Amanjiwo
Summary of 400 verified reviewsAmanjiwo’s main structure is a circular limestone monolith centred by a soaring bell-shaped rotunda. The airy entranceway leads to the lofty-ceilinged Bar from which one can see Borobudur in the distance. |
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Amanjiwo (peaceful soul) rests in the rural heartland of Central Java. The resort is located within a natural amphitheatre, with the limestone Menoreh Hills rising gently behind, the Kedu Plain in front and four volcanoes (Sumbing and Sundoro to the west, Merbabu and Merapi to the east) on the horizon. Amanjiwo looks out onto the 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several villages are within walking distance of the resort. The heart of Amanjiwo is a sweeping circular monolith crafted of paras yogya, a type of limestone found in the Yogyakarta area. Amanjiwo's remarkable position is obvious from the moment of arrival. The view runs like an arrow through Amanjiwo's entrance and the stone corridor that neatly cleaves the resort, up the steps to the soaring, bell-shaped rotunda, down to the Restaurant, outside to the Terrace, past fields of rice and vegetables and on in a direct line to Borobudur itself. Amanjiwo's major design motif of circles, squares and crescents pays homage to Borobudur and to Central Java's centuries-old temple architectural traditions.
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Amanjiwo, which means "peaceful soul," is located in a natural amphitheatre with the Menoreh rolling hills directly behind and four volcanos on the horizon. Amanjiwo looks out onto the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world and several small villages are within walking distance.
Meeting room should be arranged in advance and accomodate less than 40 people
The Rotunda Bar and dining room are defined by a double row of stone columns, Javanese gamelan group performs
Internet access available in rooms and in the hotel library
Private pools available for some suites
Massage and meditation garden available near the hotel
One hour away
Market areas within locality
The hotel arranges tours of temples and galleries
The hotel's main building is framed by 36 suites arrayed in 2 deep crescents rimmed by high limestone walls that are covered by spider lilies and morning glories. There are 15 suites that come with private swimming pools. All suites have thatched roof pavilions and day beds for outdoor dining and lounging.