Amanpuri vs Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Aman vs The Ritz-Carlton — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores 9.3. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2012 |
| From | $1,400/night | $1,700/night |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 96 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Built on the former Laurance Rockefeller estate |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
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.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- The spa's bio-luminescent bay excursion and Mi Casa cooking classes are among the better resort-run activities in the Caribbean, not add-on filler.
- About 25 minutes from San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
- The Reserve tier means noticeably fewer guests per acre than a standard Ritz-Carlton — book here specifically for the space.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.