Location
Amankila is a cliffside beach resort overlooking the Lombok Strait in East Bali. The resort is close to Manggis, Candi Dasa, Tenganan and other villages in Karangasem, Bali's most traditional regency. Most suites are elevated to take advantage of the spectacular views of the sea and surrounding hillsides. From the airport, Amankila is one hour away by chauffeur-driven vehicle. Helicopter transfers are available. Travel time from the heliport to Amankila is only 15 minutes.

The Concept
Amankila, which means “peaceful hill” in Sanskrit, is located near the village of Manggis in East Bali’s Karangasem Regency. From its cliff-edge setting high above the Lombok Straits, Amankila enjoys magnificent sea and coastal views of this idyllic and historic region.

Amankila is built along the contours of an escarpment between two headlands in eastern Bali. Located near the villages of Candi Dasa and Padang Bai, the resort provides a beach getaway in surroundings of privacy and quiet elegance. From here, guests have an opportunity to explore the rich Balinese history prevalent in this area of East Bali as well as enjoying swimming, cruising and snorkelling.

The resort’s main building consists of three levels. On the uppermost level is the arrival court and Lobby. One level below is the Bar and Restaurant. The Library, Gallery, Shop and Terrace restaurant are all on the third level. All public areas command spectacular ocean views across the Lombok and Badung Straits. The main swimming pool is terraced through three levels decreasing in size while appearing to descend into the ocean. Steps from the central area descend to The Beach Club, set within a coconut grove on the beach. The Club has an informal restaurant, a 41 meter swimming pool and a beautiful secluded beach with lounging bales and sunbeds. Hobiecats, boogieboards, windsurfers and kayaks are available at the beach.

Complimentary airport transfers are provided from Ngurah Rai Airport, Denpasar. The drive takes one hour 45 minutes.

Spa & Wellness Facilities at Amankila
Massage & Beauty Treatments - Traditional Balinese massage and beauty treatments are available in the privacy of the suites, or in the specially-designed massage pavilion. Guests can also enjoy their massage at the Beach Club. There, two teak-wood massage tables are hidden away in a grove of coconut palms and flowering bushes, just back from the beach.

Yoga classes can be taken amongst the coconut trees by the Beach Club or in the privacy of guests' suites. Private yoga classes can also be arranged with the Amankila yoga masters.

Beach Club
The Beach Club is located at the base of the cliff, just below the main resort. Guests can either walk to the beach or be driven in one of the Amankila's open-air buggies. Set within a grove of coconut palms and partially shaded by a frangipani tree, is Amankila's largest swimming pool, 41 metres long. The Beach Club hosts regular barbecues and Balinese dance performances. Snorkelling equipment, windsurfers, boogie boards, kayaks, Hobie cats, an outrigger and speed boat are located at the Beach Club.

Trekking
East Bali offers some of he island's finest trekking, ranging from walks through rural villages, tropical forests and terraced rice fields, to mountain climbs and temple visits. Amankila's guides are experts on the local terrain.

Eight private lounging bales are set along the beach, each secluded amongst the foliage for added privacy. Each teak-wood bale is fitted with a daybed, oversized bolsters and a black seashell bed tray.

Swimming Pool
Amankila's signature three-tier pool dominates the landscape, with spectacular panoramic views panoramic views of Amuk Bay and Nusa Penida. Set into the cliff-edge, the deep green tiled pools flow one into the other, stepping down like terraced rice fields. Amankila's largest pool is located at the Beach Club.

Water Sports
At the Beach Club, guests can snorkel, kayak, sail a Hobie cat or windsurf. Amankilas's 40-foot outrigger, Aman XII, is anchored just offshore. The pleasure boat is designed after a jukung, a traditional Balinese fishing craft, and is used for island cruising and snorkelling. Aman XVI is a high-speed 28-foot Boston Whaler-style speedboat and is used for game fishing, diving and cruising.

Mountain Biking
Amankila keeps full-suspension mountain bikes for guest use. Country-side trips can be arranged to the many villages around Amankila. The downhill route leading to Sidemen is among the most popular, passing terraced rice fields and ending at one of the island's famed textile villages. Guides are available for personalized tours.

Tennis
Tennis is available five minutes from the resort.