Aman Kyoto vs Amanyara
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Kyoto scores 9.5 overall; Amanyara scores 9.2. Aman Kyoto scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Dining | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Value | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2019 | 2006 |
| From | $1,500/night | $1,800/night |
| Rooms | 26 | ~40 pavilions and villas |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Jean-Michel Gathy |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Kyoto | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 3 |
Good to Know
Aman Kyoto
- Request a pre-dawn or after-hours garden walk with a staff guide — the property's forest setting is best experienced without other guests around.
- About 20 minutes by car from Kyoto Station, closer to the city than most guests expect given the forest setting.
- This was one of architect Kerry Hill's final projects before his death in 2018; the hotel opened posthumously in 2019.
Amanyara
- The resort faces a protected marine reserve, not Grace Bay — it's quieter and more remote than most Providenciales hotels, which is either the appeal or the drawback depending on what you want.
- About 20 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
- Snorkelling directly off the property's reef is genuinely good, not just a marketing claim — the reserve status protects it.
Summary
Aman Kyoto scores higher on our rubric.