Amanera vs Amanpuri
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanera scores 8.9 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanera | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2015 | 1988 |
| From | $1,300/night | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | 25 | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) |
| Architect | John Heah, Heah & Co. | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Amanera | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanera | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 0 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanera | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanera
- The Robert Trent Jones II golf course is a genuine draw independent of the beach — serious golfers book Amanera specifically for it.
- About 15 minutes from Aeropuerto El Catey (Samaná), avoiding the longer transfer many Dominican Republic resorts require from Punta Cana.
- Playa Grande is a real surf beach at times — check conditions if traveling with young children who want calm swimming water.
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.