A spring, a river and a forest
COMO Shambhala Estate sits on 22 acres of riverine forest above the Ayung River, a short drive north of Ubud. The land carries a spring the property calls The Source, and the Balinese have treated this stretch of valley as a place of purification for far longer than there has been a hotel on it. The buildings are open timber pavilions and residences set into the slope, so the forest is the wall of most rooms rather than the view from one. Hydrotherapy and vitality pools are fed from the spring rather than from a municipal main. That is a real answer to the question of where the water comes from, and it is the kind of answer most properties cannot give.
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The kitchen with a denominator
Almost every hotel says it sources locally. This one publishes the fraction. All fresh fruit and vegetables come from Santika Farm at Bedugul, in the cool highlands, and more than 94 per cent of daily supply comes from within Bali. A share with a named grower behind it is close to the strongest food evidence a property can publish, and it is rare. It stops short of measured for one reason: the figure is the Estate's own and nobody outside has checked it. The growing method is missing too, since the farm is named and its practice is not. Waste runs the same way, with 14.35 tonnes of food waste diverted in 2024 through a named partner, Magi Farm.
What the record does not yet reach
The Estate's published sustainability reporting is unusually numerate about waste, compost and native planting, and almost silent about the inside of a room. There is no ventilation or filtration specification, no lighting figure, no bedding or mattress detail, no acoustic figure, and nothing at all on the electromagnetic environment. The water is named at source and never analysed in public. This is a property that already does most of the work and has never had it measured, which is a much shorter distance to travel than it sounds.
What this place offers
One named farm, all the produceEvery fresh fruit and vegetable comes from Santika Farm at Bedugul, published as 100 per cent.
Pools fed from The SourceThe hydrotherapy and vitality pools draw on the spring on the property, not the mains.
22 acres of riverine forestPavilions and residences set into a forested valley above the Ayung River.
Native planting on a published targetNative species on the estate are being increased by 5 per cent a year.
COMO Shambhala Estate at a glance
COMO Shambhala Estate is a hotel in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. We read what it publishes about the eight things a building does to your biology and scored the evidence 6 of 24. Last verified 2026-08-19. Water Integrity is its best-documented pathway; nothing is published on Air Quality.
Each pathway scores 0 to 3 on the quality of the evidence published, not on the quality of the property. Open a row for every claim and its source.
Air Quality at COMO Shambhala Estate: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Filtration, ventilation and what the air is measured at.
We looked for published information on Air Quality and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What filter grade is fitted to guest room air handling, for example MERV 13 or HEPA H13?
- What is the fresh air supply rate per person in a guest room?
- Are carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound levels measured, and are the readings published?
- Is there a mould inspection and remediation protocol, and when was it last run?
- Are there gas cooktops, fireplaces or other combustion sources inside guest rooms?
Water Integrity at COMO Shambhala Estate: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Source, treatment, tested panels and how drinking water arrives.
What the evidence shows
- Specified
The property names a spring on the site, The Source, as the water the Estate is built around. Nothing accompanies it about treatment, filtration or laboratory analysis.
For over two decades, COMO Shambhala Estate has drawn its sacred vitality from The Source, a natural spring revered by the Balinese.
PublishedCOMO Hotels and Resorts, Wellness, COMO Shambhala Estate. Checked 2026-08-19. - Specified
A third party publisher records the hydrotherapy and vitality pools as fed by the natural spring rather than from mains supply, with no treatment or disinfection method published.
COMO Shambhala Estate sits in the jungle above Ubud with a locally sourced kitchen, natural spring-fed hydrotherapy and vitality pools
PublishedGirls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple, The Best Wellness Retreats for a Solo Trip. Checked 2026-08-19.
What is not published
- What is the water source, and what treatment is applied before it reaches a guest room?
- Is there a published contaminant test panel, and which laboratory ran it?
- Is shower and bath water filtered, and to what specification?
- How are pools and spas sanitised, and is the chemistry published?
- How is drinking water delivered, and is it treated on site?
Light Rhythm at COMO Shambhala Estate: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Circadian lighting specification, flicker, blackout and daylight.
We looked for published information on Light Rhythm and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- Is guest room lighting tunable or circadian, and what specification is published?
- What colour temperatures are used in the evening, and are fixtures flicker free?
- Do sleeping areas have full blackout, and is it specified?
- What daylight access does a typical room have?
- Is exterior lighting shielded or reduced overnight?
EMF Harmony at COMO Shambhala Estate: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Wired versus wireless topology, and what is measured where people sleep.
We looked for published information on EMF Harmony and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- Are guest rooms wired for data, or is access wireless only?
- Where are wireless access points and smart meters placed relative to the bed?
- Have field levels been measured in sleeping areas, and by whom?
- Can a guest have wireless disabled in their room on request?
- Is any shielded cabling or shielding material specified in the build?
Materials and Textiles at COMO Shambhala Estate: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Named materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.
We looked for published information on Materials and Textiles and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What are the mattresses made of, and are they treated with flame retardants?
- What is the fibre content of the linen, and is it certified, for example to GOTS or OEKO TEX?
- Which paints, adhesives and sealants were specified, and are they low emission?
- What cleaning and laundry products are used, and is the list published?
- Are there named low emission certifications on the flooring or joinery?
Food and Kitchen at COMO Shambhala Estate: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Sourcing, on site growing, cookware, kitchen water and additive discipline.
What the evidence shows
- Specified
The kitchen's produce is published with a denominator and a named grower: all fresh fruit and vegetables come from Santika Farm in Bedugul, and more than 94 per cent of daily supply comes from suppliers within Bali. The share is the property's own figure, verified by nobody outside it, and the farm's growing method carries no certifier, so this is recorded as specified rather than measured.
Over 94 per cent of our daily supply is sourced from local suppliers across Bali, with 100 per cent of our fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from Santika Farm in Bedugul.
PublishedCOMO Hotels and Resorts, Sustainability, COMO Shambhala Estate. Checked 2026-08-19. - Claimed
The Indonesian dining series is described as built on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce in collaboration with named categories of supplier, with no producer named.
This dining series celebrates Indonesian regional heritage through time-honoured recipes, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce, created in collaboration with local farmers and artisans.
PublishedCOMO Hotels and Resorts, Dining, COMO Shambhala Estate. Checked 2026-08-19. - Specified
Food waste is diverted through a named partner, Magi Farm, with the tonnage and the resulting fertiliser and animal feed published for 2024.
Our collaboration with Magi Farm and the local community has resulted in 14.35 tonnes of food waste being successfully diverted from landfill.
PublishedCOMO Hotels and Resorts, Sustainability, COMO Shambhala Estate. Checked 2026-08-19.
What is not published
- What share of produce is grown on site or sourced locally, and is it verified?
- Which cooking oils are used, and is the policy published?
- What cookware is used in the kitchen?
- Is kitchen and ice water filtered, and to what specification?
- Is there a published position on additives, preservatives or allergens?
Biophilic and Healing Design at COMO Shambhala Estate: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Nature access, views, volume and natural material contact, designed with intent.
What the evidence shows
- Specified
The property runs a native planting programme with a published annual target, increasing the presence of native species on the estate by 5 per cent each year, and produces its own compost from landscape and food waste.
We're dedicated to preserving Bali's natural heritage and are actively working to increase the presence of native plants on our property by 5 per cent each year.
PublishedCOMO Hotels and Resorts, Sustainability, COMO Shambhala Estate. Checked 2026-08-19. - Claimed
The site is described as 22 acres of riverine forest above the Ayung River, with a spring on the land, and the buildings placed within it. No planting inventory, outlook measurement or design method is published.
Our wellness retreat occupies a 22-acre natural sanctuary in a riverine forest in Bali's heart. This is a traditional place of purification in local culture, with a sacred spring and the flowing Ayung River.
PublishedCOMO Hotels and Resorts, COMO Shambhala Estate. Checked 2026-08-19.
What is not published
- Does every guest room have direct outdoor access or an operable opening?
- What is the published design intent behind the natural materials used?
- What are the typical ceiling heights and room volumes?
- Was the landscape designed with native planting, and is the palette published?
Sound and Sensory Ecology at COMO Shambhala Estate: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Measured background noise, separation between keys, and scent load.
We looked for published information on Sound and Sensory Ecology and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What is the measured background noise level in a guest room at night?
- What acoustic separation is specified between adjoining keys?
- How loud is the guest room air conditioning at its lowest setting?
- Is fragrance diffused into guest rooms or public areas, and can it be declined?
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What is not publishedthe gaps we looked for and did not find
The Estate publishes an unusually numerate sustainability report and almost none of it describes the air, light or electromagnetic environment of a guest room. Nothing is published on ventilation, filtration or any air reading, so Air Ecology is empty. Nothing is published on colour temperature, blackout provision or lighting product, so Light Rhythm is empty. Nothing is published on network topology, access point placement or field levels, so EMF Harmony is empty. Nothing is published on background noise levels, separation between pavilions or mechanical plant noise, so Sound and Sensory Ecology is empty. Nothing is published on bedding fibre, mattress construction, paint or finish emissions, or the composition of the bath products, so Materials and Textiles is empty. The Source is named as a spring and the hydrotherapy pools are described, but no contaminant panel, laboratory, treatment train or filter grade is published for the water a guest drinks or bathes in. The property states it holds EarthCheck Silver certification. That claim is recorded here but not admitted as a held standard, because it could not be confirmed in EarthCheck's own member directory.
Other standards held
Useful context. A held standard does not move a pathway score on its own. It moves a score only through the evidence that standard publishes.
- Girls Who Eat Conscious rating, Meets 3+ of our standards or still has synthetic fragrance in its main spaces or beauty products. Shows a clear commitment to non-toxic travel, such as local sourcing or wellness offerings Awarded by Girls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple. Source
Verification recordwho checked this, how, and when
Verification record
- Method
- Desk research of published sources, each claim cited
- Reviewed by
- Certified Spaces Standards Inc.
- Last verified
- 2026-08-19
- Changes
- Every correction is logged
Not published is not unsafehow to read these scores, and what this index does not promise
A low score means a property has not published information. It does not mean the property is unsafe, unhealthy or poorly run.
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Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF, and whether it is worth it
Questions travelers ask about COMO Shambhala Estate
Does COMO Shambhala Estate publish water quality testing?
Yes, at specification level: a named system, supplier or standard is on the record, without a published measurement. Scored 2 of 3.
What is the air quality like in the rooms?
We can only report what is published about the rooms themselves. No. Nothing is published, and we looked. That is a statement about the public record, not about safety.
Is COMO Shambhala Estate low-EMF?
No measurement is published. Only 15 of the 92 properties we have researched publish any bedroom EMF information at all, so this is the industry norm, not an outlier.
Is COMO Shambhala Estate worth it?
We score evidence, not experience. On evidence, it ranks 71 of 92 researched records. The strongest documented pathways are Water Integrity and Food and Kitchen; nothing is published on Air Quality or Light Rhythm.