Aman Unveils Amantaru, Its First Puerto Rico Resort and Residences, by the Architect Behind Amangiri

Aman has found its next Caribbean hideaway, and for the first time, it is in Puerto Rico. The hospitality group behind some of the world’s most coveted sanctuaries has announced Amantaru, a resort and limited collection of branded residences on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast. It will be Aman’s fourth destination in the Caribbean.

Amantaru will sit on a serene hillside above a secluded stretch of beachfront in Cabo Rojo, within Esencia, a new, landscape-led private community of more than 2,000 acres. The property borders a protected nature reserve and wildlife refuge, in a corner of the island celebrated for its white sand beaches, year-round swimmable seas, dramatic salt flats and network of nature preserves. The name, derived from the Sanskrit for “peaceful tree,” sets the tone.

The Amangiri Architect Returns

The resort is designed by acclaimed architect Marwan Al-Sayed of MASASTUDIO, marking his second collaboration with Aman following the storied Amangiri in Utah. His design for Amantaru draws on Puerto Rico’s historic forts and coastal landscapes, using natural and locally sourced materials, expansive open spaces and carefully framed sightlines to keep the sea and the sunset in view.

Guests will find an Aman Spa and Wellness Centre, a Beach Club, racquet sports courts and a range of dining venues, along with access to Esencia’s two championship golf courses and a wide range of sporting pursuits on land and water.

A Private Home in the Caribbean

For a complete and permanent immersion into the Aman lifestyle, Amantaru will include fully serviced three- to eight-bedroom branded residences, also designed by MASASTUDIO in the same architectural language as the resort. The homes reach up to nearly 25,000 square feet, and each has its own pool, wraparound terraces and open-plan living facing the sea and the southwest coast’s famous sunsets.

Owners will enjoy access to Amantaru’s facilities and signature amenities, including the Aman Spa, Beach Club and restaurants, plus the Aman Private Office for travel and personalized programming. They also receive priority nomination to the Aman Club, the brand’s private members’ club in New York, Tokyo and Bangkok.

“We are looking forward to expanding our Caribbean presence with a destination that embodies Aman’s core values of seclusion, serenity and sensitive integration with the environment,” said Vlad Doronin, Chairman and CEO of Aman Group. “The success of our existing and renowned properties in the region has proven that there is a growing demand for a new level of exclusivity and I’m excited to bring the coveted Aman lifestyle to Puerto Rico for the first time through our exclusive collection of branded residences alongside a resort. Located within Esencia, the destination provides the ideal setting to fulfil this vision, a burgeoning new community within which Amantaru will exist in perfect harmony.”

Inside Esencia

Amantaru will not be alone. Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts are each creating their own resort and residential collection within Esencia, which sweeps across more than 2,000 acres and three miles of secluded Caribbean coastline. The community will be home to two championship golf courses, including El Capitán by Rees Jones, racquet and field clubs, an equestrian center, two beach clubs, a bilingual K–12 private school and miles of scenic trails.

Getting there is part of the appeal. A private airport about five minutes from the property, with private hangars and a 6,700-foot runway for private aviation, will provide seamless access from North America and beyond. The whole master plan is pursuing Audubon International’s Signature Platinum Certification, the organization’s highest environmental designation, with a lighting plan that minimizes light pollution and protects the region’s dark Caribbean skies.

Esencia is developed by Three Rules Capital in partnership with Reuben Brothers. Amantaru joins Aman’s expanding portfolio across the Americas, which includes the recently opened Amanvari in Los Cabos and the forthcoming Aman Miami Beach, Aman Beverly Hills and Amancaya in Exuma, The Bahamas.

Haute Living has followed Aman’s growth from our first look at Aman Beverly Hills to our tour of Aman New York, home of the very first Aman Club.

For inquiries about purchasing at Aman Residences, Amantaru, contact [email protected].