Amanpuri vs Explora Valle Sagrado
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 | Explora Valle Sagrado |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2016 |
| Rooms | 40 | 50 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | José Cruz Ovalle / Contemporary Andean Wooden Sanctuary Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Explora Valle Sagrado |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Explora Valle Sagrado |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Explora Valle Sagrado |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Explora Valle Sagrado
- The 50-room all-inclusive luxury lodge sits on an ancient corn plantation in the Sacred Valley, Peru, Explora.
- Includes over 40 guided hikes/rides, Virgilio Martínez dining, Pumacahua Bath House, and Machu Picchu access.
- Located in Urquillos, a 75-minute drive from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.