Amanpuri vs Bawah Reserve
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Compare the sections below on dining, rooms, spa, and the facts we have verified. We do not publish invented scores.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2017 |
| Rooms | 40 | 36 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Sim Boon Yang (ECO-ID) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bawah Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Bawah Reserve
- The private archipelago reserve spans 6 islands, 3 lagoons, and 13 beaches with 36 suites, designed by Sim Boon Yang.
- All-inclusive stay includes daily spa treatments, water sports, guided island treks, and amphibious seaplane transfers from Batam.
- Accessible via a private ferry from Singapore to Batam, followed by Bawah’s private 80-minute amphibious seaplane flight.