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Fivelements Retreat Bali
Researched and sourced by hand. Last reviewed 2026-08-15.
Fivelements Retreat Bali at a glance
Fivelements Retreat Bali is a hotel in Mambal, Bali, Indonesia. We read what it publishes about the eight things a building does to your biology and scored the evidence 11 of 24. Last verified 2026-08-15. Water Integrity is its best-documented pathway; nothing is published on EMF Harmony.
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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: 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 property describes the buildings it commissioned as open air structures. No filtration specification, ventilation rate or air measurement accompanies the description.
The results are the contextually subtle, open air structures that have earned their initial brief as a 'non-architectural architecture'.
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, The Making of Fivelements. By Gove. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
A travel operator's property page states that the dining room, spa and yoga hall are not air conditioned and are cooled by the building form. No ventilation rate, fresh air supply figure or filtration specification is given.
Fivelements doesn't use air-conditioning in the public spaces, including the dining room, the Spa and yoga hall.
PublishedKiwano Tourism, Fivelements, Bali, Indonesia. Checked 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: 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 property states that its water is drawn from an on site well and that drinking water is provided on site instead of bottled water. No treatment train, filtration grade, contaminant panel or laboratory is named.
We celebrate the abundant water resources of the Abiansemal region by drawing our water from an on site well, recycling and storing grey and rainwater, and discouraging bottled water by providing drinking water on site.
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, The Making of Fivelements. By Gove. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
A travel operator's property page states that all potable water is purified on site, with no purification method, filtration grade, media, test panel or laboratory named. The litre figure in the same sentence describes stored stormwater and greywater held for non-potable irrigation use, not drinking water.
Rainwater is harvested, stored, and used for irrigation (a total of 16,500 litres of recycled stormwater and greywater is stored on site for non-potable uses and all potable water is purified on site).
PublishedKiwano Tourism, Fivelements, Bali, Indonesia. Checked 2026-08-15. - Specified
Two travel operator pages describe the pool water treatment method by name, as ionised and chemical free. No ioniser product, dosing specification, laboratory panel or reading is published alongside it.
an ionised, chemical-free pool and a temperature-controlled therapy pool for water treatments
PublishedSpaDreams, Fivelements Retreat. Checked 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Circadian lighting specification, flicker, blackout and daylight.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
A travel agency page states that the open air bathtub in each suite has colour changing lighting. No product, colour temperature, flicker performance or control specification is published with it.
an open-air bathtub with chromotherapy lighting
PublishedWellbeing Escapes, Fivelements, Bali. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
A 2013 article describes colour lighting fitted at the outdoor sunken tubs of the sleeping pavilions, at a point when the property published five pavilions rather than the six suite categories listed now. No lamp, colour temperature or control specification is given.
Five sumptuous sleeping pavilions have decadent outdoor bathrooms, private decks with sunken tubs, high tech chromo graphic lighting, and handpicked antiques.
PublishedHolistic Bali, Fivelements Puri Ahimsa. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
A first hand review publishes that guests control the chakra colour lighting from a bedside tablet, which locates the colour lighting in the guest room rather than only at the bathtub and names the control method. No colour temperature, dimming range or flicker performance is published.
Guests control the lights via a bedside tablet that also controls the music
PublishedOyster, Fivelements Puri Ahimsa Retreat. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property publishes that custom LED lights made in the United States, arranged by an Italian lighting designer, illuminate the space. No manufacturer, firm, colour temperature, dimming range or flicker performance is named, and country of manufacture is not something a reader can check.
Custom LED lights made in the USA and arranged by an Italian lighting designer illuminate the space
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, The making of Fivelements by GOVE. Checked 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Named materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.
What the evidence shows
- Specified
The property names the structural bamboo species as Petung, Dendrocalamus asper, and names the architect and the bamboo specialist who built the structures. No treatment chemistry, concentration or retention figure is published with it.
Matching the aesthetic sense of architect Pak Arthana with the technical skill of local expert Arief Rabik (of PT Indobamboo) we built strong and beautiful structures from local Bamboo Petung (Dendrocalamus asper).
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, The Making of Fivelements. By Gove. Checked 2026-08-15. - Specified
A travel operator's property page names the construction timbers as recycled teak and ironwood, alongside bamboo, local stone and coconut wood. No supplier, coating, sealant or emission class is named.
Natural materials including bamboo, recycled teak and Ironwood, local stone and coconut wood were used.
PublishedKiwano Tourism, Fivelements, Bali, Indonesia. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
A 2013 article lists the construction materials as bamboo, riverstone, coconut wood and recycled teak, naming material categories with no supplier, grade or finish.
Thoughtful construction utilizes bamboo, riverstone, coconut wood and recycled teak and mimics the curves, colors and rawness of nature.
PublishedHolistic Bali, Fivelements Puri Ahimsa. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property describes the suite interiors by material category, naming bamboo accents, thatched roofing and wooden floors with no species, supplier, coating or emission class attached to any of them.
These generously sized one-bedroom suites draw inspiration from the natural beauty of Bali, featuring bamboo accents, traditional thatched roofing, wooden floors and a spacious terrace overlooking the sacred Ayung River.
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Rooms. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property lists songket, a traditional Balinese woven textile, in the in room amenity list for the Riverfront Suites. No fibre content, mill, supplier or textile certification is published, and no mattress or bed linen composition is published.
Sleeping suites with traditional Balinese Songket textiles and antique accents
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Riverfront Suites. Checked 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: 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 property names its own on site garden, the Garden of Peace, as the source of vegetables and herbs used in the kitchen. No share of total produce is published.
Many of the ingredients are harvested from our Garden of Peace, where fresh vegetables and herbs are lovingly grown on-site, ensuring purity, seasonality and connection to the land.
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Welcome to Sakti Dining Room. Checked 2026-08-15. - Specified
The property names permaculture and traditional Subak irrigation as the growing and watering methods used in the garden that supplies its kitchen. No certification body, input list or yield figure is published.
permaculture principles and traditional Subak irrigation, creating a thriving ecosystem that nourishes both plants and people
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Welcome to Sakti Dining Room. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property states that the garden harvest is used in the kitchen daily, with no share of produce, weight or frequency record published.
Its seasonal harvests are used daily in our kitchen to flavour and elevate plant-based cuisine.
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Welcome to Sakti Dining Room. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property states that the plant based menu can be supplemented with eggs and fish, describing them by category with no farm, fishery or supplier named.
organic eggs and sustainably sourced fish are available as supplementary options, either as additions or as replacements for plant protein
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Dining. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
A travel operator's property page states that ingredients are bought organic and seasonal from local farmers where possible. No farm, supplier or certification body is named and no share is given.
Fivelements source organic ingredients at the height of their season from local farmers where they can, they support sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly products.
PublishedKiwano Tourism, Fivelements, Bali, Indonesia. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
A third party article states that the on site garden grows medicinal plants, herbs, flowers, fruit and vegetables for the restaurant. The garden area it gives differs from the figure on the property's own page, and area measures nothing this pathway covers.
The 3800-square-meter Garden of Peace at Fivelements Retreat where medicinal plants, herbs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables are cultivated with care, provides natural treasures to the retreat's restaurant, resulting in impressively sustainable bites.
PublishedThe Punch Community, Featured Fivelements. Checked 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: 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 names the architect and master planner and the bamboo specialist responsible for the structures, publishing the design as authored rather than incidental.
Matching the aesthetic sense of architect Pak Arthana with the technical skill of local expert Arief Rabik (of PT Indobamboo) we built strong and beautiful structures from local Bamboo Petung (Dendrocalamus asper).
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, The Making of Fivelements. By Gove. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property names Tri Hita Karana as the Balinese design principle applied to its garden. No planting palette, species list or dimension is published with it.
the Balinese Tri Hita Karana principle, honouring the connection between humanity, nature and the divine
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Dining. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property states that the site was replanted with native and naturalised species from Bali and neighbouring islands. The planting is described by category and no species list is published.
The final step to creating Fivelements Bali was to re-seed the land with native and naturalized species including Balinese ceremonial, medicinal and decorative plants sourced from Bali and neighboring islands.
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, The Making of Fivelements. By Gove. Checked 2026-08-15. - Claimed
The property states that the Riverfront Suites have an open air ensuite bathroom and a separate outdoor bathhouse, which describes direct outdoor access from the suite. No ceiling height or room volume is published.
open-air ensuite bathroom, and a private bamboo bathhouse with a large open-air bathtub carved from volcanic stone
PublishedFivelements Retreat Bali, Riverfront Suites. Checked 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Measured background noise, separation between keys, and scent load.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
A 2013 article reports river noise and birdsong as the ambient sound in the gardens, as an impression from a visit with no measurement.
the gardens are filled with lush foliage, and the gushing of a fast flowing river intermingles with birdsong
PublishedHolistic Bali, Fivelements Puri Ahimsa. Checked 2026-08-15.
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
- anyone who needs EMF data: nothing is published
Where you’ll be
Mambal, Bali, Indonesia
-8.5428, 115.2172 · Open the full map · © OpenStreetMap contributors
What is not publishedthe gaps we looked for and did not find
Two documents the property hosts on its own site, a 2011 sustainability report and a 2019 media kit, could not be read: both returned as binary PDF that our extraction could not convert to text, so nothing below describes their contents. On air, no filter grade, fresh air supply rate, carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound reading and no mould inspection protocol was found on the pages that could be read. The suite amenity lists carry air conditioning and a ceiling fan described as crafted from natural sycamore wood, which states that cooling equipment is installed without naming a make, model or filter grade, and a travel operator's page states the dining room, spa and yoga hall are not air conditioned. Two combustion sources are published: the bamboo dining experience states that dishes are prepared over a wood fire, and a 2013 article describes Agni Hotra fires lit at dawn and dusk. On water, the source is published as an on site well and a travel operator's page states that potable water is purified on site, with no method, filtration grade, media, contaminant panel or laboratory named; the 16,500 litre figure published alongside it is stored stormwater and greywater for irrigation and non-potable use, and a maximum flow of 8 litres per minute is published as a conservation setting rather than a water quality result. The pools are published as ionised and chemical free, which names a method, but no ioniser product, dosing specification, laboratory panel or reading is published for them. On light, colour changing lighting at the suite bathtubs is published with no product, colour temperature, flicker performance or control detail, and two lighting figures are published, a 95 per cent and a 90 per cent reduction in electricity for lighting from an LED system, which are energy figures and measure nothing this pathway covers, which measures energy rather than light quality. No blackout provision, no evening colour temperature and no exterior lighting discipline is published. Complimentary Wi-Fi and an iPod dock are listed in the suite amenities, and no network topology, access point or router placement, cabling, shielding or field measurement is published, so nothing is published either way about electromagnetic exposure. On materials, the structural bamboo species and the timbers are named, and white cotton linens are published, which names a fibre without a grade, weave or certification. No bamboo preservation chemistry, mattress composition, flame retardant statement, textile certification, paint, adhesive or sealant emission class and no cleaning or laundry chemistry is published for this property. On food, the on site garden is named along with its growing and irrigation methods, and no share of produce is published, no external farm or supplier is named beyond the phrase local farmers, and the only sourcing detail attached to a named origin is Kintamani coffee, which is a region rather than a grower. No cooking oil policy, cookware, kitchen or ice water treatment and no additive or allergen position was found. On sound, no measured background level, no acoustic separation between suites, no air conditioning noise figure and no position on diffused fragrance is published.
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, Indonesia: The World Health Organization reports 30 per cent of the population nationally, 35 per cent in urban areas, 24 per cent in rural areas 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 Mambal, Bali, Indonesia: Modelled ambient air over this location averaged 18.7 micrograms per cubic metre of PM2.5 and 21.6 of PM10 across the 720 hours to 2026-08-17, peaking at 52.7 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
- 2026-08-15
- Changes
- Every correction is logged
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Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF, and whether it is worth it
Questions travelers ask about Fivelements Retreat Bali
Does Fivelements Retreat Bali 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 Fivelements Retreat Bali low-EMF?
No measurement is published. Only 14 of the 70 properties we have researched publish any bedroom EMF information at all, so this is the industry norm, not an outlier.
Is Fivelements Retreat Bali worth it?
We score evidence, not experience. On evidence, it ranks 12 of 70 researched records. The strongest documented pathways are Water Integrity and Materials and Textiles; nothing is published on EMF Harmony.