Amanpuri vs Château de Berne
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Berne |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1995 |
| Rooms | 40 | 34 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Alexandre Lafourcade |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Berne |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Berne |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Château de Berne |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Château de Berne
- The 1,200-acre private organic wine estate features 34 rooms, suites, and bastides in Lorgues/Flayosc, designed by Alexandre Lafourcade.
- Includes Le Jardin de Berne (1 Michelin Star & Green Star), 800-sq-m Cinq Mondes Spa, 100km of trails, and organic winery.
- Located in Flayosc, Provence, a 75-minute drive from Nice Airport (NCE) or Marseille Airport (MRS).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

