Amandayan vs Amanyara
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amandayan scores 9.1 overall; Amanyara scores 9.2. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Amandayan lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Value | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2023 | 2006 |
| From | ¥6,800/night | $1,800/night |
| Rooms | 35 suites and villas | ~40 pavilions and villas |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Jean-Michel Gathy |
Dining
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
Good to Know
Amandayan
- Lijiang’s altitude can be felt on arrival; keep the first day gentle.
- The old town is close but steep walking and cobbles are unavoidable.
- Autumn offers crisp visibility and mushroom season; winters can be cold.
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
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Amandayan lists more spa facilities.