Aman, one of the world’s leading hospitality and lifestyle brands, recently announced the newest addition to its collection of Caribbean retreats, Amantaru. Nestled along Puerto Rico’s picturesque southwest coast, Amantaru will embody the brand’s hallmarks of exceptional settings, timeless design, privacy, and intuitive service. Encompassing a resort and limited collection of branded residences, the property will be Aman’s fourth destination in the Caribbean.
Positioned on a serene hillside above a secluded stretch of pristine beachfront within Esencia, a new landscape-led private community in Cabo Rojo of more than 2,000 acres, Amantaru borders a protected nature reserve and wildlife refuge. It will overlook an expansive shoreline and be situated among the quiet beauty of its natural surroundings. The location is celebrated for its white sand beaches, year-round swimmable seas, dramatic salt flats, and network of nature preserves.
Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “peaceful tree,” Amantaru will be easily reachable via a nearby private airport, with private hangars and a 6,700-foot runway accommodating private aviation. With access to Esenica’s two championship golf courses, as well as a wide range of sporting pursuits on land and water, Amantaru offers the opportunity to engage with the natural beauty of Puerto Rico in an entirely new way. The property will immerse guests in the destination’s coastal location.
Designed by acclaimed architect Marwan Al-Sayed of MASASTUDIO and marking the second collaboration with Aman following the storied Amangiri, UT, Amantaru will be deeply connected to its environment. Inspired by Puerto Rico’s historic forts and coastal landscapes, the design will utilize natural and locally sourced materials, expansive open spaces, and carefully framed sightlines to ensure uninterrupted vistas of the sea and sunset.
It will offer an array of best-in-class amenities, including an Aman Spa and Wellness Center, Beach Club, racquet sports courts, and range of dining venues. As part of the wider destination, Esencia will be home to two championship golf courses, an exclusive beach, equestrian and field clubs, miles of scenic trails woven throughout the natural landscape, and exceptional boating adventures.
For a complete and permanent immersion into the Aman lifestyle, the fully serviced three-to-eight-bedroom branded residences will also be designed by MASASTUDIO in the same style as the resort. The residences feature generous space, with indoor and outdoor living framing the wild nature of the destination, including the southwest coast’s spectacular sunsets. Owners will enjoy access to Amantaru’s facilities and signature amenities, creating a private home within one of the Caribbean’s newest destinations.
“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 fulfill this vision, a burgeoning new community within which Amantaru will exist in perfect harmony.”
Developed by Three Rules Capital in partnership with Reuben Brothers as part of the broader Esencia community, Amantaru joins Aman’s expanding portfolio across the Americas, including the recently opened Amanvari in Los Cabos and the forthcoming Aman Miami Beach, Aman Beverly Hills, and Amancaya in Exuma, The Bahamas.
