We just left a few days ago from a 5 night stay, and COMPLETELY agree with xracer.

I should note that we booked the Seasons of Discovery (5th night free, meals included) via the Citi Prestige, to get an added 4th night free. Still, it is pricey. That being said ...

Service was wonderful. Truly. I was shocked, especially as it is the Caribbean (i.e. an environ notorious for ”island time” service). Not only was it wonderful service, in terms of efficiency, but people were truly warm and welcoming.

The casita design is truly stunning. “Glass box” is the perfect descriptor, and by the end we’re thinking of requesting Heah to design a house for us (this is - somewhat - tongue in cheek). We absolutely loved it.

The water is beautiful, and the beach nice (and long, as pointed out. Great for walking). We really enjoyed our swims, but are quite comfortable in bigger swells. One big tip I would give - if you walk down the beach 10 minutes or so (by the second house that is almost completed, as of 6/18) you find a much more shallow and placid area to swim.

We found the food, almost without exception, quite good. Portions are (for us) LARGE - we ended up sharing a fair amount. The chef, Antonio, actually does some Italian quite well (shocker, he’s Italian), and was so accommodating for off menu requests ... whether Dominican (which was fantastic), or Italian (we had a very special Italian meal with a beautiful table set up upstairs in the bar ... completely unrequested, and so thoughtful).

I’d also like to highlight the pastry chef, who makes wonderful breads, ice creams, sorbets, pastries, etc. I was shocked at the quality, to be honest.

I will agree that the F&B prices are high - and in some cases shocking. $30+ cocktails, at a beach destination, particularly rubbed me the wrong way. I’m not looking to have a “Spring Break” experience, but after Tax & Service charge they are all $30+. And, for an island known for Rum, I was surprised at how few rum drinks were on the menu, though of course they may be ordered off-menu.

The main pool is nice, but we only took a dip once ... which leads me to my BIGGEST tip: I feel it is IMPERATIVE here to get a Casita with a pool. I honestly cannot fathom coming here without one.

Our days ended up becoming a steady routine of coffee in the villa, time at the beach, an afternoon in our pool, relaxing, going up to the “Casa Grande” to enjoy afternoon tea, back to the room to enjoy the pool, and then dinner - we had them in the casita a couple of times, at the restaurant a couple of times, and the special meal up at the bar.

I do not play golf, but can confirm the course is closed until November. I can also confirm the property is shutting down for maintenance and what-have-you from late August to Oct/Nov (we were contemplating a Labor Day return).

Lastly, again, xracer nails it - our A/C constantly said 17, but there’s no way it was there. Not an issue, for us, as it was cool enough at night.

All-in-all, it was one of our favorite Aman stays. I was pleasantly shocked at how much we loved it, minor quibbles aside. I wish it was easier to get to from the West Coast, but were I on the East Coast I’d happily make it a regular retreat.