Amangalla vs Amanpuri
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amangalla scores 9.0 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2005 | 1988 |
| From | $650/night | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | 31 | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) |
| Architect | Original 1684 Dutch colonial building | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 1 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 1 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amangalla
- Galle Fort is walkable in full in under an hour — the hotel is a genuinely good base for exploring the UNESCO-listed old town on foot.
- Considerably lower rates than most other properties in this guide, while still meeting our ultra-luxury service and design bar.
- About 2 hours by car from Colombo's main international airport.
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 has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.