Amanpuri vs Angama Mara
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Angama Mara has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories, while Angama Mara lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 30 tented suites in two camps of 15 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 5 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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).
Angama Mara
- Lodge and rates pages: children of all ages. A 2022 fact sheet still says 6 and over. Under-12s share a triple unless you book a second suite. Ages 0–6 need a private vehicle if you book fewer than three tents.
- Check-in 12pm, check-out 10am. Childminding 18h00–22h00.
- About 45 minutes from Nairobi. Confirm Angama’s airfield versus Kichwa Tembo — the lodge and rates pages disagree.
- Kenya is classified as a malaria area. Confirm prophylaxis with your doctor.
Summary
Angama Mara has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories, while Angama Mara lists more spa facilities.