Amanpuri vs Duba Plains Camp
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Duba Plains Camp has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Duba Plains Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 5 Safari Suites and 1 two-bedroom exclusive-use Duba Plains Suite |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Duba Plains Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 5 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Duba Plains Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Duba Plains Camp |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Duba Plains Camp
- Minimum age is 6; canoe and mokoro begin at 8.
- The camp is unfenced, has no childcare, and leaves children in a parent or guardian's care.
- Boating and mokoro depend on water levels; current flood and airfield logistics should be confirmed.
- Included scheduled air transfers require two nights; baggage is limited to 20 kilograms in soft bags including carry-on and camera gear.
Summary
Duba Plains Camp has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.