Pamalican is part of the Quiniluban group of Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea, 360 km south-west of Manila.

7 km of reef surround the 85-hectare island on which hawksbill and green sea turtles nest

Manila is accessed by daily direct flights from most Asian and international cities.

Complimentary car transfer from Manila airport to Amanpulo’s private lounge and hangar is available for same-day flight connections.

From Manila, guests fly directly to Pamalican Island in a 15-seat, twin-engine turboprop, landing at Amanpulo’s private airstrip.

Flight time is about an hour each way.

WELLNESS

The hillside Aman Spa comes with magnificent sea views, laid out across pavilions lined with native wood and capiz decor.

Several relaxation salas provide an idyllic place to rest and enjoy a post-treatment cup of Pandan tea and local fruit jellies.

There are 4 flood-lit synthetic grass tennis courts with rest pavilions for refreshments, two courts are by the Clubhouse and two are by the West Villa Clubhouse.

Balls and rackets are provided; playing partners are also available.

There is also a gymnasium, and a Pilates studio with Allegro reformers, plus steam rooms, cold plunge pools and relaxation verandas.

And a separate yoga and meditation studio.

DINING

The Clubhouse Restaurant
Capacity: 138 seated

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Filipino and international cuisine with ingredients from the island’s organic garden and local communities.

The indoor-outdoor setting overlooking the main pool, the Sulu Sea and Manamoc island Lobby Bar. Occupies a cozy corner of the Clubhouse with an unobscured view of Manamoc island.

Offers a selection of local and imported cigars.

Beach Club
Capacity: 50 seated

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Serves Spanish cuisine and live seafood, perfect for sunset cocktails. Located on the west beach, beside the Sea Sports Hut.

Lagoon Club
Capacity: 34 seated

Open for dinner from 5.30pm, on the island’s east side. Features a modern grill menu.

Picnic Grove/Windsurf Hut
Picnic Grove capacity: 80 seated (high season)
Windsurf Hut capacity: 42 seated (low season)

Open for lunch from 11 am to 2.30pm.

Serves wood-fired pizzas and garden-fresh salads, on the sand and under the trees. An ideal venue for private dinner functions Kawayan Bar.

Floating bamboo bar, ideal for all-day lounging, swimming, and snorkeling.

Available for cocktails, picnics and private evening barbecues (reservation required) Private dining.

Picnic lunches and Filipino barbecues may be organized on the beach, in a secluded cave, or high up on the hillside.

Ideal both for couples and large gatherings. Meals may also be enjoyed at guests’ casitas, indoors or on the deck

EXPLORE

The Sea Sports Hut offers a variety of water sports equipment, as well as information on boat charters and sea conditions.

Snorkelling can be enjoyed from the beach, or on twice-daily trips via the pontoon boat.

Tandem kayaks and stand-up paddleboards provide another way of exploring the water and observing sea turtles.

World-class windsurfing (ideal conditions December to April) and kitesurfing (high season) are available at the sand-bottom lagoon on the island’s windward side.

Scuba diving is available at Amanpulo’s PADI dive centre, offering courses from introductory to Dive Master levels.

Sailing and sailing lessons are available on Amanpulo’s twin-hulled Hobie Sports 17, along with smaller catamarans and two Lasers.

Take a romantic sunset or moonlight cruise, picnic at a nearby sandbar, or explore uninhabited islands by boat.

Bottom fish for snapper and grouper at one of Amanpulo’s favoured fishing spots, or trawl for wahoo, tuna, bonito and mackerel.

Circumnavigate the island on a 1.5-hour beach walk, and spot baby sharks in the shallows at high tide on Pamalican’s south side.

Request a complimentary Amanpulo bike to cycle the island at leisure.

Study the night sky with the help of trained staff through Amanpulo’s 1800x150mm astronomical refractor telescope.

Turtle hatching takes place from June to October, when endangered hawksbill and green sea turtles lay their eggs on Amanpulo’s beach at night. Staff monitor the laying process, and transfer the eggs to a hatchery at the Windsurf Hut.

4 BEDROOM VILLAS
383 sqm | 4121 sq ft

These elegant beachside villas are designed around a central infinity pool. Set on a plot of just over an acre, the air-conditioned interiors extend to 3,778 sq ft (351 sqm).

Situated meters from the sea with private beach access.

Seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces arranged around a pool, including a living and dining pavilion, outdoor lounge and kitchen.

Comes with private butler and chef and use of a buggy per bedroom.

2 bedroom villa
362 sqm | 3897 sq ft

Overlooking the bright turquoise waters of the shoreline, Amanpulo’s 2 Bedroom Villas feature a large central pool and 2,314 sq ft (215 sqm) of air-conditioned living space.

Situated meters from the sea with private beach access.

Seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces arranged around a pool, including a living and dining pavilion, outdoor lounge and kitchen.

Comes with private butler and chef and use of a buggy per bedroom.

1 bedroom villa
281 sqm | 3025 sq ft

Spacious living areas transition seamlessly to a palm-shaded pool in Amanpulo’s 1 Bedroom Villas, which combine 732 sq ft (68 sqm) of air-conditioned interiors with expansive outdoor dining and lounging spaces.

Situated meters from the sea with private beach access.

Seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces arranged around a pool, including a living and dining pavilion, outdoor lounge and kitchen.

Comes with private butler and chef and use of a buggy per bedroom.

Casita
68 sqm | 731 sq ft

Casitas are located on the hillside, in the treetops, or near the beach with a private path to the shore.

Treetop Pool Casitas feature a plunge pool; Deluxe Hillside Casitas enjoy spectacular panoramas of the Sulu Sea and sunset views.

Each casita is provided with a private buggy for exploring the island.