Amanpuri vs Ellerman House
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Ellerman House lists more room categories, while Ellerman House lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ellerman House |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 13 manor keys plus two exclusive-use villas |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ellerman House |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ellerman House |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 9 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 5 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Ellerman House |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 10 |
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).
Ellerman House
- Return airport transfers are included; the house asks for travel details in advance. Check-in is 14:00 and check-out 11:00.
- Classic House Rooms have no ocean view or private terrace. Superior Rooms have ocean view but no private terrace.
- The main-house age rule conflicts between 12+ and over 12; confirm for a 12-year-old. Villa One accepts all ages; Villa Two is for children over eight.
- Curate’s current card says Wednesday–Sunday, while the contact page says Wednesday–Saturday. Confirm Sunday directly.
Summary
Ellerman House lists more room categories, while Ellerman House lists more spa facilities.