AMANJIWO LUXURY RESORT

The palatial temple design of the Amanjiwo

Part of the Aman resorts exclusive holiday spots, Amanjiwo (meaning peaceful soul) is a luxury resort located in a tranquil area of Central Java, Indonesia, set against the backdrop of terrific mountain, rice terraces and hills. This spectacular resort, which is built out of the local limestone (paras yogya) and provided the opportunity for immersion of Javanese culture, exudes grandeur, serenity and majestic appeal. Voted number three as South East Asia's Best Resort, Amanjiwo has a magnificent palatial temple design and surrounded by peaceful and quiet nature overlooking the breathtaking Candi Borobudur, an ancient monument and the world's largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world.

Poolside facing the backdrop of the mountain

One of the luxury private suites with a 15-meter private pool

The resort has a circular limestone monolith structure with a bell-shaped rotunda. Its facilities include library, a silver-leaf ceiling restaurant, art gallery, boutique, spa services, gym and tennis court, it has 35 suites featuring marble flooring, high ceiling, king-sized bedrooms, sunken baths and sliding doors. There are private suites with a swimming pool like the luxurious Dalem Jiwo suite hugged in the background with a breathtaking view of scenic mountain and rice terraces.

The elegant private suite of the resort

Entrance of the private suite

The tranquil environment of Amanjiwo

While at Amanjiwo, tourists can request from the resort's management to visit the Borobudur in the morning to see the romantic sunrise or make a tour to local temple and market for gift shopping and leisure tripping. Visitors may go elephant or horseback riding or play tennis.

View of the private suites

Indonesia, just like the Philippines, enjoys tropical climate. Its hottest climate occurs around May to October. 

How to reach Amanjiwo

If you are from the Philippines, you can catch up Cebu Pacific flights from Manila to Jakarta every MWF, then from Jakarta take a domestic flight to Solo or Yogyaharta. Amanjiwo is one hour drive from Yogyaharta while two-hour drive from Solo airport.

Rates (from May 2011 to April 2012) per night:

Garden Suite              $750
Borobudur Suite         $850
Garden Pool Suite      $950
Dalem Jiwo Suite (with private swimming pool)  $2,700

Rates include airport transfer from Yogyaharta and Solo airports. For more details visit the resort's official website with a link below.

My source of this post (including photos of the resort): Amanjiwo's official website

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