Amandari Resort - Ubud, Bali

Amandari is designed in the style of a traditional Balinese village. Local artisans hand-carved the magnificent stone walls around the entrance pavilion; while andesite walkways, shrines and high paras stone walls are all of local origin

Buttressed by stone gateways, each thatched-roof Suite opens onto a walled garden – a private sanctuary amid the Balinese greenery. At sunset, the hypnotic sounds of gamelan players drift through swaying coconut palms

Amandari is a spiritual haven deeply connected to its community. The resort, set on sacred ground 129 steps above a Hindu shrine and statue dating from the 7th century, looks out over rice terraces amidst the wilderness of the Ayung Valley

Vibrant Pasar Seni market and Ubud’s shops, galleries, museums and painters’ studios are a short drive away, while the temples are a highlight. Cooking courses are available on-site, and adventures include treks through scenic rice fields