the details
cuisine
The Restaurant provides a choice of dining settings. The interior of the room is divided into two areas, the first open to the breeze and the second air-conditioned. The open setting steps down onto a terrace with outdoor seating scattered beneath two large trees. Both areas have sweeping views to the ocean. The second area can be closed to provide air-conditioned dining in the hotter months and also opens to an outdoor balcony that enjoys views across the central reflecting pond. The cuisine offers a selection of Asian and Mediterranean fare with an emphasis on local seafood.
bar
Beyond the Restaurant, and leading to the swimming pool, is the Bar. The structure is circular in design and features a soaring internal ceiling. It includes a central service bar with its unique feature being the number of oversized lounging daybeds on the perimeter of the bar. Leading from the bar is a spacious terrace that provides informal dining seating and more large lounging beds. Enjoy a cool drink and light lunch during the day and as the sun sets, enjoy exotic fruit cocktails or a selection of cigars and after dinner liquors, available until late in the evening.
library
The Library, with its reading terrace overlooking the central reflecting pond, offers a wide selection of coffee-table books along with travel guides, novels and reference books. Newspapers, magazines, audio CDs, DVDs, board games and Internet access are also available.
multimedia screening room
The Multimedia Screening Room features 30 wide leather seats and is fully equipped with a DVD player, cable TV, high speed Internet and video/data projection capabilities.
boutique
Adjacent to the library is the Boutique that offers a variety of resort wear, jewellery, art works, souvenirs and vacation essentials.
beach club
Located on a dune above the southern end of the sweeping white sand beach, the Beach Club provides an informal dining venue throughout the day. A choice in seating is available from the elevated interior, to the bar front, or the lower terrace that leads to an expansive timber deck. Beyond is a grassed courtyard and the Dive Centre at Amanyara. The food style is simple, with grills, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juices and shakes. Afternoon tea is served here daily and regular barbecues are held in the evenings.
serenity villa (opening late 2008)
The Serenity Villa comprises a reception and four treatment pavilions centred by a 10m x 10m swimming pool, lined with sunloungers and bordered by an outdoor sala overlooking a tranquil pond. The spacious reception pavilion features a comfortable lounging area where herbal tea, freshly squeezed juices or health drinks can be enjoyed before or after treatments. Each treatment pavilion can accommodate one couple and has a changing area with double vanities, soaking tub and “rain” shower. Two of the pavilions have outdoor tubs and showers, set in a small walled garden. The Serenity Villa also offers a small spa boutique and a separate studio, equipped with a reformer, for private pilates or yoga sessions. Treatments available include oil and pressure point massages such as traditional Thai massage, as well as manicures, pedicures and facials using Aman’s unique range of natural, organic skin-care products. Amanyara’s team of skilled therapists can also offer treatments in the privacy of guests’ pavilions or villas.
fitness centre
Overlooking the tennis courts, the gym features a range of cardio-vascular equipment and resistance training machines. A personal trainer is available for private sessions.
yoga
Regular complimentary morning yoga sessions are held and private yoga or pilates sessions may be arranged.
swimming pool
The Swimming Pool is located within an expansive terrace that provides uninterrupted views of the ocean. Measuring 50m by 8m, there are two lounging salas on either end from which shallow entries to the pool also provide for water lounging. A third lounging sala is located beyond the pool and closer to the oceanfront. Pairs of sunloungers are positioned along the timber deck and an outdoor shower area is provided.
tennis
There are also two floodlit Har-tru clay tennis courts. Tennis racquets, balls and shoes are provided and lessons or hitting partners are available.
internet
Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodations and the Library.