Designed after a traditional Balinese village, with sweeping views of the Ayung valley’s jungled slopes, Amandari has integrated so sensitively into its hillside setting that it feels as though it has always been here.
Guest suites take the form of village houses, with alang-alang roofs and interiors of coconut, teak and bamboo.
Presided over by a sacred stone tiger, the grounds are not just for guests: children attend dance classes here, and villagers regularly wander by.
Beyond the paras-stone walls, iconic rice terraces, artisan villages and Bali’s cultural heart, Ubud, lie waiting.
Balinese-style stone gateways front Amandari’s thatched-roof Suites, which open on three sides via sliding glass doors to lush garden courtyards.
Paras stone walls ensure complete privacy, and interiors feature coconut and teak wood accents.
Each of Amandari’s 263-square-metre Pool Suites features a 30- to 40-square-metre plunge pool and lush garden views.
Offering views of the Ayung River Gorge or verdant rice paddies, the free-standing Valley Suites are designed over 220 square metres (2,368 square feet) and open onto a private garden.
The free-standing Village Suites are accessed via winding pebble pathways, much like a traditional Balinese village.
Beautifully envisaged over 220 square metres (2,368 square foot), each is surrounded by tropical foliage.
With an outdoor dining pavilion and a private infinity swimming pool, the Amandari Suite is ideal for families.
The separate living room can be transformed into a second bedroom.
Another bedroom can be arranged by connecting the Amandari Suite to an adjacent Valley Suite.
An outdoor dining pavilion and a private infinity swimming pool.
Overlooking Ubud’s verdant rice paddies, the free-standing Asmara Suite offers a private pool and interiors with teak and marble decorative accents.
Offering a duplex configuration, the free-standing Ayung Suite offers a private pool and a unique open-air atmosphere, with teak and marble decorative accents and expansive views of the Ayung River Valley.
Duplex configuration with private pool and Ayung River Valley views.
A single flavour can define a moment, a season, a destination. To weave a multitude of distinct flavours into a dish, and that into a menu which transports you on a gastronomic journey, is truly an art.
Aman celebrates this art form with masterful simplicity, tuned in to the seasons and the abundance they offer, and placing the quality and freshness of ingredients and their ethical sourcing above all.
Bali’s cuisine ranges from smoked duck and turmeric-scented rice to fish sate and chargrilled prawns. Local Balinese organic
farms grow much of Amandari’s produce, including unconfined foraging pigs and free-range poultry.
The bends and rises of the tropical wilderness offer wonderful picnic spots Amandari’s kitchen can make up a picnic hamper for
guests to take along on Bali excursions or can set up a feast in a scenic location.
Amandari’s bale, adorned with tropical flowers, is perfect for private dinners. Enjoy a Tari Penyambutan welcome dance
before being served by your private chef in a spot with magnificent views of the river gorge and rice paddies.
Looking out over the swimming pool to the Ayung Valley, the open-air Restaurant serves cuisine using locally grown ingredients with a distinctive Indonesian flair.
Gamelan players perform every evening – their songs joined by a dusk chorus of birds – enveloping the serene tropical atmosphere.
A winding path leads through the gardens to the edge of a lotus pond – the setting for the Spa. This peaceful spot takes a holistic approach to therapies using local ingredients.
Facilities include two open-air bales, a beauty room, sauna and marble steam room.
Private classes and guided meditation sessions can be arranged, as well as personal trainers to guide workouts in the fitness centre.
This therapy features a body massage using ginger and clove oils; an exfoliation of black rice and cinnamon; and a red clay and nutmeg body wrap – followed by a bath of fresh coconut milk, yoghurt and lavender.
A full-body black rice exfoliation stimulates the lymph system, followed by a body wrap of volcanic clay to draw out toxins and a therapeutic head massage to soothe.
A stone tiger – left by a seventh-century Hindu priest as a reminder of the village’s blessing – sits beside two shrines 129 steps below Amandari. Deeply connected to the surrounding community
and landscape, the resort offers an array of experiences that range from exploring the arts in nearby Ubud to trekking through the surrounding rice terraces and tropical jungle.
Celebratory rites and festivals occur throughout the Balinese calendar. The fêtes are occasions for the community to come together and often involve live music and Balinese dance.
The tiered rice fields of central Bali, interlaced with paths, are ideal for exploring on foot or bicycle. Venture from village to village, or stop in nearby Ceking, where majestic slopes can be traversed atop an elephant.
The Taman Burung Bali Bird Park is home to more than 250 tropical species. The park is home to a huge variety of plants – as well as Komodo dragons – and can be the endpoint of a light hike from Amandari.
A number of temples are within a short drive of Amandari, including one of Bali’s longest pavilions at Pura Agung Gunung Raung, and the inspired woodcarvings of Gunung Kawi.
Trek along a natural ridge winding alongside the river with banyan trees framing views across the gorge, or plunge through unspoilt nature on a whitewater raft, past waterfalls and steep rock walls.
Visit the ateliers of local artisans and take an art lesson from a Balinese painter in Ubud or an international artist living nearby.
AMANDARI
Jalan Raya Kedewatan, Banjar KedewatanUbud, Kec. Gianyar, Bali 80571Indonesia