Amandari is located in central Bali, rooting itself with timeless appeal in the heart of the island’s cultural spirit. Amandari has designed a peaceful resort encapsulating the patina of timeless traditions with honesty and a respectful integrity. Ten minutes from Bali’s creative community of Ubud, the resort is perfectly positioned to gain in-depth understanding of its rich surroundings in a style inherently Balinese. The spacious open-air lobby with towering posts of coconut wood on a cool honey-toned floor sectioned in smooth Javanese marble and volcanic stone, is designed after a wantilan, or village meeting place. Local teak and coconut wood are used throughout the 30 free-standing suites and the Amandari Villa. True to local village design, the resort has river-stone walkways between authentically charming thatched-roofed suites, each one fronted with a Balinese-style gateway.
accommodation:
Amandari is designed in the same style as the charming local village within which it is located. While the 21st century has been so well accommodated with subtle necessity and in sympathetic style, Amandari's charm and luxury is bedded in its authentic architectural depiction of the neighbouring indigenous lifestyle. The palette of honey, cream and white on simple fine lines, with handwoven batiks, is soothing, relaxing and appealing. Nothing interferes with the lush, tropical vegetation throughout the resort_ the dense equatorial greens of the surrounding plants, palms and rice terraces are reflected in the resorts many glistening pools. Balinese-style stone gateways front Amandari's 30 walled, thatched-roof suites, each with a private garden courtyard. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodations and public areas.
All suites offer a garden courtyard, living area and wall-sized sliding glass doors that open on three sides to the lush surroundings. The bathroom features twin vanities and dressing areas, a separate shower and toilet and an outdoor sunken marble bath behind a glass door. Walled but entirely open to the sky, the sunken tub is framed by large stone planters of ferns and heliconia. Suites come either as a single-storey or two-level duplex. The duplexes have a queen-size, four-poster bed on a mezzanine level while the single-storey suites offer a king-size bed.
Village Suites
Village Suites feature either a large combined bedroom and living room or a ground floor living room with a separate queen-sized bedroom on a mezzanine level.
Valley Suites
These are identical to Village Suites but offer views of the Ayung Valley or surrounding paddy fields.
Pool Suites
These are Valley Suites that feature their own private pool with views overlooking the Ayung Valley or paddy fields.
Asmara and Ayung Suite
Both of these are duplexed suites with large private swimming pools and sweeping views of the adjacent rice terraces and valley.
Amandari Suite
This suite offers one or two detached bedrooms along with a separate living room pavilion. There is also a private swimming pool and an outdoor bale of teak and bamboo with outstanding views of the Ayung Gorge.
Amandari Villa
Overlooking the verdant Ayung River gorge, the villa includes five pavilions – three detached, terrace-style bedrooms, a separate living room walled entirely with windows, and a fully fitted kitchen. A garden and landscaped deck embrace the two-tiered swimming pool. The villa’s thatched-roof dining bale is reached by crossing stones set like a pathway over a reed reflection pool. With marble flooring and coconut-wood posts, the bale comes with a round table and rattan chairs for six to enjoy alfresco dining. Located just back of the dining bale, the villa’s kitchen is capable of providing meals at all times. Each morning, guests discuss the day’s dining plans with villa staff. Indonesian and Western cuisines are available. An Amandari chef will prepare all the meals. The villa is less than a minute’s drive from Amandari and a vehicle is on call.
hotel facilities:
Cuisine
The Restaurant, open to the breezes and crafted largely of teak wood, overlooks Amandari's swimming pool and the gorge. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and specialises in Western and local Indonesian dishes. The Bar, with its terrace seating, features a wide selection of drinks.
Library
A broad selection of books, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and games as well as a desktop computer for Internet access are available in the Library.
Boutique
A wide variety of unique Indonesian handicrafts, including baskets, silk, pottery and silverware, are available.
Spa
Amandari's Spa is located at the end of a winding river stone path and offers two open-air bales, a beauty room, sauna and marble steam room. Surrounded by a lotus pond, it seems to float peacefully above the water.
Yoga
Private yoga classes in a scenic outdoor setting are available with Amandari’s yoga teacher. These aim to improve physical fitness, mental clarity and general well-being.
Gym
The fully equipped Gym is fitted with cardiovascular machines and looks out onto the surrounding lotus pond.
Swimming Pool
Amandari’s signature 32m Swimming Pool is lined with emerald-green tiles, it lies close to the lip of the gorge and overlooks the verdant rice terraces below.
Tennis
The hard court is floodlit for night play. Balls, rackets and tennis shoes are complimentary. Playing partners can also be arranged.
Internet
Wireless broadband connections are available in all suites and public areas.
location:
Bali is located at the heart of the Indonesian archipelago. Its north coast faces the Bali Sea while the southern coast is lapped by the Indian Ocean. The island is just two kilometres off the eastern tip of Java.
Bali is one of the most accessible destinations in South-East Asia, with daily flights from most major cities in Asia and Australia. Travellers from the United States or Europe tend to fly via Singapore or Hong Kong. There are also domestic flights from the surrounding islands and ferry connections.
Amandari is about ¾ hour drive from the airport and both Amankila and Amanusa are within easy reach for multiple resort breaks.