Amanpuri vs Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Aman vs Red Carnation Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat scores 8.8. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has more dining venues, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 2 |
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.
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
- Setting: a private wilderness reserve in the Cederberg Mountains north of Cape Town.
- Red Carnation Hotels does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has more dining venues, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.