Amanwana, Moyo

The wilderness hideaway of Amanwana is the only resort on the Indonesian island of Moyo, a nature and marine reserve 15 kilometres off the coast of Sumbawa, east of Bali. Surrounded by the turquoise waters and untouched reefs of the Flores Sea, the island is 350 square kilometres with vegetation ranging from savannah to tropical jungle. It is blessed with a variety of animal and bird life, from deer to wild boar, macaque monkeys, sea eagles and osprey.

Dining
The Dining Room and Bar are located in an open-air pavilion with a soaring 15-metre roof made of bamboo. Indonesian hardwood flooring and solid coconut pillars support the tropical structure which looks out over Amanwana Bay. A daily menu of Asian and Western food is served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Romantic campfire dinners on the beach can be arranged. Drinks can be taken at the teak-top bar or in the comfy loungers adjacent to the dining area.

Spa
The open-air Jungle Cove Spa is set just back from the beach beneath a roof of shady tamarind trees. Simple coral stone walls divide the outdoor spa into three treatment areas, each with a recessed soaking tub and a shower. All three boast views of Amanwana Bay.

Treatments include massages, fresh-fruit facials and black Borneo body scrubs. The latter begins with a one-hour massage using an aroma-therapy oil, followed by a natural scrub of Borneo clay, coffee and herbs applied to the skin for exfoliation. The treatment concludes with a soothing aromatic herbal bath. Aman’s unique natural organic products are used for skincare in facials and body treatments.

Hotel Features
Music Pavilion
Located at the far end of the camp, a few metres from the shoreline, the Music Pavilion is an open-air forest sanctuary where guests can listen to music from an iPod station on cushions and loungers, enjoy picnics, afternoon tea or sunset cocktails.

Library
Amanwana’s Library specialises in books on Indonesian art and culture, and also features a wide range of books on marine life. A laptop is available for Internet access.

Boardwalk
Snorkelling equipment, windsurfers, kayaks and a Hobie Cat are available from the thatched-roof bale close to the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk itself is furnished with sun-loungers and shade umbrellas. A freshwater dipping pool is set against a wall of coral rock and a shower is set into the cliff face.

Dive Centre
A variety of superb dive spots are easily accessible from Amanwana. Guests can organise their underwater programme at the Dive Centre, which also offers a complete range of diving equipment.

Location
An Indonesian wildlife reserve since 1976, Moyo Island lies east of Bali in the West Sumbawa regency. Moyo is situated about 8° south of the equator. Amanwana looks out over Amanwana Bay, a marine reserve, and beyond to the Flores Sea. Medang Island in the north-west, the rugged mountains of Sumbawa in the south and Lombok’s volcanic Mount Rinjani – at 3,726 metres, the third-highest mountain in Indonesia – are visible from Moyo. The island all but plugs the narrow entrance to Saleh Bay, creating an inland sea ideal for cruising and island hopping.

Contacts
Moyo Island - West Sumbawa Regency - Indonesia

Tel: (+62) 371 22233
Fax: (+62) 371 22288