Thanks!! Not sure how I missed that; will check it out. Were the massage therapists good? Did they offer anything beyond simple massages (eg scrubs, body masks...etc).

I’ve only stayed in regular pavilions at Puri and while the resort was good I wasn’t sold on the value proposition. I also did not think the service was that great but it was a few years back. Will look into the villas.

Considered all the other SEA Amans but ruled them out for different reasons (mostly due to long flights / transfers - Noi, Taka, Pulo, and others due to the set up of the resort and activities - Kila, Sara, Jiwo).

It’s been on my list for a long time but the second flight rules it out...family wants to keep it to a single nonstop flight.

The Nusa Villas therapists are those from Nusa who are called in when guests request spa treatments . In recent visits we haven’t requested anything beyond massages but they should be able to do scrubs , masks & such .
We really had a relaxing time & the chef / team can whip up just about anything available from the market .

It is usually more humid & warmer in February compared to mid year .
While the weather at Puri should be better then .

Best pm for details .

Not to worry
You may need to share the large pool though

Meals can be enjoyed wherever you please , as with all Amans . Each villa has at least one dining area . The entire second level of a main building is a rather expansive living area that has a separate part with a “ bar “ & dining space .
Look at some of the photos I posted .
Can possibly add more to the TR if I figure out how .

Villa owners decide how many of their suites can be used by Aman guests who decide to stay at a Nusa Villa , the number of suites available are then reflected as we see . The villa can potentially have 6 suites or more but only for owners ‘ stay .

Do pm me if you have questions

This Amankila February buyout shenanigan reminds me of the recent buyout nonsense pulled by Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives. Without their feet being held to the fire here on FT, CBR would have behaved just as poorly. Amankila is behaving very poorly in not offering a spectacular alternative at an equally comparable and luxurious Bali resort with some partial refund on top of that. If Amankila wants to cancel a booking for the buyout for which it will profit handsomely, then Amankila needs to share that profit with those on which it cancels.

Amankila set the expectations for an Aman stay when it confirmed the booking. Now it must deliver on a suitable spectacular replacement since it chooses to not deliver on that promise. Period. End.

If this is how Aman corporate and Amanresort properties are going to handle customer service and service recovery moving forward, I do believe I’ll no longer be expecting Aman to be worth its price premium. I already avoid Aman in urban locales. At this rate, our stay at Amangiri in Jan could be our last if Aman doesn’t get its service and customer service act together.