Amandayan vs Amanyara
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2015 | 2006 |
| Rooms | 35 | 38 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle / Jaya Ibrahim | Jean-Michel Gathy |
Dining
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Amandayan | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amandayan
- The resort features 35 courtyard suites set on Lion Hill overlooking UNESCO Lijiang Old Town, designed by Ed Tuttle.
- Includes the historic 1725 Wenchang Palace courtyard, a 20m heated outdoor pool, cinema, and Man Yi Xuan restaurant.
- Located 40 minutes from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and a 5-minute walk down stone steps to Dayan Old Town.
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

