Strong and harmonious team: ÀNI has a dedicated and talented team, with a staff guest ratio of 1:1. The General Managers at each property are some of the best in the industry, overseeing all aspects of the guests’ stay. Many of the team have worked at top luxury hotel brands around the world (such as AMAN, Belmond, and Peninsula) and now seek a personal rather than corporate approach to hospitality.
Trends / themes: Post-pandemic special occasion travel, social connection, multi-generational travel, privacy, exclusivity, wellbeing, sustainable and responsible travel, once in a lifetime trips, celebrations, art and travel, corporate retreats.
The word ÀNI is inspired by the Swahili word ‘Andjani’, meaning ‘to be on a journey, which refers to the programme offered to students and the journey guests take to not only visit the resorts but also time spent together with friends and loved ones is one of the greatest benefits of life’s great journey.
Rates start from 13000 USD per night all-inclusive for six suites (minimum bookings of five nights)
Bookings: aniprivateresorts.com
Drawing its name from the Swahili word andjani which means ‘journey ahead’, ÀNI is the world’s first private resort collection. Founded in 2010, ÀNI offers exclusive retreats in the most beautiful and far-flung corners of the earth, from the Caribbean to Southeast Asia. Each ÀNI destination is designed exclusively for a single group of guests, accommodating up to 20 or 30 guests across 10 to 15 suites.
Currently offering four resorts worldwide, ÀNI’s destinations include Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Dominican Republic, and Anguilla, each claiming panoramic ocean views in a pristine natural setting. Consummately private, each resort operatesasan all-inclusive except ÀNI Anguilla which is on a half-board basis.
They support their local ÀNI Art Academy, and offers every facility and space a group of guests could possibly desire during their stay. A full complement of staff (between 20 and 30 per resort) tailors every detail – from dining and spa treatments to kids’ activities and exploration of the region – to ensure a bespoke experience that defies expectations.