Aman Tokyo vs JOALI BEING
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
JOALI BEING has more dining venues, while JOALI BEING lists more room categories, while JOALI BEING lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | — |
| Rooms | 84 | 68 well-living spaces |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | — |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 10 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 14 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 10 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 8 |
Good to Know
Aman Tokyo
- The hotel occupies the top 6 floors (levels 33–38) of the Otemachi Tower, designed by Kerry Hill.
- Features a 2,500-sq-m Aman Spa with 30m black basalt pool, traditional onsen baths, and Musashi sushi counter.
- Directly connected to Otemachi subway station (5 subway lines) and a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
JOALI BEING
- From 1 July 2026, reservations and scheduled experiences follow Island Time (GMT+6).
- Shared and private seaplane transfers from Malé Airport each take 40 minutes and run only during daylight hours.
- The house prohibits guest drone flying at the resort; permission is required.
- Check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 12:00, on Island Time.
Summary
JOALI BEING has more dining venues, while JOALI BEING lists more room categories, while JOALI BEING lists more spa facilities.