Amara Resort and Spa

pool was constructed where we were told we were going to get married. Hence, instead of a creekside backdrop, we got a pool. Reservations, a NIGHTMARE through the end. They lost reservations, didnt return calls when their system was down, told guests there was no wedding by our last names at the resort, told guests who's reservations they lost they no longer had rooms. Nothing was done to compensate for this frustration and time lost dealing with it. Food, absolutely phenmonal. We actually did not get a chance to taste the food when were searching for venues. We were scared to taste a couple of days before because if it wasnt any good there would be nothing to do but worry. However, it came out absolutely delicious. Was a very welcomed surprise. Drinks, they were poured very weak and I think I got taken on the drink bill. We had agreed to do the lower of drinks ala cart or open bar. Oh well, this is what happens. April, albeit the construciton issue that was not made clear, she was phenomenal and great to work with during the entire planning stage through the end. She was on site and assisted and coordiated EVERYTHING. As the construction was a one time thing and future guests will see what they are getting, this should not be an issue in the future. However, good luck with the reservations team.

g construction about a month before my wedding. By the time I found out I was already under contract and had paid my down payment. So it was too late to change my mind. Construction took longer than expected and my guests were forced to look at an unfinished pool and listen to construction noise after we had been told neither of the 2 would happen. The only other complaint I had was the event coordinator made it sound like she would be at the reception making sure everything went according to plan. Turns out she wasn'tand the task was turned over to a regular employee. Also I was under the impression that the hotel staff was going to clean up after the reception (candles, flowers) and I found out about 30 mins before it was over that we had to clean that stuff up ourselves. Otherwise it was a good venue. Everyone loved the food, the drinks were great. Our event coordinator worked with us on the price of everything and even let us go off the menu to get what we wanted and fit our budget. the reception room itself turned out beautifully and the rooms at the hotel were kind of small (boutique hotel) but had many more perks than I was expecting! (the beds are tremendously comfortable, we will be buying one). I didn't even need a wedding planner because she reminded me every step of the way what I needed to be doing. Even so far as to set up a timeline of all the events the day before the wedding through the toast, cake cutting and exit from the reception. I would reccomend this place to others since the construction issue will not be likely to happen to anyone else since its completed. However, if you do chose this place, just know that the event coordinator is a very good talker! Read the contract 3X very carefully and divide how great everything sounds by half.