Amanpuri vs Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat
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 Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2024 |
| Rooms | 40 | 22 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Whitewashed Cycladic Aegean Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat
- The 22-room adults-only Greek-inspired retreat sits on the coast in Ghantoot, UAE, Anantara (opened 2024).
- Includes Thalassa Greek seafood restaurant, Oia Oasis, beachfront pool, private cinema, and Anantara Spa.
- Located in Ghantoot, a 30-minute drive from Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) or 45 mins from Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.