Oceanfront casitas with private pools, golf, spa, and dining
Auto. 5. Carretera, Carretera, Rio San Juan 33300, Dominican Republic Get directions
"Perched on a clifftop overlooking untouched jungle and white sands, Amanera embodies the sleek, minimalist design the Aman brand is known for, with 25 standalone casitas that maximize tropical views through clean lines and modern design. The resort offers extensive amenities including a state-of-the-art gym, sports courts, and a wellness center with full spa treatments plus guided meditation and yoga, and dining at the clifftop Casa Grande—famous for its sunset views and impeccably fresh, flavorful island- and internationally-inspired dishes—is a must whether you’re a guest or visiting for brunch or evening service (reservations required)." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set high above Playa Grande on the northern coast, this ultra-luxe Aman outpost pairs polished minimalism with top-notch service and dramatic architecture by John Heah. Many of the 25 freestanding casitas feature private plunge pools and remote-controlled, wall-size window shades; the central Casa Grande houses the main restaurant (focused on organic produce, fresh seafood, and contemporary Dominican interpretations), a bar with an extensive rum selection and custom cigars, and an infinity pool. Beach Club offerings include toes-in-the-sand lunches, torch-lit dinners, cooking classes, and golfers have access to the 370-acre Playa Grande course with unusually many ocean-facing holes." - Laura Begley Bloom
"Situated on Playa Grande with 25 chic casitas—15 of them with private pools—abutting rainforest and the Cordillera Septentrional, the resort’s 131-foot heated pool has a curving infinity edge that seems to dissolve into the sandy bay and Atlantic beyond. The poolside atmosphere remains serene with uncrowded navy sun beds, and guests are encouraged to order fresh seafood such as catch of the day ceviche or an Aperol-tinged La Casita before retiring to the rum-focused bar at sunset." - Kathryn Romeyn, Nicholas DeRenzo
"A hotel offering day trips to Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata, with additional activities like ceviche cooking classes and diving at shipwreck sites." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Amanera is the second Aman outpost in the Caribbean (the other, Amanyara, is in the Turks & Caicos) and the brand’s first golf resort. Expect the brand's customary polished minimalism and obsessive attention to detail, plus panoramic beach views from the cliffside pool and bungalows. Suddenly, the D.R. feels very much like the place to be. Neighbor to the also new Playa Grande Beach Club (at the other end of this glorious stretch of sand) the differences are striking. The latter is clubby and quirky, whereas Aman has stuck to its inimitable formula of clean lines, clear communication, and ultra-sophistication, attracting an impeccably outfitted clientele looking for privacy and access to new greens and perfectly executed Italian cuisine in the resort's main restaurant. Of note: The offshore breezes in June and July cool the island's northern coast enough to never need a/c. Editor's Pick: Hot List 2016 & Editor's Pick: Gold List 2018"
