Amanpuri vs Banyan Tree Bintan
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 Bintan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1995 / Renovated 2018 |
| Rooms | 40 | 64 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Architrave Design / Balinese Stilt Rainforest Villa Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Bintan |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Bintan |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Bintan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bintan
- The 64-villa rainforest resort sits on Tanjung Said Bay on Bintan Island, Indonesia, Banyan Tree.
- Accessible via a 55-minute catamaran ferry from Singapore; includes Saffron, 18-hole Laguna Golf, and spa.
- Located on Jalan Teluk Berbak, a 15-minute drive from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

