Bali, IndonesiaKedewatan
Amandari
Balinese village sanctuary
Kedewatan Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
AmanBalinese village sanctuary
Paved pathways wind past paras-stone walls and thatched pavilions, accompanied by the nightly hum of bamboo rindik music.
“Amandari feels like an extension of Kedewatan village, a traditional little gem north of Ubud center where… Balinese Hindu rituals take precedence.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Paras-stone walls enclose freestanding alang-alang thatched pavilions framed in bamboo, overlooking a curved emerald-green infinity pool.
Remarkable
Personalized butler care includes custom turndown folk tales, handcrafted carved mementos, fresh-baked arrival treats, and swift airport transfers.
Remarkable
Daily Hindu shrine offerings, temple ceremonies across the grounds, and Kedewatan children practicing traditional dance in open pavilions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Here it's all in the details, the execution, the way the resort seems to spring organically from the land.
“Together with the Peter Muller-designed Amandari which opened in late 1989 in Bali, Amanpuri showed, he says, that, in the hands of talented, passionate and knowledgeable architects, vernacular architecture could be transformed into something elegant and beautiful.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched over the Ayung River Gorge in Kedewatan village, the secluded grounds sit among terraced rice paddies ten minutes from central Ubud.
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The rooms
Entered through stone gateways, freestanding suites open on three sides to walled garden courtyards with outdoor sunken marble soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved 32-meter emerald infinity pool was built by local villagers above the Ayung River gorge.
The spa and gym
The gym sits suspended over a lotus pond, and thatched open-air bales host herbal baths in the garden.
The Restaurant
The open-air dining pavilion sits high over the valley, serving Balinese dishes with ingredients from the on-site organic garden.
Aman resorts master the art of blending boutique hotels seamlessly with their surroundings, and Amandari, modeled after a Balinese village, perfectly captures traditional Balinese style.
At the table
The Terrace Bar mixes cocktails with house-made black rice liqueur as sunset settles over the valley.
How it began
Architect Peter Muller designed the resort around an ancient village path, splitting the thatched reception roof to preserve biannual temple processions.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.