Amanyara

Amanyara in Turks and Caicos is undeniably one of the most beautiful and serene resorts in the Caribbean. Situated on the pristine shores of Providenciales, the resort offers an exclusive, luxury experience that feels like a secluded paradise. The architectural design blends modern elegance with the natural surroundings, providing breathtaking ocean views and an immediate sense of tranquility upon arrival. It’s clear why Amanyara is considered one of the top resorts in the region. Check-in was smooth and personalized, handled in-room rather than in the lobby—a thoughtful touch that made us feel valued from the start. The staff at Amanyara are genuinely attentive, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile. Every request was handled with care, and on the rare occasion there was a minor slip-up, the manager personally came to apologize. This level of service is exactly what one would expect from a five-star property, and it’s clear the staff takes great pride in making guests feel welcomed and cared for. However, while Amanyara certainly deserves its five-star reputation, it’s crucial to weigh the value relative to the price. With an average ADR of $2,800 per night for a basic room, the resort sets a high bar for guest expectations. For me, price alone isn’t the determining factor for satisfaction—I’ve enjoyed $200-per-night hotels that exceeded my expectations and have also found value in resorts priced at $10,000 per night. But as prices increase, so does the property’s responsibility to justify every dollar spent. When a resort charges such a premium rate for its most basic accommodations, it inherently brings added scrutiny and expectations for a flawless experience in every detail. Upon entering our pavilion, we noticed a musky, smoky odor in the room. Though we mentioned this to the check-in staff, they denied noticing any smell, despite having placed an air purifier in the room, which seemed to indicate awareness of the issue. Given the hotel’s low occupancy, a simple room change would have been appropriate. Being left in a room with an odor fell short of what I’d expect for such a high-end property. In terms of cleanliness, the resort appeared spotless at first glance, but closer inspection revealed some missed details. The small beach area, though beautiful, had litter like bottles and wrappers that detracted from the pristine environment. For a resort of this caliber, cleaning the beachfront daily should be standard. In our bathroom, the shower initially seemed clean, but closing the door revealed areas that had been overlooked. These small issues are forgivable at a budget property but feel out of place here, where flawless attention to detail is expected. The ambiance of Amanyara is idyllic, and the sense of peace it provides is remarkable. However, the lack of adequate lighting and signage at night made navigating the pathways challenging. Additional lighting or signs would improve the nighttime experience. Unfortunately, t

My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at the bar, thanks to Winnie, the Beverage Manager, who made our experience exceptional. Her outstanding customer service truly reflects her dedication to her role. She recommended pizza for the night, and even though I'm not usually a pizza fan, it was absolutely out of this world! The chef, Clovis (I hope I spelled that right), crafted something unforgettable. If you're ever in Turks and Caicos, you have to try his pizza—nothing compares. We’ll definitely be returning for another slice and to enjoy the amazing service from everyone we met that evening, including Conrad, Urie, and David at the bar. You all made us feel at home and are fantastic bartenders. See you soon!

If the experience planning my trip is any reflection of the trip to come, I am already so impressed! I booked the wrong spa appt not once, not twice but actually three times and the Spa team was so incredibly patient and accommodating. I travel a lot and you can just tell when it’s going to be great! I am so excited for this trip of peace, restoration and healing! More to come!

Unfortunately not the review I want to be leaving, but I feel it is necessary after our visit in May 2021. Amanyara was the 4th Aman I’ve stayed at and by far the worst. To be clear, the others were impeccable! Service left much to be desired from the very beginning - we made multiple simple requests to the front desk (for hangers, a bandaid) and literally not one of them happened. Almost every single meal we had was painful in some way, from terribly slow and incompetent service to bringing out the entirely wrong meal. The waiters at the beach had to be chased down just to get water, and many of them were rude. I understand that they had staffing issues with COVID, but the poor service we received really cannot be excused given the exorbitant cost. It’s pretty clear that to get good service you have to be important in some way (an NBA player was there at the same time and the staff bent over backwards constantly for him, while neglecting everyone else.) We are really not difficult to please, but unfortunately we will not be back!!

Nicest hotel in the Carribean. Have been going here for over 10 years. Our favorite hotel in the Carribean. The service is very attentive and amazing. Much improved from our last visit in April 2022. Nolan our butler was a superstar and very attentive. Amazing new improved menus and choices at the restaurants. Surprised my wife and I one morning with a private breakfast on cliff edge overlooking the ocean. One of the nicest beaches anywhere in the world and we travel a lot. Beautiful Pavilions - rooms- all glass overlooking the amazing turquoise waters. The massages at spa were amazing with therapists from Asia. New managers are very attentive. Upgraded the TVs with apple tv in every room. Tennis pros are also great. Recommend highly as the best resort in the Carribean. Can’t wait to come back soon.

Super laid back beautiful place with great service, food and drinks, transportation to nearby places provided, with cool drivers that played fun music for us. A great time!!! Rooms were spacious and clean with great views.