Why book?
For a wellness-focused getaway split between the spa, gym, and beach.
Set the scene
A “wellness resort” can mean a lot of different things nowadays. Amrit’s specific flavor is “where luxury meets longevity”—so come here expecting modernity over spirituality. Before you even arrive, guests are invited to fill out a 50-question form and video chat with a personalized wellness coach (who can then do things like ship you a biotest and use the results to plan out different treatments). Guests during my stay included fellow attendees of the Eudemonia Wellness Summit in nearby West Palm Beach—folks who view wellness as not just a series of lifestyle choices, but a science. Case in point: during dinner one night, the table next to us raised their glasses to toast “don’t die,” the tagline of billionaire Bryan Johnson, otherwise known as the man who wants to live forever. If that doesn’t sound like you, it’s also very possible to enjoy a normal beach vacation here, complete with tropical cocktails and poolside french fries.
The backstory
The resort was founded by Dilip Barot, an immigrant from Gujarat, India who began his hospitality career managing small motels, and his daughter Shama Barot, who started out working at the front desk of Miami’s Fontainebleau Hotel and then went on to get her MBA at the Wharton School of Business. The resort’s wellness programming is designed based on the five pillars of wellness—nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep—based on the "Eight Limbs of Yoga" outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, an ancient Indian philosophical text. While it may look slightly similar, this hotel no Miami South Beach high-rise; the main priority of most guests here is to take a break from everyday life and focus exclusively on their health.
The rooms
The rooms are modern, comfortable, and simple. Many of the 155 guest rooms have unobstructed views of the Atlantic and private balconies. I stayed in the spacious Junior King Suite with a wrap-around balcony, separate sitting area, and bathroom with a large shower and soaking tub. I don’t know if it was the bed, the relaxing sounds of ocean waves, or the spa treatments, but I had some of the best sleep of my life here.
Food and drink
The main resort restaurant, Tula, serves dishes you expect, like locally sourced seafood and steak, as well as vegetarian and vegan options like wild mushroom pasta and crispy marinated tofu. Ayre is the resort’s plant-based restaurant, “inspired by the practices of Ayurveda,” with indoor and outdoor seating. There’s also an extensive wine list, plus a cocktail bar in the lobby.
The spa
Amrit claims to have “the largest spa in Florida.” Sprawled across four floors, the facility totals 103,000 square-feet, including a 1,200 square-foot Hammam. The spa's outdoor section, called the “aayush,” has a cold plunge, jacuzzi, and full-size pool—plus a salt inhalation chamber, large sauna, and steam room. But it’s the spa’s medical-focused treatments that are the most unique: the crown jewel being the “hyper wellness procedure," which begins with a 1:1 session with a practitioner who discusses your sleep and eating habits, stress levels, wellness goals, and more. What follows is a series of treatments based on the “super human protocol” combining magnetism, oxygen, and light. At Amrit, this includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy (provides the body with up to 10 times more oxygen to help with healing, inflammation, and energy levels); red light therapy (uses low levels of red or near-infrared light to improve mood, energy, and sleep); dry flotation meditation (my personal favorite part); and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (a system that can help reduce oxidative stress and boost energy). The staff tell me that cancer patients and athletes with muscle injuries have been driving in from all over the state to use the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, as there aren’t many available nearby. There are many more speciality treatments and consultations on offer, as well as your typical facials and massages—be sure to request Kurle Stanislas, the spa’s talented lead aesthetician.
The neighborhood/area
Singer Island is Palm Beach’s lesser-known neighbor. The inlet, located in the city of Riviera Beach, is split between residential bungalows on the bay side and high-rise hotels and condominiums on the ocean side. (Amrit Ocean Resort is a 20-minute drive from Palm Beach International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown West Palm Beach.) Sandwiched between the Hilton and Ritz Carlton, Amrit hopes to differentiate itself in a competitive hotel landscape by becoming Palm Beach County’s go-to wellness destination. Spanning over seven acres with a four story indoor-outdoor spa and beachfront access, you check into Amrit Ocean Resort with very little desire to leave.
The service
The hotel service is pretty casual overall, but the spa staff are the best in the biz.
Eco effort
Amrit is Green Key certified, plastic-free, and has several water bottle refilling stations throughout the resort.
Accessibility
The hotel is ADA compliant and has elevators.
Anything left to mention?
I’d be remiss not to mention the ginormous gym and beautiful, light-filled yoga studio where you can work out on your own or join any of the daily group classes. And for those looking to take their wellness journey a step further, Amrit has launched a retreat series for 2025 featuring week-long itineraries curated around mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation, or sleep. Select retreats are led by industry experts like Harvard-trained psychiatrist and brain scientist Dr. Srini Pillay and nutritional psychiatrist and professional chef Dr. Uma Naidoo.
3100 North Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
United States
https://www.amritocean.com/
(844) 692-6748