Airelles Gordes, La Bastide vs Amanpuri
Independent vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide scores 9.8 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Airelles Gordes, La Bastide scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Airelles Gordes, La Bastide | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 9.7 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Category | Countryside | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2015 | 1988 |
| From | €1,800/night | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | 40 rooms and suites | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) |
| Architect | Christophe Tollemer | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Airelles Gordes, La Bastide | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Airelles Gordes, La Bastide | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Airelles Gordes, La Bastide | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide
- A dedicated "Majordome" (private butler) coordinates every aspect of your stay from unpacking to private museum viewings.
- Book three-Michelin-starred restaurant tables at the exact time of suite reservation.
- Private VIP airport tarmac and helicopter transfers are seamlessly coordinated.
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Summary
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide scores higher on our rubric.