The resort opened in 2009 with 34 suites.[3] It became known for being Instagram-friendly and as a favorite destination for many celebrities.[4] In 2014, it built 36 houses, The Mesa at Amangiri which were sold for between $7.5million and $15million.[5]
In 2020, the resort expanded again, adding Camp Sarika, 10 tented pavilions which can accommodate 30 guests.[6][7][8]
The hotel was designed by Marwan Al-Sayed, Rick Joy, and Wendell Burnett. It has a minimalist aesthetic, making heavy use of large concrete slabs. Each room has an open view to the surrounding desert landscape.[10][11] A sandstone rock escarpment protrudes into the main swimming pool.[3]
There is via ferrata climbing, horseback riding, and other activities for guests on the property.[13]
Operation
The hotel is owned and operated by the Aman Resorts group. It employed 240 staff members as of 2020[update].[14] Staff are instructed to memorize guests' names.[15] Rooms were $3,500 per night during peak season as of 2021[update].[13]
Reception
The hotel has received positive critical reception. Reviewers praise it for having a serene aesthetic, sense of exclusivity, and a perceived connection to nature.[15]
Romy Oltusky, writing for Harper's Bazaar, said it is "a surreal combination of extreme luxury and rugged wilderness, nestled in 600 acres of basically untouched Southwestern desert mountains (for people who want the wild experience but with 1000-thread count)."[15]
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