Aman Resorts ~ Indonesia
AMANDARI, BALI, INDONESIA
Nearby Bali's arts and culture capital of Ubud high above the Ayung River gorge, Amandari ("peaceful spirits") is a retreat for hiking, biking and cultural excursions. Styled as a walled Balinese village, 30 spacious suites feature a large, outdoor sunken marble bath, marble flooring, three wall-sized sliding glass doors that open onto gardens, and in 11 suites, private pools. The Asmara and Ayung Suites are duplex suites with large private swimming pools and rice terrace and valley views. The Amandari Suite offers one or two detached bedrooms with a separate living room pavilion. The Amandari Villa includes five separate pavilions.
AMANKILA, BALI, INDONESIA
Set in East Bali overlooking the vast sweep of Lombok Strait, Amankila ("peaceful hill") is a cliff-side beach resort where 34 suites enjoy sea views and connect by elevated walkways to a three-tiered swimming pool and resort facilities. The Beach Club has sailboats, water sports equipment, a 41 metre lap pool and restaurant, as well as eight private lounging bales set along the beach. Each suite features a large bedroom with wide window views, a canopied king-size bed and writing desk. Outdoor terraces are furnished with a daybed, coconut shell table and rattan chairs. Amankila offers nine pool suite options.
AMANUSA, BALI, INDONESIA
Fifteen minutes away from Bali's international airport, Amanusa ("peaceful isle") features 35 thatched-roof suites set on a lush hillside, overlooking southern Bali and the Indian Ocean. Adjacent to the Bali Golf & Country Club, suites and resort facilities are linked by walled walkways. Eight suites have private pools. All suites feature a queen-size, four-poster bed and bay-window sofa, plus an outdoor terrace with an oversized daybed and canopy for sunning and dining, as well as a garden courtyard. Amanusa's Beach Club occupies a white sand surf beach, with informal restaurant, 10 private bales, and kayaking, cruising and in-season surfing lessons.
AMANWANA, MOYO ISLAND, INDONESIA
Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Flores Sea, Amanwana ("peaceful forest") offers 20 air-conditioned, hardwood floor luxury tents in ocean-front and jungle settings on the nature reserve of Moyo Island. Ideal for snorkellers, scuba divers and nature lovers, Amawana's dive operation also provides boats for sports fishing and cruising. Trekking and trips for beachcombing and romantic picnics are among activities. The Dining Room and Bar are located in an open-air pavilion with a soaring 15 metre bamboo roof, Indonesian hardwood flooring and solid coconut support pillars. Fresh fruit facials and black Borneo body scrubs are among Jungle Cove Massage treatments.
AMANJIWO, CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA
Amanjiwo ("peaceful soul") is a monumental, 36-suite resort set in the heartland of Central Java. A haven for exploration of ancient monuments and temples, it is ideal for discovery of Central Java's rich artistic and cultural traditions. With views to the Kedu Plain and four volcanoes on the horizon, Amanjiwo looks to the world's largest Buddhist sanctuary, 8th century Borobudur. Suites are defined by terrazzo flooring, limestone walls and domed roofs, with sliding glass doors that open to a garden terrace with views to Borobudur. Fifteen suites come with private swimming pools. All suites include a private bale with daybed.