Amanpulo Palawan

Blissfully marooned in the Cuyo Archipelago of northern Palawan in the Philippines, Amanpulo lies on Pamalican Island, a private island fringed with white sand beaches and pristine reefs.

Offering a back to nature experience in supreme comfort and privacy, this tropical paradise is lapped by calm clear seas ideal for water sports, while sandy tracks lead to deserted coves and jungle-clad lookouts.

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Situated on the western side of Pamalican island directly on the sand, the Beachclub is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The perfect spot for sunset cocktails, it specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and live seafood.

Amanpulo offer a consummately private island retreat for the most exclusive occasions; enjoy impeccable open-air celebrations, where guests are invited to reconnect with one another and Mother Nature. With an exquisite crystal clear lagoon offering moderate waves and strong consistent winds, Amanpulo is a kite surfer’s paradise.

ACCOMMODATION
Set in the natural seclusion of Pamalican Island’s idyllic landscape, Amanpulo’s Casitas and Villas are set on the beachfront or ensconced within the forest canopy.

The verdant landscape of age-old trees and dense thicket cradles the spaces in complete privacy, providing plenty of opportunities to spend time together with friends and family. The stillness is only accompanied by the gentle lapping of the waves and birds singing in the treetops. The Amanpulo experience is for those who seek refuge in nature.

FOUR BEDROOM VILLA
Perfectly positioned along the island’s spectacular coastline, Amanpulo’s elegant four-bedroom beachside villas are designed around a plunge pool and expansive deck where island life is best enjoyed.

Ideal for friends and families alike, the villas are set on a plot of just over an acre for consummate privacy, offering 351 square metres (3,778 square feet) of interior space for guests to retreat.

Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the villas’ king-sized bedrooms are housed in separate casitas, where oversized bathrooms with Cebu marble accents, bathtubs and rain showers ensure ample space and privacy.

While the resort’s facilities are within each reach, each villa has its very own chef and butler, alongside a kitchen, living and dining pavilion, providing plenty of space to socialise. Vaulted natural timber ceilings with central ceiling fans create a light and airy space, from which the beauty of Pamalican Island can be uncovered.

THREE BEDROOM VILLA
Enveloped by lush foliage, Amanpulo’s three-bedroom villa is tucked away in a quiet corner of the island, providing an expansive secluded beachfront for guests to enjoy.

With a focus on outdoor living, the villa features a central swimming pool and terrace for afternoons in the sun, while inside, 283 square metres of space (3,046 square feet) provides a welcoming retreat where guests can gather to spend evenings sharing stories of the day’s discoveries.

Three bedroom casitas provide each guest with space and privacy, while en suite bathrooms with marble accents and deep soaking bathtubs add a touch of grandeur. The villas also have a dedicated chef and butler on hand to ensure a seamless stay.

TWO BEDROOM VILLA
Overlooking the bright turquoise waters of the shoreline, Amanpulo’s two-bedroom villas feature a large central swimming pool and 215 square metres (2,314 square feet) of air-conditioned living space. The villa’s beachside setting offers seamless island living, while their secluded position is ideal for families seeking togetherness.

Two en suite bedroom casitas with king-size beds and large bathrooms surround the central dining and lounge pavilions ensuring privacy and space are found in perfect balance. With the resort’s amenities in easy reach, a dedicated chef and butler are also on hand to tend to the needs of every guest.

ONE BEDROOM VILLA
Ideal for couples seeking a little more space, Amanpulo’s one-bedroom villas offer spacious living areas that transition seamlessly to a palm-shaded pool. Well suited to the island lifestyle, 119 square metres (1,281 square feet) of air-conditioned interiors are accompanied by expansive outdoor dining and lounging spaces including a poolside sala for afternoons in the sunshine.

Offering ample space to retreat, the villa’s en suite bedroom casitas have king-size beds encouraging a restful night’s sleep, while a large bathroom with Cebu marble accents and a free-standing bathtub add a touch of opulence. The villas also have a dedicated chef and butler on hand to ensure a seamless stay.

BEACH POOL CASITA
Mirroring the majesty of the surrounding sea, the private plunge pools of Amanpulo’s Beach Pool Casitas echo the restorative qualities of these peaceful Pamalican waters.

Set directly on the beach’s ivory sands, with the shore just a few steps away, they offer 68 square metre (731 square foot) of secluded space, inspired by the traditional Filipino hut and designed to celebrate the wonders of the tropics.

Wake up to uninterrupted island views through floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, and become accustomed to indoor-outdoor living, with all of the resort’s amenities still within easy reach.

TREETOP POOL CASITA
Secluded in the forest canopy, Amanpulo’s Treetop Pool Casitas offer 68 square metres (731 square feet) of living space, including a wooden sundeck and a swimming pool with serene views of the verdant surroundings.

Consummately private, the casitas make the most of their position, where the treetops shade the outdoor space, and large windows and sliding doors invite nature in. A king-sized bed and oversized bathroom with free-standing tub offer space to retreat, while the resort’s amenities remain within easy reach.

HILLSIDE CASITA
Perched on the island’s verdant hillside, Amanpulo’s Hillside Casitas offer 68 square metre (731 square feet) of interior space, with private decks from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Large vaulted ceilings create an airy atmosphere inside, where king-sized beds and oversized bathrooms with marble accents and free-standing bathtubs add a touch of grandeur.

DINING
Featuring locally-caught seafood and island-grown organic vegetables and herbs, Amanpulo’s breathtaking dining venues feature menus that offer cuisines ranging from Filipino and Mediterranean to Japanese.

BEACHCLUB
The view from the Beachclub’s main pavilion is among Amanpulo’s most photographed – an endless expanse of clear turquoise water dotted with islands. Delight in this idyllic spot by choosing a table beneath its iconic roof, on its tree-shaded deck, or in between sun loungers on the shore.

Inspired by the freshness and vitality of Mediterranean cuisine and the abundance of local seafood, the Beachclub menu also features a number of bold, heartwarming dishes handpicked from Arva’s menu by Amanpulo’s Executive Chef. A signature Aman restaurant, Arva is a tribute to the conviviality and warmth of traditional Italian family dining.

After your last dip in the sea for the day, absorb the late afternoon’s golden sunshine from the Beachclub’s deck with a freshly made cocktail. The perfect spot for watching the sun set, the Beachclub offers an extensive menu of premium drinks including agave spirits for tequila and mezcal aficionados.

THE PICNIC GROVE 
A casual, open-air lunch venue open seasonally, the Picnic Grove lies just metres from the beach under a canopy of trees. Its light and easy menu consists of handcrafted wood-fired pizzas topped with choice ingredients, garden fresh salads, and homemade desserts that delight children and adults alike. Its unique location also makes it an ideal venue for private toes-in-sand dinner celebrations.

In a forest clearing just metres from the shore, wooden picnic tables await beneath white beach umbrellas and a canopy of trees. Children can build sandcastles while you relax with a freshly-made drink.

Herbs, seasonal salad greens and local vegetables are handpicked from the island’s organic farm daily by the Picnic Grove’s chefs. Whether combined in a fresh salad or used as a pizza topping, these delicious, health-giving greens are the perfect complement to the genuine Italian pizzas.

Crafted by hand and cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven, the Picnic Grove’s artisanal pizzas are a delight. Whether you prefer the old favourites or something more innovative, there is no doubt you will find your perfect pizza.

CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT
Situated at the heart of the island, the Clubhouse offers indoor and poolside dining options to suit every mood and occasion. With its solid wood columns and classic Filipino furnishings, the Clubhouse is imbued with a deep sense of place. Open for dining throughout the day, the Clubhouse is bathed in beautiful morning light for breakfast, and is filled with the soft romance of a live guitar serenade at night.

Relax over a leisurely breakfast as the morning light gilds linen tablecloths and high-backed rattan chairs the softest gold. Return for a poolside lunch, savouring the freshest local seafood paired with just-picked fruit, vegetables and herbs from the island’s organic gardens. As the sky turns a myriad pinks, toast the setting sun then dine by candlelight with a live guitar serenade.

Open-sided with oversized daybeds and a pile of cushions to sink into, three separate lounging salas are backed by verdant greenery just steps from the Clubhouse pool. Savour a post-swim smoothie and fruit platter, a picnic-style lunch, or an indulgent afternoon tea. Or, why not enjoy a romantic introduction to Philippine cuisine with a three-course candlelit dinner?

Unwind with premium cocktails, spirits and an international wine collection while enjoying a cigar at the Clubhouse’s elegant Lobby Bar. With a centuries-old history of tobacco trade and rum production, the Philippines produces fine cigars and artisanal rum. The best of both are offered alongside imported top-shelf selections.

THE LAGOON CLUB
A seemingly endless white-sand beach fringes the island’s secluded east coast, home to the Lagoon Club. Claiming panoramic views of the sea just metres away, this airy dining venue welcomes guests seasonally for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

During the time of the year that the Lagoon Club welcomes guests, the lunch and dinner menus feature exquisite Japanese cuisine and a selection of favourites from Nama. Every dish on the menu is a work of art, with sushi, sashimi and Wagyu beef as just some of the highlights.

Situated on the eastern seashore, sit back and savour a seasonal breakfast by the sea as the sun brings the Pamalican waters to glittering life at dawn. Have a taste of fresh fruit and the day’s fresh vegetables harvest from the island’s organic farm set just a few metres away.

Nama means raw, and the simple secret of washoku is that it celebrates the intrinsic flavours of the purest ingredients possible with incredible artistry. For authenticity, fresh seafood is complemented with the finest locally-sourced produce to create the signature Nama experience unique to Aman resorts around the world.

Throughout the day, savour a delicious meal under the shade of trees just steps away from the sea by the outdoor grove. With moonlight dancing over the sea and the gentle susurration of waves lapping the shoreline, marvel at the tranquil Pamalican evening on the deck. The Lagoon Club is also the perfect venue for a memorable private event.

PRIVATE BEACH DINNER 
Toes in the sand, sea breeze in your hair, dinner in paradise is prepared under the stars on the beach by your personal chef for the evening. Choose from a seafood feast or meat grilled to perfection with a range of delicious sides, then relax with dessert around a bonfire as late as you desire.

KAWAYAN FLOATING BAR
Available for exclusive use, the thatched roof floating bamboo Kawayan Bar was built for all-day lounging and enjoyment of the sea, as well as for one-of-a-kind picnics and private sunset cocktails. Your personal bartender will handcraft bespoke cocktails onboard the Kawayan Bar as you swim, relax and dine at leisure.

ALFRESCO DINING 
Secluded locations for private picnics and romantic fine dining abound on the island, whether in a seaside cove or high up on the hillside with stunning sea views. The cliff top setting known as Gary’s Nest is one such venue, and a number of secret beachfront salas are dotted around the island.

WELLNESS & FITNESS
Amanpulo is a place of peace, where relaxation and wellness go hand in hand. Nestled on the northern hillside, at the highest point of the island, the Aman Spa is the epitome of balance and tranquility. Wellness and fitness specialists are in residence, with frequent visiting wellness experts adding their own range of specialist therapies to the already comprehensive spa menu.

TRADITIONAL HEALING ARTS 
One of many soothing therapies available in the spa, the Hilot massage alternates hot and cold to rebalance areas of tension, making use of banana leaves and cold-pressed coconut oil.

YOGA & MEDITATION
Enjoy a private session with one of our expert yoga or meditation guides in our tranquil yoga studio or in a quiet jungle glade close to the shore. Daily group classes are also offered.

CHANNELING HOPE
This full body massage is named Pag-asa, after the Filipino for ‘hope’. Using the cumulative healing knowledge of our expert therapists, it aims to channel intuition and kindness to heal and rejuvenate. Proceeds benefit the Andres Soriano Foundation, which supports education, healthcare and financial sustainability on Manamoc Island.

EVENTS
Able to accommodate up to 200 guests if booked in its entirety, the white-sand beaches, turquoise seas and pristine coral reefs of Amanpulo offer a consummately private island retreat for the most exclusive occasions. The epitome of an exclusive tropical escape, the resort offers impeccable open-air celebrations, where guests are invited to reconnect with one another and Mother Nature.

Meaningful ceremonies can be held in a host of picturesque settings, while receptions – whether an alfresco banquet in a forest grove or a fire-lit beach barbeque as the sun sets – are adorned with seasonal tropical flowers and guests serenaded by talented local musicians.

WEDDINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
As per tradition in the Philippines, the betrothed must spend the night before their wedding in separate accommodations, catching their first glimpse of each other on this momentous day as the bride walks down the aisle – be it a palm fringed stretch of sand or a winding path through a tree-canopied glade.

After the exchanging of vows and rings, celebrate beneath the bougainvillea-laden trellis that overlooks the pool and distant islands, aboard one of Amanpulo’s luxury boats, in the convivial Picnic Grove or any of the island’s exquisite dining venues.

CELEBRATIONS
As renowned for their hospitality as for their musical talent, Filipinos are exceptional hosts. Add in Amanpulo’s magical setting, and private celebrations have a joie de vivre and beauty about them that make them unforgettable. Menus and entertainment can be personalised to suit the occasion, be it a special birthday or an anniversary, and multi-day events can include a host of venues and activities.

Enjoy a guided snorkelling expedition with your guests before a champagne breakfast at the Beachclub or release turtle hatchlings (in season) before sunset drinks aboard the floating Kawayan Bar.

Alternatively, for more intimate occasions, Amanpulo’s spacious villas and casitas enjoy beachfront, hillside and treetop settings, with privacy and seclusion making for the perfect private dining location.

EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES
Fill your days with aquatic adventures from kite surfing and scuba diving, to snorkelling and kayaking, or experience all the on-shore activities Amanpulo has to offer including tennis, cycling, bird watching and a jungle obstacle course. At night, get up close to the stars with our astronomical refracting telescope.

A TROPICAL BEACH
There is no better balm for the soul than sunshine and sea. Powdery white sand beaches encircle the whole of Pamalican Island, ideal for circumnavigating Amanpulo barefoot. Umbrellas and sun loungers are positioned on the beach near the Beach Club, with its open-air pavilion and deck.

PADI DIVE CENTRE
Pristine coral reefs stretching over seven square kilometres start just 300 metres from the island’s sandy shores, and crystal clear waters ensure excellent visibility. Amanpulo has its own PADI Dive Centre, and our scuba and snorkelling guides cater to all levels, including complete beginners.

Positioned on the island’s north-western shoreline just back from the beach, Amanpulo’s spacious, fully staffed Dive Centre offers a professional, safe, and welcoming environment in which to learn the ropes or relax with refreshments between dives. All equipment provided is of the highest quality.

Overseen by PADI dive pros, Amanpulo offers everything from Bubble Maker Experiences for young adventurers and PADI’s flagship Open Water course, to Enriched Air Nitrox and Specialty Courses (including night and deep dives) for advanced divers.

The one-hour Scuba Refresher course is ideal for instilling confidence after a break, while the Five-Day Programme is the perfect choice for certified divers wanting to maximise their time underwater during their stay.

With most sites less than 10 minutes away in the resort’s custom-built speed boat, diving from Amanpulo is completely hassle-free, whether you’re diving with a group or your own personal dive master.

Friendly batfish, sergeants, wrasses and parrotfish await amidst the hard and soft corals of the House Reef, while Rocky Cove is known for its large schools of jackfish, trevallies and fusiliers. Then there’s The Pier, South Point, West Villa Reef and Casita 40, all with their own unique attractions.

SCUBA DIVING
With crystal clear, warm waters and unspoilt coral reefs, the sea surrounding Pamalican Island is a paradise for scuba divers of all levels. Visibility ranges from 20 to 30 metres (60 to 100 feet) and water temperatures from 26°C (79°F) to 30°C (86°F), ensuring possibly the clearest, most comfortable dives ever experienced.

The region’s pristine coral reefs host an amazing array of marine life, and almost every dive features a turtle or two cruising through a myriad tropical fish.

TURTLES SITE
Watching turtle hatchlings emerge from their nests and make their way to the moonlit ocean is a magical experience bar none. Pamalican Island is a nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles, visited every year from March to October by laying females.

KITE & SURF
With an exquisite crystal clear lagoon offering moderate waves and strong consistent winds, Amanpulo is a kite surfer’s paradise. Kite surfers of all levels can launch right from the beach and hone their skills on the lagoon’s vast expanse of shallow turquoise water with a sandy bottom and moderate waves.

With clear blue, warm waters, and a bottom of predominantly white sand and occasional sea grass, our lagoon resembles a natural swimming pool, making it easy to walk around and learn how to kite. Strategically located to catch the windsport-ideal amihan (northeasterly wind) from December to March, the island also benefits from the venturi caused by larger neighbouring islands.

Guests will be linked to their instructor via radio headsets for speed, safety and ease of learning while on the water. Lessons can also include video footage for reviewing the session.

In collaboration with Naish, some of the world’s most accomplished kitesurfers gather on Pamalican Island, sharing their expertise and tales of the high seas with Amanpulo guests. Lessons are comprehensive and personally tailored to skill levels.

CRUISES
Amanpulo’s large fleet of boats is available for a variety of activities and excursions, as well as private cruise charters. Visit the nearby Palawan Islands or stop at offshore reefs for snorkelling; fish in the turquoise waters, guided by the resort’s expert staff; or enjoy lunch as you drift along in the cooling breeze.

PAMALICAN ISLAND 
Explore the changing hues of the waters surrounding Pamalican Island from the pontoon boat as the sun sets. Moonlight and starlight cruises are also available, offering a different perspective on the island; return to a private barbecue and bonfire at your Casita.

A VARIED FLEET
Amanpulo’s fleet includes several motor boats as well as a pontoon boat and a number of sailboats. Whether it is island hopping, sailing the cooling winds or cruising in the pristine waters, Amanpulo’s watercraft are at the ready, with instruction and guides available to accompany you

Rooms: 42

Price: from 1.474 EUR per night

Source: www.aman.com