Aman's 1992 Bali clifftop property — 34 suites on stilts above the Lombok Strait in East Bali's quieter Manggis coast.
BrandAman
DestinationBali
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 5 ($10k+)
SettingLuxury resort on stilts overlooking the waters of Lombok Strait
Best ForRepeat Aman travelers collecting properties, couples seeking ultra-private Bali stays away from Seminyak, architecture-led guests who want the early Tuttle-era Aman format.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServicePersonalized Butler service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolYes
Built1992
Renovated2018
Amankila opened in 1992 on the cliffs of East Bali's Manggis coast, away from the Seminyak-Ubud tourism corridor. The property runs 30 suites and 4 family suites in stilted pavilions overlooking the Lombok Strait, following the early Aman design language of natural materials and pavilion architectur
Key Features
Clifftop location with panoramic ocean views
Private beach access
Infinity pool overlooking the sea
Spa offering traditional Balinese treatments
On-site fine dining restaurant with local and international cuisine
Balinese-style villas with private balconies and plunge pools
Dining
The Terrace Restaurant
The Beach Club
Signature Experience
The three-tiered infinity pool descending toward the Lombok Strait — the clifftop angle gives uninterrupted ocean views that the beachfront properties can't match.
East Bali clifftop location away from the island's main tourism clusters, with Aman's architectural discipline executed at the scale that defined the brand's early properties. Aman Junkies use this as the Bali anchor.
Best time: April through October provides Bali's finest luxury conditions during the dry season, with reliable sunshine, clear skies for sunrise volcano views, and the most comfortable temperatures for spa and wellness experiences.
Demand: Bali maintains exceptional luxury demand year-round, with peak periods during July and August when global summer holidays coincide with optimal weather. The island's diverse luxury offerings from clifftop Uluwatu villas to Ubud jungle retreats ensure consistent demand across multiple traveler profil
Pricing: Bali's ultra-luxury market has matured significantly, with clifftop villas in Uluwatu and Jimbaran commanding rates comparable to Maldivian properties during peak season. Shoulder season from November through March offers 20-35% savings with only occasional afternoon rain at the finest properties.
Insider tip: Arrange a private purification ceremony at a revered water temple through your villa's spiritual concierge, followed by a traditional Balinese healing session with a high-priest healer - a genuine cultural immersion available only to guests of the finest properties with authentic local relationships
Avoid: Avoid Nyepi (Balinese New Year, usually March) when Bali's airport closes and the island maintains complete silence - while a fascinating cultural experience, it limits mobility and creates a very different luxury environment.
