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Bawah Reserve

Verdict Green

Bawah Reserve is a luxury beachfront private island in Indonesia, good for couples and nature lovers. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you decide where to stay in Indonesia.

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5/5 Green
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Records scored in eco stays322
Category average3.3/5
Scores below this one84%
5/5 Green
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Pulau Bawah
Postcode29791
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About Bawah Reserve

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What to do generally Guests visiting Bawah Reserve will be in a stunning, private island-marine environment, perfect for high-end eco-luxury in Anambas Islands, Indonesia
Food Details Bawah Reserve prioritizes fresh, sustainable seafood caught in the surrounding marine reserve. Bawah Reserve uses organic produce grown in their own on-site gardens. Bawah Reserve offers a world-class culinary experience on a remote island.
About Water Bawah Reserve operates a comprehensive eco-island microgrid featuring a sophisticated reverse osmosis water plant that treats groundwater and desalinated water to supply high-purity drinking water across all overwater bungalows.
Materials and composition 1 of 4
Materials Focus Local stone or timber
Scan result 2 of 2
Eco Score 5
Eco Score Label Green
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name Tim Hartnoll
Ownership Type Independent
Identity 2 of 4
Brand Name Bawah Reserve
Closest Airport name Hang Nadim Airport
Energy, water and land 6 of 10
Water Management Type Desalination; Reverse osmosis bawahreserve.com
Energy Type
Energy
Clean Water
Conservation Type
Conservation Preservation
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Place and access 3 of 3
County/State/Region Kepulauan Riau
Continent/Region Asia
Google Place ID ChIJv9nX40a8wjERLZ2QaSmWXKA
Price and commerce 1 of 2
Price Range ££££
Further detail 27 of 53
Sustainability Link bawahreserve.com bawahreserve.com
Booking Link expedia.com expedia.com
Booking Site Expedia
Street Pulau Bawah / Kiabu
City Pulau Bawah
Post Code 29791
Closest Airport KM 200
Stars 5-star
Type Hotel
Environment Type Beach Front
Rooms 36
Room Types 11 Overwater Bungalows, 19 Beach Suites, 6 Garden/Jungle Suites
People Targeting Couples / Multi-Generational
Secluded / Isolated High Seclusion (Remote)
Eco Amenities Bawah Reserve sustainability features include marine conservation, zero-plastic policy and locally sourced materials.
Off The Grid Yes
Activities to do While at Bawah Reserve, you can go snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding and spa treatments. Bawah Reserve offers an on-site swimming pool, spa, and on-site water sports activities.
Food Options Bawah Reserve has an in-house restaurant.
Food Type Bawah Reserve serves an international farm-to-sea menu.
Plastic Status No Plastic
Plastic Policy Bawah Reserve strictly bans single-use plastics across the entire property. Guests are gifted a reusable copper water bottle upon arrival to utilize at refilling stations, and all guest amenities (like reef-safe sunscreen and insect repellent) are provided in non-plastic packaging
Google rating 4.8
Google review count 208
Last checked 2026-09-08
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