Château de la Messardière vs Amanpuri
Airelles vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Château de la Messardière | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | — | 1988 |
| Rooms | 99 | 40 |
| Architect | 19th-Century French Riviera Turreted Château Architecture / Christophe Tollemer | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Château de la Messardière | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Château de la Messardière | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 1 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Château de la Messardière | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Château de la Messardière
- The 99-room official French Palace château spans 32 acres on the hillside in Saint-Tropez, France, Airelles.
- Includes Matsuhisa by Nobu, Palladio, Jardin Tropézina beach club, 25m pool, and 1,000 m² Valmont Spa.
- Located on Route de Tahiti in Saint-Tropez, a 75-minute drive from Nice Airport (NCE) or 15 mins by helicopter.
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

