No photography of this property is on the record yet. We would rather show you nothing than a picture of somewhere else.
Feynan Ecolodge at a glance
Feynan Ecolodge is a hotel in Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan. We read what it publishes about the eight things a building does to your biology and scored the evidence 10 of 24. Last verified 2026-08-06. Water Integrity is its best-documented pathway; nothing is published on Sound and Sensory Ecology.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Filtration, ventilation and what the air is measured at.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
The lodge reproduces a press line on its own sustainability page stating that the building is naturally ventilated, with no ventilation rate, filter grade or air measurement published alongside it.
Feynan is arguably the most eco-friendly of the RSCN lodges, entirely solar-powered, with natural ventilation, and all water coming from a local spring
PublishedEcoHotels, Sustainability: Green credentials, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Source, treatment, tested panels and how drinking water arrives.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
The lodge publishes that its water is drawn from local spring water near Wadi Dana, with no treatment train, filtration specification or test panel published.
The lodge sources its water from local spring water near Wadi Dana.
PublishedEcoHotels, Sustainability: Green credentials, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15. - Specified
Drinking water is published as reaching the guest in locally produced clay jars in place of disposable plastic bottles, with reusable bottles and a complimentary refill station at the lodge.
We offer water to our guests in locally produced clay jars to eliminate disposable plastic water bottles. Reusable water bottles are also available for our guests to take on hikes and excursions. We also have a complimentary filling station for guests to re-fill bottles at the lodge.
PublishedEcoHotels, Sustainability: Green credentials, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Circadian lighting specification, flicker, blackout and daylight.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
The property publishes that all 26 guest rooms are lit by candlelight after dark, with candles set in alcoves around the room and no electric light fitted in the sleeping area.
Feynan has 26 unique guest rooms, all with ensuite and lit by candlelight at night.
PublishedEcoHotels, The Lodge, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15. - Claimed
Electric lighting is published as confined to the kitchen, washrooms and office and described only as low energy CFL and LED lamps, with no colour temperature, dimming or flicker specification published.
The kitchen, washrooms and office are the only areas electrically lighted with low energy CFL and LED bulbs.
PublishedEcoHotels, Sustainability: Green credentials, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Wired versus wireless topology, and what is measured where people sleep.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
The property publishes that guest rooms have no electrical outlets and that electrical supply is limited to guest bathrooms, kitchen, phone system and other functions, with device charging provided at the front desk.
There is limited electricity to light the guest bathrooms, kitchen, phone system, and other crucial functions. There are no electrical outlets in guest rooms.
PublishedEcoHotels, Frequently Asked Questions, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15. - Claimed
Wireless internet is published as provided in the lobby area only, with no wireless coverage stated for guest rooms and no access point locations, wired alternative or field measurement published.
Complimentary limited WiFi internet is available in the lobby area.
PublishedEcoHotels, Frequently Asked Questions, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Named materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
A magazine report written from a visit describes the building as constructed from local gravel and mud, with no finish, adhesive, textile or cleaning chemistry named.
The 26-room, off-the-grid lodge is constructed from local gravel and mud, powered by solar, and lit with candles made on-site.
PublishedSierra, Sierra Club, Feynan Ecolodge, Jordan. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: 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 lodge states, without publishing a method, audit or certifier, that over 80 percent of food and other supplies are bought within a 40 kilometre radius of the lodge. The figure is the property's own and no verification is published.
Over 80% of food and other supplies are purchased from within a 40 km radius of the lodge
PublishedEcoHotels, Sustainability: The local community, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15. - Specified
The lodge names its bread supplier, a local Bedouin baker, and the method used, flat bread baked fresh daily on a traditional saj oven.
The bread served at the lodge is supplied by Um Khalid, a Bedouin mother of five from the local community who bakes the flat bread (known as shraak in Arabic) fresh each day on a traditional half moon shaped oven or saj.
PublishedEcoHotels, Dining, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: 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 publishes the design intent of the lodge, a caravanserai plan, and names Ammar Khammash as the architect.
He called on renowned architect Ammar Khammash to reflect the dream.
PublishedEcoHotels, About Feynan: History of the Lodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15. - Specified
The property publishes a named passive technique in the fabric, stone slabs set into the front wall for temperature control, shading the building from high summer sun and admitting low winter sun.
The stone slabs inserted in the front wall of the lodge are an ancient Yemeni technique for temperature control, providing shading from the high sun during summer and allowing the winter lower sun to heat the building and emit warmth into the brisk desert nights.
PublishedEcoHotels, About Feynan: History of the Lodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15. - Claimed
Guest rooms are published as arranged around a series of internal courtyards, with deluxe rooms carrying private balconies onto the landscape.
Each of the 26 guestrooms at Feynan is unique, designed around a series of internal courtyards reminiscent of the ancient caravanseri or inns on the silk routes through the desert.
PublishedEcoHotels, Rooms, Feynan Ecolodge. Checked 2026-08-06. Archived copy from 2026-08-15.
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 Feynan Ecolodge: 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?
38 open questions could be answered with information this property already holds. Answer these for this property
Best for, and not ideal for
Not ideal for
- light sleepers: nothing is published about the sound environment
Where you’ll be
Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan
30.6396, 35.5092 · Open the full map · © OpenStreetMap contributors
What is not publishedthe gaps we looked for and did not find
Nothing is published on filtration, ventilation rate, or carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound readings. Candles light every guest room at night and jift, olive pit charcoal, is burned in two fireplaces on 60 to 90 winter evenings, both combustion sources inside the building envelope, and no air measurement is published alongside either. There is no water test panel, laboratory name or treatment description for the spring supply, and no shower filtration specification. No electromagnetic field measurement, access point location or shielding specification is published, and the property states that there is a strong mobile network signal at the lodge. Nothing is published on mattress or linen composition, paints, adhesives, or cleaning and laundry chemistry. No background noise level, acoustic separation between rooms or fragrance policy is published. No third party building or environmental standard was found published for the property.
Regional context2 public figures about the area, none of which scores
Public data about the surrounding area. None of it contributes to the score, because a property cannot be marked down for the conditions outside it.
- Safely managed drinking water, Jordan: The World Health Organization reports 89 per cent of the population nationally using a safely managed drinking water service. This describes the country, not this property, and says nothing about what reaches a guest room here. It is recorded because it is the background against which a property's own treatment is worth publishing. Source
- Ambient PM2.5 and PM10 near Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan: Modelled ambient air over this location averaged 10.3 micrograms per cubic metre of PM2.5 and 20.6 of PM10 across the 720 hours to 2026-08-17, peaking at 16.4 PM2.5. The World Health Organization annual guideline for PM2.5 is 5. This is the outdoor air over the area, modelled rather than measured on site, and it is not a reading of the air inside any room. 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
- 2026-08-06
- 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.
These scores measure disclosure. These scores describe disclosure, not property quality. This index has no commercial relationship with the properties listed unless a badge on the listing says otherwise.
Conditions change, and we will not always know. Every record is a snapshot of what a property had published when we read it, and that date is on the page. Conditions change: a property can refit, change suppliers or replace a system at any time, and nothing requires it to tell us. We re-read records and ask properties directly for updates, but there will always be a gap between what is true today and what was published when we looked. Use this as a frame of reference for what to ask, not as a substitute for asking. Take your own questions to the property before you book, and tell us if you find something we have wrong.
We report what properties publish. We do not inspect, certify or vouch for any property on this index unless a listing says we assessed it on site, and we accept no responsibility for decisions made or outcomes experienced on the basis of what you read here.
Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF, and whether it is worth it
Questions travelers ask about Feynan Ecolodge
Does Feynan Ecolodge 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. It is claimed but not specified: the property asserts it without naming a system, supplier or measurement. Scored 1 of 3.
Is Feynan Ecolodge low-EMF?
It is claimed but not specified: the property asserts it without naming a system, supplier or measurement. Scored 1 of 3.
Is Feynan Ecolodge worth it?
We score evidence, not experience. On evidence, it ranks 21 of 70 researched records. The strongest documented pathways are Water Integrity and Food and Kitchen; nothing is published on Sound and Sensory Ecology.