Amandari
Hotel · Gianyar ·
Luxe suites, valley views, infinity pool, spa, yoga, dining
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Jl. Raya Kedewatan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia Get directions
Luxe suites, valley views, infinity pool, spa, yoga, dining
Jl. Raya Kedewatan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia Get directions
"An intimate retreat set among terraced rice paddies and dramatic gorges, where the three-night finale offers a private blessing ceremony among the rice terraces, a healing session with a foot massage, and a helicopter ride over Mount Batur to catch views of the Ayung River." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Bali’s Amandari resort offers up the best of both the city and the country: perched atop some spectacularly verdant rice terraces above the Ayung River Valley, this cluster of Indonesian-style structures is just five minutes from the Ubud city center, and about 20 minutes from the 9th-century carved caves at Goa Gajah, so you’ll never want for local adventures. Skip down one of the gleaming andesite walkways, from which you can appreciate the craftsmanship of the massive stone gateways that encircle the property (carved entirely by local artisans, of course), and settle into a couple days of Buddha-like bliss. The resort's name translates to “peaceful spirits," and it dutifully operates by that guiding principle: thatched-roof suites surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass are decked out in teak and marble, and offer the ultimate in back-to-nature tranquility, with private gardens—and occasionally, a private plunge pool enveloped by ferns and heliconia—to boot. The communal watering hole is hardly second best, though: the emerald-hued pool hangs perilously over the jungle, with premium views of the sunset. Amandari Villa, the largest complex on the property, boasts the ultimate in seclusion: about a one-minute drive from the resort, the five-pavilion compound includes three detached terrace-style bedrooms, a two-tiered infinity pool over the cascading hills below, and a glass-walled living room, along with a dedicated vehicle and two full-time staff to keep everything running smoothly. And if your palette can’t decide between tasty Indonesian fare and steadfast Western favorites, don’t fear: the restaurant dishes up specialties as disparate as gnocchi and Sumatran duck leg. Book a treatment at the Spa, set on the edge of a lotus pond, to complete your quest for relaxation."
"Perched on hills above the Ayung River gorge just outside Ubud, the resort's suites are modeled on traditional village houses to deliver near-total seclusion and an immersive encounter with Balinese culture despite being close to the town center." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Privacy dominates at this thatch-roofed resort above the Ayung River gorge, where walls of local paras stone create seclusion for 30 freestanding suites that open on three sides via glass doors to lush gardens. Tree-shaded paths weave through the reimagined Balinese village, the blissful spa sits next to a lotus pond, and private dinners in a teak-and-bamboo bale overlooking rice paddies complete the romantic, secluded vibe." - Peter Schlesinger Peter Schlesinger Peter Schlesinger is a writer, editor, and digital content specialist who is passionate about travel and cross-cultural experiences. He is the associate director of digital content at Indagare and a former editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"In terms of sheer luxury of the leave-it-all-behind variety, it is hard to imagine anyplace more relaxing than an Aman resort. This is a chain that is consistently at the head of the class, whose secluded resorts marry top-notch spas with unparalleled service and exquisite natural surroundings." - Tablet Hotels