Amanpuri vs Dunton Hot Springs
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Dunton Hot Springs has more dining venues, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more room categories, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2001 |
| Rooms | 40 | 14 cabins (Michelin 13 plus a tent) |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Christoph Henkel restoration from 1994 |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 7 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 16 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 0 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Dunton Hot Springs
- Official FAQ 14 cabins, max 52 guests. Michelin 13 plus a tent. Relais 23. Name Well House versus Potter versus Echo.
- Meals and drinks including wine and spirits are in the rate. Spa treatments are extra. Communal table or a separate table on request.
- Official elevation 8,850 feet. Oxygen on site. Last nine miles unpaved. Year-round. Wi-Fi yes; cell service thin.
- Michelin: Two Keys. Cortez about an hour; Telluride one to two hours; Durango about two. Not Dunton River Camp.
Summary
Dunton Hot Springs has more dining venues, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more room categories, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more spa facilities.