Amanpuri vs Banyan Tree AlUla
Aman vs Banyan Tree — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2022 |
| Rooms | 40 | 47 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | AW2 Architecture / Nomadic Desert Tented Villa Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Banyan Tree AlUla
- The 47-villa all-pool tented resort sits in Ashar Valley in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Banyan Tree (opened 2022).
- Includes Saffron Thai restaurant, rock-hewn swimming pool, Banyan Tree Spa, and 15-min drive to Hegra.
- Located in Ashar Valley, a 35-minute drive from AlUla International Airport (ULH).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.