Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.3. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
Metric
Amanpuri
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
Hotel Flock Score
9.4
9.3
Location
9.9
9.4
Service
9.5
9.2
Design
9.5
9.4
Dining
8.9
9.0
Value
8.0
8.3
Category
Beach
Countryside
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
1988
1984
From
$1,400/night
$800/night
Rooms
84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas)
67
Architect
Ed Tuttle
16th–17th-century twin manor houses (Son Canals)
Dining
Metric
Amanpuri
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
Dining Venues
2
3
Rooms
Metric
Amanpuri
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
Room Categories
3
5
Suite / Villa Types
3
4
Spa
Metric
Amanpuri
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
4
8
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.
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
Deià is a steep hillside village — if mobility is limited, request a room close to the main manor houses and confirm golf-cart or staff assistance.
Palma Airport (PMI) is about 45 minutes; Sóller is 20 minutes for a simpler day trip than driving into Palma.
The art programme is real — book a session with resident painter Alan Hydes or sculptor Juan Waelder early in the stay.
El Olivo is the one reservation that should be locked before you arrive in high season.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
