Amankora vs Amanpuri
Aman vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amankora scores 9.4 overall; Amanpuri scores 9.4. Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amankora | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2004 | 1988 |
| From | $1,800/night | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | 76 across 5 lodges | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Ed Tuttle |
Dining
| Metric | Amankora | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amankora | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amankora | Amanpuri |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amankora
- Bhutan requires a Sustainable Development Fee per visitor per night, separate from the hotel rate — factor this into trip planning.
- Most guests book Amankora as a multi-lodge circuit (5–10 nights) with a private guide and driver rather than a single-lodge stay.
- Paro is the only lodge with direct airport access; reaching the others involves scenic mountain drives of 2–6 hours between valleys.
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 lists more spa facilities.