Celebrating 25 years , Amankila

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Room 31 , Kilasari
August 3, 2017 by EXPERT

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Having been invited to Kila ' s 20 th anniversary celebrations , it is perhaps befitting that we are here again ( but only twice so far ) this year .

It was a pleasant surprise to find ourselves in the Kilasari suite for her 25 th , we usually let the GM decide which category we end up in . Wonder if we have been staying about the same number of times ..

We were greeted by many of our Kila family including the senior management .

Check In

 

Swift in suite  :) 

On arrival at the main driveway & with greetings / floral welcome by one of the Balinese school girls sponsored by Kila , we were " buggied " to Kilasari . GM Ernst L joined us

Room

Similar to the others but only one with an infinity pool :) !!

Decent size at 33 ' but smaller than Amankila Suite ' s .

Has larger patio / verandah . Almost wrap around .

Being at the highest point of the property , one can expect the views to be rewarding

This is at sunrise , the pool after private dining the previous night

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Dining

 

Celebration dinner was at the Beach Club 

 

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Preparations for megibung dinner at sunset

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We often have our our private dinners by the main pool or on the beach

But considering the current tides situation & high levels of occupancy , it was prudent to enjoy dinner and views in our suite .

 

Other options on the premises include :

 

The beach but not at the moment 

This photo shows the exposed roots where the high tides have eroded away the sand . The sand will be washed in again  , normal seasonal occurrence . Thankfully , the 2 springtides for the year are over .

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Larger waves , unusual stronger winds for this time of the year

Here we see the receding tide . The lifeguard is keeping an eye on adults & children body surfing , having a blast with the waves !

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New set up for future wellness area near the beach , next to the Beach Club 

Looking forward to the spa suites with a view , hopefully within 2 years

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Our refreshing daily dose

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Or 2

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Udang Kelapa  - besar :)  !!

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Service

Almost excellent 

Thrilled to see some who have been in Kila family here 25 years , plus pre opening . New ones too imbibing the Kila culture .

Amankora staff also present , seen one so far . Seems only 2 on hand this time for exposure . Seen some others at other Amans ( including pre opening training at Puri ) .

Location

Appreciate the less developed part of Bali Kila is at . Interesting topography , along with bamboo & coconut groves  , padi fields / terraces .

Overall

 

 

View in the morning when the winds died down . Note no ships !

From the tiered pools , another typical day at Kila 

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Enjoying the cool breezes tremendously , compared to the heat & humidity in January .

Glad that the new spa area by the above new wellness area will be happening in the near future .

At the moment we are enjoying our usual  in room treatments :)

Appreciating the meals more & more .

And , with Shane L being the Regional  Executive Chef Aman Indonesia and Food & Beverage Director what more can we expect ?? ;)

Very relieved that there are still many Aman veterans here  , from the locals to GM Ernst L . Can can feel / capture the " essence " of what Amans should be here ( even among the Indon Amans ) .

 

Pre - arrival changes

After my first stay at Amanpuri , our stays have always been coordinated directly with the respective Aman , I think , easy enough when there was only one or less than 5  - my goodness , seems like ages ago now !!..

When emailing became de rigeur , I began to email the GMs myself ( after been weaned off having my assistant type the emails - my typing has improved somewhat so I am now able to finally attempt TRs too ;) )

This latest trip required some rather late changes in dates , the GMs & Nusa HM handled these deftly , as usual . And accommodating :)

It also required some patience in confirming arrival / departure times as the flights were very full .

We now have an Aman Bali " pattern " , more or less a no brainer , after all these years . Having our departure time different was initially rather upsetting .

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