Originally Posted by
Freddorick
Considering a long-ish weekend getaway to Pulo. What is the reccomended room category to book? From looking at photos the beach casita seems to offer the best value. Are there any experiences with the treetop or hilltop rooms (they seem to be basically the same?). Are any of the rooms refreshed more recently?
I’ve been to Pulo 3 times ( most recently 2019, 2022) and i would say the beach casita is the best value.
I’ve stayed in both the Beach Casita and the Pool Beach Casita and I didn’t think the pool was worth it. It’s beautiful, but I didn’t feel it merited the premium. If you’re upgraded into it great! But I wouldn’t encourage it, unless you really wanted the pool. My small family clients do like the addition of a pool, but again, personally I think the beach casita is the best value & the best category, other than the villas, which are also perfect for families..
The rooms are the same (they’ve only added a deck that gets VERY hot (sand at Amanpulo is always cool due to it’s high silica %)
They have been touched up a bit, mainly the tech and minibar — but not renovated. However, that’s not to say it feels old. There is a timeless ease of this property that I really love. Friendly staff from the local manamoc island who have served the amanpulo for generations.
Amanpulo is all about the water, which is ultra-swimmable, clear, and has marine biodiversity. Their main pool is also huge and deep and one of my favorites to swim in.
I would stay a way from the hilltop / treetop rooms. They are okay… but not as convenient as the beach casitas. Walking from the beach casita , directly to the beach / ocean or the beach club is the beauty of that property. If you go ahead with these plans, I encourage you to set your alarm early and walk to the south east tip of the island to watch one of the most glorious sunrise.