Amanjiwo
JavaThe Amanjiwo overlooks mystical Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist sanctuary, and rests within a natural amphitheater boasting a picturesque backdrop of the Menorah Hills.
Amnanjiwo’s main building is framed by 36 suites set in two graceful crescents around the central Rotunda. The suites feature terrazzo flooring, high ceilings, domed roofs, and a thatched pavilion with a daybed for relaxing. Interiors include a four-poster bed, coconut wood, and rattan furniture, and traditional glass paintings. For the ultimate in luxury, the Dalem Jiwo Suite comes with a private butler and two bedrooms which have steps descending down to a private 15-meter swimming pool.
The hypnotic sounds of gamelan resonate through the colonnaded restaurant. Amanjiwo’s garden and nearby farms supply most of the ingredients used in a range of Javanese and Indonesian specialties.
The 40-meter swimming pool offers respite amid rice paddies and banyan trees. The spa is home to treatments informed by Javanese healing and beauty rituals handed down through generations.
Amanjiwo Information
Location & Getting There
Resting in the rural heartland of Central Java within a natural amphitheater boasting a picturesque backdrop of the Menorah Hills, Amanjiwo is a 1-hour drive from Adisucipto International Airport.
Accommodation
Amanjiwo’s main building is framed by 36 suites set in two graceful crescents around the central Rotunda. The suites all feature terrazzo flooring, high ceilings, domed roofs, and a thatched pavilion with a daybed for relaxing in the evening light and for romantic private dinners. For those wishing to have a direct view of Borobudur, the Borobudur Suites and Pool Suites are a perfect choice. For ultimate luxury, the Dalem Jiwo Suite is a discrete compound complete with a private butler, wraparound terrace, two bedrooms, two lounging bales, and a private swimming pool.
Activities
Private dawn and sunset visits to Borobudur are the highlight of a stay at Amanjiwo and are included as a complementary activity. Other things to do include guided treks and tours, archaeological tours, art gallery visits, shopping, and massage treatments.
Children
Babysitting service is available.
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Tennis courts
- Boutique
- Library
- Art gallery & studio
- Dawn and sunset at Borobudur
- Guided treks and tours
- Archaeological tour
- Art gallery visit
- Shopping
- Massage
Framed by emerald-green rice plains and the peaks of the Menoreh Hills, Amanjiwo lies within view of the mystical stupas of Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s utterly tranquil, peaceful, and soothing, and the perfect place just to relax and unwind in solitude. The swimming pool, spa, and the restaurant’s Indonesian specialties contribute to an overall feeling of wellbeing.
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