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 resort’s 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 Ubud’s 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.
