Oct 12, 2018, 12:37 pm
Amanpulo, Philippines (Consolidated/review thread)
Oct 31, 2016, 5:18 pm
#406
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
I booked this back in January after talking to Tapa at the London Aman event - the sly dog didn't give any hints he would be leaving. Thereafter all my correspondence was just with their standard reservations email address. I tend to not bother the GM unless I know them well; I know Christophe from Amangiri, but we won't be on each others Christmas card list.
Ah yes , they generally do not let on until the very last minute as things these days are not like before ..
Don't think I am on his list too & vv .
FYI , his wife , Audeline is the Hotel manager
Last edited by FlyerEC; Oct 31, 2016 at 5:28 pm
Nov 3, 2016, 8:05 am
#407
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 173
Greetings everyone (from O&O Cape Town)
We've booked a Beach Casita for 2017 and was wondering if there is some up to date guidance on which one to choose (if I understand correctly there were some renovations in the property recently? - apologies if wrong and I will scan the thread for info).
Many thanks!
We've booked a Beach Casita for 2017 and was wondering if there is some up to date guidance on which one to choose (if I understand correctly there were some renovations in the property recently? - apologies if wrong and I will scan the thread for info).
Many thanks!
Nov 3, 2016, 10:35 am
#408
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Greetings everyone (from O&O Cape Town)
We've booked a Beach Casita for 2017 and was wondering if there is some up to date guidance on which one to choose (if I understand correctly there were some renovations in the property recently? - apologies if wrong and I will scan the thread for info).
Many thanks!
We've booked a Beach Casita for 2017 and was wondering if there is some up to date guidance on which one to choose (if I understand correctly there were some renovations in the property recently? - apologies if wrong and I will scan the thread for info).
Many thanks!
#1 - #15 are beyond the Beach Cub, towards the Villas and Kid's Club. They are all very acceptable - it just depends upon where you want to be near.
Nov 4, 2016, 4:04 am
#409
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
#23 which we were at is right next to the Picnic Grove, and a short walking distance from Beach Club. Note that this casita doesn't have the best placement if you love your hammock.
Nov 4, 2016, 11:30 am
#410
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,600
I would love to know if the current GM is able to uphold standards... I really hope so. It is an easy job knowing the team very well, but I do wonder. Unfortunately even a slight lack of passion immediately has an effect on the whole operation.
Nov 4, 2016, 11:36 am
#411
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
I'll be sure to tell you all as a Christmas present.
Nov 5, 2016, 3:08 pm
#413
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Since some of us here have yet to hear from him again .
I cannot seem to locate his deputy / wife ' s reply ( on his behalf ? ) , after a long time team member alerted her to the situation, to eventually reply her .
However , the faithful Pulo team members are upholding Aman standards we have grown accustomed to .
Thanks MacMyDay
Dec 11, 2016, 8:35 pm
#414
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Has Amanpulo added pools to some of their Casitas? I don't remember ever seeing this before:
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpulo/casitas
For some reason the reservation calendar isn't working for me (all dates come up as unavailable when you click through), but I could swear that the "Deluxe Hillside" and "Treetop Pool" categories are new ones.
Per Virtuoso website there are two of the Treetop Pool casitas.
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpulo/casitas
For some reason the reservation calendar isn't working for me (all dates come up as unavailable when you click through), but I could swear that the "Deluxe Hillside" and "Treetop Pool" categories are new ones.
Per Virtuoso website there are two of the Treetop Pool casitas.
Dec 11, 2016, 9:31 pm
#415
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
Has Amanpulo added pools to some of their Casitas? I don't remember ever seeing this before:
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpulo/casitas
For some reason the reservation calendar isn't working for me (all dates come up as unavailable when you click through), but I could swear that the "Deluxe Hillside" and "Treetop Pool" categories are new ones.
Per Virtuoso website there are two of the Treetop Pool casitas.
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanpulo/casitas
For some reason the reservation calendar isn't working for me (all dates come up as unavailable when you click through), but I could swear that the "Deluxe Hillside" and "Treetop Pool" categories are new ones.
Per Virtuoso website there are two of the Treetop Pool casitas.
The treetop pool casitas are the same price as a beach casita - and I know where I'd rather stay. The private pool at the treetop pool casita isn't that enticing; it almost looks badly done. I took a photo of it and I think it's further back in this thread somewhere.
The deluxe hillside casitas are also same price as beach casitas, and are worth considering for the views (but note it's never going to be an 'elevated' place ala Amankila/Amanpuri etc).
Beach casita is definitely the way to go if within budget - if not, book a treetop or hillside and chances are you'll get upgraded to a beach.
Dec 12, 2016, 4:32 am
#416
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
They are the only casitas with private pools. The villas have private pools of course.
The treetop pool casitas are the same price as a beach casita - and I know where I'd rather stay. The private pool at the treetop pool casita isn't that enticing; it almost looks badly done. I took a photo of it and I think it's further back in this thread somewhere.
The treetop pool casitas are the same price as a beach casita - and I know where I'd rather stay. The private pool at the treetop pool casita isn't that enticing; it almost looks badly done. I took a photo of it and I think it's further back in this thread somewhere.
The location worked perfectly well for us (close to the Spa / gym) and very quiet. I would stay there again, it all depends upon what you are looking for.
Dec 20, 2016, 7:23 am
#417
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
Checked into a 1 bedroom villa earlier today - very impressed. I know it's almost compulsory for everyone on these forums to have been to Amanpulo, so I won't bother doing a write-up on what's on offer etc, but it does seem everyone is interested in how service is since the GM has changed. I'll keep this thread updated on that over the next few days, but so far, so good.
Mandatory night photos of the villa:
Pool - looking out onto the beach
Pool and villa
View from the beach, looking back onto the villa
Mandatory night photos of the villa:
Pool - looking out onto the beach
Pool and villa
View from the beach, looking back onto the villa
Dec 20, 2016, 9:51 am
#418
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
Checked into a 1 bedroom villa earlier today - very impressed. I know it's almost compulsory for everyone on these forums to have been to Amanpulo, so I won't bother doing a write-up on what's on offer etc, but it does seem everyone is interested in how service is since the GM has changed. I'll keep this thread updated on that over the next few days, but so far, so good.
Mandatory night photos of the villa:
Pool - looking out onto the beach
Pool and villa
View from the beach, looking back onto the villa
Mandatory night photos of the villa:
Pool - looking out onto the beach
Pool and villa
View from the beach, looking back onto the villa
I've never been so please enlighten me and bring me into the light...
Fdw