Frommer's Review
If you have serious disposable income, a stay at the Amandari ensures the kind of luxurious seclusion and unrivaled service afforded celebrities (it's where Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall got married). Laid out like a fanciful Balinese village, the plush rooms are housed within huge stone cottages roofed in thatch. Each suite is enclosed in its own walled compound and appointed with every kingly comfort (some even have a private pool). Amandari is over-the-top without sacrificing local charm: There are outdoor tubs and indoor showers, Balinese decor, and a unique connection to the surrounding villages. Architects, anticipating local ceremonial processions, have designed pathways and openings in the covered walks for the passage of tall, ritual palanquins. Village suites have a first-floor common room and a cozy upstairs loft bedroom done in wood, like a rustic tree house with a quiet writing nook. The resort looks out over a beautiful jungle gorge; the Amandari's emerald-green infinity-edge pool mimics the color, to blend seamlessly with the green beyond. There is a free shuttle to Ubud, but it's hard to imagine wanting to leave very often. The terrific restaurant has a bar and serves local and European favorites.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; outdoor pool; golf course; tennis courts; health club; spa; Jacuzzi; free bicycles; concierge; tour desk; shopping; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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planning your trip.
