At This Luxury Resort Near Palm Beach, Florida, Wellness Is Five-Fold

As someone who’s been into wellness trends for over two decades, I’ve seen a lot of fads. Some are legitimate, but others are impractical or just downright silly. I was a gym girlie, a barre class babe, a smoothie snob. I tried every skincare serum and type of massage and sauna.

Eventually, I found my way into somewhat more woo-woo ways like mountaintop sound baths, essential oil tinctures, and Reiki. I learned about Ayurveda, a thousands-of-years-old holistic approach to understanding the science of life, and when I lived in India, I dove more into beauty products that centered on these principles, like scalp oil treatments and eating in alignment with my dosha (body type). So, when I learned there was an East Coast wellness resort rooted in Ayurvedic practices, I knew I had to experience it firsthand.

Amrit Ocean Resort on Singer Island Florida’s Palm Beach County is special. It might be the only place in the world that’s built on crystals (there were four placed at each corner during construction, offering what they call a vortex of calm, balance, and clarity). Its name means “elixir of life,” and it’s one of Newsweek’s Best Fitness & Wellness Retreats of 2025. With the ocean breeze and panoramic views, it aids in the ionic-charged feelings of refreshment.

The outside world is moving faster each day, the demands on all of us greater. But here inside Amrit, guests have a chance to slow down and ground themselves in their bodies. It’s about taking care of yourself without losing the enjoyment of life. This luxury sanctuary is rooted in ancient practices and believes in five-fold wellness: nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep. Here’s how to maximize your time on Singer Island’s best-kept secret.

Inside the five-fold wellness experience at Amrit Ocean Resort

1. Nutrition

You might hear “wellness” and think strict cleanses and no cell phones, but Amrit is all about equilibrium. With its remedy-inspired mocktails that include functional ingredients and biodynamic wines, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. After all, a new habit is hard to integrate if it’s not feasible in everyday life.

Grab a drink at the bar where master sommelier Philip will make a cocktail like the Pineapple Roast (reposado tequila, roasted pineapple, lime, and a hint of chili), which has benefits like being high in Vitamin C, boosting immunity, and aiding digestion. Or opt for an organic, vegan glass of GAIA Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Bousquet. This Argentinian wine was one of my favorites, with its black currant and black cherry notes.

Dining with an ocean view is a treat in and of itself. TULA (which means balance) takes it a step above by offering wild-caught seafood paired with organic produce. Chef Craig Tooker opts for seed-oil alternatives like ghee, avocado oil, and beef tallow and avoids the “Dirty Dozen” list so you can truly trust and enjoy the experience without compromising health standards.

TULA’s veggie-forward menu includes zucchini blossoms stuffed with lemon basil ricotta cheese with romesco sauce; burrata and blood orange salad with roasted beets, arugula, mint, and macadamia nuts in a lemon-basil vinaigrette; or roasted woodland mushrooms with aji amarillo potatoes and garlic Brussels leaves in carrot and green apple broth. Or enjoy crudo with hibiscus dashi, candied hibiscus, green apple, plantain chips, and pumpkin seeds, and the Berkshire pork belly with white miso on a bed of serrano corn puree. And in the name of balance, don’t miss the Basque cheesecake with strawberry and shiso.

On Saturdays, there’s a Tide to Table menu with dishes like lobster bucatini (fresh shucked lobster, bucatini pasta, creamy tomato sugo, and pecorino cheese) or the hamachi crudo (yellowtail, yuzu kosho, pickled watermelon radish, crispy shallots, avocado mousse, and trout roe with truffle oil). For dessert, try the chocolate coral reef (dark chocolate mousse, passionfruit gel, and pistachio “sand”), like an elevated adult version of the toddler-favorite dirt cup desserts.

Coming soon is Ayre’s open-kitchen dining concept in partnership with Washington DC’s Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee Karma. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak and tried dishes like the crispy salmon on carrot ginger puree and plum, blood orange, fennel, and cucumber salad.

For a splurge, rent the wellness penthouse for a chef-prepared menu to your party’s preferences. Chef Craig created dishes like black sesame seed cone with truffle lemon mascarpone and osetra caviar, scallop with carrot apple tapioca, torchon with plum, elderflower compote, frisee mango with champagne vinaigrette, dry-aged sirloin with sunchoke foam, and Atlantic halibut with baby bok choy and gremolata. Dessert was Valrhona chocolate ganache, mango mouse, and Nutella powder. Expect stunning Atlantic water views and maybe even a double rainbow.

2. Fitness

Movement is medicine, and if you’re into the gym scene, Amrit’s got you covered. Fitness classes include sandy sunrise or studio yoga, restorative somatic movement, tai chi, and spin. Those up for something new can try the sunset floating sound bath. You’ll glide on the pool while singing bowls are played to relax your body, mind, and soul. Alternatively, take the in-room yoga mat for some stretches before popping down to walk on the shore.

3. Mindfulness

Spas can get a reputation for being frivolous and fancy, but wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone had the chance to unwind and get pampered? The spa at Amrit is a marvel at 103,000 square feet and four floors — the largest in Florida. It even has its own set of elevators, so after treatment, you don’t have to poke around and risk running into anyone. What’s more: you can rent out a private oceanfront spa suite for a family vacation, couple’s getaway, or bachelorette party. Once you’re settled in, there are myriad treatments to explore.

When I was in high school, I worked for a neurotoxicologist who administered hyperbaric oxygen treatments. The chambers were more like a loud, dark casket, and I was too afraid to ever try it, so when I heard Amrit had them, I was skeptical. But it’s nothing like it was then. It’s more like a glamping tent complete with soothing lighting, magazines, and anything else to help you relax. If that still sounds like too much too soon, you can warm up with a Somadome session: a meditation pod that billionaire Sir Richard Branson is known to love that incorporates affirmations, color therapy, and sound.

If you’re a skincare enthusiast like me, you’ve likely seen influencers yapping about red light therapy. Amrit has it, of course, but does it one better with its Ammortal Chamber. It’s like a tanning bed but actually good for you. Five times good actually: red light therapy, vibration therapy, guided meditation, oxygen, and PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) that’s designed to “promote cellular repair, reduce inflammation, boost immunity and optimize longevity.”

In my 20s, my friends were keen to try a bath house in Türkiye featured on some reality show. I didn’t know much else but soon learned that it was a communal spot to steam, get scrubbed down, soak in the thermal baths, and try to avoid looking at everyone’s bodies. Amrit’s version is more intimate. The resort’s Hammam Ritual is inspired by a centuries-old tradition in many cultures (in Arabic, it means bathhouse) that seeks to align the mind-body connection. You start in the ocean view relaxation lounge with tea or fruit, then you’re picked up by your personal therapist. In the hammam, you steam to open up the pores, get scrubbed, then argan oil is massaged into the scalp and body. My favorite part was the incredibly relaxing warm water that was hand-poured from top to toe.

Something else to unwind is the Dry Float. A throwback to waterbeds, this floating meditation doesn’t require a bathing suit or salts but is more like a super-charged nap complete with a heated weighted blanket, guided meditation or ambient music, eye mask, and massage bubbles. I’ve done sensory deprivation Epsom salt floats before, and this was much less anxiety-provoking.

For a truly special treat (in fact, the only place to find it in Florida) is the indoor-outdoor Aayush hydrothermal experience. Opt to explore on your own rhythm, or choose a card that guides you through each station: sauna, hydro-reflexology path, lap pools, salt inhalation chamber, and cold plunge spread across 40,000 square feet.

4. Relaxation

Most people think of massages and facials when it comes to spas, but many forget about their hair. Amrit has master stylists like Kimberly on staff in its salon for a fresh cut and uses Oway products (a line that’s organic, plastic-free, and biodynamic) while certified trichologist Dr. Bauman can detect early hair health issues like thinning and scalp imbalances.

For those more traditional, Amrit also has more typical resort amenities like beachside cabanas on a private stretch of sand. Even the path to the beach is thoughtfully designed. Follow the rich green foliage and get your toes in the sand within minutes.

If you’re a night owl, you might be lucky to see a sacred sea turtle nestling up on shore. Early birds can watch the sunrise while enjoying a coffee from the private balcony, as the ocean breeze gently energizes you.

5. Sleep

I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets cranky if they don’t get a good night’s rest, and Amrit gets it. Sometimes, hotels can be loud or uncomfortable, but the resort’s Cloud 9 experience offers circadian lighting, guided relaxation, and a serenity bar. Turn-down service provides an eye mask, organic teas and chocolates, and sets the lighting for your eyes to better ease you into sleepy town. Staff will also pull down all the blinds to ensure that our lighting doesn’t interfere with the sea turtles just outside. (They’ve even adopted a sweet six-pound juvenile Loggerhead named Paddy through MarineLife.org.) It can’t be said enough that having an ocean as your background IRL is just what the doctor ordered.

Getting to Amrit Ocean Resort

Amris Ocean Resort is about 20 minutes away from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) by car. (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is a little over an hour away.) If you choose to rent a car at the airport or are driving to the resort, valet parking is available for $35 per night.

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