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Amanera is an Aman resort overlooking Playa Grande in Río San Juan on the Dominican Republic's north coast. The property offers Casitas and a Two-Bedroom Bay View Casa, dining open to guests and non-residents, and wellness facilities that include an infinity pool, an open-air wellness platform and access to the Playa Grande Golf Course. It sits on the Carretera Rio San Juan – Cabrera, about a 75-minute drive from Puerto Plata Airport.
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Amanera is located at Carretera Rio San Juan – Cabrera 33300, Río San Juan, in the Dominican Republic, within the Residencial Brisas del Atlántico area of María Trinidad Sánchez province. The resort overlooks Playa Grande.
Puerto Plata Airport is a 75-minute drive from the property, according to the resort's directions.
Accommodation is organised around Casitas; the Pool Casitas and the Casitas are listed as separate room types, and the resort also offers a Two-Bedroom Bay View Casa.
The Two-Bedroom Bay View Casa offers 244 square metres (2,626 square feet) of living space, with ocean and beach views, expansive sundecks and terraces, outdoor living and dining areas, and four private landscaped courtyards. It has a private 47-square-metre (506-square-foot) swimming pool and 115 square metres of reflection pools, two master casitas with en-suite bathrooms and two WCs, and a dining area seating up to six guests. A personal host, a private buggy driven by a host, kitchen, personal bar, smart TVs, king-size beds and a sound system and safe are also listed.
Restaurants at Amanera are open to Aman guests and non-residents, subject to availability. The resort lists a Rum masterclass led by its rummeliers, tasting rums from Dominican distilleries paired with organic chocolate, a private beach dinner served on the sand with a bespoke menu crafted by the chef, and a Chef's Table offering Mediterranean, Peruvian and Dominican menus.
Events such as milestone birthdays, anniversaries, incentive trips and proposals can be hosted at the resort.
Wellness facilities include in-casita wellness treatments, an open-air wellness platform with ocean views, beach pavilions, a spa boutique featuring Aman Essentials and a wellness concierge. There is an infinity pool, two outdoor pools, a fitness centre, tennis courts, pickleball courts, padel courts and a half-basketball court.
Guests have access to the Playa Grande Golf Course and to non-motorised watersports equipment.
The resort lists daily scheduled children's activities alongside group wellness classes, afternoon tea and bikes, and the Two-Bedroom Bay View Casa is set up for groups of up to six at the dining table with a personal host. Golf access, tennis, pickleball, padel and the Chef's Table and private beach dinner options give the property a range of uses beyond a simple beach stay.
Puerto Plata Airport is a 75-minute drive from Amanera. The resort's address is Carretera Rio San Juan – Cabrera 33300, Río San Juan, Dominican Republic.
Editorial verification: Amanera is affiliated with Aman; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Amanera is in Río San Juan, on the Dominican Republic's north coast, at Carretera Rio San Juan – Cabrera 33300, overlooking Playa Grande.
Amanera is an Aman resort.
The resort lists Casitas, Pool Casitas and a Two-Bedroom Bay View Casa with two master casitas, a private pool and outdoor living and dining areas.
Yes. The resort states that its restaurants are open to Aman guests and non-residents, subject to availability.
Facilities include in-casita treatments, an open-air wellness platform with ocean views, beach pavilions, a spa boutique, an infinity pool, two outdoor pools, a fitness centre, tennis, pickleball, padel and a half-basketball court, plus access to the Playa Grande Golf Course.
Puerto Plata Airport is a 75-minute drive from the resort.
Bookings can be made through the official Aman website or by contacting the resort directly by phone or email.
Amanera is affiliated with Aman; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Amanera is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Address: Residencial Brisas del Atlántico, Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic.
| Location | Río San Juan, Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Address | Residencial Brisas del Atlántico, Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic |
| Brand / alliance | Aman |
| Official website | aman.com |
| General manager | Félix Piña · General Manager · source: latribunedelhotellerie.com, checked 2026-09-28 |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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