Moyo Island, Indonesia
Amanwana
Wilderness tented camp
Moyo Island, Indonesia
Opened
1993
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
AmanWilderness tented camp
Seventeen tents share an entire nature reserve, leaving the surrounding jungle and coral reefs untouched by roads or crowds.
“This secluded hammock is nestled along the shore of Moyo Island at the Amanwana eco-resort.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Hardwood-floored tents on coral-stone foundations beneath soaring weatherproof canvas ceilings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
there’s no sign of human habitation, apart from the 17 luxury tents that make up the resort, and the open-air pavilions that house the hotel’s facilities.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Moyo Island has no paved roads or cars, only jungle trails leading to freshwater waterfalls and offshore coral walls.
The rooms
Polished hardwood floors and net-draped beds sit beneath soaring canvas ceilings, with picture windows facing the sea or forest.
The spa
Bring a swimsuit.
Treatment areas sit under tamarind trees beside the bay, with sunken soaking tubs and outdoor showers.
The Restaurant
The thatched pavilion looks across the bay, serving fresh catches from local fishing boats and vegetables from the garden.
At the table
Candlelit tables and fire pits are set along the sand at twilight for dinner right beside the water.
How it began
The name means peaceful forest in Sanskrit, and the camp was built in 1993 without felling a single tree.
Moyo Island
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Our shorthand
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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.