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Amanjiwo is a spectacularly luxurious hotel, set within the Kedu valley of the Menoreh hills, in Central Java. The architectural design is inspired by the sensual lines of Borobudur with its main cupola built to resemble a classic pantheon for the gods. Backed by the rainforest of the surrounding hills and paddy fields spread out in front, the resort lies within view of the mystical stupas of Borobudur and four volcanoes adding a scenic touch to this beautiful property.
Accommodation comprises of 37 freestanding suites that radiate in two crescents from Amanjiwo’s central rotunda. Each suite comes with outdoor soaking tubs and thatched-roof pavilion with a daybed, and many have private pools. Dining options include a choice of traditional Balinese and international cuisine in an elegant restaurant with inspiring views of Borobudur. For relaxation there is an infinity swimming pool and a spa offering a two hour 'mandi lulur', beauty programme.
The highlight of your stay at Amanjiwo is of course the Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple complex in Central Java. Signature tours are conducted at dawn, when the sun reveals the many faces of the sanctuary and the stunning scenery around it. Guests can experience travelling there by andong, a horse cart and later take elephant safaris around Dagi Hills. Other activities include trekking in the Menoreh Hills and visiting local villages.
Stay Amanjiwo comprises of 37 luxury suites. All have high ceilings, terrazzo floors and furnished with four-pillared beds, hand carved furniture, exotic Javanese textiles and antique glass paintings. Sliding glass doors open out to the garden terrace, complete with a thatched roof bale and large day bed. Most suites have a sunken outdoor bath while others have private pools. The two-bedroom Dalem Jiwo suite has a 15-metre pool with its own entrance and a private butler.
Childcare Families with children are welcome to stay at Amanjiwo but there are no specific facilities available for children. Babysitting service can be arranged, upon request.
Dine Amanjiwo's restaurant with inspiring views of Borobudur and serve Indonesian and western dishes. The recommended dish here is ‘Makan Malam’, a series of classic Javanese dishes served in traditional brass bowls. Set in the lobby is the circular black marble bar, serving a wide range of wines, special cocktails and where Gamelan players perform twice a day, and young girls from neighbouring villages conduct traditional Javanese dance.
Relax For relaxation, Amanjiwo resort has a 40-metre infinity swimming pool, lined with sun loungers and surrounded by rice paddies. The spa, with its outdoor relaxation bale, is home to treatments inspired by Javanese healing and beauty rituals handed down through generations. Tennis courts overlook the Menoreh Hills, and yoga is practised at the gym and meditation sessions outdoors.
Experience Cultural excursions in and around Amanjiwo are abundant and include visits to Borobudur, one of the most famous attractions in Indonesia. Another site of interest is Candi Prambanan, often thought of as similar to neighbouring Borobudur although there are marked differences between these two temple complexes. Activities include elephant treks, horse riding and village walks. Further afield are the Karimunjawa Archipelago, known for scuba diving and snorkelling.
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Location Amanjiwo rests in the breathtakingly beautiful rural heartland of Central Java. Java is framed by the Indian Ocean in the south and the Java Sea in the north, with Sumatra on its west coast and Bali to the east.
Gettng there Amanjiwo can be reached by several daily domestic flights to Yogyakarta and Solo from Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, Bali or Singapore. Amanjiwo is a 1-hour transfer from Yogyakarta, or a 2-hour one on the more scenic route from Solo, which passes some of the biggest volcanoes in Java.
When to go Straddling the equator, Indonesia tends to have a fairly even climate year-round. Rather than four seasons, Indonesia has two – wet and dry – and there are no extremes of temperature between winter and summer. In most parts of Indonesia, the wet season falls between October and April and the dry season between May and September. December and January see Indonesia at its most humid and rain tends to come in sudden tropical downpours, but it can also rain for more prolonged periods.
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