I still really struggle to see the appeal in Bali Amans given the alternatives available. There are some absolutely spectacular private villas which can be had for a fraction of the price of an entry level room at Kila. The private villa service is as good as I've ever encountered anywhere in the world.

I stayed in one particular villa a year or so ago and was completely blown away: 33m swimming pool overlooking a deserted beach, fresh lobsters caught for us by the staff, suckling pig banquet with singers and dancers, a private cinema and gym, driver, chef etc. All for $550 a night for 3 bedrooms!

REVIEW – Villa Bulung Daya, Tabanan (Bali)

Have any of you gone down both the private villa and Aman route, in Bali?
If so, what do you feel that Aman offers beyond the private villa experience to justify the premium?


To be clear I'm not against Amans in general and very much see the appeal in certain locations. I'm booked into Amanoi and Sveti Stefan next year. Both of those are in unique locations without much in the way of comparable alternatives. In Bali the competition is a lot tougher.