Amanusa
Clifftop above Nusa Dua's southern coast with sweeping Indian Ocean views
The Privata Perspective
Aman's original Bali property, opened in 1992, occupies a commanding hilltop position above Nusa Dua's southern peninsula. Ed Tuttle's 35 suites step down a manicured hillside of frangipani and bougainvillea toward a private beach club on the Indian Ocean. The sweeping panorama from the hilltop lotus pond — stretching across the ocean to the shadowy outline of distant islands — is one of the most beautiful views in southern Bali.
Amanusa's position adjacent to the Bali National Golf Club provides championship golf on a course designed by Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright, with ocean views from nearly every hole. The resort's private beach club, reached by a shuttle through the grounds, offers a tranquil alternative to Nusa Dua's busier hotel beaches.
While southern Bali has developed significantly since Amanusa opened, the resort's elevated, secluded position and mature tropical gardens create a sense of being above and apart from the surrounding development. The Uluwatu Temple, with its dramatic cliff-edge Kecak fire dance performances at sunset, is a short drive away.
Accommodations
Suite
65 sqm
Terraced garden suite with private outdoor area, Indian Ocean panorama, freestanding bathtub, and views stretching to the horizon from the resort's hilltop position
Dining
The Terrace
Indonesian-International
Hillside open-air restaurant with panoramic Indian Ocean views, serving refined Indonesian cuisine alongside international dishes. Sunset cocktails by the lotus pond are a daily ritual
Spa & Wellness
The hilltop spa overlooks the Indian Ocean and specialises in traditional Balinese massage — deep-tissue techniques using warm coconut oil, floral-bath rituals, and boreh body wraps with volcanic spice paste. The open-air treatment pavilions capture ocean breezes, and the infinity pool's edge appears to merge with the distant sea.
When to Go
Apr–Oct
Dry season — best weather
Nov–Mar
Green season, occasional rain
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