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Amanpulo

Pamalican, Philippines

Amanpulo

On Pamalican Island in the heart of the Sulu Sea, the 60 thatched-roof villas and casitas of this residence were designed by local architect Francisco Mañosa, as a tranquil enclave using bamboo, coconut wood, rattan and natural stone. Large floor-to-ceiling windows bring the surrounding landscape into every residence, maximising the flow of light and creating spacious interiors. Both novices and seasoned divers will find the waters home to a veritable underwater world teeming with marine flora and fauna of extraordinary richness. Meanwhile, the restaurants each offer further journeys in their own way, allowing guests to discover the national cuisine and encounter Japanese-inspired flavours, all sourced from the local catch. The traditional Filipino art of wellness draws on ancestral techniques like warm bamboo massage, and natural products like coconut oil and banana leaves, to help guests rediscover their inner vitality. The perfect immersion in a truly distinctive culture.

Accommodations

What we like

The moment

Leave dry land behind and take over the floating bamboo Kawayan Bar for sunset.

The adventure

Follow a sandy path winding through the trees to the Picnic Grove by the sea.

The comfort

Blur the line between pool and lagoon in the four-bedroom Lagoon Villa.

Location

Address

Pamalican Island

Pamalican, Philippines

Airport

An hour and a half from Manila International Airport by hotel-chartered flight.

Cuyo archipelago

On an uninhabited island, adrift in the Sulu Sea.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free