Amankila
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Amankila is a luxury coastal hotel situated on the green hill of Indrakila, near Manggis in Karangasem Regency in eastern Bali
, Indonesia
. It is operated by Aman Resorts and was opened in March 1992.Lonely Planet
describes Amankila as "one of Bali's best resorts".
, a volcano revered as a home of the gods that overlooks the Lombok Strait
. In designing the hotel, Tuttle was inspired by the palaces of Ujung
and Tirtagangga
.
The hotel has 34 suites which are fashioned as beach houses and are linked by walkways. The suites are thatched roof and freestanding with individual terraces furnished with daybed
s. The tables are made of coconut
shells and chairs are rattan
. There are several choices in suites, including the Indrakila Suite, whose name derives from the hill upon which the hotel is built and includes a private pool, and the larger Amankila Suite that offers private butler service. The rooms are reported to range in cost between $700 to $2800 a night.
The three-tiered infinity swimming pool, resembling terraced fields, is built into a cliff edge. Each pool flows into the one below it and its construction includes blue tiling. Nighttime poolside entertainment includes traditional Balinese dancing or live music.
While the main restaurant serves Indonesian and Western cuisines, food and afternoon tea is served poolside, and the beach club offers lunch. Genevieve Harris was the founding executive chef of the Amankila Resort. Beside the restaurant is an open-aired bar with a thatched wooden roof and bamboo furnishings.
Located at the base of the cliff is the hotel's private sand beach. The hotel's beach club, set within coconut palms and a frangipani
tree, is located here with its own 41 m (134.5 ft) pool, water sport rentals and private lounging bales.
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. It is operated by Aman Resorts and was opened in March 1992.Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet is the largest travel guide book and digital media publisher in the world. The company is owned by BBC Worldwide, which bought a 75% share from the founders Maureen and Tony Wheeler in 2007 and the final 25% in February 2011...
describes Amankila as "one of Bali's best resorts".
Architecture
The hotel, designed by Ed Tuttle, is set amongst the backdrop of Mount AgungMount Agung
Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is a mountain in Bali, Indonesia. This stratovolcano is the highest point on the island. It dominates the surrounding area influencing the climate...
, a volcano revered as a home of the gods that overlooks the Lombok Strait
Lombok Strait
The Lombok Strait is a strait connecting the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean, located between the islands of Bali and Lombok in Indonesia. The Gili Islands are on the Lombok side....
. In designing the hotel, Tuttle was inspired by the palaces of Ujung
Ujung
Ujung is a village in Bali in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It is located 1.8 miles outside Kuta on the south coast of the island .Nearby towns and villages include Tuban , Pesanggaran , Serangan , Jimbaran and Benoa ....
and Tirtagangga
Tirtagangga
Tirta Gangga is a village and palace in eastern Bali, Indonesia, about 5 kilometres from Karangasem, near Abang. It is noted for its water palace, owned by Karangasem royalty.- History :...
.
The hotel has 34 suites which are fashioned as beach houses and are linked by walkways. The suites are thatched roof and freestanding with individual terraces furnished with daybed
Daybed
Daybeds are used as beds as well as seating. They can be made out of wood, metal or a combination of wood and metal.A cross between chaise longue, couch and a bed....
s. The tables are made of coconut
Coconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
shells and chairs are rattan
Rattan
Rattan is the name for the roughly 600 species of palms in the tribe Calameae, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australasia.- Structure :...
. There are several choices in suites, including the Indrakila Suite, whose name derives from the hill upon which the hotel is built and includes a private pool, and the larger Amankila Suite that offers private butler service. The rooms are reported to range in cost between $700 to $2800 a night.
The three-tiered infinity swimming pool, resembling terraced fields, is built into a cliff edge. Each pool flows into the one below it and its construction includes blue tiling. Nighttime poolside entertainment includes traditional Balinese dancing or live music.
While the main restaurant serves Indonesian and Western cuisines, food and afternoon tea is served poolside, and the beach club offers lunch. Genevieve Harris was the founding executive chef of the Amankila Resort. Beside the restaurant is an open-aired bar with a thatched wooden roof and bamboo furnishings.
Located at the base of the cliff is the hotel's private sand beach. The hotel's beach club, set within coconut palms and a frangipani
Plumeria
Plumeria is a genus of flowering plants of the family that includes Dogbane: the Apocynaceae. It contains 7-8 species of mainly deciduous shrubs and small trees...
tree, is located here with its own 41 m (134.5 ft) pool, water sport rentals and private lounging bales.