Accommodation

Pavilions are nestled in coastal vegetation, overlooking ponds or the waters of Northwest Point Marine Reserve. Overhanging eaves shade terraces on three sides of each Pavilion, accessed via floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a combined bedroom and living area. Some offer private pools and two bedrooms.

Pool Pavilion Suites have views of the coastal vegetation and their own private 59ft lap pool. Each is surrounded by an expansive terrace, private walled garden and has two bedrooms plus a children’s room. A large living/dining room, pantry and bar area complete the suite. Outside a four-seater solar-powered buggy is at your disposal.

Villas either overlook ponds and gardens, or the ocean, or have direct beach access. They all have black-tiled infinity-edged swimming pools with extensive hardwood sundecks and outdoor showers and range in size from three to six bedrooms. As well as extensive living and dining areas they have kitchens, outdoor dining salas, two four-seater solar-powered buggies and a private chef and host.

Our favourite is  The Amanyara Pavilion, elevated above the waterline with dramatic ocean views and offering a private T-shaped pool, glassed-in extension overlooking a private garden and a teak lounging sala ideal for watching sunsets.

Dining

The Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves classic Asian and modern Mediterranean dishes with fresh seafood a speciality. It is air-conditioned with both indoor and outdoor seating, and has a terrace and deck with sweeping ocean and reflected pond views.

The Bar is open all day and serves light meals and refreshments. Its circular design with a centrally positioned bar and oversized daybeds means you can make the most of the panoramic ocean and pool views.

The Beach Club is also open throughout the day and serves casual beach fare with Latin American and Mediterranean flavours. There is a stone hearth oven and the club is set on a dune at the southern end of the beach, where it hosts cooking demonstrations and wine/rum tastings.

Spa and Fitness

The spa has four treatment rooms, its own 108ft swimming pool, a relaxation pavilion and a boutique. It offers an extensive spa menu of massages and beauty treatments using organic Aman skincare products.

A pilates studio is fully fitted with reformers and other Pilates-specific equipment, which can be used to perform the Erika Bloom-method. An outdoor yoga sala is adjacent to the pool.

The fitness centre has a full range of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment with personal training programmes available. The Club House has four floodlit Har-tru clay tennis courts, a multi-sport field, volleyball court and golf simulator.

Facilities

The hotel’s swimming pool is 164ft x 26ft and has uninterrupted ocean views. It is wrapped in an expansive timber deck with sun loungers and is framed by two lounging salas with a third located closer to the oceanfront.

A Nature Discovery Centre provides hands-on learning experiences for adults and children with programmes designed by the American Museum of Natural History’s Science and Nature Departments. Onsite naturalists will assist and encourage you to take part in turtle tagging, guided snorkelling and diving, plus kayaking.

The Library has a broad selection of reading materials and games, and is located overlooking the beautiful central reflection pond.

A boutique showcases the region’s best art, jewellery and handicrafts. Destination books, resort wear and conveniences are also available.