Originally Posted by
Mickidon
Just left Amanpulo. The time between Chinese New Year and spring break/Easter seems to be a sweet spot of perfect weather and low guest count. We were concerned that this FT darling would not live up to its billing, but we were mistaken. It is a resort that can work for anyone -honeymoon, seniors, extended families, children.
Based on FT recs, we requested and received Beach Casita 21 and liked the location and fronting stretch of beach. We usually take suites or villas, but didn't like the separated room layout of the villas here and didn't want a dedicated butler as we are low key and can find that level of service hovering for two people. We'd pick a beach casita any day, but YMMV. Happy to answer any questions.
Originally Posted by
Mickidon
Just of a bar set too high. Suspicious is probably not an accurate choice of words. I wondered if the service be as good as expected? Would it be as beautiful as the photos? The answer to these questions and others was a resounding yes.
Originally Posted by
FlyingDoctorwu
I thought the same before my trip to the Bali Amans... was I building everything up too much in my head that my expectations would not be met... thankfully that was not the case.
FDW
Originally Posted by
Mickidon
And one more comment on this: some of the Amans we have visited have been
one notch too austere for my taste. Not so this one....
But of course
, this is us FTers . Very pleased you have enjoyed your stays .
Now at N'oi , still needs time to ' mature ' but honestly , won ' t be better than Pulo or even the AmanIndos for awhile yet being so new ( owners included ) .