Amandari - Amanresort, Indonesia

Amandari, the legendary abode of peaceful spirits, is located

five minutes from the art colony of Ubud in Central Bali. The

hotel is sited on an escarpment perched above the Ayung

River gorge, with views of the valley and spectacular terraced

rice fields. Built adjacent to Kedewatan Village, Amandari has

been designed as a walled Balinese village with all the

tranquility and serenity of the surrounding areas. Staircases

descend to the river and a series of tracks lead across of rice

paddies to nearby villages.

The resorts main building is located centrally to the

accommodation and takes in the spectacular rural view. The

Lobby leads to the Bar and Restaurant and a Library, Shop and

Gallery complete the facilities. The swimming pool is shaped

similar to a rice paddy and enjoys scenic views from its flow

over edge. All the traditions of this culturally-rich island are

within easy reach of Amandari. Magnificent temples, shrines,

rice terraces, beaches, volcanos, centers of traditional arts

are all less than an hour way.

Climate

Bali lies 600 miles south of the equator and has a consistently warm year round climate, with a mean

temperature of 27.2C (81F). The summer months of November through March provide occasional

tropical rainfall.

Time Difference

Indonesia covers three time zones. Bali is eight hours ahead of GMT.

Language

The national language, Bahasa Indonesia is used as the medium of instruction in schools. At home and

in the markets, the Balinese speak languages based on Malay. English is commonly spoken around

commercial centers.

Facilities and Services

The Restaurant overlooks the pool and river and serves Indonesian and western cuisines

Private Dining 24 hours

The Bar

Exclusive Asian jewellery and artifact shopping at The Gallery

The Shop provides a variety of handicrafts and clothing

Library with wide selection of reading material, games and music

Floodlit Tennis Court with equipment

The Health Club includes a gymnasium and provides a variety of traditional massage and beauty

treatments

The Amandari swimming pool which appears to pour over the side into the valley below.

Activities and Services

Personal guided excursions to the scenic and cultural attractions of Bali, or, antique shopping

Tours to Ubuds art galleries and museums

Tennis

Golf at Bali Handara Country Club in Bedugul

Mountain Cycling through small villages and terraced rice fields

Bali bird watching walks

Trekking

Swimming

White water rafting on the Ayung and Telaga Waja rivers

Dance and gamelan music performances at nearby villages and temples.

Resort Highlight - New Health Facility

Amandari has a comprehensive health center. There is a beauty treatment room for facials, mandis

and cream baths; two outdoor massage bales for therapeutic or relaxing massages; and a gymnasium

with life-cycle cardio-vascular equipment, 3-way Vectra work station and free weights. The health

center, adjacent to the tennis court, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The gymnasium, which

appears to be floating within a semi-circular lotus pond, is connected to the center via a covered

bridge.

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