Amanpuri vs Farmhouse Inn Forestville
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 | Farmhouse Inn Forestville |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2001 |
| Rooms | 40 | 25 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Catherine & Joe Bartolomei / Wine Country Barn Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Farmhouse Inn Forestville |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Farmhouse Inn Forestville |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Farmhouse Inn Forestville |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Farmhouse Inn Forestville
- The 25-room boutique wine country inn features luxury cottages in Forestville, created by Catherine & Joe Bartolomei.
- Includes Farmhouse Restaurant (1 Michelin Star), The Spa at Farmhouse, heated pool, and complimentary artisan soap bar.
- Located in Forestville, a 15-minute drive from Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) or 75 minutes from SFO/OAK.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

