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Amanvari

★☆☆☆☆1.0 out of 5 · 5 reviews

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Amanvari is a 1-star resort in East Cape with 100 rooms rated 1.0/5 by 5 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $180 a night; direct beach access.

About

Amanvari is in East Cape, the stretch of coast north of San José del Cabo that still feels unpaved and unpolished. That remoteness is part of the appeal for some—until the execution doesn't match the setting. With a 1 out of 5 overall rating and only five reviews, the property is struggling across every measure: service, cleanliness, room quality, and sleep all clock in below 2. The location score is equally low, which suggests the isolation isn't offset by what's offered on-site. East Cape can work brilliantly if a property nails the basics—quiet, clean rooms, helpful staff, and a sense that someone's paying attention. When those things aren't there, the distance from town becomes a problem rather than a feature. If you're considering a stay out here, you want a place that's earned its reviews. This one hasn't yet.

At a glance

Area: East Cape
Star rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Typical nightly: $180
Beach access: direct
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●○○○○
Walkability: ●○○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: remote
quiet
serene

Sargassum: not a factor

Not a sargassum coast.

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