Amanpuri vs Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
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 | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1919 (Trewhella Family) / Hotel 1950s |
| Rooms | 40 | 71 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Historic English-Sicilian Villa / Belmond Restoration |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
- The 71-room 1919 aristocratic villa sits on Mazzarò Bay in Taormina Mare, Sicily, Belmond.
- Includes private pebble beach, Ristorante Oliviero, heated seawater infinity pool, and boat trips to Isola Bella.
- Located on Via Nazionale, a 50-minute drive from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

