Originally Posted by
Musken
Thanks all. I am leaning against going back to Amankila (after Amanusa) instead of trying out one of the Chedis after reading your reply. Even though I would prefer to try something new, it feels like I would regret it since the Amans are just so much better than the alternatives, reading the replies of people having stayed at both.
For Amankila we would consider taking a pool villa or better. Having stayed in a normal villa last time, I really did not like the fact that the outside area of the villa was at the entrance and thus not really private. Can someone tell me how the Amankila pool villas outside area is (I assume that the inside is like a standard villa), i.e. where is the exit to the pool, is the lounging area and dining area at the pool terrasse next to pool and loungers or is this area still at the entrance?
The normal pool villas at Amankila don't offer a huge amount of deck space around the pool. I never think they are worth the extra, given the two amazing pools at kila. However, if you take one of the larger suites such as Indrakila, then you get a proper pool, a large deck and incredible views, so it is really worth paying more.
I think that The Legian is well worth a few nights especially after its big refurbishment, but maybe not the GHM in Ubud. They have some really huge suites at The Legian in the main building and, of course, the newer villas. Another one to try could be Alila Uluwatu (as you now, Alila was started by ex-Aman people and is now run by Guy Heywood).