Tucked in the middle of Southern Utah lies one of the most exclusive, low-key, high-cost hotels on the planet: Amangiri. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, that’s on purpose. This place isn’t for influencers. It’s for billionaires, A-listers, and people who think “privacy” is more valuable than gold. We’re talking $4,000 to $7,000 a night just to exist in peace.
A Landscape Unlike Any Other
The resort is situated in the heart of the Utah desert, near the Arizona border, surrounded by 600 acres of pristine, untouched wilderness. The natural environment is striking: towering mesas, dramatic rock formations, and an expansive desert that changes colour as the sun moves across the sky. Amangiri doesn’t just coexist with this environment, it becomes part of it.
The architecture reflects this philosophy. Designed by Rick Joy and Marwan Al-Sayed, the structure blends seamlessly into the rocky terrain. It uses concrete, stone, and natural wood in clean lines and earthy tones. The buildings are low-slung and unobtrusive, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass that allows theke centre stage landscape to ta. Every design choice serves to highlight the raw beauty outside, offering guests a constant, uninterrupted dialogue with nature. Rooms and suites, many with private plunge pools and fireplaces, are built with an open, meditative feel. There are no flashy furnishings, no vibrant patterns , just space, texture, and stillness. The luxury here is found in what’s not there: noise, crowds, clutter.
A Retreat for the Global Elite
What sets Amangiri apart from conventional five-star resorts is its clientele and how it treats them. This is a destination for people who could go anywhere but choose to go nowhere, in the best possible sense. Kim Kardashian, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Brad Pitt, and countless CEOs and royals have stayed here, but you would never know it unless they told you. Discretion is part of the brand’s DNA. Social media posts from the resort are rare, not because they’re banned, but because guests often prefer to keep the experience to themselves.
Staff are trained to be attentive without being intrusive. The service is anticipatory, seamless, and almost invisible. You won’t be greeted by a swarm of bellhops or given a welcome drink with a corporate logo. Instead, you’ll be escorted to your suite quietly, where the scent of desert sage drifts through the air and the only sound is the wind brushing against sandstone.
Prices range from $4,000 to over $7,000 per night, depending on the suite and season. For many guests, it’s not just about luxury accommodation, it’s about what that price buys: silence, space, and anonymity.
Curated Experiences in the Desert
Despite its remote location, Amangiri offers a curated selection of experiences for those seeking more than just rest. Guests can hike through slot canyons with expert guides, explore sacred Navajo lands, or ride horses across the desert at sunset. There are private hot air balloon rides, helicopter tours over Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon, and even custom wellness journeys that include yoga, sound healing, and holistic spa treatments.
The resort’s spa is an experience in itself, offering treatments inspired by the ancient healing traditions of the Navajo people. Think deep stone massages, desert clay wraps, and flotation therapies, all designed to reset the body and mind. The food is equally refined: seasonal, locally sourced, and intentionally simple. Meals are served in a dining room open to the desert air, or your suite for complete privacy. In every aspect, the message is clear: you are here to slow down. To reconnect with the natural world and, in doing so, perhaps reconnect with yourself.
In a world increasingly obsessed with digital connectivity, instant gratification, and visual flexing, Amangiri offers the opposite, and that is precisely what makes it so appealing. It represents a shift in what luxury means in the 2020s: no longer about opulence and overt branding, but about intention, presence, and peace.
Where once luxury was defined by gold finishes and recognisable logos, Amangiri represents a more mature, more sustainable version of wealth. It’s about privacy, depth, and a kind of luxury that doesn’t need to prove itself. This is not a place for trend-chasers, it’s a destination for those who already have everything and seek something far rarer: stillness.
Written By: Mia Quisumbing
Published On: 25th July 2025