Name: Amankila
Address: Jl. Raya Manggis, Karangasem, Bali, 80871, Indonesia

Amankila

Bali, Indonesia

Amankila

Bali, Indonesia

About the hotel

Style

Retreat

Rooms

"Set on a cliffside overlooking the Lombok Strait, the tranquil Amankila boasts magnificent views, a private stretch of black sand beach and a beach club with a three-tier swimming pool."

Amankila, which translates to ‘peaceful hill’, is set on a cliffside overlooking the Lombok Strait in East Bali. It’s a tranquil spot, inspired by the nearby Karangasem palaces and features a private stretch of black sand beach and a lovely beach club for relaxing, lazy days.

From the intimate, airy lobby, you’ll see the sea and surrounding hillside immediately. Suites here are elevated to take full advantage of the magnificent views. Fashioned as beach houses with a twist, suites reflect the lines and flow of their East Bali surroundings, in particular, the royal water palace just outside Amlapura, the district’s capital. Several suites feature private swimming pools, and they all have Alang-Alang thatched roofs and are connected to the reception and restaurant area by stepped walkways.

If you can bear to tear yourself away, The Beach Club is located at the base of the cliff, and if you don’t feel like taking the short walk, you can be driven there in one of Amankila’s open-air buggies. Snorkelling equipment, windsurfs, boogie boards, kayaks and Hobie Cats are all available, and lessons or sailing partners can be arranged. There’s also a swimming pool at The Beach Club, while just below Amankila’s lobby is the signature three-tier pool that is set into the cliffs and dominates the landscape beautifully.

Start your morning with a private breakfast picnic in an open-air bale pavilion atop Tamansari Hill or on a sunrise cruise through the bay. The casual poolside Terrace offers Asian and Western dishes for breakfast and lunch, while Harvest Table invites you to enjoy traditional Balinese cuisine and seasonal cooking classes. Stunning ocean views await at The Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine featuring free-range duck from the hotel’s farm and fresh-picked ingredients from the organic garden. For an unforgettable experience, reserve a beach barbecue under the stars prepared by your private chef, then sip cocktails made with native fruit, spices and flowers while taking in panoramic views of Lombok Strait at the bar.

As lovely as Amankila is, do get out and explore. The traditional villages of Manggis, Candi Dasa and Tenganan are nearby, and you can take a jeep tour, a trek or a bicycle ride through the countryside. If you need to relax afterwards, traditional Balinese massages can be enjoyed in your suite, at the massage pavilion or the Beach Club – bliss.