Having reopened on 1 September 2023 following a three-month closure, Aman’s first resort celebrates 35 years with a renewed energy, revealing an extensive renovation ranging from a Kengo Kuma designed restaurant to a private Spa House, alongside new experiences.
Promising seclusion and tranquility in nature, the iconic flagship resort’s standalone Pavilions have all received a meticulous reconfiguration, enhancing their Thai design heritage. Interior updates include new Makha wood flooring, adding warmth and understated elegance, alongside new bathroom suites bringing a fresh and contemporary feel.
Their beautiful wooden roof structures – an ode to local architecture – have also been exposed, creating lofty, vaulted ceilings for an increased sense of space and height. Outside, in the privacy of each Pavilion, balconies have been upgraded with sand wash flooring, resulting in a brighter, more inviting al fresco setting, while nine Pavilions have seen the addition of their own swimming pools with panoramic ocean views.
An enriched culinary landscape
The resort’s array of restaurants has also diversified, introducing new dining options and relocating existing venues creating a gastronomic journey around the world. Nama, Amanpuri’s signature Japanese restaurant, finds its new home in an elevated setting atop the resort’s iconic sweeping staircase.
With breathtaking views across the Andaman Sea, visionary architect Kengo Kuma imagined the new, split-level Nama space with inviting izakaya-style seating, intimate, omakase counter and central Sake Bar, showcasing some of Japan’s finest sakes. Nama serves as a year-round dining venue, allowing guests to experience the art of Japanese culinary excellence in an airy yet atmospheric setting.
For a more hands-on approach to dining, Amanpuri has launched Sushi Masterclasses providing the opportunity to experience the art of sushi-making under the expert guidance of Nama’s seasoned sushi masters. A craft of precision and skill, the experience includes selecting the finest ingredients, fish slicing techniques and hand-rolling, before enjoying the creations as a rewarding lunch.
With Nama taking up its new location, the existing beachfront space has been transformed into a new Beach Restaurant. Set to open in December 2023, the open-air oasis will return with a new interactive kitchen, lounge area and additional seating overlooking Pansea Beach.
