Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.2. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
Metric
Amanpuri
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Hotel Flock Score
9.4
9.2
Location
9.9
9.4
Service
9.5
9.2
Design
9.5
9.0
Dining
8.9
8.9
Value
8.0
7.8
Category
Beach
Beach
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
1988
Built 1919; hotel life from 1950s; Belmond from 2010
From
$1,400/night
$1,200/night
Rooms
84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas)
66 rooms and suites (incl. 3 signature suites)
Architect
Ed Tuttle
Early-20th-century seaside villa expanded as a hotel; ongoing Belmond refreshes
Dining
Metric
Amanpuri
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Dining Venues
2
5
Rooms
Metric
Amanpuri
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Room Categories
3
4
Suite / Villa Types
3
3
Spa
Metric
Amanpuri
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
4
6
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.
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Mazzaro Bay, Taormina Mare; about one hour from Catania Airport (CTA).
Complimentary shuttle to Grand Hotel Timeo and Taormina town centre.
Lido Villeggiatura beach club is shared with Timeo guests: loungers are usually available, but peak preferences should be flagged.
Seasonal opening (often from late March patterns): confirm annually.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
