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| Location | Near Manggis, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia |
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| Opening date | March 1992 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle |
| Owner | Aman Resorts |
| Suites | 34 |
Amankila (meaning: "Peaceful hill")[1] is a luxury coastal hotel situated on the green hill of Indrakila,[2] near Manggis in Karangasem Regency in eastern Bali, Indonesia. It is operated by Aman Resorts and was opened in March 1992.[3][4]Lonely Planet describes Amankila as "one of Bali's best resorts".[5]
The hotel, designed by Ed Tuttle, is set amongst the backdrop of Mount Agung, a volcano revered as a home of the gods that overlooks the Lombok Strait. In designing the hotel, Tuttle was inspired by the palaces of Ujung and Tirtagangga.[6] The hotel has 34 suites which are fashioned as beach houses[7] and are linked by walkways. The suites are thatched roof and freestanding with individual terraces furnished with daybeds. The tables are made of coconut shells and chairs are rattan.[8] There are several choices in suites, including the Indrakila Suite, whose name derives from the hill upon which the hotel is built and includes a private pool, and the larger Amankila Suite that offers private butler service.[2] The rooms are reported to range in cost between $700 to $2800 a night.[8]
The three-tiered infinity swimming pool, resembling terraced fields, is built into a cliff edge.[9] Each pool flows into the one below it and its construction includes blue tiling.[7] Nighttime poolside entertainment includes traditional Balinese dancing or live music.[8] While the main restaurant serves Indonesian and Western cuisines,[7] food and afternoon tea is served poolside, and the beach club offers lunch. Genevieve Harris was the founding executive chef of the Amankila Resort.[10] Beside the restaurant is an open-aired bar with a thatched wooden roof and bamboo furnishings.[8]
Located at the base of the cliff is the hotel's private sand beach. The hotel's beach club, set within coconut palms and a frangipani tree,[11] is located here with its own 41 m (135 ft) pool, water sport rentals and private lounging bales.[6]
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