The Tamara Coorg
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- The Tamara Coorg
Source · 2026-10-13T14:19:35.089755+00:00The Tamara Coorg offers a unique retreat amidst 184 acres of untouched greenery.
A 56-cottage resort on stilts across a 184-acre organic coffee estate in Coorg, composting its food waste and harvesting rainwater at scale.
Google reviews
Google rating · 4.7/5 · 2,713 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.2/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 55%
Green flags
- Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
Manthan composting system processes up to 140 kg of biodegradable waste a day into compost for the coffee plantation; single-use plastic amenities replaced with wooden ones; linens recycled.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
Own organic coffee plantation, an organic vegetable garden visited on the sustainability tour, and produce sourced from nearby farmers.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | The sustainability page says the resort maintains its own organic coffee plantation, which is the one named land practice. Broader biodiversity statements are general. “The Tamara Coorg maintains its own organic coffee plantation, where guests can experience farm-to-table dining and engage with the sustainability of the estate.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| 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 | An on-site solar plant (slated to start in FY 2024-25 and now shown on the sustainability tour) and energy-efficient appliances; no output figure published. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| 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 | One specific system, a rainwater harvesting plant with an 80 lakh-litre capacity used for gardening and groundwater recharge. Towel reuse is only a guest request in the resort guidelines. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | Manthan composting system processes up to 140 kg of biodegradable waste a day into compost for the coffee plantation; single-use plastic amenities replaced with wooden ones; linens recycled. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| 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 | Own organic coffee plantation, an organic vegetable garden visited on the sustainability tour, and produce sourced from nearby farmers. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| 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 | Cottages are raised on stilts to preserve the natural terrain, though built of imported Canadian spruce. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The group says The Tamara Coorg is GSTC certified, echoed in April 2026 press, but no certification body is named and no entry could be found in a GSTC-accredited directory (gstc.org returns 403 to automated reading). Claim only until confirmed. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
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
1.4/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 8.8%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source | 5 / 20 points | The sustainability page says both resorts have organic gardens supplying their kitchens, with no share or menu detail for Coorg. “Both resorts feature organic gardens that supply fresh, sustainably sourced produce to our kitchens.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The sustainability page describes an organic coffee plantation nourished by compost, with no stated no spray policy. “turning organic waste into compost, which is then used to nourish the resort's organic coffee plantation.” 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · 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
1.9/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 21.3%
| 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 site footer names the operating company Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd., a corporate owner with no local share stated. “2026 by Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The sustainability policy refers to local staffing as a commitment, without a share or figures. “commitment towards zero discrimination and local staffing fosters authentic service” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 1/4 · Claim only | 5 / 20 points | The sustainability page says the resort sources produce from nearby farmers and supports local artisans, without naming them. “The Tamara Coorg focuses on sourcing fresh produce from nearby farmers and supporting local artisans” 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 · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The dining page presents Kodava cuisine through hands on cooking sessions led by the resort's chefs, with no named makers. “Immerse yourself in a hands-on culinary journey through the authentic flavours of Kodava cuisine.” 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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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 · thetamara.com /coorg-resort/
- Source 2 · thetamara.com /coorg-resort/experiences/sustainability-tour/
- Source 3 · thetamara.com /coorg-resort/dining/romantic-dinner-at-the-organic-garden/
- Source 4 · thetamara.com /coorg-resort/resort-policy-cancellation-policy-green-guidelines-sustainability-policy/
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