Amanjiwo, which means "peaceful soul" due to its tranquil location in the cultural heartland of Central Java, overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur. The shape of Borobudur is also reflected in the architecture and style of Amanjiwo, with its 36 suites featuring high ceilings, vaulted roofs, sunken outdoor stone baths in a high, walled garden, marble floors, and raised four-poster beds. Despite the privileged view, don't miss out on a private tour to Borobudur. Seeing the shadows of the Buddhas shift and the sky burn as the sun rises over Mount Merapi is truly a magical experience.
Amanjiwo is dedicated to holistic well-being and offers spa treatments based on traditional Javanese healing and beauty rituals. The treatments include the natural Aman skincare range and local healing ingredients. Of course, a visit to the magnificent Borobudur is a must; the world's largest Buddhist monument is only a few minutes away from Amanjiwo. A trip before dawn is particularly memorable. In addition, the dramatic landscape of Central Java is ideal for hiking – whether on the steep slopes of Mount Merapi or in the lush Menoreh Hills.
Inspired by the 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur, the suites at Amanjiwo feature dreamy four-poster beds on raised terrazzo platforms, spacious garden terraces—some with private swimming pools—and lounge pavilions. The views stretch from terraced farmland and the Menoreh Hills to the valley and Borobodur itself. You will enjoy an extremely luxurious stay in the Dalem Jiwo Suite, surrounded by rice fields. It offers pavilions with two bedrooms, each with a king-size four-poster bed, a large swimming pool made of Javanese stone, a wraparound terrace, a sunken outdoor bathtub, and a spacious outdoor area with breathtaking views of the Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur.
The Amanjiwo garden and nearby farms provide most of the ingredients used by the resort's chefs to prepare a range of Javanese, Indonesian, and Western dishes. The all-day main restaurant serves Indonesian and Western cuisine and also offers a daily changing Makan Malam tasting menu while you admire the rice fields, Borobudur, and the volcano-lined horizon. The Pool Club welcomes you, surrounded by sun loungers and parasols, with light lunches, drinks, and snacks overlooking the twin volcanic peaks of Merapi and Merbabu.
The luxurious Amanjiwo is located in a natural amphitheater in rural Central Java, behind which the Menoreh Hills rise gently and flanked by four volcanoes. On the other side of the Kedu Plain, Amanjiwo overlooks Borobudur, the 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage Site: the sole reason many come to Java. The resort is perfectly located for exploring the region's historical and natural attractions or simply relaxing in beautiful surroundings. The design of the complex, with its antique-style columns and main building arranged in the shape of two crescents, was impressively modeled on the sacred site. The exclusive suites feature terrazzo floors, hand-carved furniture, and high ceilings. Exotic fabrics have also been used as stylistic elements to underline the mystical character of Amanjiwo.
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