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Amanjiwo is a luxury resort in Central Java's Menoreh Hills, overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur, with 36 suites designed by architect Ed Tuttle, private pools, spa facilities, and curated dining experiences set within rice paddies and forest.
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Amanjiwo sits in the Menoreh Hills near Magelang in Central Java, directly opposite Borobudur, a 9th-century Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The resort overlooks rice paddies, rainforest, and valley views including Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is a 90-minute drive away, with connections to Jakarta (1 hour 15 minutes), Bali (1 hour 30 minutes), Singapore (2 hours 15 minutes), Bangkok (3 hours 35 minutes), and other regional and international hubs.
The resort contains 36 suites arranged in two crescents around a central rotunda. Built from local coral-beige limestone known as paras yogya, suites range from 243 to 1,200 square metres and feature limestone walls, domed roofs, high ceilings, and traditional furnishings including four-pillar beds and rattan furniture. Fifteen rooms include private pools.
Accommodation types include Borobudur Pool Suites and Menoreh Pool Suites, each with private six-metre pools overlooking the valley and rice paddies, and Garden Pavilions set within private walled gardens. The Dalem Jiwo Two-Bedroom Villa offers a private 15-metre swimming pool, personal butler service, and dedicated vehicle. All accommodations include daily breakfast, traditional afternoon tea, scheduled morning yoga on alternate days, in-room refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages, shuttle service around the Borobudur area, and scheduled cultural lectures.
Amanjiwo offers several dining venues with specific settings. Gubuk Sawah provides sunrise breakfast with views of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu volcanoes. The Progo River Picnic takes place at a hilltop bale overlooking the Progo River and galangal plantation. The Ramayana Dinner pairs traditional Javanese dance, music, and cuisine. The Sunset Martini is served at a table on the edge of rice fields with rose petals and views of the valley.
The main restaurant is crescent-shaped and open-aired, serving Indonesian and Western cuisines. Dining venues are available to non-residents subject to availability. Reservations: +62 2 93 788 333 or [email protected].
The resort features a 40-metre swimming pool set into rice fields with Javanese green tiles. Wellness amenities include a spa suite with double treatment room, outdoor relaxation bales, fully-equipped gym suite, and private yoga sessions. Additional facilities include a library hosting lectures on Javanese history and temples, and an art gallery.
Round-trip transfers are arranged from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), 90 minutes away. YIA has direct flights to Jakarta (1 hour 15 minutes), Bali (1 hour 30 minutes), Singapore (2 hours 15 minutes), Kuala Lumpur (2 hours), Bangkok (3 hours 35 minutes), and longer services to Tokyo, Sydney, Dubai, and other international centres. The resort coordinates private charter reservations and travel details.
Editorial verification: Amanjiwo is affiliated with Aman; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Amanjiwo overlooks Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 9th-century Buddhist temple, situated in Central Java's Menoreh Hills. The resort is positioned within rice paddies and rainforest with views of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu.
The resort has 36 suites arranged around a central rotunda. Suites range from 243 to 1,200 square metres, and 15 include private pools.
Amanjiwo offers Gubuk Sawah (sunrise breakfast), Progo River Picnic (hilltop bale), Ramayana Dinner (traditional Javanese dance and cuisine), Sunset Martini (table dining on rice field edge), and a main crescent-shaped open-air restaurant serving Indonesian and Western food. Non-residents can dine subject to availability.
The resort features a 40-metre swimming pool in rice fields, spa suite with double treatment room, outdoor relaxation bales, fully-equipped gym, and private yoga sessions.
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is 90 minutes away by car. The resort arranges round-trip transfers.
Amanjiwo was designed by architect Ed Tuttle, built from local paras yogya limestone, and is operated by Aman Resorts. The resort opened on 16 October 1997.
Amanjiwo is affiliated with Aman; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Amanjiwo is in Majaksingi, Indonesia. Address: Majaksingi, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
| Location | Majaksingi, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Address | Majaksingi, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Brand / alliance | Aman |
| Official website | aman.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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