Amankila
Beachfront bliss in eastern Bali



Blissfully distanced from the crowds of the south, this Aman property in the green hills of eastern Bali casts its gaze over black sand beaches and the Lombok Straits (Lombok is a just a ferry-hop away from nearby Padang Bai). The 34 independent bungalows are little worlds unto themselves, all with sea views from private patios and some with private pools. Butler service is standard and the property has a private beach club and three sleek infinity pools, too.
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