Amanpuri vs Cuixmala
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Cuixmala has more dining venues, while Cuixmala lists more room categories, while Cuixmala lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cuixmala |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1989 |
| Rooms | 40 | — |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cuixmala |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 7 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cuixmala |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 17 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cuixmala |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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).
Cuixmala
- Main and La Playa beaches are non-swimmable; use Caleta or Escondida.
- Rent a dirt-road car; routine internal transport is not provided.
- Casa access involves steps and pools are zone-restricted.
- Shared guest areas, pools and beaches require full-coverage clothing and swimwear; the FAQ narrows this to public swimming areas and beaches.
Summary
Cuixmala has more dining venues, while Cuixmala lists more room categories, while Cuixmala lists more spa facilities.