Amankila

Amankila (meaning: "Peaceful hill")[1] is a luxury coastal hotel situated on the green hill of Indrakila,[2] near Manggis in Karangasem Regency in eastern Bali, Indonesia. It is operated by Aman Resorts and was opened in March 1992.[3][4]Lonely Planet describes Amankila as "one of Bali's best resorts".[5] The resort is close to Manggis, Candi Dasa, Tenganan and other villages where traditional crafts are still practiced. [6]

Amankila
Location within Bali
General information
LocationNear Manggis, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Coordinates8°30′3″S 115°31′39″E
OpeningMarch 1992
OwnerAman Resorts
Design and construction
ArchitectEd Tuttle
Other information
Number of suites34

Architecture

The hotel, designed by Ed Tuttle, is set amongst the backdrop of Mount Agung, 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.[7] The hotel has 34 suites which are fashioned as beach houses[8] and are linked by walkways. The suites are thatched roof and freestanding with individual terraces furnished with daybeds. The tables are made of coconut shells and chairs are rattan.[9] 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.[2] The rooms are reported to range in cost between $700 to $2800 a night.[9]

The three-tiered infinity swimming pool, resembling terraced fields, is built into a cliff edge.[10] Each pool flows into the one below it and its construction includes blue tiling.[8] Nighttime poolside entertainment includes traditional Balinese dancing or live music.[9] While the main restaurant serves Indonesian and Western cuisines,[8] food and afternoon tea is served poolside, and the beach club offers lunch. Genevieve Harris was the founding executive chef of the Amankila Resort.[11] Beside the restaurant is an open-aired bar with a thatched wooden roof and bamboo furnishings.[9]

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,[12] is located here with its own 41 m (135 ft) pool, water sport rentals and private lounging bales.[7]

References
  1. "Amankila Resort". bali-indonesia.com. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  2. "Rooms & Suites". bali-indonesia.com. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  3. Stern, Steven B. (2006). Stern's Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World (9th ed.). Stern's Travel Guides, Ltd. p. 233. ISBN 0-9778608-0-9.
  4. Kunz, Martin Nicholas (2004). Luxury Hotels Beach Resorts. TeNeues. ISBN 3-8238-4592-6.
  5. Ver Berkmores, Ryan (2009). Bali & Lombok (12th ed.). Lonely Planet. ISBN 1-74104-864-8.
  6. "Amankila". Luxe Travel. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  7. "Amankila". Grand Luxury Hotels. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  8. "Amankila Resort". Asia Hotels. Archived from the original on 19 November 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  9. "Amankila, Bali: overview". The Daily Telegraph. London. 4 December 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  10. Pham, Sherisse; Emmons, Ron; Eveland, Jennifer; Lin-Liu, Jen (2009). Frommer's Southeast Asia (6th ed.). Frommer's. p. 633. ISBN 0-470-44721-4.
  11. Owen, Sri (1999). Indonesian Regional Food and Cookery. Frances Lincoln Ltd. p. 128. ISBN 0-7112-1273-2.
  12. "Facilities & Services". bali-indonesia.com. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
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