Amanpuri vs Belmond El Encanto
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1918 / Belmond Renovation 2013 |
| Rooms | 40 | 92 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Craftsman & Spanish Colonial Revival Bungalow Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Belmond El Encanto
- The 92-bungalow resort sits on Santa Barbara’s Riviera in California, Belmond/Forbes 5-Star (1918).
- Includes The Dining Room ocean terrace, heated zero-edge pool, The Spa at El Encanto, and 7 acres of gardens.
- Located on Alvarado Place, a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) or 90 mins from LAX.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.