Amanjiwo in Borobudur.
The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel
The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel is extremely extraordinary for me.
The Amanjiwo Resort Borobudur in Magelang, Central Java
I’ve found this to be hotel super expensive, remarkably exclusive, and extremely luxurious.
It is a hotel worth visiting even once in a lifetime….
Indeed, The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel is worth a review.
There’s no way you should miss experiencing this hotel.
If you find this article inadequate, you can always browse the Amanjiwo’s original website, its Instagram and YouTube channel for the most updated information.
Established since 1997, the hotel has always dubbed The Best Hotel.
Due to its pricing, it is likely that not many people will be familiar with this hotel.
Let’s find out more about this hotel, shall we?
This is not a paid post though. This is a genuine post- I loved this hotel from the moment I came to know it. Yay!
The Amanjiwo is part of the Aman Group.
There are a number of Aman hotels in Indonesia in addition to the one reviewed here.
Aside from The Amanjiwo there are The Amandari, The Amankila, The Amanwana, and The Aman Villas at Nusa Dua….
The hotels by The Aman Group in Indonesia
Amanjiwo in Magelang Jawa Tengah
Amandari in Bali
Aman Villas in Nusa Dua, Bali
Amankila in Lombok
Amanwana in Moyo Island
The hotels by the Aman Group are usually discreetly located but remain very exclusive.
Luxurious and Elegant, that’s how the locations come to be….
I’m hoping we can all have the opportunity to stay in these hotels.
The Amanjiwo in Borobudur
The Amanjiwo in Borobudur presents itself in a classical building.
It reminds me of nineteenth century European designs, other than the fundamental components which are of Indonesian origin.
While it is European in appearance, the hotel also casts local nuances of Javanese culture.
There are a total of 36 exclusive rooms to host hotel guests.
No wonder the rooms in this hotel are fully booked even when it’s not during peak season.
When viewed from a drone, The Amanjiwo Hotel looks like a small castle in the midst of green countryside.
The design is essentially simple, but exudes uniqueness and elegance.
The Amanjiwo Resort Borobudur
Simply marvellous, right?
The Amanjiwo was designed by an American architect Ed Tuutle, best known for his works of hotel architecture.
The hotel’s strategic location allows you to watch the beautiful sunrise.
So capturing sunrise and sunset isn’t uncommon for Amanjiwo guests.
They are absolute beauties!
The Amanjiwo Sunrise Sunset in Magelang *sunrise atau sunset?
The Amanjiwo is located in Majaksingi Village, Magelang, on Jalan Badrawati. This is the same road used to travel to the Borobudur Temple.
But don’t expect a gate you’d normally find in a kingdom….
The entrance doesn’t quite tell us it is the passage to a luxurious hotel.
Instead of a large road typical of a Disney Kingdom, a small road leads to the hotel.
One thing to bear in mind is that it only takes twenty minutes to get to the Borobudur Temple from the hotel.
The Amanjiwo Hotel is close to Borobudur
Be prepared for a calm atmosphere normally found in rural areas.
The hotel is surrounded by a stunning tropical forest.
Secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city, the hotel is a perfect getaway for those who desire healing and tranquillity.
Trees at the Amanjiwo
Amanjiwo means a calm and peaceful soul.
The architectural design is said to be neo-vernacular.
This is an adaptation from the Borobudur architecture.
Uniquely Buddhist and Javanese
An Amanjiwo wall with Javanese ethnic pattern
As you can see from drone photography, the design of the hotel forms a semicircle, with a domed roof that resembles the Borobudur stupa.
The Amanjiwo Borobudur consists of several parts.
The main building holds the reception area, library, restaurant, and pool club, while the thirty-six guest rooms form a semicircle around it.
The library is next to the hotel’s reception area.
Then there is a light-filled circular atrium where the ceiling rises up.
The supporting pillars are majestic, coupled with open walls that allow air to freely flow in and out.
The circulation works perfectly due to the open walls.
Some events (ceremonies?) for the preservation of temple and Javanese culture are held on the hotel premises.
Both the exterior and interior of the Amanjiwo Hotel are exquisite.
An afternoon at the Amanjiwo
All Amanjiwo rooms are feature terrazzo flooring.
The structure of the building is decorated with natural limestone, as well as black stone. Some structures also display Jogja sandstone, i.e. limestone typical of the Regency of Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta.
The view around the hotel is exceedingly attractive.
You can instantly enjoy the natural view of rice fields, while enjoying cool air from within the hotel.
On top of that, you can’t miss the spectacular views of Mount Merapi.
Better still, you could be astounded by staying in a room that directly faces the gigantic Borobudur. Of course, you need to pay extra for this special room as opposed to other rooms facing the rice fields.
Walking like a princess in this alley An Instagrammable spot
Even the passageways to the hotel are elegantly designed. Their tall walls seemingly cast spells on guests to take photos all along the passageways.
Among world celebrities who have enjoyed this hotel is David Beckham. But other famous celebs of international scale can also be named as having experienced this hotel.
Of Indonesian celebrities, only the biggest artists have stayed here.
What a beauty! Amanjiwo’s majestic building
A tall staircase leading to the main building is a magnificent structure made from solid stones rising upwards.
It is an astonishing combination of majestic European style on the exterior with Javanese ambience for the interior.
The Javanese interior includes rattan chairs of local production, gazebos, and typical Javanese divans called amben made of ethnic wood.
Just amazing!
The Owner of the Amanjiwo
A question I have always wanted to ask regards the ownership of The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel.
As it belongs to a group, I surmise that the owner is a company. A Google search reveals that Vladislav Doronin owns this group. Another source mentions Adrian Zecha as the owner.
The Amanjiwo has been internationally acclaimed.
Should we even be surprised?
Where The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel is Located
The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel is quite secluded among trees.
It looks tremendously beautiful from aerial views.
It takes about twenty minutes from the Borobudur Temple to the Amanjiwo and an hour from downtown Jogja.
How The Amanjiwo is situated in Magelang
The surrounding rice fields are pleasing to the eyes. The greenery creates an fresh ambience for everyone who sees it.
The Amanjiwo encircled by rice fields
This is the ideal spot for those who wish to heal and is especially favourable to foreign guests.
The Address of the Amanjiwo Hotel
Jalan Badrawati Desa Majaksingi
Borobudur, Magelang, Jawa Tengah
Phone Number: +62293788333
To get to the hotel, simply type in the above address on Waze or Google Maps.
How Much Does It Cost to Stay in The Amanjiwo?
As for the nightly rate, the Amanjiwo in Magelang appears to be costly when measured solely from the price.
But the rate equals the benefits received.
The lowest rate is IDR 9,000,000.
The most expensive room costs IDR 50.000.000 for a night.
Quite incredible, right?
Unsurprisingly, most hotel guests comprise of world celebs who have enjoyed their stay.
The bedroom at the Amanjiwo
All facilities in the hotel are of prime quality.
The Amanjiwo Borobudur Pool Suite
The extravagant price, however, is not a big deal for those of upper class with extraordinary income.
Their payment equals the service they receive.
Room Type at the Amanjiwo
There are five types of rooms in the hotel.
Each level indicates price and facilities.
Here are the rooms offered:
- The Dalem Jiwo Suite
- The Borobudur Pool Suite
- The Garden Pool Suite
- The Borobudur Suite
- The Garden Suite
The two lowest levels are not equipped with a private pools.
The Dalem Jiwo Suite
This is the most expensive room at the Amanjiwo.
The lowest rate of this suite is $2,600 that equals IDR 39 million per night….
Possibly, it is the room’s views which make it the most pricey….
The suite has two rooms available.
The Borobudur Pool Suite
The rate of this suite is $1000 that amounts to IDR 15 million per night.
The view is undoubtedly incredible and very private indeed.
The Garden Pool Suite
The suite costs $900 per night or IDR 13 million.
For me it is still a lot of money, ahaha…
The Borobudur Suite
This one costs $800 per night.
An $800 suite with no private pool?
Oh, no….!
The room is somehow impressive.
The Garden Suite
This is the most affordable suite at the Amanjiwo.
It costs $700 or IDR10 million per night.
I still find this costly though….
The Amanjiwo Restaurant
The Amanjiwo also has restaurant that everyone can dine in.
Savour the lunch menu in the restaurant for IDR500,000 per person.
The Amanjiwo Restaurant
The ambience of the restaurant is lovely both inside and outside.
The Amanjiwo Outdoor Dining
It’s not every day that you dine just beside the pool.
Take your beloved to have a romantic dinner here.
Food presentation at the Amanjiwo obviously follows the finest standard.
Even this Javanese rawon is presented delicately.
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Similarly, the plating of the restaurant’s healthy menu is so exquisite.
The Amanjiwo Restaurant Menu
More to the point, the Amanjiwo gives you the privilege to enjoy village style dining in a traditional Javanese bamboo house.
It’s Pak Bilal’s house.
While this is a replica, Pak Bilal’s house looks a lot like a native Javanese home of the olden days.
Pak Bilal Dining at the Amanjiwo
If you want to request open air dining, the Amanjiwo is the place to go.
The Amanjiwo Private Dining
The Amanjiwo has all the prime quality facilities you can ever imagine.
The Amanjiwo Park
Celebrating the Amanjiwo’s 25th Anniversary, carts of Indonesian food packed the premises.
It was absolutely genius to invite street hawkers into the Amanjiwo.
The 25th anniversary of the Amanjiwo Hotel, Magelang
I wish you more success, Amanjiwo….
Other Facilities at the Amanjiwo
There are certainly a lot of fun things to do at the Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel.
Sunset at the Amanjiwo Borobudur
You’ll never tire of staying here.
The Swimming Pool
The swimming pool at the hotel is wonderful.
The Amanjiwo Borobudur Magelang
The water in the large swimming pool looks green due to the greenish stones of the pool’s construction.
The outdoor swimming pool at the Amanjiwo
You can simply relax by the pool if you don’t feel like swimming.
The main swimming pool is free for everyone to enjoy while private pools are also available in several suites.
Yoga and Wellness
Many foreigners who spend nights at Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel enjoy doing yoga outdoors.
Yoga at the Amanjiwo
This is the best spot for healing and yoga.
Wellness at the Amanjiwo
Meditation can also be carried out after yoga time.
Meditation at the Amanjiwo
This is an absolutely favourite getaway to escape the hustle of the city.
The Traditional Spa
Just like other five-star hotels, the Amanjiwo Borobudur has spa facilities.
The spa uses traditional ingredients of Indonesian typicality.
Guests will be pampered with special treatments of naturally Javanese richness.
Spa at the Amanjiwo Resort Magelang
Javanese spa treatments and massage remain the best, unparalleled by any massage machine.
The Carriage Tour
A carriage tour may be common for Indonesians.
But it offers a fascinating experience for foreign guests of the Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel.
A carriage tour at the Amanjiwo Borobudur in Magelang
The tour includes stops at spots where tourists find appealing.
Picnic by the Progo River
Would you care to have a picnic by the Progo River?
A picnic by the Progo River
I couldn’t help thinking of the total fun!
The Library
The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel does have a small library.
The collections are mostly about the history of the Borobudur Temple.
The books can be found in various languages, including German and Japanese.
You can read your favourite books either in a cozy seat or in a Javanese divan called an amben.
The Amanjiwo Library in Magelang
Interested in reading the books in the library?
The Sendratari Show
The Amanjiwo is also art friendly.
They provide dance practice for those who wish to learn or simply watch the Sendratari Ramayana show.
The Sendratari Ramayana show at the Amanjiwo
Guests are welcome to register.
The Amanjiwo Javanese Dance
Guests of the Dalem Suite can freely book a private Sendratari show to enjoy in their room.
This is how it looks….
The Sendratari show at the Dalem Jiwo Suite
The Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel offers nothing but excellence.
The Finest Service
The service at the Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel is a top priority.
Amanjiwo’s Refined Service
The guest is king.
This is a slogan that inspires the hotel values.
The Premium Train
There is yet another unique and classy feature at the Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel.
You can take a luxury tourist train from Gambir Station in Jakarta to Yogyakarta.
A railway track to the Amanjiwo
The train is amazing with red and golden colours dominating its exterior.
An Exclusive Train to the Amanjiwo Magelang
The interior is incredibly comfortable and classy.
It is hard to believe you are on a train….
The Private Train to the Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel from Gambir
But wait, you have more to do at the Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel:
- Exercising in the open air
- Working out at the Gym
- Learning to make traditional herbal medicine
- Learning pottery
- Learning batik
- Shopping at the Amanjiwo Borobudur Hotel Boutique
To Sum Up
The Amanjiwo in Borobudur Hotel is a must-visit hotel where I should expect incredible nights and have memorable experiences.
I will make sure to take real photos of my own when I finally have the opportunity to stay there.
It is my honest prayer to be able to spend wonderful nights at this hotel, God willing….
Magelang, September 2022
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