This Aman resort has strong points but also some weak ones. The best aspects are the very accommodating staff who really try to make your experience a delight and of course, the utterly gorgeous beach. Special cudos to Ian who made every breakfast at the Clubhouse a treat. He is so warm and pleasant, nothing ruffles his feathers and you look forward to his morning greeting. He is an asset. We took an interest in Filipino breakfast foods and he, Jeromel, and Franco kindly arranged for us to taste special Filipino dishes and sauces that are not routinely offered. Jeromel and Franco are also outstanding and quite pleasant; this breakfast crew is special. The resort has a guitarist who can be scheduled to play at your beach dinner and he plays some evenings at the Clubhouse. I can’t recall his name but he has a lovely voice and soothing phrasing and I definitely recommend his services. His minstreling adds such magic to the evening. I love replaying the videos I made of his performance. My sister utilized the spa quite frequently and thought highly of the masseuse, Irene, and the Lifestyle Coach, Tania. They went out of their way to individualize her experience and focus on her needs. The steam rooms and exercise suites were immaculate. The only issue with the spa/gym is that the bathroom access is restricted to between 9am and 9pm. Although the spa/gym is open 24 hours daily, if you have to go early or late, you must leave the facility. They should keep at least one bathroom open as long as the spa is. The beach that fronts the upper teens/20’s casitas is divine. The water’s color is spectacular and so transparent. The sand is agreeably soft, white, and fine. Most of the time, the water is perfectly calm and inviting. If choppy, head to the beach fronting the villas next to the aquatic center, that area seems to be in a perpetual state of calm. This is also where the offshore bar is located. Be prepared for a possible surprise if you walk there though! I spent one afternoon walking around the island and nearly all the beaches were deserted. As I passed by one of the large empty villas, I spied what has to be one of the largest monitor lizards anywhere. It must have been 8 feet or longer. Fortunately, when it saw me coming, it skulked away to the villa hidden in the background. They steer clear of people but are still quite a sight for the uninitiated. When I booked our two beach casitas, I was under the impression that all the beach casitas have their own pools. They do not. Only a handful of beach casitas have pools and they are called beach pool casitas. When I asked if we could have one villa instead of the two beach casitas, I was told it was not possible. Keep this in mind when booking. If you don’t absolutely need a pool, the beach will more than serve your needs. The water is so lovely and just a short walk from your casita. We stayed in 24 and 25 and liked the locations. The casita itself is a bit dated bu
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