Amanpuri vs Banyan Tree Mayakoba
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 Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2009 / Beachfront Expansion 2021 |
| Rooms | 40 | 162 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Architrave Design / Mayan-Asian Lagoon & Beachfront Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mayakoba
- The 162-villa all-pool resort sits in Mayakoba eco-resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, Forbes 5-Star & AAA 5 Diamond.
- Includes overwater Saffron Thai, Sands Beach Club, Rainforest hydrotherapy spa, and electric boat transfers.
- Located on Carretera Federal, a 40-minute drive from Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.