The short version
- BW Hotelier reported that Aman has announced Amantaru, its fourth Caribbean destination, a resort and branded residences in Cabo Rojo
- The property will be located within the 2000-acre Esencia private community bordering a protected nature reserve and overlooking a beachfront
- HOTELSMag.com reported that facilities will include an Aman Spa, beach club, racquet courts, dining venues and access to two golf courses
- Architect Marwan Al-Sayed of MASASTUDIO designed the project using inspiration from Puerto Rico’s historic forts and locally sourced materials
New luxury development
Aman has announced Amantaru, a resort together with a set of branded residences, to be built on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico in Cabo Rojo. The development will occupy a hillside spot inside Esencia, a gated community that covers more than 2,000 acres and sits next to a protected nature reserve and wildlife refuge, BW Hotelier reported. It will become the group’s fourth Caribbean location and its first in Puerto Rico.
According to HOTELSMag.com, the name Amantaru comes from a Sanskrit word that means “peaceful tree.” Access will be provided by a private airport nearby that features a 6,700-foot runway and private hangars. Three Rules Capital is developing the project together with Reuben Brothers.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
We are looking forward to expanding our Caribbean presence with a destination that embodies Aman’s core values of seclusion, serenity and sensitive integration with the environment.
The source's own statement, as quoted by BW Hotelier. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Design and amenities
Architect Marwan Al-Sayed of MASASTUDIO, who worked with Aman before on Amangiri in Utah, is leading the design of Amantaru. The buildings take cues from Puerto Rico’s historic forts and coastal landscapes by using natural and locally sourced materials, creating open spaces, and offering framed views of the sea and sunset, both BW Hotelier and HOTELSMag.com reported.
An Aman Spa and Wellness Centre, a Beach Club, racquet sports courts and several dining venues will be among the facilities. Guests will also have access to nature trails, boating experiences, and Esencia field clubs along with its two championship golf courses and equestrian options. HOTELSMag.com reported that the branded residences will range from three to eight bedrooms, follow the same architectural language and offer full service with indoor and outdoor living spaces. Owners will have access to all resort facilities and amenities.
Where the sources differ
Both BW Hotelier and HOTELSMag.com agree on the location in Cabo Rojo within Esencia, the number of acres, the protected reserve border, the architect, the design inspiration, the main amenities and the developer partnership. BW Hotelier refers to the CEO as Vlad Doronin while HOTELSMag.com uses Vladislav Doronin. HOTELSMag.com adds the meaning of the name Amantaru, details on the private airport runway length and that the CEO was named HOTELS Magazine’s 2026 Hotelier of the World.
What the reports do not say
The sources do not provide an opening date for the resort or residences, the number of rooms or residences to be built, the expected construction cost or any information on how many jobs the project may create in Cabo Rojo. They also do not detail any approvals required from Puerto Rico government agencies or timelines for those approvals.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Reporting Aman announces Amantaru, its fourth Caribbean destination in Puerto Rico
- Reporting Aman details Amantaru on Puerto Rico southwest coast
How we checked this
BW Hotelier and HOTELSMag.com both reported the core facts about the Amantaru announcement, with the CEO quote appearing in both. The developer partnership with Three Rules Capital and Reuben Brothers rests on both reports. Additional details such as the Sanskrit name meaning and airport runway length appear only in HOTELSMag.com.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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