How to Book Amandari: A Balinese Village Above the Ayung Gorge

Amandari, meaning peaceful spirits, was designed as a traditional Balinese village, a cluster of thatched pavilions and villas on the edge of the Ayung River Gorge near Ubud, presided over by a sacred stone tiger. Its infinity pool mirrors the rice terraces below, a resident healer offers Balinese ritual, and the forest setting is among the most beautiful on the island. Booking through a preferred-partner advisory costs the same as booking direct, with recognition and benefits added at no extra cost.

Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, a landscape of rice terraces, temples and river gorges, and Amandari sits on the rim of the Ayung Gorge just outside it. The forest, the river and the terraced fields surround the resort, with Ubud's markets, galleries and temples a short drive away.

Accommodation follows the village plan, with thatched Pavilions and larger Villas behind private walls, several with their own pool, finished in local stone, timber and thatch. Many look out over the gorge and the forest, and the famous infinity pool steps down toward the valley like a rice paddy.

Dining spans Indonesian and international cuisine at The Restaurant and the Terrace Bar, overlooking the gorge. Beyond the table, a resident spiritual healer, temple visits, dance and craft give the stay its deep connection to Balinese culture.

Amandari is a Balinese village above the Ayung Gorge, thatched pavilions, a rice-terrace pool and the culture of Ubud at the door.