Amanjiwo

We had a spectacular visit to Amanjiwu! The property has a beautiful view of the valley and the temple, and the staff are top notch. You can tell that they are so caring and passionate about service. Each activity was well done, and all of the dining experiences were special!

What can you say about this legendary place that hasn't already been said? I knew I would be in for something special but I had no idea just how special. The hotel's Ed Tuttle design is ageing well- they've smartly added USB ports beside the bed- but the 40m pool...

What can you say about this legendary place that hasn't already been said? I knew I would be in for something special but I had no idea just how special. The hotel's Ed Tuttle design is ageing well- they've smartly added USB ports beside the bed- but the 40m pool (those utterly perfect trees!) and open rotunda remain visual icons. As you'd expect, staff are extraordinary in remembering names and appearing and disappearing when you need them. I don't know how they did it exactly- ninjas, perhaps, or magical elves- but every time we stepped out of our room someone dashed in and tidied it up before we returned. There were many magic moments. The location provides a spellbinding vista across to Borobudur, framed by Sumbing and Merapi volcanoes. I will never forget one evening as mist rolled across the valley at twilight, village lights coming on, as the call to prayer echoed around me. A special highlight was the Chef's Table dinner, where a small army led by Executive Chef Reza gave us a truly unforgettable evening. I don't have enough superlatives- my high expectations were exceeded again and again at Amanjiwo.

I really don’t have anything bad to say beyond it rained one day. A spectacular hotel in an amazing location with wonderful staff. We did multiple activities (bicycling, cooking class, spiritual journey) all of which were incredible. Everything was seamless as well.

a fun experience and with your partner. The Jogjamagelangtrip and Nusaxa Creative teams accompanied us during our holidays in Jogja and Magelang. Everything is pleasant from the dishes, from the view, service, cleanliness. Then you have to use their services

The resort is a true paradise, seamlessly blending luxury with the stunning natural beauty surrounding Borobudur. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. A special shout out to April and Udin, whose warm hospitality made our experience unforgettable. They went above and beyond to ensure our every need...

The resort is a true paradise, seamlessly blending luxury with the stunning natural beauty surrounding Borobudur. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. A special shout out to April and Udin, whose warm hospitality made our experience unforgettable. They went above and beyond to ensure our every need was met, from personalised recommendations to thoughtful touches. The breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and serene atmosphere made for a perfect getaway. Highly recommend to anyone looking to explore this magical area!

An amazing stay - peaceful and mindful ambience , glorious views, stunning setting and wide range of activities offered. Excellent food - the chefs table highly recommended. Mixture of authentic local food and world cuisine available , reassuringly frequented by western and Asian visitors alike. Dining with amazing views, great...

An amazing stay - peaceful and mindful ambience , glorious views, stunning setting and wide range of activities offered. Excellent food - the chefs table highly recommended. Mixture of authentic local food and world cuisine available , reassuringly frequented by western and Asian visitors alike. Dining with amazing views, great spa and the loveliest and kindest staff. Thanks Lin, April, Sakti, Rafi Vicky and the many more whose name I didn't remember. I would come back in a heartbeat. Thanks for the great time and warmth we encountered

We stayed here for three nights in a Borobudur Suite. The Amanjiwo did not disappoint. The suite was huge and beautifully decorated. The views from the private walled garden were spectacular, watching the sunrise over the valley below with coffee in hand every morning was tranquility defined. The service as...

We stayed here for three nights in a Borobudur Suite. The Amanjiwo did not disappoint. The suite was huge and beautifully decorated. The views from the private walled garden were spectacular, watching the sunrise over the valley below with coffee in hand every morning was tranquility defined. The service as one expects from an Aman was personalized and spot on. From the private airport transfers, to the welcome from the hotel manager, to the dinning staff. The Amanjiwo exceeded expectations. The architecture of the hotel is stunning, the design of the lobby/restaurant that aligns perfectly with the Borobudur temple in the distance is magical. We booked the hotels cultural trails package, which included three private activities, we opted for a tour of the Borobudur Temple, which I highly recommend, our guide was a true expert and we had the upper portion of the temple to ourselves for about ten minutes. A photographers dream. In addition we booked a morning visit to the market in Borobudur, and a tour of the temples in Kedu Valley, both of which were excellent. Each afternoon we relaxed and had lunch by the pool. The pool is gorgeous and the service again was excellent. The food was another highlight, the options were varied and several highlighted the local Javanese culture. All the meals he had were fantastic. Each night we sat outside among flickering candles, the soft sound of live Javanese music playing in the lobby, with a view of the Borobudur temple lit in the distance. Could not get any better! The peace, beauty and service at the Amanjiwo was beyond words. Can not recommend it enough.

Thank you to the entire wonderful, beautiful, soulful, & kind team at Amanjiwo for making our honeymoon -- the most important & symbolic trip of our lives together so far -- so special and so enchanting. The moment I walked into the lobby at the Amanjiwo and witnessed the view...

Thank you to the entire wonderful, beautiful, soulful, & kind team at Amanjiwo for making our honeymoon -- the most important & symbolic trip of our lives together so far -- so special and so enchanting. The moment I walked into the lobby at the Amanjiwo and witnessed the view and the architecture in real life, tears swelled into my eyes. It is THAT beautiful. Then the kindness & gestures made by the staff to make us feel welcomed and special as honeymooners -- now that will also make you cry. It was like we were in a movie when the staff surprised us with a special candlelit table. This hotel, the people, & these memories will be something my new husband and I cherish for the rest of our lives. The entire experience was simply breathtaking.

Spent three nights here on way to Bali, and left wanting more. We were upgraded to a Borobudur pool suite (on lowest level). The astonishing 1300 year old Buddhist temple (largest in world) dominates this place; it is a commanding presence as well as the architectural inspiration for this, the...

Spent three nights here on way to Bali, and left wanting more. We were upgraded to a Borobudur pool suite (on lowest level). The astonishing 1300 year old Buddhist temple (largest in world) dominates this place; it is a commanding presence as well as the architectural inspiration for this, the fourth Aman. There are incredible views of Borobudur down the driveway thru the property, as well as through the reception area, dining space and walkway down to the rooms. The special tour is essential and reveals the temple to be a giant story book of Buddhist wisdom and lore. The 73 bell shaped stupas were built to protect the statues of Buddha beneath them from volcanic ash. Nearly 10 thousand foot Mt Merapi looms over Borobudur (though we never got to see it due to mist and clouds), and it is still active (major eruption in Mar, 2024). The stupas had a purpose but one could not help but image the sound of bells ringing out from this powerful place. Amanjiwo delivered Aman's uniformly high standard of service. We spent most of the time at their magical pool (despite a pool in our suite), and pretty much had the place to ourselves, both at breakfast and in the morning. Weather was wonderful-dry and low humidity. We absolutely loved our all-too-short visit here and would love to return.

This resort, which was opened in 1997, is very well maintained. The architecture of the resort is unlike any other we have seen, and it is in total harmony with the Borobudur temple, which can be viewed from the resort. We stayed in a Pool Villa with a Borobudur view...

This resort, which was opened in 1997, is very well maintained. The architecture of the resort is unlike any other we have seen, and it is in total harmony with the Borobudur temple, which can be viewed from the resort. We stayed in a Pool Villa with a Borobudur view for 4 nights, and the villa was nicely designed. Nothing looked outdated or worn out, even though this resort was built many years ago. We were checked in by an inexperienced and careless staff member, which made us question whether we had arrived at the wrong hotel and not an Aman property. We have never encountered a staff member like her in any of the Aman hotels we have visited, and she definitely needs more training. Fortunately, the rest of the team was fantastic. Everyone we met was friendly and caring, and we had a wonderful time staying while exploring the fascinating temples in the area. In addition to the Borobudur temple, we also requested a tour to see the Prambanan temple, which was more than 90 minutes drive from the resort. The temple was well worth the time, and we highly recommend visiting it. There was daily lecture about Balinese culture or the history of the temples in the evening at the library, hosted by the resort’s anthropologist. We learned a lot more about the temples we visited from these talks. The food at the resort was good and there was a lot of variety. We also had dinner at the Pak Bilal’s house, and on the eve of our departure, we had the Ramayana Royal Feast with a traditional dance performance. Both specialty dining experiences were well organized and very enjoyable. It was also interesting to visit the back of house and see the kitchen in operation. We had a lot of fun at our chocolate cooking class, making ice cream and soufflé. I came here to celebrate my birthday, and I received wishes from every staff member I met, which I really appreciated. Not only did they present me a brownie birthday cake at breakfast, but they also presented another cake in the shape of Borobudur temple at dinner. They also decorated our villa with flowers and candles while we were out for dinner, which gave us a wonderful surprise. It was definitely a memorable birthday celebration. The one thing we did not like about this resort is the lack of spa facilities. They turned one regular villa into a couple room and called it a Spa Suite, and they could only serve one party at a time. This could not meet the high demand for spa services from guests, and the massage treatment we had was an underwhelming spa experience. We were told they have plan to build a spa, and we consider this to be absolutely necessary to meet the requirements of today’s travelers.

Amanjiwo is a beautiful property with exceptional service. We came here a couple of months after visiting Amanoi (the staff at Amanoi had recommended Amanjiwo and Amanpulo). Evidently, the properties communicate with one another because our preferred pillow types were in our room when we arrived. The nearby temples are...

Amanjiwo is a beautiful property with exceptional service. We came here a couple of months after visiting Amanoi (the staff at Amanoi had recommended Amanjiwo and Amanpulo). Evidently, the properties communicate with one another because our preferred pillow types were in our room when we arrived. The nearby temples are beautiful and the tours are great. 10/10 recommend visiting Borobudur temple through the hotel, we are not really tour people but these were excellent and appropriately timed. For a private dinner option - book Pak Bilal’s house. This is the best private dinner we’ve ever had and was an incredible experience. So cool and so worth it. During our second night on property, the hotel had arranged their Kaki Lima dinner with local street food stalls. This was an awesome way to experience local cuisine and we highly recommend partaking if they have it when you are visiting. The cooking class they also offer on property is in a beautiful private space and very good. Tip: the Menoreh Hills trek is not easy, it’s about an hour of straight uphill with very steep incline. Ben enjoyed it, but if you do not hike or exercise frequently, do not do this.

This is our 2nd Aman stay. Beautiful resort designed by Ed Tuttle, brings you back in time to a quiet and secluded environment. Architecture highlights and recalls the inspiration of nearby Borobodur. We had an amazing pool suite where we relaxed in between excursions. My partner's birthday dinner was arranged...

This is our 2nd Aman stay. Beautiful resort designed by Ed Tuttle, brings you back in time to a quiet and secluded environment. Architecture highlights and recalls the inspiration of nearby Borobodur. We had an amazing pool suite where we relaxed in between excursions. My partner's birthday dinner was arranged beautifully at Pak Bilal house. Staff were experienced and very helpful with most details of our itinerary arrangements. Special mention to Room Division Manager Mr Didin Styawan who was wonderful and ensured we had a wonderful time!

Amanjiwo is a most beautiful and serene place where your every need or desire is anticipated and fulfilled This was our first stay at an Aman hotel. We wanted to stay close to Borobudur, and not only is it located close by, but we had a view of the temple...

Amanjiwo is a most beautiful and serene place where your every need or desire is anticipated and fulfilled This was our first stay at an Aman hotel. We wanted to stay close to Borobudur, and not only is it located close by, but we had a view of the temple from our pool villa, which was exquisite. No need to wake up before dawn to view the sunrise over the temple! We arrived for our four night stay after 30 hours of travel, and were warmly welcomed and showered with rose petals. The main hotel building is stunning in its symmetry - covered in sandstone tile and perfectly framing Borobudur Temple in the distance. There are only 35 rooms and each is a separate walled structure. The main 40M pool is beautifully sited, with mountain views and lovely landscaping. As a swimmer, I particularly enjoyed swimming laps in this gorgeous pool. Yoga is offered in the morning, and I had a lovely private class with Augustin, as I was the only guest to show up. Food was excellent. We had dinner delivered to our villa or ate at the gorgeous open air restaurant each night. Both linch and dinner featured a small gamelan ensemble playing softly. Breakfasts were delicious with many choices of fresh juices, local fruits, and both Western and Indonesian foods. Staff were beyond wonderful - friendly but unobtrusive. In particular I would like to mention April & Rafi at reception, Suna (26 yrs there) and Nuke at the restaurant. I had two identical 1 1/2hr massage treatments with Riski (Kiki) who was wonderful. I cannot say enough about this beautiful hotel and staff. Truly a great hotel experience. It is indeed a very special place.

An amazing hotel that is built with a view of the distant Borobudur temple and sympathetic to the temple buildings, but with all the modern amenities at your disposal. We were in the Borobudur suite which was beautifully designed and well equipped. One gets met at the airport and the...

An amazing hotel that is built with a view of the distant Borobudur temple and sympathetic to the temple buildings, but with all the modern amenities at your disposal. We were in the Borobudur suite which was beautifully designed and well equipped. One gets met at the airport and the 90 minute drive to the hotel was in an air conditioned wifi connected and well stocked car, through an interesting route with an informative driver. A breath taking view driving into the hotel. Met by management staff and we were given an excellent tour of the common areas and our suite, as well as the tours available to be booked. The massages in the spa were relaxing especially after a busy day touring in the sun. Hospitality and service par excellence.

Amanjiwo had been on my “to-do” list for a few years. Finally with Asia fully open post covid, we got an opportunity to spend four days in Amanjiwo. The quintessential Aman experience is fully demonstrated here: serenity, beautiful architecture, impeccable service, great F&B program and unbeatable location. What satisfied us...

Amanjiwo had been on my “to-do” list for a few years. Finally with Asia fully open post covid, we got an opportunity to spend four days in Amanjiwo. The quintessential Aman experience is fully demonstrated here: serenity, beautiful architecture, impeccable service, great F&B program and unbeatable location. What satisfied us the most is their activities program. We did biking to local villages, trekking and Borobudur visit. We learnt so much of local culture and history from each guide and were well taken care of. Between the activities, we swim, spa, afternoon tea. Daily “call to prayers” from nearby villages adds so much more theatrical element to our stay. The whole balance of being active and rest made the journey immensely enjoyable and relaxing.

The Amanjiwo is one of the most luxurious hotel that we have ever stayed in. We were overwhelmed by the room, the facilities and the impeccable service. Staff were polite and sought to find out more about your day and wish you well. The room was cleaned and neatly arranged...

The Amanjiwo is one of the most luxurious hotel that we have ever stayed in. We were overwhelmed by the room, the facilities and the impeccable service. Staff were polite and sought to find out more about your day and wish you well. The room was cleaned and neatly arranged every day at least twice. They even took care to tie up the loose telephone charging cables that we left dangling. We would highly recommend the Amanjiwo for anyone looking for a private getaway.

Me and my wife and two more couple friends were in Amanjiwo Hotel at Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia for three nights, 15th, 16th, & 17th, August, 2023. It is an outstanding hotel in a fantastic location and serene. The ambiance of the rooms, restaurant and the terrace is beautiful with...

Me and my wife and two more couple friends were in Amanjiwo Hotel at Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia for three nights, 15th, 16th, & 17th, August, 2023. It is an outstanding hotel in a fantastic location and serene. The ambiance of the rooms, restaurant and the terrace is beautiful with superb food. Being vegetarians we got excellent choice of food and even things out of the menu were made specially for us. The highlight of this trip which has become very memorable to us is because of the outstanding staff at all levels. All of them were very courteous, accommodating and served us with pleasure from their hearts. Mr Muly and Ms Sari served us in the restaurant for all the three days with a lot of warmth and an infectious smile so did rest of the staff which will be ingrained in our memories forever. My congratulations to the entire family of the Amanjiwo. I wish them All the Very Best.