Located on the northwest point of the island of Providenciales in the Turks is the Amanyara hotel. The resort, which means a peaceful place, is nestled at the tip of a 5,000-acre wildlife and nature reserve. The widely acclaimed coral reefs of the Northwest Point Marine Park are just offshore from the resort. 

The name of the resort comes from the Sanskrit word for peace and the word for place in the Arawak people's language, one of the indigenous peoples in the area. The resort's isolated position is pristine, and the beauty and tranquility found there are far removed from the development of the rest of the island. 

The resort lies along a narrow road that follows the coast, rising over the hill before falling into a flat plain covered in stunted trees and native brush.

A Coastal Wonderland 

It is only a 25-minute drive to reach Amanyara, but the trip from the airport gives a sense of transformation. Guests will travel through miles of nature preserve to reach a white sand beach looking out over turquoise waters. Sea turtles swim at the coral reefs just off the shore. A warm and friendly staff asking with a contemporary design creates a deep sense of tranquility on land. 

Whether you visit to celebrate a milestone, host an important event, or just wish to spend time with family, you will find yourself immersed in the serenity found at this resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The resort can be found through the spacious reception pavilion that leads to a reflecting pond surrounded by mature trees. 

Around this pond, you will find the Library and Boutique on one side, and on the other, you will find the Dining Room and terrace that gives amazing views of the ocean. 

Pavilions

Woven into the island of Providenciales' dramatic scenery, the pavilions are nestled into coastal vegetation pockets, overlooking the Northwest Point Marine Reserve. Overhanging eaves shade the terraces on three sides of each pavilion. You can access the terraces from the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to the covered living room and bedroom. 

A few of the pavilions offer private pools and two bedrooms. The forty timber shingled pavilions are similar in design and layout. They are categorized by their location and the view they offer. You can select from a pond pavilion, ocean pavilion, and a beach pavilion. Upon arrival at your pavilion, you will enter a terrace that has in it two daybeds. 

Sliding glass doors are what open to reveal the interior of the room. The king-size beds have a writing desk behind them, along with a chair. A cabinet contains a small bar and safe for your pavilion. In the room corners, you'll find a reading chair with a footstool to relax in and the entertainment console housing the television with a DVD player with a surround sound system. 

From this combined bedroom and living room are two additional terraces. The bathroom is separated from the room by a decorative wooden screen. It features a freestanding tub with an ottoman adjacent to relax on. The Villas are the three-bedroom option that overlooks one of the resort's ponds. 

These bedroom pavilions are centered on an infinity swimming pool with two additional pavilions for dining and relaxation. Each villa has maids on staff and includes a golf cart for navigating in the resort. 

Dining Experiences

Guests can choose to dine outside around the central pond or select to remain indoors in the restaurant's air conditioning. Freshly caught seafood is the star, with everything from tuna to grouper and red snapper. 

This is complemented by organic produce from the aquaponic vegetable garden found at the resort. The Beach Club serves many raw dishes as well as cuisine baked in a stone hearth. 

The Dining Room menu is Asian and Mediterranean, focusing on the local seafood - Head past the Dining Room and swimming pool to reach the Lounge, which has a full-service bar. Found around the Lounge's perimeter are oversized day beds perfect for relaxing with a drink. The Beach Club is found on a dune above the southern end of the white sand beach. 

If you'd like an informal dining experience, the Beach Club is your best option. It also offers an intimate area for an informal beach barbecue in the evenings. The pool is located on an expansive terrace that gives amazing views of the ocean. 

You can find two lounge terraces on either end of the pool that provide shallow entry and water lounging. A third lounge can be found beyond the pool, closer to the oceanfront. Along the timber deck, there are pairs of sun lounges and an outdoor shower. 

Spa and Wellness 

Around a tranquil pond, you will find Amanyara's Spa. It has four treatment pavilions, a pavilion for relaxation, and an outdoor yoga area. 

The Fitness Center includes a fully equipped gym to keep you fit as well as two tennis courts with floodlighting to keep playing into the night. It includes a Pilate's studio as well as cardio and resistance training equipment. 

The Clubhouse has four tennis courts, a volleyball court, and a multi-sport field.

Adventure Experiences 

The pristine waters of the Point Marine National Parks are some of the most diverse in the region. Off of Amanyara's 800-meter beach, you can find a wonderland of coral reefs and do scuba diving.

These waters are home to humpback whales, bonefish, hawksbill turtles, and hundreds of bird species. On land, exploration safaris take you into the tropical forest and coastal ecosystem.

Nature Discovery Center

Discover the diverse eco systems both below and above the water in the Turks and Caicos Islands at the Nature Discovery Center. There are environmental programs for all ages focusing on discovering and conserving indigenous wildlife. 

Enjoy snorkeling expeditions and guided hikes, as well as an Adopt-A-Coral program and an opportunity to participate in Amanyara's Sea Turtle Initiative.