Amanpuri vs Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.4. Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Category | Beach | Resort |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1958 |
| From | $1,400/night | $550/night |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 176 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Portuguese colonial style; Michel Jouannet renovation (2007–2010) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 5 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel
- Only hotel inside Brazil's Iguaçu National Park; early and late falls access is the reason to stay here.
- About 15 km from Foz do Iguaçu airport (IGU); private vehicles generally cannot overnight in the park.
- Combine Brazilian panoramic walkways with an Argentine-side day trip for the full falls system (passport rules apply).
- Book Deluxe Cataratas or better if falls views matter; Superior rooms face gardens.
Summary
Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories.