Amankila

Indonesia - East Bali

Amankila (which means peaceful hill) opened in 1992 set on a cliffside overlooking the Lombok Strait in East Bali. Below the resort is its private stretch of sand and beach club. From the intimate, airy lobby, the views are already very much in evidence.

Amankila’s suites are elevated to take advantage of the spectacular views to the sea and surrounding hillsides. The 34 free-standing suites, with their alang alang roof thatching, are fashioned as beach houses with a twist. They reflect the lines and flow of their East Bali surroundings, in particular the royal water palace just outside Amlapura, the district’s capital.

All suites are connected to the reception and restaurant area by stepped walkways:

Garden Suites feature a large bedroom with wide window views, a canopied, king-size bed and a writing desk. The bathroom offers a window-side divan, a soaking tub and separate shower and toilet rooms which give way to coconut-shell dressing areas and double terrazzo vanities. The suite’s outdoor terrace is furnished with a daybed, coconut-shell table and rattan chairs.

The Ocean Suites are identical but with ocean views.

Pool Suites have private swimming pools, enclosed within walled courtyards, are featured in six of the suites, four of which can be connected to adjacent garden or ocean suites for family or friends travelling together.

At the Beach Club, guests can snorkel, boogie board, kayak, sail a hobie-cat or windsurf. Amankila’s 40-foot outrigger, Aman Xll , is anchored just offshore. The pleasure boat is designed after a jukung, a traditional Balinese fishing craft, and is used for island cruising and snorkeling. Guests can also charter Aman Xll for a cruise and private picnic on board. Aman XVI is a high-speed 28-foot Boston Whaler-style speed-boat purpose built for game fishing, diving and cruising.

East Bali has some of the most beautiful dive sites in Indonesia catering to all levels of experience. Elephant coral, schooling baracuda, banded sea snakes and a WWII freighter shipwreck include some of the marvels divers can enjoy.

Prices

Price 5 nights from £1715 per person.

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