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Amari’s story starts long before Sayulita. One of its founders, known to friends as “Sunshine,” grew up barefoot on O\u02bbahu’s North Shore, surrounded by jungle, flowers and butterflies, in a quieter, greener Hawai\u02bbi deeply connected to the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That early belief that people are part of nature, not separate from it, followed her to San Diego and the California\u2013Mexico border, then through years of travel in rural Mexico and the countryside of Oaxaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along the way, the founders also saw what happens when beautiful places get overdeveloped and lose what made them special. Amari grew from a wish to protect some of that spirit: a place where architecture and nature work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name blends two Spanish words: mar<\/em> (the sea) and amar<\/em> (to love).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask the team what sets Amari apart and they’ll describe a feeling: expansive protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “We hope Amari offers something like a reset for the nervous system, especially amid the lively, sometimes chaotic energy of Sayulita,” they told us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guests feel sheltered and secure, but never closed in. The design leans into soft curves, natural materials and handmade pieces from artisans across Mexico. At its center is a preserved 1970s Mexican home, opened up to the gardens around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their short version: “a lush, distinctly Mexican sanctuary of barefoot luxury, natural beauty and expansive calm.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding the right furniture proved difficult, so Amari’s builder suggested setting up a carpentry workshop right on the property. Beds, cabinets and doors were all built there, reinterpreting traditional Mexican designs with a sculptural touch. Some pieces were made from storm-felled wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The team’s favorite example is the Palapa Room<\/strong>: traditional palapa architecture, stone floors from Durango, sweeping views and furniture crafted either in the on-site workshop or by artisans in Guadalajara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s no fixed schedule here. A wellness day might mean a sauna and cold plunge after a morning at the beach, a slow walk through the gardens, birdwatching from your suite and golden hour by the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more structure, private yoga, Pilates and massage<\/strong> sessions with local practitioners can be arranged on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not staying at Amari? Visitors can book private sessions or use the wellness facilities when space allows. These are arranged individually rather than offered as daily access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amari runs on its own 450-foot well, a priority for reliable, clean water during Sayulita’s dry season. The property also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gardens double as habitat for birds and pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arriving at Amari is a gradual journey. Curved stairs lead from reception into the original 1970s home, where guests often stop on the patio to take in the gardens below. From there, the path winds past the saltwater pool, sauna and cold plunge to the heart of the property: the koi ponds and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Sometimes, true luxury is having the freedom to do very little and enjoy it completely,” the team says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each suite at Amari has its own personality. Here’s a quick guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amari isn’t adults-only. Kids love exploring the gardens, fountains, waterfalls and pool, and connecting suites and sleeper sofas make it easy for families to stay together. The team also hosts plenty of couples, solo travelers and groups of women drawn to the property’s softness and calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s also a nice balance to town. Enjoy Sayulita’s restaurants, beaches and nightlife, then come back to somewhere quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guests often mention manager Oswaldo<\/strong> by name. For the team, great hospitality comes down to small, genuine details: a beautifully prepared room, fresh towels and water, and a warm welcome from someone who loves what he does. The owners are often on property too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Warm, attentive, unpretentious and distinctly Mexican” is how they describe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At check-in, guests get Amari’s digital guide and interactive map of the team’s favorite spots, from a coffee shop just steps from the gate to hidden beaches reached by a short hike. The best ones, they say, you’ll have to stay to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their one must-do before you leave Sayulita: watch a sunset from start to finish. Stay past the moment the sun disappears, when the sky and water often turn violet and purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Feeling of “Expansive Protection”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Made by Hand, On Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Built to Be Self-Sufficient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Gardens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re…<\/th> Try…<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> A couple looking for romance<\/td> Villa Ama Studio<\/strong>, the property’s original open-air bedroom, or the Palapa Suites<\/strong> for ocean and sunset views<\/td><\/tr> Craving total quiet<\/td> The Cove Suites<\/strong>, especially Cove 2 with its cocoon-like, light-blocking bedroom<\/td><\/tr> A nature lover<\/td> Cove 1<\/strong>, with its own private waterfall garden<\/td><\/tr> A family<\/td> The Deluxe Suites<\/strong>, with kitchenettes and jungle-to-ocean views<\/td><\/tr> Friends traveling together<\/td> Two Deluxe Suites<\/strong> connected by a private bridge (up to 8 guests), or the Palapa<\/strong> (up to 6)<\/td><\/tr> Planning a retreat or group trip<\/td> The Main House<\/strong> as a gathering space; the property hosts up to 36 guests<\/td><\/tr> Working remotely<\/td> Any suite: every room has dedicated Wi-Fi and a wired connection via Telmex fiber and Starlink<\/td><\/tr> Traveling on a budget, or avoiding stairs<\/td> The ground-floor Classic Suites<\/strong> near reception<\/td><\/tr> Planning to cook<\/td> The Main House<\/strong> kitchen or a Deluxe Suite<\/strong> kitchenette<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Families Welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warm, Unpretentious Hospitality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Local Secrets (Some of Them)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Plan Your Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n