Amankila
Cascading three-tier infinity pools descending toward the Lombok Strait
The Privata Perspective
The original three-tier infinity pool that launched a thousand imitations worldwide. Ed Tuttle designed Amankila's cascading pools to mirror the rice-terrace paddies of the surrounding east Bali landscape, and the effect — three interconnected pools stepping down a verdant hillside toward the Lombok Strait — remains one of the most photographed hotel features on earth.
Amankila's east Bali setting, far from Seminyak's commercial noise and Ubud's tourist traffic, delivers a Bali that many visitors never discover. The Karangasem regency is the island's most traditional and least developed, home to the sacred water palace of Tirta Gangga, the ancient Aga village of Tenganan (where double-ikat textiles are still woven using methods unchanged for centuries), and the towering volcanic cone of Mount Agung — Bali's holiest peak.
The 34 suites are thatched-roof pavilions set into the steep hillside, each facing the Lombok Strait and the neighbouring islands of Nusa Penida and Lombok. The Beach Club, reached by a private path descending through coconut palms, offers a completely different experience — a secluded cove with black volcanic sand, sea kayaks, and a seafood-focused restaurant. The contrast between the breezy hilltop resort and the intimate beach below is one of Amankila's great pleasures.
Accommodations
Suite
57 sqm
Thatched-roof cliff-side pavilion with private terrace, daybed, Lombok Strait views, and outdoor shower surrounded by tropical garden
Pool Suite
80 sqm
Private infinity pool perched above the sea, separate living area, and panoramic views of the Lombok Strait stretching to Nusa Penida
Dining
The Restaurant
Indonesian-International
Cliff-edge open-air restaurant with panoramic Lombok Strait views, featuring refined Indonesian dishes alongside international cuisine with ingredients from the resort's organic garden
Beach Club
Seafood
Secluded cove restaurant reached by a private path through coconut palms, serving grilled catch-of-the-day and Balinese seafood specialities on volcanic black sand
Spa & Wellness
The cliff-side spa offers treatment suites with Lombok Strait views, specialising in traditional Balinese healing therapies — boreh body scrubs using volcanic spice paste, warm-stone massage, and floral-bath rituals. A dedicated yoga pavilion perched above the ocean hosts daily classes. The three-tier pool itself serves as the resort's primary wellness feature, with each tier maintained at a slightly different temperature for natural hydrotherapy.
When to Go
Apr–Oct
Dry season — best for diving and volcano views
Nov–Mar
Green season, occasional rain, fewer crowds
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