Aman Tokyo vs The Cloister at Sea Island
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Cloister at Sea Island scores 9.6. The Cloister at Sea Island 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 | The Cloister at Sea Island |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1928 |
| From | $1,100/night | $950/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 265 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Addison Mizner / Peter de Bretteville |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Cloister at Sea Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Cloister at Sea Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Cloister at Sea Island |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
The Cloister at Sea Island
- All-inclusive ranch rates include all gourmet dining, sommelier-selected beverages, and daily guided adventures.
- Book fly-fishing guides, equestrian trail rides, and signature spa sessions prior to arrival.
- Private airport transfers from regional airfields can be coordinated directly with the concierge desk.
Summary
The Cloister at Sea Island 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.