I have been to Amandari a handful of times, the last being 2022 though. I believe Michel is still GM, and if he is then I wouldn't worry about service, he is a legacy Aman manager and will have everything running well even if staff has turned over a bit, he is also always present and available if he is on property.
Amandari is still an Aman of old, it is not flashy but classic Balinese architecture and just an ultimate sense of place. I have never had a bad stay there, the staff have always been fantastic and it is just a special property for so many reasons. FS Sayan is just different, quite a bit larger and more modern feel even though it is probably 30 years old now.
Thanks for posting this! Have been looking for some recent reviews on Dari, as I’m currently debating between taking my mom to Kila or Dari.
Leaning a bit more towards dari given the Amandari suite can be turned into a two bedroom configuration. Amankila Suite is booked for my dates, and id rather not do two adjacent pavilions.
besides being a bit dates, how are the cultural activities and the f&b program? im pretty easy, but my mother…likes some variety