Mathis Lodge Amed Reviews

Mathis at Amed is stunningly beautiful. It is perched high on a hill overlooking the sea with views which seem unreal until you see them. The service is excellent, the food is very quality (no illness at all!) and has a great mix of Indonesian and western cuisine. The cleanliness throughout is unimpeachable (which is inportant) and the staff are incredibly obliging and attentive. The spa is charming and well worth a visit. The excursions too are reasonably priced (if slightly more expensive than if sourced down in the village) and assure a level of quality and service (e.g. going out on a boat and snorkelling in good places, rather than just being given a mask on the beach) that you cant guarantee if haggling and arranging yourself elsewhere. Morning sunrise trek (5am start!) was particularly worthwhile. It is very secluded, and the initial ride up the hill might give you pause for thought! Persevere though - I promise you it is worth it! The resort itself is quite hilly too, so be prepared for that. It is perhaps less suitable for anyone with mobility issues / mention that when booking and request a room closer to the restaurant / pool area. But the 15 minute journey up and down the hill soon becomes fun! And the hotel shuttle is reliable, safe and free. We have had a truly fantastic stay. The prices are not ridiculous and you don’t feel like you are being pushed anything or taken advantage of. (There is a small shop / cafe opposite the entrance where you can buy essentials and also eat more cheaply of you wish.) Genuinely give it the highest of recommendations