Amanvari, Aman’s first property in Mexico, has come to life in Baja’s East Cape, with doors opening on August 1 to offer the experience of a lifetime. Set within the exclusive Costa Palmas community, the 18-casita sanctuary and its limited collection of Aman-branded residences sit where desert landscapes stretch toward the Sea of Cortez. Meaning “peace” and “water” in Sanskrit, Amanvari is Aman’s long-awaited Mexico debut, and though it arrives nearly six years behind schedule, it more than makes up for the delay with an extraordinary retreat that shares space with the Four Seasons in the 1,500-acre Costa Palmas complex. This is a haven that feels truly incomparable, offering privacy, pristine views, and the kind of service only Aman can deliver.
It is hard to know where to begin, with uninterrupted views of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, a swimmable beach, and a serene Aman Spa that feels worlds away from the ordinary. Then there is the dining. Guests can move from Aman’s signature Italian restaurant Arva to the Japanese concept Sesui, complete with a 10-seat omakase counter, and then to Luma, where Mexican cuisine draws on open-fire cooking and coastal traditions.
Designed by Elastic, the property blends beautifully with the natural Mexican landscape while bringing with it impressive additions such as a Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course, organic farms, and orchards. For billionaires who prize exclusivity, the added charm lies in the private marina and yacht club. The Costa Palmas marina is a deep-water port capable of berthing superyachts up to 250 feet, allowing Amanvari guests to transition seamlessly from a week on the water in the Sea of Cortez to a land-based casita without ever dealing with a commercial port.
Guests can also immerse themselves in a natural environment home to manta rays and sea turtles in the ancient coral reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, one of the oldest living reef systems on the Pacific coast of North America. It may be a peaceful sanctuary for the soul, but it is far from mundane, also offering thrilling off-road expeditions into the Sierra de la Laguna, where a waterfall feeds crystalline pools in a mountain ecosystem found nowhere else on the peninsula.
Just as compelling is what the 18-key hotel offers as a place of respite. Every casita spans around 883 square feet and comes with a private heated pool, terrace, and outdoor shower. There is a calmness in every inch, shaped by a material palette of natural stone, timber, and plaster, while bespoke furnishings and technology bring discreet yet contemporary functionality to the guest experience. The wellness offering is equally strong, with a spa centered around a temazcal, two Hydro Houses featuring a banya and hammam, six treatment rooms, a beauty salon, an open-air yoga pavilion, and a 24-hour fitness center.
One of the most expensive hotels in the country, Amanvari starts at $4,500 a night and climbs beyond $7,000 for standard accommodations. For those who do not want the escape to end, there is also a more permanent connection to this remote setting in the form of Aman Residences, where daily life is supported by a dedicated team delivering highly personalized service alongside 24/7 access to the Aman Private Office. Bookings are now open for stays from August 1.
