Aman Tokyo vs Secret Bay
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Secret Bay has more dining venues, while Secret Bay lists more room categories, while Secret Bay lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | — |
| Rooms | 84 | 27 operating villas across four current enclaves |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Fruto Vivas; Claude Lauture for Ti-Fèy and Mapou |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 11 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 7 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 7 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Secret Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 6 |
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.
Secret Bay
- Rates welcome under-16s in all villas with a waiver; the overview FAQ says under 12 in one- or two-bedroom villas with waiver and constant supervision.
- Terrazza and its no-menu experience are 16+; Bwa Denn Kitchen and Botanica are the stated family alternatives.
- Current Zing Zing pages say seasonal, 20 seats, and no clock hours; a May 2026 guide instead prints daily lunch and dinner hours.
- Current rates include round-trip airport transfers for all rates; the 2024 questionnaire says complimentary only for stays of at least seven nights.
Summary
Secret Bay has more dining venues, while Secret Bay lists more room categories, while Secret Bay lists more spa facilities.