Aman, one of the world's most exclusive hotel brands, is heading to Puerto Rico for the first time. The company announced Amantaru, a resort and limited collection of branded residences in Cabo Rojo on the island's southwest coast, according to Hospitality Net and Aman.
It will be Aman's fourth destination in the Caribbean.
Where it is and what's planned
Amantaru will sit on a hillside above a secluded beach inside Esencia, a private community of more than 2,000 acres that borders a protected nature reserve and wildlife refuge. Esencia includes two championship golf courses, beach, equestrian and field clubs, trails and boating.
The resort is planned with an Aman Spa and wellness center, a beach club, racquet courts and several restaurants. A private airport about five minutes away, with a 6,700-foot runway, will give guests direct access.
The design comes from architect Marwan Al-Sayed of MASASTUDIO, his second Aman project after Amangiri in Utah. It draws on Puerto Rico's historic forts and coastal landscape, using natural and locally sourced materials. The branded residences will range from three to eight bedrooms. The name comes from a Sanskrit term meaning "peaceful tree."
What we don't know yet
Aman has not announced an opening date, room count or rates. Rosewood and Mandarin Oriental have also announced projects at Esencia.
For travelers, the bigger story is the spotlight on Cabo Rojo, a corner of Puerto Rico far from the San Juan hotel strip that most visitors know.
