Backed by verdant jungle with all-encompassing ocean views, Amanera commands a dramatic location on the Dominican Republic’s pristine north coast. Perched above the gold sands of legendary Playa Grande Beach alongside the island’s most exclusive golf course, Amanera is a sleek, secluded sanctuary providing unparalleled access to the area’s incredible outdoors.
Relaxation awaits in many guises, from endorphin-boosting water sports and back-to-nature experiences, to immersive spa journeys, all subtly infused with the spice and flavour of Dominican life.
ROOMS
CASITA :
Offering ocean views, each 77m2 Casita opens onto an extensive 159m2 terrace which includes a sheltered dining area.
- Ocean views
- 92m2 shaded terrace with lounging/dining area
- 67m2 open-air terrace with sun loungers
- Bedroom area with king-size bed
- Living area
- Bathroom with skylights and sliding door for privacy/view
- Freestanding bathtub, twin vanities
- Separate shower/WC
- Walk-in closet
- Wifi, sound system, safe
- Personal bar
HILL CASITA :
Offering lofty sea views from high on the hillside, each 77m2 Hill Casita opens onto an extensive 159m2 terrace which includes a sheltered dining area.
- Lofty ocean views
- 92m2 shaded terrace with lounging/dining area
- 67m2 open-air terrace with sun loungers
- Bedroom area with king-size bed
- Living area
- Bathroom with skylights and sliding door for privacy/view
- Freestanding bathtub, twin vanities
- Separate shower/WC
- Walk-in closet
- Wifi, sound system, safe
- Personal bar
POOL CASITA :
Offering lofty ocean views from high on the hillside, each 77m2 Pool Casita opens onto an extensive 159m2 terrace which includes a sheltered dining area and a private 30m2 swimming pool.
- Lofty ocean views
- Private swimming pool
- 92m2 shaded terrace with lounging/dining area
- 67m2 open-air terrace with sun loungers
- Bedroom area with king-size bed
- Living area
- Bathroom with skylights and sliding door for privacy/view
- Freestanding bathtub, twin vanities
- Separate shower/WC
- Walk-in closet
- Wifi, sound system, safe
- Personal bar
BAY VIEW POOL CASITA
Offering unobstructed views of the bay from high on the hillside, each 77m2 Bay View Pool Casita opens onto an extensive 159m2 terrace which includes a sheltered dining area and a private 30m2 swimming pool with ocean views.
- Bay views
- Private swimming pool
- 92m2 shaded terrace with lounging/dining area
- 67m2 open-air terrace with sun loungers
- Bedroom area with king-size bed
- Living area
- Bathroom with skylights and sliding door for privacy/view
- Freestanding bathtub, twin vanities
- Separate shower/WC
- Walk-in closet
- Wifi, sound system, safe
- Personal bar
AMANERA CASITA
Offering outstanding open views of the ocean in a prime location, the 77m2 (829 sq.ft) Casita Amanera opens onto an extensive 159m2 (1,711 sq.ft) terrace which includes a sheltered dining area and a private 30m2 (323 sq.ft) swimming pool with unobstructed ocean views.
- The finest ocean views on the property
- Private swimming pool with spectacular views
- 92m2 shaded terrace with lounging/dining area
- 67m2 open-air terrace with sun loungers
- Bedroom area with king-size bed
- Living area
- Bathroom with skylights and sliding door for privacy/view
- Freestanding bathtub, twin vanities
- Separate shower/WC
- Walk-in closet
- Wifi, sound system, safe
- Personal bar
2-BEDROOM BAY VIEW CASA
Surrounded by lush gardens, the two-bedroom Bay View Casa is the resort’s premiere accommodation offering panoramic views and a private swimming pool.
- Offering 244m2 of living space
- Ocean and beach views
- Private 47m2 swimming pool
- Expansive sundecks and terraces
- 2 free-standing bedroom pavilions
- King-size beds
- 2 en suite bathrooms with dual showers and oversized tubs
- 5 bathrooms/WCs
- Living room
- Dining room
- Outdoor living/dining areas
- 115m2 of reflection pools for floating effect
- 4 private landscaped courtyards
- Personal host
- Finishing kitchen
- Private buggy driven by host
- 3 TVs
- Wifi, sound system, safes
- Personal bar
ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES
Amanera’s position at the meeting point of tropical jungle, the ocean and golden sand provides innumerable possibilities for exploration and adventure. Engage in watersports such as surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding beside the mountainous backdrop of the coast; discover island wildlife on guided jungle nature walks, or make enriching cultural connections exploring colonial architecture and local fishing villages.
Hike a 400-acre nature reserve
Take a guided trek through the protected jungle reserves surrounding Amanera and discover the island’s astonishing biodiversity, including resplendent tropical flora and more than 160 species of birds.
Medicinal Walk
Venture into a nature walk and immerse yourself in the virgin forest to embody Taíno generations of herbal medicine wisdom while observing the flora and fauna leading you to the peaceful Amanera Spa. We will guide you through the journey to embody the sense of a real healer, harvest your own remedy and learn how the moon’s influential forces encourage growth and purity in the herbal healing power.
Learn the Dominican art of cigar rolling
The hand-rolled cigars of the Dominican Republic are prized by connoisseurs. Join chef and Maestro del Cigarro Juan Carlos Alberto for an insightful evening exploring the spectrum of Caribbean cigars, from classic Cubans to the island’s finest.
Visite the mangroves of Laguna Gri Gri
A short distance up the coast from Amanera, a picturesque freshwater lagoon provides a home to a huge swathe of Caribbean birdlife, best spotted in the early morning. The mangrove lined waters are warm, pleasant and still, making them ideal for swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddle boarding.
Embark on a jungle adventure
Take a private horseback rides through hundreds of acres of protected forests lining the shore and discover teak plantations, quiet coastal villages and abundant natural spectacle. Those in search of more challenging escapades will find mountains to ascend, canyons to traverse and waterfalls to rappel.
Tee off beside the ocean
Spread over 370 clifftop acres, with 10 ocean-facing holes, the Playa Grande championship golf course is one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated and the world's most picturesque. Amanera guests enjoy access to the par-72 course at selected tee times daily, and lessons from a PGA professional are available.
Venture offshore on a big-game fishing trip
Ocean giants such as marlin, tuna, wahoo and sailfish are frequent visitors to the seas around the Dominican coast. Amanera can arrange expert-led full- or half-day fishing expeditions from Laguna Gri Gri, 10 minutes from the resort.
Explore humpback wales on their annual migration
Between January and March each year, humpback whales gather to breed in the waters around Samana Bay, a short journey along the coast from Amanera. Private whale-watching trips can be arranged, bringing guests up close and personal with the huge but amiable creatures.
Explore Dominican history and culture
From the historical treasures of the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata to local music performances and architecture tours, the Amanera team can easily arrange private cultural excursions personally tailored to guests’ interests.
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
From expeditions into the protected tropical jungle led by naturalists, to private watersports classes tailored to all abilities, Amanera ensures younger guests can get the most out of the local Dominican landscape and culture. Accomodation options ensure privacy and space for families of all sizes
Excursions an activities for children
Amanera's younger guests can explore the wonders of the surrounding Playa Grande wilderness as part of the Amanera Children and Youth Programme - designed especially for children ages five to 12
Private watersports lessons are available at all ages
On land, the miles of running and hiking trails are complemented by a host of opportunities for coastal outings
Lessons from highly - skilled tennis and golf pros are available for children of all skill levels
Two Har-Tru clay tennis courts and a golf-practice facility are joined by a basketball court and the mile-long golden sands of Playa GrandeLessons from highly - skilled tennis and golf pros are available for children of all skill levels
DINING
Casa Grande Restaurant
With an alfresco terrace overlooking the Playa Grande and floor-to-ceiling windows bringing the beauty of the outside indoors, Amanera’s main restaurant offers fresh, organic flavours from the Caribbean, Mexico and the Mediterranean. The chef draws on the culinary traditions of the Dominican Republic to offer a menu of finely spiced, flavour-rich dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lounge Bar
Above the Casa Grande Restaurant, Amanera’s all-day Lounge is perfectly poised to take in the drama of the ocean vista – a panoramic backdrop to complimentary afternoon teas, evening sundowners and private, expert-led rum tastings.
Club de Playa
Down on the beach, tucked into a sandy cove, beach-club restaurant Club de Playa makes the most of its spectacular backdrop, offering local recipes and the classic dishes of South America for lunches, private-dining events and special-occasion dinners.
WELLNESS AND FITNESS
Inspired by the shamanic healing traditions of the Taíno Indians, the jungle-cocooned clifftop spa at Amanera combines the Caribbean’s plants and herbs with enriching natural blends from the Aman Skincare range. Amanera’s holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing encompasses a menu of massages, facials, scrubs and wraps, as well as transformative signature Spa Journeys to bring about lasting change.
Larimar and Palo Santo Blessings
Unique to Hispaniola, larimar is a rare blue gemstone believed to encourage physical and emotional healing, closely linked to the phases of the moon. Amanera’s signature lunar journey therapies pair the chakra-balancing influence of larimar with a palo santo smudging ceremony, a traditional Dominican ritual featuring the aromatic smoke of the sacred wood.
Beachfront Yoga
Amanera’s holistic wellness programme includes customised yoga sessions at sunrise and/or sunset, instruction in breathing techniques, Thai stretching and guided meditation experiences for all levels, enhancing endurance, balance and connection between body, mind and spirit.
Fitness center and sport facilities
Equipped with industry-leading gym equipment and served by a dedicated in-house personal trainer, Amanera’s fitness centre enables informed and effective fitness programmes built around individual goals and lifestyles. Other facilities include two clay tennis courts on site, and access to the Playa Grand golf course and clubhouse.
