Amandari
bali, indonesia · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Amandari is the original Bali Aman and arguably the most soulful luxury property on the island — a 30-suite village sitting on the edge of the Ayung River gorge in Kedewatan, a ten-minute drive from central Ubud. Thatched alang-alang roofs, paras-stone walls and courtyard layouts were designed in 1989 by Peter Muller to mirror a Balinese banjar, and three decades later it still feels more like a sacred compound than a hotel. Come here for the quietest honeymoon in Ubud, where chanting from the village temple drifts over breakfast.
- ✓Trust couples-verified reviews
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Have a budget under $1,000/night
- →Want a direct beachfront
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
95/100
At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
Book a Valley Suite with private pool — the ones numbered in the 30s face directly into the gorge, with a 10-meter jade pool built into a terraced deck overlooking rice fields and the Ayung. The outdoor sunken tub under the frangipani is where most honeymooners end up at sunset.
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 $2,600/nt) | $18,200 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $2,400 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $27,300 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $600 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $3,640 |
| Total estimated | $53,040 |
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Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival & Welcome Blessing
Private airport transfer from Denpasar (75 minutes). On arrival, a Balinese pemangku performs a melukat purification ceremony in your suite. Dinner at The Restaurant with the rice terrace view, open Indonesian rijsttafel.
Ayung River & Rice Terraces
Morning white-water rafting down the Ayung organized in-house, followed by a private trek through the rice paddies with the resort's cultural guide. Afternoon by your villa pool, sunset cocktails at the Amandari bar.
Temples of Ubud
Chauffeured day with a local priest-guide visiting Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul holy water temple (private purification), and Goa Gajah. Dinner at Mozaic or Locavale in Ubud town.
Spa & Stillness Day
Couples' four-handed Balinese massage and flower bath at the Amandari spa. Private yoga session overlooking the gorge. Room-service dinner on your pool deck with gamelan musicians.
Ubud Art & Craft Day
Visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art, the Neka Museum, and a silversmith in Celuk. Private painting class with a Batuan master in the afternoon. Dinner at Bridges Ubud over the Campuhan ravine.
Mount Batur Sunrise & Volcano Breakfast
Pre-dawn departure with a guide to summit Mount Batur for sunrise (active hike, about 2 hours up). Breakfast at the crater rim, then relax at Toya Bungkah hot springs before returning to the resort for an afternoon swim.
Private Ceremony & Departure
A private temple blessing with the resort's resident priest to bless your marriage. Late breakfast, final swim, and transfer to Denpasar. The staff line the driveway to wave you off — a small but emotional Amandari tradition.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
No direct beach access — you are in the jungle mountains, a 60-90 minute drive from south Bali beaches.
Suites are open-air in places (bathrooms, walkways); insects and gecko cameos are part of the experience.
This is a contemplative resort — no nightclubs, no swim-up bars. If you want Seminyak energy, stay elsewhere.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon booking enquiry — 7 nights, pool suite, [DATES] Dear Amandari reservations team, We are planning our honeymoon and would like to stay with you for 7 nights from [ARRIVAL DATE] to [DEPARTURE DATE]. We'd like to book a Valley Suite with private pool (ideally in the 30s block with the gorge view). Could you please confirm: - Availability and all-in rate including taxes and service - Honeymoon amenities you typically include (welcome blessing, dinner, spa credit) - Possibility of a private melukat purification ceremony on arrival - Airport transfer options and cost - Any minimum-stay or seasonal surcharge we should be aware of Thank you very much — we've been dreaming of Amandari for years. Warm regards, [Your names]
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