Inspired by the shamanic healing traditions of the Dominican Republic, spa therapies use locally grown plants and herbs, as well as the Aman range of all-natural products. Massages, facials, scrubs and wraps join signature Spa Journeys as part of a holistic approach to wellbeing. After a day of adventure on land or sea, the spa’s extensive menu of therapies can restore tired muscles and put the mind at ease.

Amanera’s holistic programme includes customized yoga sessions, breathing techniques, and gu...

Inspired by the shamanic healing traditions of the Dominican Republic, spa therapies use locally grown plants and herbs, as well as the Aman range of all-natural products. Massages, facials, scrubs and wraps join signature Spa Journeys as part of a holistic approach to wellbeing. After a day of adventure on land or sea, the spa’s extensive menu of therapies can restore tired muscles and put the mind at ease.

Amanera’s holistic programme includes customized yoga sessions, breathing techniques, and guided meditation experiences for all-levels, to enhance endurance, balance and connection to the body, mind and spirit. A fully equipped fitness and tennis centre is also available to guests.
 
With personalized exercise plans and the latest equipment, Amanera’s trainers can help you develop a new programme like Martial Art Kickboxing, or reevaluate your current routine.

PLAYA GRANDE FAMILY EXPERIENCES
From expeditions into the protected tropical jungle led by naturalists, to private watersports classes tailored to all abilities, Amanera ensures younger guests can get the most out of the local landscape and culture. Accommodation options ensure privacy and space for families of all sizes.
 
EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Amanera's young guests can explore the wonders of the surrounding wilds as part of the Amanera Children and Youth Programme...

PLAYA GRANDE FAMILY EXPERIENCES
From expeditions into the protected tropical jungle led by naturalists, to private watersports classes tailored to all abilities, Amanera ensures younger guests can get the most out of the local landscape and culture. Accommodation options ensure privacy and space for families of all sizes.
 
EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Amanera's young guests can explore the wonders of the surrounding wilds as part of the Amanera Children and Youth Programme - designed especially fir children ages five to 12.
 
PRIVATE WATER SPORT LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL AGES FOR SURFING, KAYAKING, SNORKELLING AND MORE
On land, the miles of running, hiking and biking trails are complemented by opportunities for coastal outings.

LESSONS FROM HIGHLY-SKILLED TENNIS AND GOLF PROS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL SKILL LEVELS
Two Har-Tru clay tennis courts and a golf-practice facility are joined by a basketball court and the mile-long golden sands of Playa Grande.
 
A PRIVATE, SPACIOUS TWO-BEDROOM BAY-VIEW CASA PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The airy Bay View Casa offers space amid the jungle and overlooks the golden beach.

GOLF
Boasting the highest number of ocean-side holes in the Western Hemisphere, the 72-par Playa Grande Golf Course affords panoramic mountain-to-sea views.

EXPLORE THE MANGROVE-LINED LAGUNA GRI GRI
A beautiful freshwater lagoon lined with mangroves is explored by boat and offers serene swimming, snorkeling and stand up paddle boarding.
 
THE LUSH DOMINICAN NATURE OF THE NORTH COAST OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OFFERS A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO SATISFY YOUR SENSE OF ADV...

GOLF
Boasting the highest number of ocean-side holes in the Western Hemisphere, the 72-par Playa Grande Golf Course affords panoramic mountain-to-sea views.

EXPLORE THE MANGROVE-LINED LAGUNA GRI GRI
A beautiful freshwater lagoon lined with mangroves is explored by boat and offers serene swimming, snorkeling and stand up paddle boarding.
 
THE LUSH DOMINICAN NATURE OF THE NORTH COAST OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OFFERS A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO SATISFY YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE
Take private horseback rides through forests, teak plantations, mangroves and along the beach, or try canyoning and rappelling down waterfalls.
 
NEARBY CABARETE, THE BIRTHPLACE OF KITE SURFING, IS A LAID BACK SEASIDE TOWN RENOWED FOR ITS GREAT SURF AND SEAFOOD
Take private kite surfing lessons for all levels with experienced professionals.
 
EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC CIGAR ROLLING AT BABUNUCO’S IN NEARBY CABRERA
Led by chef and Maestro del Cigarro Juan Carlos Alberto, the evening includes dinner, instructions and discussion on the variations of Caribbean cigars, from the Dominican Republic to Cuba.
 
AMANERA IS EMBRACED BY MORE THAN 400 ACRES OF PROTECTED NATURE RESERVE
Explore the surroundings on guided hikes that make the best of the Dominican Republic’s Flora and Fauna.
 
EXPLORE THE 16TH-CENTURY SAN FELIPE FORT IN PUERTO PLATA, ONE OF THE EARLIEST EUROPEAN EDIFICES IN THE CARIBBEAN
Elsewhere on the island, dine on freshly caught seafood with your toes dipped in the sand in lively Cabarete, just a little further down the coast.
 
AMANERA’S HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES ALLOW YOU TO PERFECT A DELICIOUS SEAFOOD CEVICHE
The Chef will explain you step by step how to prepare three kinds of ceviche so you can surprise your friends at home.
 
SPEND THE MORNING ON THE AZURE ATLANTIC OCEAN IN PURSUIT OF BIG-GAME FISH
Setting sail from the local marina in Laguna Gri Gri, just ten minutes away, expert captains guide fishing trips for blue marlin, wahoo, tuna and sailfish.
 
FROM JANUARY TO MARCH ENJOY THE BREATHTAKING SIGHTS OF HUMPBACK WHALES ON THEIR ANNUAL MIGRATION
Take an excursion to nearby Samaná Bay, the home of calving humpback whales between January and March.