Amankila
bali, indonesia · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Amankila is the quiet Aman on east Bali's forgotten coast — 34 thatched-roof suites tumbling down a cliffside above a black-sand beach, anchored by the most photographed three-tier infinity pool in Asia. Without the Ubud crowds or the Seminyak traffic, this is the honeymoon for couples who want untouched Bali, sacred Mount Agung looming overhead, and long do-nothing days. It is, by broad consensus, the most romantic of the three Bali Amans.
- ✓Trust couples-verified reviews
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Want direct beach access
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
94/100
At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
Request a Pool Suite on the lower tier — these have their own private pools cantilevered toward the Lombok Strait, plus a separate sleeping pavilion and an outdoor shower. The Indrakila and Kilasari suites at the far end are the most private.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $2,250/nt) | $15,750 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $2,400 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $23,625 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $3,150 |
| Total estimated | $46,125 |
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Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival on the Quiet Coast
Transfer from Denpasar (90 min through Gianyar, past royal water palaces). Suite check-in with a fresh coconut, orientation tour. Cocktails at the Terrace bar as the 3-tier pool glows over the ocean, then dinner at The Restaurant.
Beach Club Day
Breakfast in the suite. Morning shuttle down to the Beach Club for a full day on black sand — the 42-meter beach pool, lounge dining, paddle sup in the calm bay. Sunset at the Terrace, dinner on the beach.
East Bali Temples
Chauffeured half day: Tirta Gangga water palace (bathe in the spring pools), Taman Ujung royal water garden, Besakih Mother Temple at Mt Agung's foot. Lunch at a rural warung. Evening spa treatment.
Private Boat & Snorkeling
Amankila's traditional jukung sailboat charter to a quiet snorkel spot off Gili Mimpang. Picnic lunch on board. Return to the resort pool in the afternoon, dinner at the Beach Club.
Salt Farm & Tenganan
Visit the traditional salt farmers of Kusamba (sea-water evaporation), then the Bali Aga village of Tenganan (pre-Majapahit Bali, double-ikat weaving). Lunch with a family. Yoga at sunset on the Terrace.
Indulgence Day
Full-day couples' spa ritual — 4 hours of shared treatments plus flower bath. Private cinema set up at the pool in the evening with in-room dining on your deck under stars.
Mount Agung Sunrise or Sleep-in, Then Farewell
Optional pre-dawn Agung trek for the athletic (serious hike), or sleep in and enjoy the empty pool at sunrise. Breakfast, farewell blessing, transfer to airport.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
East Bali is rural — no nightlife, no shopping scene, no restaurants of note outside the resort. This is a feature for most honeymooners, a bug for a few.
The beach is black volcanic sand and the Lombok Strait has currents — the Beach Club pool is the main swim, not the ocean.
90-minute transfer from the airport; the easy fix is to chain with a stay in Ubud or south Bali so you don't fly in and drive three hours.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon — Pool Suite, 7 nights, [DATES] Dear Amankila reservations, We are planning our honeymoon and would love to stay 7 nights from [ARRIVAL] to [DEPARTURE]. We'd like to book a Pool Suite (ideally Indrakila or Kilasari at the far end for privacy). Could you please confirm: - Best available rate including taxes - Honeymoon amenities included (welcome, floral bath, dinner, spa credit) - Airport transfer options - Availability of the private jukung sailboat charter during our dates - Combined stay options with Amandari (interest in a split stay) Many thanks, [Your names]
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