Amanpuri vs Dolphin Island Private Retreat Fiji
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 | Dolphin Island Private Retreat Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2011 / The Huka Retreats |
| Rooms | 40 | 4 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Virginia Fisher / Traditional Fijian Thatched Bure Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dolphin Island Private Retreat Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dolphin Island Private Retreat Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dolphin Island Private Retreat Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Dolphin Island Private Retreat Fiji
- The 4-bure exclusive private island retreat accommodates a max of 8 guests in Fiji, Huka Retreats.
- Includes private chef, all meals, freshwater pool, hilltop sleep-out bure, and reef snorkeling.
- Accessed via a 2.5-hour private scenic drive from Nadi (NAN) plus a 20-minute private boat transfer.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.