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Amanjiwo
Borobudur, Indonesia · Aman · Apex Luxury
Ed Tuttle designed Amanjiwo, peaceful soul in Javanese, to mirror Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple three kilometres away: descending stone arcs in local coral-beige limestone, a central rotunda framing the sanctuary, and a 40-metre pool set into rice paddies. Opened on 16 October 1997 opposite the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Menoreh Hills resort holds three MICHELIN Keys and won Tatler's Best-in-Class Destination Hotel for 2026.
- 36 rooms
- Opened 1997
- Neighborhood: Sawah
- Rooms from 2,615 sq ft (243 m²)
- Architect: Ed Tuttle
- Interiors: Ed Tuttle
About Amanjiwo
- Tuttle laid the suites in two crescents around a limestone rotunda whose columns frame Borobudur across the Kedu Plain, echoing the temple's ascending tiers.
- Sight lines from the crescent restaurant were calculated so Borobudur appears from every dining table.
- Amanjiwo is one of only three hotels in Indonesia awarded three MICHELIN Keys in 2025, alongside NIHI Sumba and Mandapa.
- The main pool measures 40 metres and is edged by working rice paddies, with four volcanoes and Borobudur's stupas on the horizon.
- Fifteen of the 36 suites have private pools; bathrooms run the suite length with outdoor sunken tubs in walled gardens.
History
Amanjiwo, owned and operated by Aman Resorts, opened on 16 October 1997 as a five-star luxury hotel in the Menoreh Hills opposite the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple. Designed in the form of a pillared temple using local coral-beige limestone, it was created to harmonize with the surrounding cultural landscape. Named \"Peaceful Soul,\" it holds significant cultural resonance near one of Buddhism's most sacred sites.
The setting
Nestled at the foot of the Menoreh Hills in Central Java's rural heartland, Amanjiwo overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur with panoramic views of rice paddies, valleys, and distant volcanoes.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant — Restaurant
- Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Guided ruwatan (purification ritual) — A guided purification ritual at the Progo River area, led by healer-shaman Joko Triagung of Yogyakarta Province.
- Ramayana Dinner — Royal Javanese Feast dinner with traditional dance and Gamelan performance for up to 20 guests; one day's advance reservation needed.
- Cooking class at Joglo Sawah — Cooking class or Chef's Table Dinner overlooking rice fields and volcanoes.
- Progo Picnic — Picnic on the banks of the Progo River with bento-style boxes, for up to 25 guests.
- Kereta Api Wisata train journey — A 7-hour train journey from Jakarta to Yogyakarta with four stops, accompanied by Resident Anthropologists, on specific dates.
- Lectures with the resident anthropologist — Scheduled cultural lectures led by Amanjiwo's anthropologist, introducing Java's culture and history.
Amenities
- 40m main pool
- spa
- private pools (15 suites)
- yoga
- cultural activities
- Borobudur/temple views
- rice paddies
- hiking
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Butler service
Awards
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler features
- Forbes mentions
- Tatler Best Awards 2026 Best-in-Class Destination Hotel
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