Amankila – an Aman Resort in East Bali

on June 23, 2024

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Escape to a Beachside Retreat.

Amankila is an Aman Resort – located in the East of Bali in a small village called Manggis. It’s about a 90-minute drive from Bali’s International Airport.

Amankila sits on a private stretch of coastline on the Lombok Straight.

Amankila’s suites are elevated on stilts to maximise sea views and nestled on a verdant hillside against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Agung.

Offering a range of private stand-alone suites some with private swimming pools and some without.

The suites are styled like traditional Balinese thatched roof houses and are located at different elevations throughout the property.

That are accessed through a series of elevated walkways.

Amankila’s Suites overlook the waters of the Lombok Strait and a private beach.

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In East Bali, sacred mountains tower over villages tucked between emerald-green rice paddies, and life has changed little over the centuries. Discover the royal ruins and cultural heritage of this beautiful region and get active on land and sea.

Serving exquisite Indonesian and international cuisines with produce sourced from the resort’s own organic farm and garden. Amankila’s hillside, poolside and seaside dining venues all claim mesmerising views of the Lombok Strait.

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Amankila’s menus reflect the rich bounty of Bali’s Volcanic soil, the wealth of its waters and the creative genius of the resorts expert chefs.

Amankila offer a wide range of dinning experiences. Like Early Rise atop Tamansari Hill.

There is no better way to start the day than breakfast with a view. As the sun’s first rays light up Mount Agung and the rice terraces of the Buitan Valley.

You can relax in Amankila’s open-air bale atop Tamansari Hill.

A delicious breakfast picnic will be served by your personal waiter. Sip on freshly squeezed juice as you take in cascading views across Bali’s waking island.

Beach Dinner – Dine with your feet in the sand on Amankila’s beach and savour a delicious meal curated by your own personal chef.

As the smoke from your personal bonfire curls into the night sky, retire to a private beach bale for a night cap and stargazing.

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Wellness & Fitness at Amankila – drawing on the energy of East Bali, the Spa’s therapies aim for complete relaxation and presence in the moment.

Natural ingredients are used in traditional Balinese baths, scrubs and wraps.

Spa treatments are available in the privacy of guest suites, the massage pavilion, a beach bale or secluded open-air spot with tropical canopy.

Healers are trained to facilitate deep transformation, utilise a variety of tools to assist with awakening and healing. Holistic practitioners offer treatments ranging from hypnotherapy to reiki.

Amankila’s speciality is the cinta therapy – a full body exfoliation that cleanses and purifies before a warm bath scented with rose and flower essences opens the chakra. To finish, an aromatherapy body massage infuses a sense of harmony. This treatment is suitable for individuals and couples.

Yoga and Movement Classes – a range of styles are taught by resident and visiting practitioners. Including hatha, pranayama and vinyasa flow.

Bapak Eka is Amankila’s resident yoga instructor and conducts entertaining laughing yoga classes for one hour.

Classes are held in the Yoga Bale, next to the beach and the sound of the crashing waves adds to the yoga experience at Amankila.

Relax poolside at Amankila’s signature three-tier infinity pools that step down from the reception towards the shore like rice paddy fields.

You will also find an enormous lap pool by the Beach Club coconut groves. The pools are lined with loungers make sure you pack a good book to read.

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Amankila focus their wellness programmes on outdoor activities, taking full advantage of their proximity to the ocean and natural surroundings.

Amankila is not only a luxury retreat with world-class hospitality, but it’s the perfect destination to have a social media detox when at Aman Spa.

Aman’s spa concept has been carefully curated with four pillars of wellness in mind – nutrition, movement, psychological health and bodywork.

Wellness is more than being healthy in body and mind. It is a dynamic process of change and growth, a state of complete physical and mental wellbeing.

To achieve Integrated Holistic Wellness for every guest. Treating the whole – mind, body and spirit – by integrating ancient healing practices with the best of modern science. Aman strives to provide guidance, support and knowledge in a journey that they hope extends far beyond the physical boundaries of Aman Spas.

Their aim is for guests to leave empowered and renewed, with tools to continue their wellness journey at home, and the resilience and focus to put them into action.

Healing has fascinated humankind since ancient times. Today we have access to time tested healing systems, as well as cutting edge modern medicine. Some ancient practices are now proven. Others have evolved over millennia and simply offer benefits beyond explanation.

Ancient healing systems, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC) are based on complex theories of the human body and mind. They incorporate aspects of health otherwise unexplored in modern medicine.

Delve into this world and an intriguing new language begins to explain how our bodies work. Understanding the philosophy behind traditional healing is not a prerequisite for enjoying it’s benefits, however Aman Spa aims to demystify this language for those wishing to explore more.

Aman Spa menus draw inspiration from traditional healing systems the world over. You can simply ask their expert therapist to understand more about any of their ingredients or treatments.

The idea of life force, or energy life force is shared among many traditional healing systems. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is know as qi. In Ayurveda and yoga, prana is the Sanskrit word used to describe this potent energy.

A principle in many healing wisdoms is that any blockage to the flow of life force within a body can cause imbalances. Blockages can be physical, mental or emotional, and their removal to restore balance and energy flow is the main goal of many traditional healing practices.

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Amankila’s Three-Night Purifying Spiritual Journey is designed to purify and re-focus minds that are clouded by daily life and unhealthy environments.

It includes daily spa treatments and ceremonial rituals at some of Bali’s most holy sites. In the shadow of sacred Mount Agung on Bali’s pristine east coast.

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