The Grand Experience
Resting in the spiritual heartland of Central Java within a natural amphitheatre formed by the limestone Menoreh Hills and four looming volcanoes, Amanjiwo ("peaceful soul") directly faces the 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur—a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed by Ed Tuttle in homage to the ancient temple itself, the resort features a monumental limestone rotunda crowned with a bell-shaped stupa, surrounded by 31 freestanding domed suites crafted from local paras yogya stone. Walled gardens with outdoor sunken bathtubs, private lounging balés, and views across emerald paddy fields to Borobudur create an atmosphere of profound serenity.
Gastronomy showcases royal Javanese feasts and Western classics in the colonnaded Restaurant accompanied by live gamelan music, complemented by an emerald 40-metre limestone lap pool and private dawn visits to Borobudur guided by the resort's resident anthropologist. Each domed suite is elevated on a terrazzo platform with sungkai wood furnishings and framed by sliding glass walls that invite Java's mist-shrouded landscapes within.
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Accommodations
Garden Suite
Generously proportioned at 243 sqm, featuring a four-pillar king bed on a terrazzo platform, living and dining areas, outdoor lounging balé, and a sunken outdoor bathtub in a private walled garden.
Borobudur Suite
Measuring 243 sqm with uninterrupted views across rice fields to the ancient stupas of Borobudur, featuring sliding glass walls, four-pillar bed, outdoor daybed balé, and sunken outdoor marble bathtub.
Borobudur Pool Suite
Spanning 243 sqm centered around a private six-metre swimming pool with front-row vistas of Borobudur, featuring an outdoor thatched pavilion, sunken outdoor tub, four-pillar king bed, and private walled garden.
Dalem Jiwo Two-Bedroom Suite
An extraordinary 1,200 sqm private residence with private entrance, two standalone bedroom pavilions with sunken tubs, central rotunda living pavilion, 15-metre Javanese stone pool, and dedicated private butler.
Culinary Sanctuaries & Gastronomy
The Restaurant
Colonnaded semicircular dining salon crowned by a soaring rotunda, serving authentic Central Javanese royal recipes, daily Makan Malam degustations, and Western classics overlooking rice fields and Borobudur.
The Pool Club
Overlooking the 40-metre green limestone lap pool and terraced paddies, offering wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads, tropical fruit smoothies, and local snacks beneath sun umbrellas.
Private Temple Dining
Exclusive private dinners arranged on the terrace of a local village home, amidst the rice terraces, or by candlelight beneath the gaze of Borobudur with live private gamelan accompaniment.
In-Suite Dining
Personalized in-suite dining served in your private garden balé or open-air verandah, from sunrise breakfasts looking toward Borobudur to intimate candlelit dinners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guests booking through Vincent Vacations receive Signature Travel Network preferred partner amenities including daily continental breakfast for two in The Restaurant or via in-room service, USD $100 spa services or food and beverage credit per room per stay, room upgrade upon arrival based on availability, and flexible early check-in and late check-out privileges.
Amanjiwo is located just 2 kilometers south of Borobudur in the village of Majaksingi. The resort directly faces the 9th-century UNESCO Buddhist monument, and guests can easily access the temple via bicycle, horse-drawn carriage (andong), or private chauffeur.
Yes, Amanjiwo arranges exclusive early-morning visits to Borobudur, allowing guests to witness the sunrise over the temple stupas and surrounding volcanic peaks before the site opens to general visitors, guided by the resort's resident anthropologist.
Guests can fly into Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), located approximately 75 minutes from the resort, or Adisucipto International Airport (JOG). Private airport transfers with Amanjiwo chauffeurs are seamlessly arranged by Vincent Vacations.
Designed by renowned architect Ed Tuttle, Amanjiwo draws inspiration from Borobudur itself. Constructed from local paras yogya stone, the central rotunda echoes the temple's bell-shaped stupas, while colonnades, circular motifs, and stone steps replicate ancient Javanese royal architecture.