Amanjiwo (‘peaceful soul’) rests in the countryside of Central Java, with the Menoreh Hills rising directly behind. The resort faces the Kedu Plain, with clear views to Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, and Tidar, the mystic hill known as the geographic centre of the island. Four great volcanoes rise in the distance. The flower girls of Amanjiwo come from the surrounding villages. In their Javanese sarongs, they greet arriving guests with showers of rose petals.
Dining
From its perch against the Menoreh Hills, Amanjiwo overlooks the fertile Kedu Plain, where volcanic soil nourishes verdant rice paddies and an abundance of fresh produce. Handpicked daily by Amanjiwo’s chefs, most of the ingredients served in the resort’s Javanese, Indonesian and international dishes are sourced from Amanjiwo’s organic garden and local farms.
Whether dining on the Restaurant’s spectacular terrace with views of Borobudur, at the Pool Club, amid rice paddies or beside Selogriyo temple – Amanjiwo’s cuisine reflects the authenticity and welcoming conviviality of Central Java, known for its generosity and flavour.
The Pool Club
Set alongside Amanjiwo’s 40-metre, emerald-hued, infinity swimming pool, this casual dining venue serves breakfast, light lunches, drinks and snacks from its colonnaded, semi-circular terrace. Guests can sip their drinks or dine on Indonesian and international fare while enjoying tranquil views over the pool to the manicured lawns, lush rice paddies and banyan trees beyond.
Restaurant and Bar
The hypnotic strains of the gamelan resonate through the colonnaded Restaurant & Bar and out onto its magnificent terrace, with views over rice fields to Borobudur and the volcano-fringed horizon. Serving Indonesian and international cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Restaurant & Bar also offers a traditional Makan Malam degustation dinner menu updated daily along with a locally-inspired cocktail menu.
The Terrace
This elegant venue is perfectly positioned for those stopped in their tracks by the awe-inspiring views that greet guests on arrival. Simply settle into a chair and order your refreshments of choice, then continue to drink in the vista that takes in the entire Kedu Plain ringed by smoking volcanoes and Borobudur rising dramatically in the foreground.
Inspired by the 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur, Amanjiwo’s Suites feature four-pillar king-size beds on raised terrazzo platforms, spacious garden terraces, some with private swimming pools, and lounging pavilions. Views include terraced farmland and the Menoreh Hills, or the valley and Borobodur itself.
Dalem Jiwo Suite
Set amidst the rice paddies with its own private entrance, the Dalem Jiwo Suite offers two-bedroom pavilions, each with four-pillar king-sized beds. Offering 1,200 square metres (12,917 square feet) of living space, the suite has a large Javanese stone swimming pool, wraparound terrace, and two-outdoor bales for lounging. The expansive outdoor areas overlook the Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur providing stunning views, with a sunken outdoor bathtub to make the most of the serene setting. The suite, serviced by a personal butler, is ideal for families seeking space and exclusivity, accessible via a private entrance and driveway.
Borobudur Pool Suite
Amanjiwo’s 243 square metre (2,615 square feet) Borobudur Pool Suites offer all the privacy, comfort of the Borobudur Suites, with the addition of a private swimming pool. For restful seclusion, the suite’s king-sized bed has four-pillars and rests on a raised terrazzo platform, while the bathroom features a sunken outdoor bathtub, twin vanities, and dressing areas, ideal for couples seeking space to reconnect. The suite’s outdoor areas also include a private walled garden and a daybed for outdoor living.
Garden Pool Suite
At 243 square metres (2,615 square feet), Amanjiwo’s Garden Pool Suites offer the all the privacy and comfort of the Garden Suites, with the addition of their own private swimming pool. The Menoreh Hills and rice paddies are in view from the private walled garden and outdoor daybed, ideal for lounging. Inside a central four-pillar king-size bed rests on a raised terrazzo platform, providing a hint of grandeur while a bathroom with sunken outdoor bathtub offers a moment of calm.
Borobudur Suite
Each of Amanjiwo’s 243 square metre (2,615 square feet) Borobudur Suites has a private walled garden with picturesque views of Borobudur and the surrounding valley beyond. With a daybed for outdoor lounging and dining, it offers a safe haven from which to experience the beauty of Central Java’s cultural heartland. House under a thatched roof pavilion, the suite features a central four-pillar king-size bed on a raised terrazzo platform, bathroom with twin vanities, a sunken outdoor bathtub and separate dressing area, shower and WC.
Garden Suite
Each of Amanjiwo’s 243 square metre (2,615 square feet) Garden Suites offer tranquil walled gardens with picturesque views of the Menoreh Hills and tiered rice paddies beyond. For couples seeking a serene retreat, ample spaces to relax are found, including a daybed for outdoor lounging, a central four-pillar king-size bed for a restful night’s sleep, and a bathroom with sunken outdoor bathtub. The suite also features twin vanities and separate dressing area, shower and WC to ensure consummate comfort and privacy.
