Amandari (peaceful spirits) is located only a few minutes from the art community of Ubud, in Central Bali. The resort is set on the very edge of the Ayung River gorge, with the village of Kedewatan adjacent. 

Amandari has been designed as a Balinese village, with river-stone walkways and high paras-stone walls. The pathway that runs through Amandari and down the valley to the river below is said to be sacred land. Paths lead from Amandari to surrounding villages. From Amandari, most of Bali’s cultural and scenic offerings are within easy reach. 

Climate
Located about 8 degrees south of the equator, Bali enjoys a warm tropical climate year-round. The weather is particularly pleasant from June through September, when the trade winds blow, and always cooler in the mountain areas. Humidity is highest during the November-through-March rainy season. Even in the rainy season, however, the sun is rarely out of sight for long. 

Time Difference
Indonesia covers three time zones. Bali is eight hours ahead of Greenwich mean time.

Language
Balinese is a complex language of several levels rooted in social class or caste distinctions. Bahasa Indonesia, the national language, is the medium of instruction in schools. English is common in the main tourist centers. Dutch is still known among older Balinese, while French, German and Japanese have a following among some in the tourist trade. 

Getting There
Amandari is a 45-minute drive from Denpasar airport. Complimentary airport transfer is provided. While visitors from most countries do not require special visas, passports must be valid for at least six months from date of entry. 

Accommodation
Balinese-style stone gateways front Amandari’s 30 walled, thatched-roof suites. Each terrace suite features a large combined bedroom and living room, with all facilities, including a bar and music system. In a duplex suite , the living room and bar are located on the ground level, with the bedroom and its queen-size bed on the second level. Eleven terrace and duplex suites come with private swimming pools.

Twin vanities and dressing areas, separate shower and toilet rooms and Javanese marble flooring lend elegance to the Amandari bathroom. Each bathroom also enjoys an outdoor, sunken marble bathtub framed by stone planters filled with ferns and baby bamboo. 

The Asmara Suite and the Ayung Suite are duplex accommodations, with private swimming pools and picturesque views of the adjacent rice terraces and valley. Available with one or two detached bedrooms, the Amandari Suite  includes a separate living room pavilion, a swimming pool, an outdoor dining bale of teak and bamboo and views of the Ayung River gorge. 

The Amandari villa is no more than a minute’s drive from the resort proper. A vehicle is always on call, should villa guests wish to take advantage of any of Amandari’s facilities. The villa comes with two Amandari staff; a chef is on call.