Indigenous village owns and runs this solar-powered river lodge, and its arapaima fishing programme helped bring the giant fish back to more than 4,000.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 66.3%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 4/4.
The lodge's arapaima page (live in October 2026, linking a 2027 fly fishing price list) says its community protection, research and tagging work has helped restore the arapaima population to more than 4,000. The figure is the lodge's own and undated, but it is a quantified conservation outcome.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source - Energy and climate, level 4/4.
The accommodations page (October 2026) says the lodge is fully powered by solar energy. The FAQ adds that solar power is limited and may not run 24 hours a day, which confirms solar is the only source.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 4/4 · Legal protection such as a reserve or conservation easement, or measured outcomes published with dates and figures (hectares restored, species monitored, nests or hatchlings counted) | 30 / 30 points | The lodge's arapaima page (live in October 2026, linking a 2027 fly fishing price list) says its community protection, research and tagging work has helped restore the arapaima population to more than 4,000. The figure is the lodge's own and undated, but it is a quantified conservation outcome. 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 accommodations page (October 2026) says the lodge is fully powered by solar energy. The FAQ adds that solar power is limited and may not run 24 hours a day, which confirms solar is the only source. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Water | 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 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as composting all organic waste or sorted recycling | 5 / 10 points | The FAQ says the lodge has a refill station in the dining area, provides reusable bottles, and asks guests to refill rather than use plastic. Bottled water is still offered. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu | 7.5 / 15 points | The accommodations page says meals use river fish, village-raised chicken and local beef. That is one local sourcing practice, with no garden, farm or named suppliers, so level 2. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| 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 | Guests stay in traditional benabs, the region's vernacular building style, built by the village, alongside six small cabins in a jungle clearing. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The about page states a general commitment to sustainability without specific results. “We are committed to exceptional service, sustainability, and showcasing the beauty of Guyana’s natural and cultural heritage.” 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
1.5/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 11.8%
| 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 FAQ says drinking water is bottled or purified with a refill station in the dining area, without describing the treatment. “We provide bottled or purified water for drinking. You can help reduce plastic waste by bringing your own bottle, which you can refill in the dining area.” 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 accommodations page says meals use fresh local ingredients such as river fish and village-raised chicken, with no organic claim. “Our meals typically include freshly caught fish from the river, village-raised chicken, or the Rupununi bee” 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% | Not applicable here | Excluded |
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
3.2/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 55%
Green flags
- Ownership and control, level 4/4.
A government information release describes the lodge as owned and managed by the villagers, and the lodge site says it was built by and is run by the people of Rewa Village.
“Some communities like the Rewa Eco-Lodge, owned and managed by villagers is a model example of a community- based tourism project”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 4/4 · Community or cooperative ownership, or communal land, shown in a public record | 30 / 30 points | A government information release describes the lodge as owned and managed by the villagers, and the lodge site says it was built by and is run by the people of Rewa Village. “Some communities like the Rewa Eco-Lodge, owned and managed by villagers is a model example of a community- based tourism project” 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 the guides and support staff all come from the local area. “Our team includes expert guides, and support staff, all from the local area, ready to share their unique connection to the rainforest and the culture of Rewa.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The arapaima page describes a conservation and research programme run with village guides and a named biologist. “Rewa partners with the Indifly Foundation and conservation biologist Dr. Lesley de Souza to study and monitor the population.” 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 |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The activities page says visitors can watch artisans make baskets and jewelry and see cassava processing, without naming makers. “Watch skilled artisans create beautiful, handcraft baskets and jewelry from natural materials” 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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