Amanpulo
Private 89-hectare island in the Sulu Sea — reached only by chartered flight
The Privata Perspective
The ultimate Aman escape and arguably the most exclusive private-island resort in Asia. Pamalican Island — 89 hectares of pristine coral sand, coconut palms, and turquoise Sulu Sea — is reached only by a chartered Aman flight from Manila. The island is so remote and so pristine that even the Maldives feels comparatively developed by comparison.
The 42 casitas are scattered invisibly across five distinct settings — beachfront, hillside, treetop, cove, and lagoon — ensuring that guests rarely encounter one another unless they choose to. Each casita is a standalone Filipino-inspired cottage of native materials surrounded by tropical planting that creates complete seclusion. The island's marine environment is exceptional: a surrounding coral reef supports extraordinary biodiversity, and Aman's resident marine biologist leads guided snorkelling excursions, reef conservation activities, and freediving instruction.
Pamalican operates almost entirely off-grid, with its own desalination plant, organic vegetable gardens, and sustainability programmes that protect the surrounding reef system. The sense of remoteness is absolute — no other resort, no other structure, no other human habitation exists on the island. After dark, the absence of light pollution reveals a star canopy that alone justifies the journey.
Accommodations
Beach Casita
62 sqm
Steps from powder-white sand, built from native materials with full privacy screening, outdoor sala, and direct beach access to the Sulu Sea
Treetop Casita
62 sqm
Elevated among the forest canopy with 360-degree panoramic views of the island, surrounding reef, and Sulu Sea. Private deck and outdoor shower
Dining
The Clubhouse
Filipino-International
Open-air beachfront restaurant serving fresh Filipino dishes, grilled seafood from the surrounding reef, and international cuisine. The island's social hub at sunset
Kawayan Bar
Cocktails
Bamboo beach bar on the sand for sunset cocktails, tropical juices, and light bites. The most relaxed setting on the island
Spa & Wellness
The island spa sits within a coconut-palm grove, offering open-air treatment pavilions where the sound of the sea accompanies every therapy. Traditional Filipino hilot massage, hot-stone treatments, and tropical body wraps using island-harvested coconut and botanicals are specialities. A resident marine biologist leads guided snorkelling and freediving instruction on the house reef, and an island nature trail provides a meditative walking experience through tropical forest.
When to Go
Nov–May
Dry season — calmest seas, best visibility
Jun–Oct
Monsoon — reduced flights, dramatic sunsets
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Complimentary upgrades, resort credits, early check-in, and dedicated concierge support — available exclusively through our preferred partner programme.
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