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Amangiri

Book this if You want to feel like a Bond villain hiding out on Mars, with a budget that could buy a small island.

Why People Love It

  • The architecture disappears into the landscape
  • The pool built around a 160-million-year-old rock escarpment
  • Absolute silence (usually) and dark sky stargazing

Quick Take: It’s an architectural masterpiece and a service gamble—you're paying for the concrete and the canyon, not the speed of your drink order.

Reviewed by @jesiroamsI've never felt peace like this. Waking up to those red rocks and sipping coffee in total silence was a spiritual reset. The way the pool curves around the canyon stone is genius. If you need to disappear for a bit, this is the place.


Guest Who Stayed Here Said

The hype

The most visually stunning hotel in the US, but the service often fails to match the $4,000+ price tag.

Reality check

You are a captive audience. There are no other restaurants for miles, so if you get bored of the menu, you're out of luck.

  • You are an architecture nerd
  • You want total privacy and anonymity
  • You love hiking but hate 'roughing it'

Cleanliness & Maintenance

8.5
  • Housekeeping: Generally stealthy and twice-daily, but recent reports of missed details (unmade beds after breakfast).
  • Bathroom hygiene: Immaculate stone and concrete. No grout lines to get moldy.
  • Maintenance: High upkeep, though the harsh desert sun fades outdoor cushions quickly.
  • Linens & towels: Plush, high-thread-count, replaced constantly.
  • Odors & scents: Sage, cedar, and dry desert air. Occasional mildew complaint in older reviews.

Sleepability™

8SILENT
SILENT
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
  • Construction machinery (daytime, check status)
  • HVAC hum in some suites
  • Thin walls between connected terraces

Before you book

Good to know

  • The resort runs on Arizona time, even though it's in Utah (confusing for phone clocks)
  • Tipping is technically 'included' in the service charge, but staff still appreciate/expect extra for exceptional service
  • Camp Sarika is a 5-minute drive away—good for families, but feels like a separate (and slightly less iconic) property

What to pack

  • Hiking boots (the on-property trails are legit)
  • Moisturizer (the desert air will turn you into a lizard)
  • A high-quality camera (iPhone won't do the stars justice)

Room Genie

Best picks

  • Desert View Suites (often preferred over Mesa View for better sunsets and privacy)
  • Room 28 or 29 (end of the wing, maximum privacy)
  • Girijaala Suite (huge lap pool, total isolation)

Rooms to avoid

  • Suites 1-5 (view is partially obstructed by a sand dune)
  • Mesa Pool Suites (pools are often enclosed/walled-in, feeling less 'open' than expected)

Room Request Genie – copy & paste

I am requesting a Desert View Suite on the far end of the wing (ideally 20s range) to avoid foot traffic. Please ensure I am NOT assigned rooms 1-5 due to the dune obstruction. If construction is active, please place me in the wing furthest from the work site.

FAQ & Hidden tips

Everything you actually want to know before you book.

Is the food actually included?

Yes, three meals a day are included. Alcohol is extra and expensive.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, pets are allowed (max 2, up to 50lbs) for a $100/night fee.

Is the pool heated?

Yes, the main pool is heated to ~82°F year-round, and the hot tub is a scorching 104°F.

Do I need a car?

Not really. They pick you up from Page (PGA) airport. Once you're there, you aren't leaving.

Are the activities worth the money?

The Via Ferrata is iconic but overpriced ($900+). You can hike the Hoodoo Trail on property for free.

Is it kid-friendly?

Surprisingly yes, but Camp Sarika is better set up for families with its 2-bedroom pavilions.


Insider Tips

  • Order the 'off-menu' Navajo taco for lunch if you get bored of the standard options.

  • The 'Hoodoo Trail' is a free on-property hike that rivals the paid excursions.

  • Ask for a room *away* from the spa if you want to avoid the hum of pool equipment.

5 things to know before you go

  • 💡The 'worm season' in summer where caterpillars can cover the walkways.

  • 💡The fact that lunch is the weak link in the culinary program.

  • 💡The 'private residences' construction noise is a real mood killer if you're near it.

  • 💡You can hear your neighbors on their terrace if they are loud talkers.

  • 💡The water pressure in the desert is decent, but not 'tropical rainstorm' level.

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