Amankila
Resort in East Bali, Candidasa, Bali.
Amankila is one of Aman's original Bali resorts, set on a hillside above the Lombok Strait near Manggis in East Bali, with 31 stilted, thatched suites, a celebrated three-tiered infinity pool and a Beach Club on a private beach at the foot of the cliff.
Highlights
- One of Bali's most iconic luxury resorts by Aman, cascading down a dramatic hillside overlooking the Lombok Strait.
- 31 thatch-roofed suites with spacious terraces and sweeping views of the ocean and coconut groves.
- Legendary three-tiered infinity pool carved into the hillside — one of the most photographed pools in Asia.
- Private beach club with pristine coral reef snorkeling and traditional jukung sailing.
- Hilltop spa offering Balinese healing traditions and ocean-view treatment pavilions.
- Curated cultural excursions to the ancient water palaces of Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung in Karangasem.
At a glance
- Rooms from about $1,260 a night
- Rooms, suites and villas: 33
- Restaurants: 2
- Pools: 3
- Size: Small
- Holds a MICHELIN Key
Key Features
Beachfront, Villas, Private Pool, Beach Club
Family & Kids
Family Friendly
Sports & Activities
Yoga, Gym, Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, SUP, Water Sports
Luxury
MICHELIN Key, Spa, Infinity Pool
What guests say
What guests like
- Warm, attentive service (Mentioned in 22 reviews · 10 recent)
- Good food (Mentioned in 12 reviews · 8 recent)
- Sea views and a private black sand beach (Mentioned in 9 reviews · 6 recent)
- Wide range of activities (Mentioned in 7 reviews · 4 recent)
- Private and relaxing (Mentioned in 6 reviews · 4 recent)
- Airport pickups and drop-offs (Mentioned in 5 reviews · 2 recent)
What could be better
- Food can be ordinary (Mentioned in 5 reviews · 2 recent)
- Insects and small animals at times (Mentioned in 4 reviews · 3 recent)
- Very expensive (Mentioned in 3 reviews · 2 recent)
- Remote: about two hours from the airport (Mentioned in 3 reviews · 1 recent)
- Arrangements can slip (Mentioned in 3 reviews · all recent)
From 40 guest reviews on Trip.com, February 2024 – September 2026. Recent means since 2 October 2025 (20 reviews). Summarised 2 October 2026.
Sights nearby
- Tenganan Pegringsingan (traditional village) (5.1 km in a straight line)
- Goa Lawah Temple (temple) (8.6 km in a straight line)
- Sidemen Rice Terraces (rice terraces) (11 km in a straight line)
- Tirta Gangga (palace) (12 km in a straight line)
- Kertha Gosa (palace) (14 km in a straight line)
- Besakih Temple (temple) (16 km in a straight line)
Beaches nearby
- Blue Lagoon Beach (beach) (3.6 km in a straight line)
- Padangbai Beach (beach) (3.9 km in a straight line)
- Bias Tugel Beach (beach) (4.5 km in a straight line)
- Pengalon Beach (beach) (6.2 km in a straight line)
- Virgin Beach (beach) (9.1 km in a straight line)
- Jasri Beach (beach) (11 km in a straight line)
More resorts in Candidasa
- Quenzo Beach Resort: Karangasem, from about $150 a night
- Alila Manggis: Karangasem, from about $120 a night
- Candi Beach Resort & Spa: Karangasem, from about $80 a night
- Puri Bagus Candidasa: Karangasem, from about $55 a night
Prices are approximate starting rates; the price for your dates and room is on the booking site.