I stayed at the Amara over Thanksgiving, which was also my birthday, and unfortunately the experience fell short. The staff and location were great, but my room was terrible for the price—an “upgrade” to a corner room that faced two large bushes, felt closed-in, had an awkward layout (the TV faced the side of the bed), and required maintenance just to get the heater working.
The hotel was booked out with locals and tourists, and they only offered a Thanksgiving dinner instead of their regular menu, so I was forced to order it if I wanted to eat on-site. When I went to the pool, no staff were around, and even after mentioning it was my birthday, no one acknowledged it. It felt like all the attention went to guests purchasing the holiday dinner.
Overall, not worth the cost and not the birthday experience I hoped for.