Amandari
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Review
Character and identity
Set in Kedewatan village outside Ubud, Amandari unfolds across nearly 25 acres above the Ayung River Gorge as a recreation of a Balinese village: paras stone walls, alang-alang thatched roofs, teak and mahogany pavilions, lichen-softened statues, and incense offerings tended daily since the resort opened in the late 1980s. Just 32 suites sit along stone paths (no golf carts, by design), with Bali's first infinity pool shaped after the island's rice paddies. The single open-air restaurant overlooks the valley; the small spa leans on local rituals with black rice, volcanic clay, and frangipani baths. Service is warm and personalised, never stiff.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples after a quiet, design-literate Bali stay with strong cultural texture: rice field treks, melukat ceremonies at Tirta Empul, dance lessons, and turndown gifts handmade by local artisans. Families are well looked after too, with banana-stem toy crafting, shadow puppet shows, kids' menus, and gardeners who genuinely engage with children.
Should look elsewhere:
Beach seekers, anyone wanting multiple restaurant choices (there is one, plus a bar), and travellers with mobility issues, as steps are unavoidable across the property. Service in The Restaurant can occasionally lag, and the contemplative pace will frustrate guests after nightlife or resort buzz.
Bottom line
What sets this property apart is authenticity: longstanding Balinese staff, living rituals, and an architectural concept that genuinely belongs to its village rather than imposing on it. Book a Pool Suite for the private 26-foot pool and outdoor marble tub, and build in time for the rice field trek and an early-morning purification ceremony before Ubud's crowds arrive.