Amanpuri vs Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
Aman vs Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2006 / Renovated 2021 |
| Rooms | 40 | 110 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Tropical Island Pavilion & Overwater Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
- The 110-villa private island resort sits in South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Anantara.
- Accessible via a convenient 30-minute private luxury speedboat ride from Malé (no seaplane required).
- Includes Sea.Fire.Salt overwater grill, glass-floor overwater spa, surf center, and multi-island dining access.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

