Amangalla vs Amanyara
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amangalla scores 9.0 overall; Amanyara scores 9.2. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara has more dining venues.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Dining | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Value | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2005 | 2006 |
| From | $650/night | $1,800/night |
| Rooms | 31 | ~40 pavilions and villas |
| Architect | Original 1684 Dutch colonial building | Jean-Michel Gathy |
Dining
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 1 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 1 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amangalla | Amanyara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 3 |
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.
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 Amanyara has more dining venues.