Perched on an escarpment high above the winding Ayung River gorge, Amandari is a sea of green, with just thirty suites surrounded by long grasses and palm trees, where sweeping views of the verdant valley unfurl before your eyes. Meaning `peaceful spirits', Balinese believe that a path leading through Amandari to the river below is sacred ground, and the resort echoes this sentiment with it's restful, calming aura. Yet, with the village of Kedewatan and its rice terraces alongside, and the vibrant art community of Ubud just five minutes away, you are far from isolated.Amandari could be a Balinese village, with river-stone walkways lined with statues and shrines, gardens and high paras-stone walls. Walk under the Balinese-style gateway front, through your private, walled courtyard garden to your luxurious thatched roof suite, and savour the cool and elegance of expansive marble flooring, wall sized sliding glass doors and beautiful exposed timber. Open-air sunken marble baths fringed with tropical flora envelope you with peace and tranquillity, whilst some suites also have their own delightful pool to wallow in.Trekking through your rural surrounds is an exhilarating and scenic way to explore the beauty of Bali. Trained guides can show you Java kingfishers and scarlet-headed flower peckers, whilst you may prefer to explore the Ayung Valley with an early morning walk rounded off with breakfast at Amandari's restaurant. Meanwhile, the main pool area may prove too enchanting, lying close to the lip of the gorge, gentle curves mimicking the shape of the rice terraces below. The Spa, however, is the epitome of true relaxation, with it's specially formulated body treatments and open air Mandi Lulur massage bale overlooking lotus ponds, blissful for those seeking total escapism. A unique resort capturing the essence of Balinese culture.

30 suites of which 11 suites have private swimming pool. All suites have sunken marble outdoor baths, bar and music system.

Restaurant, bar, pool, floodlit tennis court, health and fitness centre, and library. Jungle trekking and excursions.

Ubud. 45 minute transfer from Denpasar International Airport.