Amankila means ‘peaceful hill’, but the name is a little modest – the resort occupies a breathtaking hilltop spot on Bali’s east coast, with ancient, spiritual and regal neighbours here in the historic Karangasem Regency.
Balinese culture dictates design details throughout: recurring motifs reference the ruins of the nearby water palace at Ujung; a three-tier infinity pool spills down the hillside like a cascading rice paddy.
Thatched-roof Suites are set on stilts, just visible above the treetops, and are decorated with paras stone and furniture inlaid with pearl and coconut shell.
A series of frangipani-lined walkways connects the property’s buildings, conceived by architect Ed Tuttle.
Amankila’s Suites, cradled by lush hillsides, float among the treetops, and are accessed by elevated platforms lined with frangipani trees. Inside, coconut wood and furniture inlaid with pearl complement the thatched roofs and sea views.
Elevated to maximise sea views and joined by meandering walkways, Amankila’s Suites appear to float amidst frangipani and bougainvillea trees.
With lines that reflect their east Bali surroundings, the architecture is inspired by the royal water palace of Ujung near Amlapura.
Several Suites feature private pools.
Overlooking the beach and Amuk Bay, the 660-square-metre (7,104 square feet) two-bedroom Amankila Suite offers a private butler service, large terrace and aquamarine-tiled pool.
The suite features bathroom with bathtub, dressing areas, twin vanities, separate shower/toilet.
Situated high on the hillside overlooking the Lombok Strait, the 302-square-metre Kilasari Suite has a 12-metre private infinity pool overlooking the mountainside as well as an expansive terrace.
Offering its own swimming pool and lounging bale (pavilion), the 249-square-metre Indrakila Suite enjoys sea and temple views. It can be joined to Suite 35 to accommodate larger parties.
Offering consummate privacy, a number of 204-square-metre Pool Suites can be connected with Ocean and Garden Suites via the pool courtyard to accommodate larger groups.
Designed to offer guests privacy and maximise spectacular sea and hillside views, the 94-square-metre stilted. Garden Suites offer an expansive outdoor terrace.
The Garden Suites feature bathroom with bathtub, dressing areas, twin vanities, separate shower/toilet.
Spacious, stilted Ocean Suites face the Lombok Strait against the backdrop of Mt Agung. Elegantly spread over 94 square metres with expansive terraces, they offer guests exceptional privacy.
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Titra Sari Bale is in the hills of East Bali, with views over rice fields, banana trees and Amuk Bay.
Amankila's Bale, beyound the resort's grounds, is ideal for picnics after a trek or temple visit.
Private candle lit dinners in a truly romantic setting. A personal chef and waiter will tend to your every need, as you enjoy the sole use of the Beach Club, pool area or beach, where a bonfire can be lit to brighten the night sky.
Gaze out at the ocean with a sundowner beside the tiered main pool. Mangosteen cocktails and homemade ginger beer are
refreshingly cool, while the locally made arak spirit and beer complement sunsets equally well.
Amankila’s ocean-view Restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients. Traditional local techniques are combined with contemporary cooking styles for revitalising cuisine. Ducks are raised at the resort’s free-range farm in Jasri village.
Herbs are grown in Amankila’s garden; and cold smoking is done in the smokehouse. Vegetables and exotic fruits are the result of the rich volcanic soil spread beneath Mt Agung.
Drawing on the energy of east Bali, the Spa’s therapies aim for complete relaxation and presence in the moment. Natural ingredients are used in traditional Balinese baths, scrubs and
wraps – available in the privacy of guest Suites, the massage pavilion, a beach bale or secluded open-air spot with tropical canopy.
Holistic practitioners offer treatments raining from hypnotherapy to reiki. Healers, trained to facilitate deep transformation, utilise a variety of tools to assist with awakening and healing.
An aromatherapy body massage infuses a sense of harmony.
Three-tiered pool tumbling down the hillside like a cascading rice field.
The panoramic views from Amankila, perched on a hillside above the Lombok Strait, are the first step to discovering east Bali’s mix of spiritual and regal heritage. Sacred mountains tower over villages tucked between emerald-green rice paddies, where life has changed little over the centuries.
Watersports such as scuba diving, sailing and paddle boarding can be enjoyed in the pristine waters
Discover beaches of white or black sand, replete with lush jungle backdrops and nearby rice terraces under the shadow of Mt Agung. A trip to Nusa Penida offers secluded swimming and the chance to fish for dinner.
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Amankila offers a variety of dining options for private dinners, cocktail parties and open-air banquets, with personal assistance from the resort chefs.
A personal approach. Ceremonies and receptions at Amankila are tailored to individual requirements, with no two the same. General Manager Sandra Watermann and her experienced team oversee every detail, ensuring a seamless event from start to finish.
A rolling lawn shaded by coconut palms lies between the beach and the Beach Club, maiking a magnificent natural setting for larger wedding ceremonies and open-air banquets. Up to 120 guests.
Learn about the flavours and traditional cooking methods of Indonesian cuisine. Lead by an East Balinese chef, prepare dishes from beginning to end, following family recipes passed through generations.
The waters of Amankila are teeming with options for discovery: regular cruises on the resort’s two boats, available for private charters, leave twice daily.
Explore the cultural diversity of East Bali, a place of temples, water palaces and rice paddies. Climb Mount Agung, or sail a Hobie Cat from Amankila’s Beach Club. Go for a snorkel and sunset cruise on one of the resort’s outriggers.
Ideal for meetings, the air-conditioned Library is set back from the first tier of the main pool, offering natural light and ocean views. Up to 12 guests.
Amankila’s insider knowledge and local contacts ensure diverse entertainment options, ranging from traditional gamelan music, to jazz bands, classical trios and DJs.
Amankila’s secluded beaches it's perfect and romantic places.
Amankila combines private meeting and dining spaces with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, making for a memorable setting in which to convene or relax.
The Beach Club features a 41-metre pool and extensive watersports equipment.
Design elements reflect nearby ujung - a floating palace built by last raja of Karangasem.
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Measuring 15 and 12 metres, the watercraft are joined by a fleet of Hobie Cat sailboats, as well as stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and boogie boards.
Watersports such as scuba diving, sailing and paddle boarding can be enjoyed in the pristine waters.
The experienced Amankila team can help plan personal, one-of-a-kind ceremonies and receptions and assist with every detail, from menu planning to bureaucratic matters.
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