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Amankila
Manggis, Indonesia · Aman · Grand Luxury
Ed Tuttle designed Amankila, Peaceful Hill, which opened in March 1992 as the third Aman property in Bali, its three-tiered infinity pool cascading down a cliff in homage to Balinese rice terraces and the nearby Ujung Water Palace. The blonde-stone suites overlook the Lombok Strait with sacred Mount Agung behind them; a private black-sand beach and 41-metre Beach Club pool sit below. The East Bali hillside resort earned two MICHELIN Keys in 2025.
- 31 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: Karangasem Regency
- Rooms from 1,011 sq ft (94 m²)
- Architect: Ed Tuttle
- Interiors: Ed Tuttle
About Amankila
- Each tier of the cliff-edge infinity pool flows into the one below, a blue-tiled cascade Tuttle modelled on rice terraces and the ruined Ujung royal bathing complex.
- Indonesian landowner Franky Tjahyadikarta partnered with Adrian Zecha here; he later commissioned Kerry Hill's Alila Manggis on nearby East Bali land.
- Amankila was Bali's third Aman after Amandari and Amanusa, opening just four years after flagship Amanpuri.
- Thirty-four thatched beach-house suites linked by walkways sit on Indrakila hill above coconut palms and a frangipani Beach Club.
- Tuttle also cited the water palace of Tirtagangga among his East Bali inspirations for the hillside plan.
History
Amankila opened in March 1992 by Aman Resorts founder Adrian Zecha, becoming the third Aman property in Bali after Amandari and Amanusa. It resulted from a collaboration with Indonesian businessman Franky Tjahyadikarta, owner of the land. The design draws inspiration from the nearby Ujung Water Palace, blending Balinese culture with luxury architecture featuring stilted suites and tiered infinity pools resembling rice terraces.
The setting
Situated on the Indrakila hillside near Manggis in Karangasem Regency, East Bali, overlooking the Lombok Strait with Mount Agung as a backdrop. It offers access to traditional villages, temples, and a private black-sand beach below the cliffs. 12 km from Pura Goa Lawah temple. 59 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- The Restaurant — Restaurant
- The Terrace — Restaurant
- Beach Club — Poolside
- The Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Non-motorised watersports at the Beach Club — Use of non-motorised watersports equipment at the Beach Club.
- Daily traditional afternoon tea — Daily traditional afternoon tea.
- Scheduled morning yoga — Scheduled morning yoga available on alternate days.
- Shuttle service around Manggis and Candidasa area — Shuttle service around Manggis and Candidasa area.
Amenities
- three-tiered infinity pool
- private beach club with lap pool
- spa with Balinese treatments
- yoga/fitness pavilion
- water sports
- trekking/biking
- cultural tours
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Indonesia's Leading Boutique Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Condé Nast Traveler recognition
- Forbes Travel Guide
- Michelin Guide
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice
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