Overview
The remarkably well-preserved town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, depicts the unique blending of 19th- and 20th-century French Colonial and Lao architectural traditions. Amantaka lies at the heart of the Luang Prabang peninsula, tucked between the banks of the Khan and Mekong Rivers.
The resort reflects its tranquil surroundings. its name drawn from the Sanskrit-derived word for peace and taka, from Tipitaka, symbolising the three baskets of Buddha's teachings in Theravada scholastic literature.
Set on a large garden estate, Amantaka is housed in graceful French colonial buildings surrounded by shady verandas. High-ceilinged suites encircle a large grassed courtyard, each with a private outdoor area fringed by mango trees
Natural beauty, spirituality and regal history come together in Luang Prabang, Laos. Buddhist temples define the town's daily rhythms, with more than 30 to visit. Or discover another side of Laotian life at the nearby Ban Chok village.
Accommodation
Guests are welcomed to Amantaka in a classic French Colonial building
surroundedmby shady verandas. The reception area comprises a Lounge Bar, Restaurant and Foyer leading to a spacious Library. This quiet haven
overlooks a leafy central courtyard in which the resort's main pool is
situated.
The lofty-ceilinged Library is a peaceful venue in
which to pass a few hours or enjoy daily complimentary afternoon tea. A
wide range of books in several languages is available, as well as a
selection of board games.
The entrance pavilion leads to the
Library and the main swimming pool. This is flanked by the resort's
Aman Spa and the Fitness Centre.
Also
available are steam and sauna facilities, hot and cold plunge pools and a Fitness Centre with a gymnasium and yoga
studio. The resort's private tennis court is located
nearby.
Past the main pool to the south, surrounding a large
grassed courtyard, are 24 suites varying in size from 70 to 120 square
metres ,16 with private pools. These include eight Suites, four Pool
Suites, eight Khan Suites, two Mekong Suites and two Amantaka Suites, all
with spacious interior and exterior living areas.
Situated on an historic garden estate in Laos, Amantaka's serene luxury
accommodation draws on Luang Prabang's ancient Buddhist heritage to
offer peaceful sanctuaries close to nature. Entered via a courtyard
through louvered doors, Suites have high wooden ceilings, large windows
and four-poster king-size beds. All luxury Luang Prabang accommodation
options offer outdoor living areas and a number include private swimming
pools.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Pool Suite
Wraparound verandas with library, study, garden and swimming pool.
Surrounded by large verandas, each Amantaka Pool Suite offers a spacious living room, library and study, as well as outdoor areas including a garden, a private relaxation sala and a large pool.
- Large private swimming pool.
- Garden.
- Private relaxation sala.
- King-size four-poster bed.
- Living room with chaise longue, writing desk.
- Study, Library.
- Bathroom with island bathtub.
- Twin vanities, dressing room, separate shower/toilet.
- WiFi, sound system, safe.
- Personal bar.
Mékong suite
Living area with chaise lounge and outdoor area with private pool.
Designed for two guests with spacious interiors for lounging, dining and sleeping, Mekong Pool Suites also have a private swimming pool.
- Private swimming pool.
- King-size bed.
- Living area with chaise longue, writing desk.
- Bathroom with island bathtub.
- Twin vanities, dressing room, separate shower/toilet.
- WiFi, sound system, safe.
- Personal bar.
Khan pool suite
Spacious living room with outdoor lounging area and private pool.
Overlooking gardens, the central courtyard or a private outdoor area, each Khan Pool Suite has its own private pool, an outdoor lounging area and a spacious living room.
- Private pool.
- Outdoor lounge.
- King-size bed.
- Living room with chaise longue, writing desk.
- Bathroom with island bathtub.
- Twin vanities, dressing room, separate shower/toilet.
- WiFi, sound system, safe.
- Personal bar.
Pool suite
King-size bed and living area opening onto private pool in courtyard.
The four Pool Suites are spacious and contemporary with high ceilings and cool colour palettes. Each Pool Suite offers a private swimming pool located just beyond the living area.
- Private swimming pool.
- King-size bed.
- Living area with chaise longue, writing desk.
- Bathroom with island bathtub.
- Twin vanities, dressing room, separate shower/toilet.
- WiFi, sound system, safe.
- Personal bar.
Suite
Living area opening onto private courtyard shaded by mango trees.
Opening onto large terraces shaded by mango trees, Suites offer tranquil outdoor areas with sun loungers and large umbrellas.
- Outdoor terrace.
- King-size bed.
- Living area with chaise longue, writing desk.
- Bathroom with island bathtub.
- Twin vanities, dressing room, separate shower/toilet.
- WiFi, sound system, safe.
- Personal bar.
Comfort & Amenities
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Air-conditioning |
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iPod docking station |
Stereo |
TV |
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Beach chair |
Beach umbrella |
Garden |
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24-hour In-Room Dining |
24-hour, multilingual Concierge |
Bicycles |
Breakfast |
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Express check-in/check-out |
Restaurant |
Transfers |
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24-hour laundry/dry-cleaning/pressing |
Activities and excursions |
All meals |
Car |
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Dry cleaning services |
Gift shop |
Laundry services |
Massages |
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Moto |
One-hour pressing |
Private dining room |
Services and amenities for younger guests |
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Spa treatment |
Transfers |
Transfers between airport and chalet |
Yoga |
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Bicycles |
Exercise Room |
Fitness center |
Gym |
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Hammam |
Sauna |
Shared tennis court |
Spa |
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Tennis equipment |
Tennis lesson |
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Baby sitter |
Chef |
Concierge |
Gardener |
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Maid Service |
Masseuse |
Pool Attendant |
Security guard |
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Yoga |
Staff & Services
Housekeeping
One-daily housekeeping with evening turndown service.
Multilingual Concierge
From your first phone call right through until you get back hotel we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip.
Location
Amantaka is situated just south of Mount Phousi which offers picturesque views of Luang Prabang from its peak. In addition to the more than 30 temples in the vicinity, there are also boutiques, restaurants and riverside cafes just a short stroll from the resort. Several colourful markets are situated nearby, where guests can buy produce with Amantaka's chef as part of a personal cooking class.
Luang Prabang, Laos former royal capital, blends ancient Lao and French colonial architectural styles amid extraordinary natural beauty. Just south of Mount Phousi, Amantaka offers scenic views of the UNESCO World Heritage town.
Set just south of Mount Phousi, Amantaka is a short drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Laos enjoys a warm, tropical climate year-round with an average temperature of 25°C (77°C). The cooler, drier months of the year are from November to March, while humidity is highest between May and September.
What to pack
Light clothing is appropriate with a sweater or jacket in the evenings. Sports shoes are suitable for light touring and a wide-brimmed hat is always recommended during the day. Legs, shoulders and upper arms need to be covered when visiting places of worship.
Activities
Experience
A centuries-old spiritual sanctuary, Luang Prabang is a place of serenity, beauty and escape on the peninsula between the lush banks of the Khan and Mekong Rivers.
Luang Prabang adventure experiences
Crisscrossed daily by some 1,200 saffron-robed Buddhist monks as they make their way between the dozens of temples, Luang Prabang lives at its own speed, pervaded by an air of peace. Get the most from your Laos itinerary, whether it is a morning blessing, a tranquil stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town, a mekong river cruise or even a visit to the Pak Ou caves, there is always something new to experience here. Outside the city, both protected natural sites and Laos's rich culture offer insight and discovery
The spiritual capital of Laos and the Former Royal Capital, Luang Pragang is suffused by buddhist Rhythms.
Witness the daily Tak Bat each morning as monks and novices walk the streets at sunrise accepting alms, or create a floral offering for the temple
Absorb the magic of dusk in Luang Pragang with a private Mekong River cruise.
As the sun sets over forested mountains, enjoy cocktails and canapés while witnessing the city?s evening rituals. The Aman boat is also available for morning Mekong river cruises
More than 30 temples remain in the city, highlighted by Wat Xieng Thong, a Lao masterpiece with low roofs and dedicate carvings.
Private temple visits can be arranged and can feature quiet contemplation or a celebratory atmosphere during a bun festival.
Pilgrims have flocked to the pak ou caves for centuries, placing offerings on the rocky shelves.
Set north of Luang Prabang on the Mekong, near the mouth of the Ou River, the lower and upper Pak Ou caves look out to the water and lush rainforest beyond
Luang Pragang is a living repository of the religion's history, alive today and constantly aware of the centuries past.
Visit the National Museum or Buddhist Archives, which contains more than 20,000 photos collected by the monks since the 1880s, or see the Pra Bang, the 83-centimetre Buddha statue that is the town?s namesake
The unspoilt Hmong Hamlet of Ban Chok offers insight into the daily lives of Laotian villages.
Journey through the countryside to the village, where your private guide will introduce you to the village chief and his family
Adventures
Explore the lush banks and caves of the Mekong on the Amantaka riverboat. On land, stroll past elephants into the jungles and hills to discover hypnotic waterfalls and ancient ruins, and to visit the Asiatic black bear sanctuary.
Services included
At the hotel
Free WiFi throughout, library with laptops, gym, yoga studio, boutique and art gallery, gardens, free laundry services (excluding dry cleaning). In rooms: Bose stereo, iPod dock, preloaded iPod in Mekong and Amantaka Suites, minibar, Lemongrass House toiletries.
Half-board rates includes breakfast, either lunch or dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, airport transfers, use of Amantaka bicycles, Tuk Tuk or car transportation within Luang Parabang, fresh cookies, local snacks and fruit.
Additional Notes
Children
Kids are welcome at Amantaka. Cots and extra beds for under-12s are free. In a nice touch, an infant welcome basket is prepared with baby wash and talcum powder. Babysitting is free for the first three hours, then costs US$5 an hour.
Dining
Laos and French fare feature prominently on the menus served in the white-walled Dining Room or open-air Pool Terrace.The restaurant
Using time-honoured ingredients and techniques, Amantaka?s menu showcases small dishes of Laotian food that are served together to make up a traditional Lao meal. Locally grown produce features prominently. Meals are enjoyed in the airy Dining Room or at the Pool Terrace ? or shared at a Lao barbecue, complete with Niths dancing troupe in traditional costumes
Try the delectable varieties of laos traditional food incluing Mok, meat or vegetables steames in banana leaf with coriander egg and coconut milk, or find the right balance of ingredients in your Foe, a rice noodle breakfast soup.
Led by local produce, Laos cuisine can be customised to suit the tastes of all Amantaka guests.
Lounge Bar
House specialities, the Makkam and Laojito are Laotain aperitifs of choice at the lounge bar.
Tamarind juice, vodka, lime ginger and lemongrass flavour the Makkam, while the Laojito is a cooling mojito enriched with local favourites basil and lemongrass
Cooking Classes
Visit the morning market with Amantaka's Chef to learn about local produce and pick out choice ingredients.
Morning and evening cooking classes take place on the resort's organic farm, where the chef reveals the culinary secrets of local Laos cuisine specialities.
Weelness
A centuries-old spiritual sanctuary, Luang Prabang is a place of serenity, beauty and escape on the peninsula between the lush banks of the Khan and Mekong RiversSpa
The spa offers holistic massages, body treatments and healing therapies utilising Aman Spa's unique chemical-free products.
A place of quiet contemplation, Amantaka's spa offers treatments ranging from massages and facials to scrubs and wraps, incorporating Southeast Asian techniques with Aman Spa's own range of organic products. As well as four spa suites, a steam room, sauna and hot and cold plunge pools provide all the necessary space for unwinding and rejuvenating body and soul.
- A traditional Lao Chanting ceremony, baci is a way to reintegrate harmony into busy lives. In Amantaka's signature Baci treatment, the ritual is followed by a cleansing exfoliation and a soothing body massage.
- A rhytmic, oil-free treatment, traditional Lao massage has been passed down through generations. Performed over loose, comfortable clothing, a series of gentle stretches opens the body to enhance mobility while deep pressure-point stimulation eases tension.
- The healing benefits of local herbs are infused deep into muscles during the herbal poultice treatment, melting away tension. Amantaka's signature massage works holistically to penetrate deep into the body through multiple senses to soothe and revitalise.
Fitness Centre with a gymnasium and yoga studio.
Tennis
The resort's private tennis court is located nearby.
Event
Traditional Laos floral arrangements and music enhance occasions of all kinds, whether a private dinner or poolside Laos-style barbecue.
