Amanpuri vs Banyan Tree Phuket
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 Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1994 / Continuously Renovated |
| Rooms | 40 | 218 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Architrave Design / Classical Thai Royal Pavilion & Lagoon Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Banyan Tree Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phuket
- The 218-villa all-pool founding flagship resort sits on Bang Tao Bay in Phuket, Thailand, Banyan Tree (1994).
- Includes the original Saffron Thai, 18-hole Laguna Golf Phuket, flagship Banyan Tree Spa, and DoublePool Villas.
- Located on Cherngtalay, a 20-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.