Amandari

the resort

Amandari (peaceful spirits) is located about 60 minutes from Denpasar’s

international airport, and 10 minutes from the arts community of Ubud in
Central Bali.

Designed as a Balinese village, the property features andesite walkways and

high paras-stone walls to mimic traditional local design. The pathway that
runs through Amandari and down the valley to the river below is said to be
sacred land. Every six months for hundreds of years, Balinese from the
village of Kedewatan, where Amandari is located, have taken the path
through the resort grounds down to a pool of holy water. Just above this
spring-fed pool sit three modest shrines and a 7th-century tiger carved in
stone

the details

cuisine

The open-air Restaurant, crafted largely of teak, overlooks Amandari’s

swimming pool and the Ayung Valley. Western and local Indonesian dishes
are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The adjacent Bar, with its terrace
seating, enjoys a similar setting and views.

library

A selection of books, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and games is available in the

Library, along with Internet access. A bale just outside provides a relaxing
garden setting for reading over coffee, tea or a cocktail.

boutique & gallery

A wide variety of Indonesian handicrafts including baskets, silk, pottery and

silverware is available for purchase.

spa

The Amandari Spa offers a wide range of beauty and wellness treatments
from facials and massage services to manicures and scrubs, all employing
soothing natural ingredients. Traditional Balinese treatments such as the
Mandi Lulur (cream bath) are also available. Two open-air massage bales
overlook a tranquil lily pond.

yoga

Private yoga classes are available in an outdoor setting with Amandari’s own
yoga teacher.

gym

The gym is fitted with cardiovascular equipment and looks out onto the lotus
pond surrounding the spa facility.

swimming pool

Amandari’s 32-metre, green-tiled swimming pool lies close to the lip of the
gorge and overlooks the rice terraces below. Every evening, gamelan players
perform from the music pavilion behind the pool. This is also a venue for
regular Balinese

dance performances by local children.

tennis

A hard court is floodlit for night play. Balls, rackets and tennis shoes are
available and playing partners can also be arranged.

internet

Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodations

and public areas

location & map

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. For all its cultural
richness, Bali is a small island, less than 150km from east to west and only
about 80km north to south. Bali has nearly three million people, most of
whom still live in villages and small towns. Bali’s unique variant of Hinduism
influences every aspect of island culture, from day-to-day village life to art,
dance and music.

Bali is one of the most accessible destinations in Southeast 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 and ferry connections from the surrounding Indonesian
islands.

Amandari is about one hour away from the Denpasar airport, and both
Amankila and Amanusa are within easy reach for multiple resort breaks.

travel information

climate

Located 8° south of the equator, Bali enjoys a warm, tropical climate year-
round. The weather is particularly pleasant from June until September, when
the trade winds blow. It can get quite cool in Bali’s extensive mountain
regions. Humidity is highest during the November to March rainy season.
Even during the heaviest rains, however, the sun is rarely out of sight for
long. The mean temperature is a pleasant 27°C (81°F).

language

Balinese is a complex language with several levels rooted in social class or

caste distinctions. Bahasa Indonesia is also spoken by all Balinese.
Developed from old Malay, it has become the Indonesian archipelago’s
unifying national language. English is increasingly spoken in the main tourist
centres. Dutch is still understood by the older generation, while French,
German and Japanese have a following among some in the tourist trade.

currency

The national currency is the rupiah. The bills are issued between 1,000 and
100,000 rupiah. The coins run from 100 to 500. US dollars are accepted in a
number of larger tourist centres.

immigration requirements

Visitors from certain countries require a tourist visa in advance, some can
obtain these on arrival at any international airport in Indonesia and some
visitors do not require a visa at all. The visa-on-arrival fee for citizens of
eligible countries is US$25 for a 30-day visa and is extendable for another 30
days. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the arrival date
and have at least four full blank pages. Guests are advised to check with
their nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate prior to travel, or to contact
Amanresorts’ reservations department for more information.
health

At each of the Amans in Indonesia, a nurse is on call 24 hours a day. In

certain areas of Southeast Asia, there is a chance of contracting mosquito-
borne diseases. In Indonesia, the main resort areas of Java and Bali are safe.
There is, however, a risk in some rural areas. Reasonable precautions,
including the use of mosquito repellent early in the morning and late in the
day, will minimise the risk. You may also want to consult your doctor.

travel tips

Electricity is 220 volts/50 cycles. Bali’s time zone is plus eight hours GMT.
Loose and casual clothing is advisable. In the dry season, April to November,
you may need a light sweater in the evenings, especially in the hill country.

amandari news

Galungan and Kuningan

Galungan is Bali's major feast, symbolising the victory of Good (Dharma)

over Evil (Adharma). This happens every 210 days and the whole island is
beautifully decorated. Celebrations go on for 10 days and during this time,
the Balinese believe that their ancestors come to earth for the festivities.
The last day of the festival is Kuningan when the ancestors return to heaven
and the Balinese express their gratitude to the gods. Every village celebrates
Kuningan in grand style, with colourful festivals held at temples throughout
Bali. The next Galungan falls on 6 July, 2011 whilst next Kuningan falls on 16
July, 2011.

Concierge Service at Amanresorts in Indonesia

Amanresorts offers complimentary concierge airport services for all

international arrivals at any of its five Indonesian properties. Guests will
enjoy customs clearance assistance and complimentary transfers.

Certified member of Green Globe 21

Amandari has successfully achieved Green Globe Certified Silver Status since
August 4, 2008. Green Globe 21 is a worldwide benchmarking and
certification programme which facilitates sustainable travel and tourism for
consumers, companies and communities. It is based on Agenda 21 and
principles of Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 governments at the
United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992. Amandari started Green
initiatives in August 2005

awards

Condé Nast Traveller

2010 Readers' Spa Awards

Best Hotel Spa in Asia & The Indian Subcontinent - No. 3

UK 2010

Zagat Survey

2007/08 World's Top Hotels, Resorts & Spas

Top Destination Spas- No. 6

USA 2007

Travel + Leisure

The Annual World's Best Service Awards

In Asia - No. 2
Worldwide - No. 5

USA 2006

Sexiest Hotels Inc

Second Second Annual 100 Sexiest

Hotels In The World List

Amongst Top 100

USA 2006

Travel + Leisure

Our Guide to the Wrold's Best Hotels

Indonesia - No. 3

USA 2005

Condé Nast Traveler

2009 Gold List

710 World's Best Places to Stay -Top Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Lines

Bali, Indonesia

USA 2009

Robb Report - Luxury Resorts

Most Exceptional Hotels In the World

Included in 1 of 100

USA 2006
Forbes.com

1 of the Forbes Traveller's World's Top 400 Hotels

USA December 2006

Zagat Survey

Top International Hotels, Resorts & Spas

Top Destination Spas - No. 1

USA 2005

Smart Travel Asia

Best in Travel 2009 Readers' Poll

Top 25 Leisure Hotels & resorts in Asia - No. 4

Asia 2009

Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report

The World's Best Hotels, Resorts & Hideaways

25th Annual Survey of Sophisticated Travelers

Top 20 International Hideaways - No. 19

2006

Conde Nast Traveler

Gold 2006 List

World's Best 700 Places to Stay

Best by Design - No. 1

USA 2006
Conde Nast Traveler

2006 Annual Readers' Choice Awards

Top 75 Asia Hotels - No. 2

Top 100 - No. 16

USA 2006

Travel & Leisure

The Annual World's Best Service Awards In Asia - No. 1

Worldwide - No. 2

USA 2005

Luxury Travel and Style

2008 Gold List

Best Overseas Boutique Property - No. 11

Best Overseas Spa - No. 15

USA 2008

Smart Travel Asia

Best in Travel 2006 Readers' Poll

Best Leisure Hotels and resorts in Asia - No. 1

Asia 2006

Conde Nast Traveler

Gold 2006 List

World's Best 700 Places to Stay

Indonesia, Asia, Australia & Pacific Nations - No. 2

USA 2006

Gallivanter's Guide

Awards for Excellence

Best Resort in Asia/ Pacific - No. 3

UK 2005

Gallivanter's Guide

The 2004 Gallivanter's Awards for Excellence

Best Small Hotel Under 100 Rooms - No. 3

UK 2005

suites & villas

Balinese-style stone gateways front Amandari’s 30 walled, freestanding

thatched-roof suites. Coconut wood and teak are used throughout, while the
bamboo-frame roofs layered with alang alang thatching emit a fresh, rural
fragrance. Accommodation is divided into Village, Valley and Pool Suite
categories. Some enjoy views of the Ayung River Gorge and surrounding
paddy fields. Pool Suites feature private plunge pools. View images

All suites offer a garden courtyard, living area and wall-sized sliding glass
doors that open on three sides to 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.
The Asmara Suite and the Ayung Suite are duplexes with large private
swimming pools and views of the rice terraces and valley below. View
images

The Amandari Suite offers one or two detached bedrooms along with a
separate living room pavilion. An outdoor dining bale of teak and bamboo is
set within its spacious tropical garden. From the suite’s private swimming
pool, guests enjoy picturesque views. View images

The Amandari Villa, nestled in rice terraces less than a minute’s drive from
the resort, overlooks the verdant Ayung River Gorge and terraced rice fields.
Serviced by two staff, it is a 1,500 square metre Balinese-style compound
which includes five pavilions: three detached, terrace-style bedrooms; a
separate living room walled entirely in windows and sliding glass doors; and
a fully-fitted kitchen. A dining bale with marble flooring and coconut-wood
posts features a round table and rattan chairs for six people to enjoy alfresco
dining. A garden and landscaped deck embrace an expansive, two-tiered
swimming pool, finished in pale green tiles to match the surrounding paddy
fields. A vehicle is always on call should villa guests wish to take advantage
of any of Amandari’s facilities.

rates

Until 30 Apr, 2011 1 May to 15 Dec, 2011

Village Suite US$ 800 US$ 850 View images >

Valley Suite US$ 1,000 US$ 1,050 View images >

Pool Suite US$ 1,200 US$ 1,250 View images >

Ayung Suite/ Asmara Suite US$ 1,750 US$ 1,800 View images >

Amandari Suite (1 bedroom) US$ 2,150 US$ 2,200 View images >

Amandari Suite (2 bedrooms) US$ 2,850 US$ 2,900 View images >
Amandari Villa (3 bedrooms) US$ 3,700 US$ 3,750 View images >

Notes

Rates are based on single or double occupancy.

Rates include complimentary concierge airport service (customs clearance

assistance and return transfers by car) for international arrivals.

Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 11% government tax.

Rates and government tax are subject to change without notice.

US$ rates are converted to local currency at time of billing.

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