Framed by the dramatic Mount Angung volcano and the untouched waters of the Lombok Straight, Amankila?or ?peaceful hill??is where the stillness of Karangasem and the beauty of Bali collide. This elegant beach side sanctuary is suspended on the cliffs of Bali?s eastern coastline, offering a reprieve from the flocks of tourists and a quintessential refinement singular to the exclusive Aman brand.

Amankila is an invitation to luxuriate in elegance. Inspired by the nearby Karangasem floating palaces, this hilltop resort allows guests to bask in traditional Balinese bales while admiring the never-ending blue vistas of the Lombok Straight. Cradled within the lush hillside frangipani and bougainvillea trees, each of the 34 suites occupy their own freestanding villa and are elevated in a way that maximizes sea views above the treetops. Inside, the suites are traditional yet graceful, outfitted with alang alang thatched roofs, coconut-shell and pearl-inlaid furniture, and private elevated terraces with day beds. Many come with their own private swimming pools and thatched balé pavilions where the views reveal nothing but trees and unspoiled coastline as far as the eye can see. Waterside vistas are perhaps Amankila?s most enduring feature. Aside from the enormous lap pool by the Beach Club coconut grove, the resort?s serene, three-tiered infinity pool is the star of the property, tumbling down the hillside like a terraced rice field all the way to the shoreline. Lined with loungers...