Amanpuri vs Capella Sanya
Aman vs Capella Hotels and Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Sanya |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2019 |
| Rooms | 40 | 190 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Sanya |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Sanya |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Capella Sanya |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Capella Sanya
- The 190-room Gathy & Bensley beach palace sits on Blessed Bay in Sanya, Hainan Island, China, Capella.
- Includes Lan Ting Cantonese, Silk Road marketplace, massive beachfront pool, and 4,020 m² Auriga Spa with Ice Cabin.
- Located in Tuchun Bay in Lingshui, a 45-minute drive from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

