Aquamarine Beach Villas

Very well presented villa with a private infinity pool. Very attentive staff and good location. The living area is very spacious and open to the air, gentle breezes pass through and make this perfect for dining or just relaxing. The resort has a beach bar that delivers to you villa, breakfast is served in your villa each morning at a time to suit you. There isn't much scope for dinner, there is the Trattoria restaurant at the top of the resort next to the road do delicious pizza and pasta, but if you want anything else, you really need transport or need to book a driver to take you into the village or town of Amed. Bathroom is lovely with outdoor shower. Ample towels were provided on request. TV only in bedroom has Netflix or youtube. Disappointingly we were in the edge of the resort with fabulous views but there is a building site next door that the manager tried to keep quiet but you can really stop construction development. This went on all week, the place was full so we couldn't move villas. Also a screaming child in the villa behind us was very irritating. There are very steep steps up and down to the villa so not suitable if you can't mange these. Trips were arranged very efficiantly and were very good, including the airport transfer that was included. A very nice week, off the beaten track with not many tourists. The pool was fabulous but very deep, well over 5 feet all over, bar the seat edge, beware if you take kids or you are not very tall!

We stayed in Aquamarine Amed Makara Villa for 4 nights. We were halfway through our travels and we just wanted a place to settle and relax. It was the best decision to get away from the main towns and use this area to recharge. It was very easy to communicate with the staff via email prior to our stay. We used their transportation service to and from their villas which was reasonably priced. They even recommended stops to see on the way to take advantage of not wasting a day to drive back. The driver they chose was a gentleman who was very respectful and drove with caution. There are only 6 villas on the property; therefore, it was peaceful and not crowded. The staff clean the property and beach every day, so it is well taken care of. Our villa was located by the beach, so there was no obstructions to the beautiful view of the waterfront and very private from the neighboring villas. The bedroom was very simple. There is only a bed, side tables and a dresser drawer which is filled with extra bed linens or other items. There are no luggage stands, so we took two dining chairs and used them to place our luggage on to access our clothes. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air con worked really well and it was very quiet. The bathroom is exposed to the outdoors, so not as cool as the bedroom if it is very hot. I kept my toiletries in the bedroom to prevent heat exposure. The towels are pretty old and should probably be replaced. But with the heat, you probably don't need towels to get dry. Though the bedroom was simple, the outdoor terrace was the superstar! This is where we stayed to read, dance to music and just stare at the water. Just turn on the ceiling fan and settle on the fantastic comfy couch. Occasionally, we would swim in our own refreshing pool if the sea was too rough for snorkeling. Snorkeling can be done just off the beach which was a nice convenience. It wasn't fantastic like other places we've been, but there was still some sea life to see. Tip: careful with getting off the hammock as it is at the edge of the terrace. Note: There are a few steps from the bedroom to the terrace, so those with mobility issues should consider this. Also, there might be a mess on the terrace in the morning because of the bats feeding at night. It gets cleaned up in the morning by staff. A great selection to eat for breakfast (western and local dishes) that is delivered to the terrace every morning; just make sure to fill in your order the day before. We ate at the Italian restaurant next door for dinners. Nice selection, especially if you crave something other than local food. There is a kitchenette for those who want to cook. If you've visited all the must tourist spots in Bali and you just want a quiet and relaxing place to stay to recharge, then this is the place to be.

Villa Makara - 1 bedroom, is super private, comfortable, has a gorgeous view of and direct access to the beach, across from your own infinity pool. The beach out front is a shallow coral garden and the massage hut mere steps from your villa. There is a smart TV where u can log into your Netflix etc if you wish, but we didn’t. Internet was reliable but no phone service. Breakfast is an additional cost of around IDR300k per day for 2 which is quite steep compared to the charges of the local warungs. However, it’s very good quality and super convenient being delivered daily to your villa. There is a beach bar on the property to get cocktails etc, hire snorkel gear and book boat/snorkel/fishing trips. A 3-hour boat trip to the underwater statues at Amed (fantastic) and the Japanese wreck cost us IDR500k- we didn’t bother to negotiate, and it was great! So many tropical fish to feed at the reef in Amed! Massages were excellent at 170kIDR in a little hut just meters from the beach but private! Shower & aircon are great - stock up on snacks & drinks before u arrive. Filtered water is provided. The property manager was responsive via WhatsApp, and I was totally happy with everything at the villa! My only suggestion would be to offer more towels & better-quality towels as they are very thin and not very luxurious! The beach was clean and the ocean pretty clean too!