Aman Tokyo vs Secret Bay
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Secret Bay scores 9.9. Secret Bay scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2011 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,200/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 12 residential clifftop rainforest villas |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Fruto Vivas |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman Tokyo
- Musashi by Aman is the hardest reservation in the hotel by far — request it when you book your room, not after arrival, given how few counter seats it holds each night.
- Aman Tokyo shares its Kerry Hill design lineage with Aman Kyoto and Amanpuri; guests who know either property will recognise the material language immediately.
- Otemachi is a business district that empties out on weekends and after dark — quiet in a way that suits the hotel's register, but plan an evening in Ginza (a five-minute taxi) if you want street-level energy.
- The onsen-style spa pool is naturally lit and genuinely rare for central Tokyo — worth booking a treatment around daylight hours rather than in the evening.
Secret Bay
- Private floatplane charters, helicopter transfers, and boat pickups coordinate directly with lodge operations.
- Bespoke guided excursions, wildlife safaris, and wine tastings are pre-arranged with your private host.
- Pack comfortable layering attire, hiking footwear, and outdoor gear for wilderness adventures.
Summary
Secret Bay scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.