Amandari
Traditional Balinese village resort. Architecture draws entirely from local materials — alang-alang thatching, teak, coconut wood, bamboo. Deeply spiritual atmosphere. Understated and secluded rather than flashy. The whole place feels like it was built to quietly disappear into the gorge.
The Advance Reservation rate (book 90+ days out) is the most straightforward discount Aman offers here — non-refundable, but the savings are real.
Why It Matters
One of Aman's original resorts and still one of its most culturally immersive. Home to Bali's first infinity pool. A resident spiritual healer holds private sessions on-site. Every stay includes airport transfers, daily breakfast, afternoon tea, and a Balinese dance class — a genuinely generous all-inclusive baseline for this price tier.
Amandari — which translates to 'peaceful spirits' — sits on the verdant lip of the Ayung River Gorge outside Ubud, designed to resemble a traditional Balinese village complete with stone gateways, winding pathways, and free-standing thatched pavilions. It introduced Bali's first infinity pool, which curves to mimic the rice paddies below. The cultural programming here goes far beyond the usual: daily Balinese dance classes with local children, a resident spiritual healer, Aksara Bali script sessions, and full-moon dinners served beneath an open sky.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Amandari One-Bedroom Villa
The pinnacle of tropical living at 450 sqm, with elevated Ayung River valley views and a private pool. Open-air pavilion with teak furnishings, lush garden, and the full suite of villa inclusions including airport champagne welcome.
450 sqmAmandari Two-Bedroom Villa
At 700 sqm, the largest standalone option: panoramic valley views and a private infinity pool set amid cascading rice terraces. An intimate retreat for groups or families wanting maximum space and privacy.
Multiple · 700 sqm
Asmara Pool Villa
Split-level villa across two floors with sweeping jungle and rice-paddy views. Features a private plunge pool on a wooden deck with loungers, and cushioned daybed with wooden shutters.
352 sqmAyung Pool Duplex Villa
Elevated living across two levels with a private pool and Ayung River valley views. Timber-framed daybed in the living room, wooden terrace overlooking rice paddies, and generous bathroom.
420 sqmAyung Pool Villa
One-bedroom villa capturing tranquil views of the Ayung River Valley, with its own private pool and garden. Emerald-tiled pool, traditional pavilion, and dual-vanity bathroom opening to a terrace.
265 sqm
Duplex Pavilion
Spread across two levels with views over the tropical gardens below. Traditional thatched architecture with natural wood finishes throughout.
280 sqmDuplex Pool Villa
Elevated split-level villa with poolside gardens and verdant valley views. Traditional Balinese architectural details, wooden platform bed, and bathroom opening directly to the plunge pool.
465 sqmGarden Pavilion
Single-storey thatched pavilion with alang-alang roof, coconut and teak wood interiors, and a private courtyard cocooned by tropical gardens. Opens on three sides via sliding glass doors onto a shaded terrace.
250 sqmGarden Pool Pavilion
A thatched pavilion that combines a private swimming pool with a lush garden setting. Sunken outdoor bath, wooden loungers, and emerald pool water against tropical foliage.
265 sqmValley Pavilion
Elevated thatched pavilion with sweeping views over the resort's verdant valleys or rice terraces. Natural coconut, teak, and bamboo interiors with an outdoor soaking tub on the terrace.
250 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Learn to write in Balinese script — an ancient alphabet believed to descend from India circa the 11th century. The session is described as 'informative yet therapeutic', served with light refreshments.
Private session with a local Balinese artist, held in your suite, the Golden Pavilion, or anywhere around the resort. Choose painting (watercolour, natural scenes) or wood carving (floral, traditional motifs). Each piece is a take-home memento.
Daily class taught by Ibu Agung, Amandari's in-house dance teacher with over 20 years at the resort, at the Lotus Pond Pavilion. Children from Kedewatan village join; guests are invited to watch and participate.
An intimate dinner accompanied by live Wayang Kulit shadow puppet theatre, led by a master dalang (puppeteer). Centuries-old storytelling through myth and philosophy paired with Balinese cuisine.
Introduction to the Balinese gamelan, the percussion-heavy ensemble at the heart of Balinese ceremonial music.
A driver takes guests to Blahkiuh Market (~20 minutes from the resort). Browse the colours and fresh produce, then a guided walk back through rice fields and villages to the resort.
Traditional Balinese bamboo xylophone lesson taught by Bapak Agung (Ibu Agung's husband) alongside the Balinese dance class at the Lotus Pond Pavilion.
Private excursions to ancient temples including Pura Taman Saraswati, Pura Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi Sebatu, and Batuan temple. Personalised blessings and deep-access spiritual tours arranged by the resort.
Hands-on cooking class at the Lotus Pond cooking station, using fresh ingredients from the resort's organic garden.
Private session with Luh Manis, a Jero priestess from the local area, who interprets numbers and signs through an ancient Balinese framework. An awakening journey that touches on past, present, and future.
Private session with Made Lunas, a respected local healer, conducted at his home near the resort. Covers readings on health, love, and career, aiming to heal the body and open the mind.
A full Balinese Hindu purification ritual at sacred local springs — a deeply personal experience arranged with local priests. Also available as part of the spa journey.
A private picnic setup on the manicured hilltop lawn at golden hour — cushioned seating, drinks of your choice, valley views as the light turns.
Hard tennis court adjacent to the spa. Lessons and hitting partners available on request. All equipment provided.
Morning trek or cycle through Ubud's countryside, guided along scenic trails. Ends at a hilltop with valley panoramas, live rindik music, and a picnic breakfast. Concludes with preparation of traditional Balinese snacks.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Gathering pavilion set beside a lotus pond — used for daily dance and gamelan classes with children from the village.
Gym overlooking the lotus pond with personal trainers available on request.
On-site garden supplying fresh produce to The Restaurant's kitchen. Chefs handpick seasonal ingredients daily.
Complimentary in-room refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages for all stays.
Traditional Balinese afternoon tea included with all stays.
Private dining delivered to suites around the clock.
Full daily breakfast included with all room categories.
Bali's first infinity pool — a 28-metre curved pool that mimics the shape of the rice paddies below, with views over the Ayung River Gorge. The Terrace Bar sits right beside it.
Set among lotus ponds and dappled tropical light. Outdoor treatment bales surrounded by the sounds and scents of the garden.
Complimentary scheduled drop-off and pick-up to Museum Puri Lukisan in Ubud's cultural centre, included with all stays.
Round-trip transfers from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) included with all room categories. Pool villas and multi-bedroom villas also include meet-and-greet at the airport.
Daily use included with all stays (30-minute sessions, advance reservation required). Advance reservation required.
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