Luxury hotel group Aman has just opened its newest resort, which has also been in the pipeline for a very, very long time. This represents the brand’s first property in Mexico, and it may have just become the country’s most expensive hotel.
Basics of Amanvari in Costa Palmas, Mexico
Amanvari has opened as of August 1, 2026. The resort is located in the East Cape of Baja California, in the 1,500-acre Costa Palmas development. This complex already had a Four Seasons, and the Aman is the second property there. There’s also a yacht club and a bunch of residences (obviously a key financial motive for the development). To get here, you still fly into Los Cabos (SJD), and then it’s a roughly hour-long drive.
Amanvari features just 18 accommodations, each of which are described as contemporary casitas with sea and mountain views. Most accommodations are 82 square meters (833 square feet), with a private heated pool, terrace, and more.
In terms of dining, the resort features several options, including Luma (a Mexican restaurant), Sesui (a Japanese restaurant), Arva (an Italian restaurant), and The Lounge Bar (serving drinks and light bites). That’s a lot of options for so few rooms, but I suspect the intent is that some people from the Four Seasons will want to come over here.
On top of that, the resort features a full service spa covering 660 square meters (7,000 square feet), with six treatment rooms, a yoga pavilion, gym, a contemporary Temazcal (sweat lodge), two hydrotherapy areas, etc. There’s also a large resort-style pool.
It’s interesting to see this hotel finally opening, as this has to be one of the most oddly delayed projects we’ve seen in a long time. Amanvari was announced back in 2018, with a projected 2020 opening date.
Construction progress was really impressive at the beginning, but then there were some major delays. Of course there were lots of delays with things coming out of the pandemic, but this was extreme. For example, below is what the project looked like in very early 2025 (and that honestly doesn’t look so different from what I remember in 2021). It’s my understanding that the issues came down to financing, rather than anything related to construction as such.
Amanvari Mexico rates & how to book
With Amanvari now open, what are rates like? Given that all accommodations are just one bedroom, I think this might set the record for being Mexico’s new most expensive hotel.
The absolute cheapest rate I see throughout the year is for around $4,500 per night.
However, in peak season, rates get to $7,000+ on some nights for a standard accommodation.
Credit to Aman, those rates are at least displayed to include taxes & fees, which in Mexico, can add up to 30%+ of the cost of a stay. All rates include breakfast, in-room refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks, use of non-motorized water sports, etc.
I have no doubt that this hotel will be fantastic, and that the accommodations are super nice. However, it’s obviously priced at the very top end of the market, though you have to compare this to higher category suites at other properties, in terms of the amount of space you get, a private pool, etc.
There is something special about Costa Palmas, because while it’s in a complex, it otherwise feels very secluded, with beautiful nature. Admittedly this is a place you’ll want to book if you primarily plan on staying in the complex, and not if you want to go out to Los Cabos every night to a different restaurant.
Aman generally has pricing parity between different booking sources, so if you are going to book, you’ll want to use something like Virtuoso. That way you can receive a property credit, an upgrade subject to availability, and more.
Bottom line
Amanvari has finally opened as of August 2026, around six years behind schedule, so it’s good to finally see it coming to market. This should be an incredible hotel, though of course it’s priced accordingly, and makes the adjacent Four Seasons look like a bargain, by comparison.
Costa Palmas isn’t for everyone, but if money is no object and you just want an easy beach getaway that still feels secluded, this definitely fits the bill.
What do you make of Amanvari finally opening?