Named ‘Peaceful Soul’ for the serenity of its setting in Central Java’s heartland, Amanjiwo overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur, the largest temple complex in the world. The resort cascades from a lofty rotunda down the hillside to a magnificent 40-metre swimming pool, balancing cultural discovery with peace and restoration. Its Pavilions, set within two graceful crescents fanning out from the main Rotunda, and the private Dalem Jiwo Two-Bedroom Villa feature four-pillar king-size beds on raised terrazzo platforms, spacious garden terraces, lounging balé and, in selected categories, private swimming pools, with views of terraced farmland and the Menoreh Hills or of the valley and Borobudur itself. Dining spans The Restaurant & Bar, the Pool Terrace and Joglo Sawah, reflecting the flavours of Central Java, while the spa draws on traditional Javanese healing and beauty rituals alongside Aman’s all-natural skincare. All stays include round-trip transfers from Yogyakarta International Airport, daily breakfast, daily traditional afternoon tea, scheduled morning yoga on alternate days, in-room refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages, a scheduled shuttle around the Borobudur area (advance booking required) and scheduled cultural lectures led by the resort’s anthropologist.
A colonnaded restaurant beneath the rotunda with a terrace overlooking rice fields to Borobudur and the volcano-fringed horizon. It serves Indonesian and international cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also offers a traditional Makan Malam degustation dinner menu updated daily along with a locally inspired cocktail menu. Traditional Javanese music and dance performances are held most afternoons at the rotunda. Menus reflect the seasons and Central Java’s fresh produce and can be tailored to individual preferences and eating requirements.
A casual colonnaded, semi-circular terrace beside Amanjiwo’s 40-metre swimming pool, serving light lunches, drinks and snacks. Guests can enjoy Indonesian and international fare, including smoothie bowls, green juices, immune-boosting salads, noodle dishes and burgers, with views over the pool to the lawns, rice paddies and banyan trees, and towards Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. In the evening a barbecue dinner with a personal chef, server and live entertainment is available.
An open-air pavilion adjacent to the Pool Terrace offering an intimate dining experience with views of rice fields and volcanoes that change with the seasons. It showcases contemporary Indonesian cuisine using local ingredients, and hosts cooking classes and the Chef’s Table experience led by Executive Chef Reza Kurniawan.
A solitary table on the edge of the rice fields amid a carpet of rose petals, where guests toast the sunset with chilled Soursop Martinis as dusk prayers echo across the valley and Mount Merapi smokes on the horizon.
An evening of traditional dance, music and cuisine in which local dancers tell the romantic story of Ramayana through movement, followed by a Javanese feast.
Tuck into a delectable picnic or a enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner in Amanjiwo’s hilltop bale. Perched above a galangal plantation on the banks of the Progo River, this open-sided structure claims stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
The perfect setting for a private breakfast with stunning views of Merapi and Merbabu volcanoes, arrive in the early morning to watch the sunrise over the towering peaks.
Across the Indonesian archipelago, Wayang (puppet theatre) has long shaped cultural expression through myth, morality and philosophy. At Amanjiwo, this centuries-old tradition is experienced through an intimate dining encounter, where refined cuisine unfolds alongside live storytelling and music. Led by Bapak Bandel, a master dalang (puppeteer), the performance brings together his family across generations—his wife, Ibu Wiwik, and their children and grandchildren forming the gamelan ensemble..
Pak Bilal’s gracious Javanese home next door to jewel-like Pawon Temple becomes the intimate, candlelit setting for a private meal for those looking to enjoy a traditional, multi-course, home-cooked Indonesian feast in the most authentic setting possible.
An Aman signature Ku Nye full-body massage informed by Tibetan healing traditions, incorporating meridian-line cupping, acupressure, kneading, deep-tissue techniques, warmed rose-quartz crystals and hot Himalayan salt poultices, finishing with a Tibetan head massage.
A deeply relaxing, detoxifying Aman signature massage using lymphatic drainage techniques with lower pressure to restore the body’s natural flow and clear the mind.
An Aman signature massage for emotionally or physically exhausted guests, using marma-point therapy, rhythmic massage techniques and sound healing.
A nutrient-rich treatment with a jade-powder scrub containing calendula oil, amethyst powder, essential oils and Himalayan salts, followed by a jade and mineral-clay mud wrap with rose hydrolat and argan oil, ending with a Sacred Heart Balm applied to the whole body.
An immersive Aman signature experience combining the Nourishing Body Polish & Wrap Ritual, the Nourishing Massage Ritual and the Nourishing Face Ritual.
A beauty ritual from the Royal Palaces of Central Java, originally a purifying ritual for Javanese princesses before their wedding day. It begins with a Javanese massage, followed by a Lulur scrub of ground rice, white turmeric, milk powder, jasmine and rose, a milk and clay mask, and a warm milk bath strewn with fresh jasmine and rose.
A traditional Amanjiwo massage followed by a body exfoliation of spices including clove, ginger and turmeric blended with ground rice, an application of yoghurt, and a relaxing herbal bath.
Acclaimed as the masculine version of Mandi Lulur, this treatment begins with a relaxing massage, followed by a body scrub of black rice and coffee and a warm herbal bath, stimulating the circulatory system.
A facial using Aman’s Essential Skin collection with formulas made in Japan, combining ultrasonic scrubbing, electric microcurrent stimulation and massage, cryo globes, red and blue light therapy and an Aman Nourishing Gold Algae mask.
A brightening, moisturising facial using honey, rosehip, cactus oil, jasmine and silk, incorporating the Light Technique to stimulate the flow of prana.
A traditional Javanese massage combining acupressure point stimulation with deep tissue techniques to target muscle tension and stiffness.
A nurturing massage combining Swedish and Balinese techniques with essential oils to soothe tired muscles, relieve jetlag and relax body and mind.
A treatment applying pressure to specific points on the feet to promote relaxation, improve circulation and alleviate pain, continuing with a leg massage.
An enhancement including face cleansing, a scrub, toner and a mineral-rich hydrogel mask; its duration is included in the existing treatment session.
An enhancement featuring a traditional Indonesian body scrub of rice powder, white turmeric and other spices to exfoliate and enhance circulation.
A finishing-touch bathing ritual with scalp massage and a massage of the neck, shoulders and hands, using moisturising cream to nourish the scalp and hair.
Manicure, pedicure, mani and pedi, nail polish application and removal, and OPI gel manicure, gel pedicure, gel mani and pedi, gel colour and gel removal, each including a soak, gentle exfoliation and a short therapeutic massage.
A 90-minute Javanese spiritual immersion focused on protection and purification, beginning with the recitation of mantras and meditation and finishing with a tasting of jamu, a herbal elixir made from medicinal plants.
A purification ritual offered beside the Progo River, guided by Joko Triagung, a healer-shaman renowned throughout Yogyakarta Province, signifying a new start and including a sacred wayang kulit shadow-puppet performance.
Time spent with Joko Triagung, a master of Kebatinan (inner-directed mystical spirituality) focused on Tenaga Dalam (inner power); the therapeutic approach depends on the guest’s needs. Guests may also consult Pak Sugeng, a Shiva-Buddha Tantric priest and mystic.
A traditional Javanese meditation class taking the practitioner through stages of breath optimisation, mudra concentration, awareness meditation and calmness of body and spirit.
A mini pilgrimage covering three to four sites, with itineraries including the sacred cave Goa Kiskendo in the Menoreh Hills and the Candi Prambanan Shivaist site, guided through ritual offerings and contemplative meditation.
A private class with an expert yoga practitioner tailored to the guest’s needs, with Hatha and Ashtanga styles for all levels in indoor and outdoor settings.
A private yoga or meditation session followed by breakfast in the tranquil setting of the Progo River.
A therapeutic practice using resonant vibrations and soothing tones to promote relaxation, balance energy and enhance overall wellbeing.
A 60-minute lesson, individually or in a group, in Jemparingan, the traditional Javanese form of archery performed from a seated position, wearing traditional attire.
A gym suite with treadmills, cross trainers and other fitness equipment, with personal training available.
